moving to Italy

Relocating to Italy

We at www.redbridgeremovals.com have been moving our clients to Italy since 1975 please findsome useful information and websites to help you in planning your move and new life in Italy.

There are lots of differences between the UK and Italy, which of course, is one of the principal attractions for people to move to Italy. From driving on the right, to a new language to new social customs, it's worth doing your research before you go and being prepared. If you're buying a holiday home in Italy, check your home insurance details for your house in the UK. Many policies are only valid if your home is not unoccupied for 90 days - if you're thinking about spending the winter in your house in Italy, contact your UK insurance company.

Driving in Italy

Driving in Italy, an unfamiliar country can be a daunting process. Fortunately we at www.redbridgeremovals.com have been driving small vans to 18 meter road trains and can always offer some useful tips which when used correctly can ease the problems associated with driving in Italy. Drivers must be aged 18 or over to drive in Italy providing they are holders of a full UK driving licence. Holding a full UK licence and being over the age of 18 also allows visitors to ride a motorbike over 125cc. Italy imposes strict rules for children travelling within motor vehicles. Those aged between four and twelve are forbidden to travel in the front of a vehicle unless a suitable restraint system is used.

Always drive on the right of the road and ensure every person present within your vehicle is wearing a seatbelt. When driving on either dual carriageways or motorways ensure that the vehicles headlights are switched on and dipped at any time during day or night. Certain items must be present within the vehicle at all times when driving in Italy. These include the vehicle registration papers, a driving licence and an insurance certificate. For the full list of items and for more details on the rules and regulations when driving in Italy, any further information please don't hesitate to contact us at www.redbridgeremovals.com

Italian Language

Learning a new language can be quite a barrier to overcome. Moving to a new country where the residents speak an entirely different language can leave the people who have moved feeling isolated and alienated. It is therefore advisable to at least learn a little Italian before moving to Italy. Learning Italian before you move

Pets

Along side your household affects reaching Italy, pets will also need to reach their destination safely and securely. Therefore when transporting pets to Italy it is best to use the pet travel scheme, this allows pets to be transported from the UK to Italy without undergoing quarantine. To find out more about the Pet passport or travel scheme simply contact your nearest vet. We have assisted many of our clients at www.redbridgeremovals.com please ask us about a pet passport.

Education in Italy

In Italy there are three stages to a child's education. Firstly there is primary school which is compulsory from the age of six onwards. Lower secondary follows primary school and will be attended from the age of 11 until the child turns 14. Lastly there is upper secondary school which involves between three and five years attendance. State schooling is free until the end of primary education and is compulsory until the age of 16.any further information please ask us at www.redbridgeremovals.com

Telephone and Internet

Telecom Italia is responsible for providing land line telephone services in Italy. To contact Telecom Italia and request a land line, Alongside Telecom Italia there are providers,please ask us at www.redbridgeremovals.com Internet access in Italy depends a lot upon your location. Internet which is reliable is slowly developing across Italy and there are numerous providers available.

Banking

The most popular card used to purchase goods and pay for services in Italy is called the Bancomat card. This card is accepted throughout Italy and it is highly recommended to request this card when opening a bank account. Bank accounts can be opened by anyone over the age of 18 and it is not necessary to make an appointment in order to open an account. For further information on banking in Italy please ask us at www.redbridgeremovals.com

Healthcare

Emergency treatment is available at free or low-cost to anyone in need in Italy. To enrol in the National Health Service and obtain a health insurance card you must first contribute to the system. Contribution costs are based on several factors such as income level and the size of your family. For a list of the documents needed to register. www.redbridgeremovals.com

Working in Italy

In order to find a job in Italy you will need to register with a job centre. The job centre should be the nearest one to your place of residence. Another way to find a job is to contact private job agencies and to look frequently at newspapers which will publish jobs on a regular basis.

Some useful Facts about italy for more please look at our website www

• Italy has borders with Austria, France, Vatican City, San Marino, Slovenia and Switzerland
  


• The average Italian family has 1.27 children
  


• The thermometer is an Italian invention
  


• The population of Italy as of 2010 was 60 million
  


• The total area of Italy is 116,000 sq miles
  


• GDP in 2008 was $1.8 trillion; per capita was $30,600
  


• Excavations reveal that Italy was inhabited up to 200,000 years ago, during the Palaeolithic period.
  


• Italy was of course home to the Roman Empire, one of the greatest empires the world has ever seen. It has had almost unrivalled influence on Western Civilisation, in the world of law, politics and the arts
  


• The average Italian is 41 years old
  


• Over 75% of Italy is mountainous or hilly some companies specialise in moving their clients to Italy try.
  


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• thank you for taking the time to read my information article. john hayes 020 8989 2222
  

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