We are pleased to inform you that the British Embassy in Rome and the British Consulate in Milan have produced anew Information Guide for UK nationals living in Italy. It provides details on how to regulate your status here in Italy before the end of the transition period and on the Withdrawal Agreement.
What do you need to know about moving to Italy from the UK?
Official information for UK nationals moving to or living in Italy, including guidance on residency, healthcare, passports and the Withdrawal Agreement. You should follow the advice of the Italian Government and your local authority. You can also read our Italy travel advice for our latest guidance.
When to apply for Italian citizenship if you live in UK?
If you are a UK national applying for Italian citizenship and you have the required 4 years residency in Italy before the UK leaves the EU, then your Italian citizenship application will be considered on the basis of EU nationality if it is submitted before 31 December 2020.
What should I do if I live in Italy before 1 January 2021?
If you were living in Italy before 1 January 2021, you should obtain a new biometric residence card. You should follow the advice of the Italian Government and your local authority. You can also read our Italy travel advice for our latest guidance.
Can a British citizen own a house in Italy?
British people who reside in Italy may own a small house in Italy and a similar one in the UK that they keep justbin case their Italian dream becomes a nightmare. They pay taxes on both their Italian and their UK properties to the respective governments.
Where did the first Italians live in England?
After the conquest of Anglo-Saxon England in 1066, the first recorded Italian communities in England began from the merchants and sailors living in Southampton. The famous ” Lombard Street ” in London took its name from the small but powerful community from northern Italy, living there as bankers and merchants after the year 1000.
