Well thats a question & a half g0lden0rb

I think you need to look to your interests & passions & decide what you'd like to do before even considering where to go. Then research, research, research. You've obviously made a start by coming hear.

Try the following for some help & idea's :

Moving Overseas - why & how ?
http://www.moving-overseas-guide.com/moving-overseas.html

Living Abroad Secrets of Success
http://www.moving-overseas-guide.com/secrets-of-success.html

They are both on my site but I think they may help.

Let me know how you get on,

Regards
Pete

 

Hi GoldenOrb

The west coast of Scotland has some stunning scenery. If you're prepared to brave the extremes of weather I'm sure you'll love it. If you're planning on buying property, you might want to take a look at Alan Forsyth's site: http://www.property-investment-tips.com/Scotland-Property.html

No, not quite. We have 4 weeks to go. Just waiting to exchange contracts on the house, sell off the cars, motorbike, rest of furniture etc.

We've bought some land in Bodrum & are venturing into property development.

Can't wait

Pete
Moving Overseas Guide

 

Couple moving to Italy, Ireland, or England

Hi, GoldenOrb--

My husband and I moved to Ireland over two years ago. Getting residence in Ireland was not difficult. We needed to show what our income was, proof of having our own health insurance, and proof of a rental or purchased home here. Getting permission to work here is MUCH more difficult and nearly impossible. Getting residence in Italy is nearly impossible -- I forget the name of the website with all the sad examples -- something like Expats in Italy -- in fact, that's probably it.
Don't know about England.

 

Re: American couple wants to live in Italy, Ireland or Engla

You mention that you're half-Italian. The easiest way to move to any of the European Union countries you mentioned would be to see whether you have a claim to Italian citizenship. Italian citizenship is passed on by descent, so you may qualify. You don't say whether you are Italian on your father's side or mother's. A female can only pass Italian citizenship on to a child born after January 1, 1948. Other than that, the most important thing is...was your Italian parent born before or after his/her parent became a U.S. citizen? If before, your parent never inherited Italian citizenship because your grandparent lost it. If after, you're in luck. What you'll need are birth & marriage certificates for yourself, your Italian parent, and your grandparents. Everything then needs to be translated into Italian and sent to the Italian consulate for your area. The documents are sent to Italy for registration and after that you're Italian. Your husband will also qualify to be registered as an Italian citizen based on being married to you (if you've been married for 3 years, I think it is). You can then live & work anywhere in the European Union. If you need more info, let me know.

 

You are right there!I just found out about that and was bit surprised,for most countries you got to reside for a period of time.

http://www.italiamerica.org/id71.htm#13

 

I would not agree with that , but thats another story!

 

Stay home!

I suggest....
Stay home!
You don't know how much is difficult to live in Italy!!!!!
Stay home!
Belive-me!

 

Returning to the States

We have spent two-and-a-half very pleasant years in Ireland, but are now returning to the States. Although, difficult as it is to get, we did get permission to work here, but simply cannot make enough to supplement the downward-sliding $ to € ratio. We're moving to a different part of the States than where we left from (incidentally where it's about as Irish as you can get without actually living in Ireland), so this will be a new and interesting experience for us.

 

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