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Considering moving to Italy? Here’s how to begin.
If you’ve arrived here after hearing me on a podcast or reading an article or social media post, welcome.
You’re likely thinking about Italy in a way that goes beyond holidays.
Not in a romantic, “maybe one day” sense — but in a practical, real-life way.
You might be asking:
• Is citizenship or a visa even possible for me?
• What would it take to actually live in southern Italy?
• How does residency work once you arrive?
• Is Lecce (or wider Puglia) the right fit for me?
• What needs to happen first — and what can wait?
Most people don’t come with a master plan.
They come with questions.
That’s exactly where we begin.
To Italy & Back exists to make the move to Italy structured, realistic and properly sequenced:
both legally and practically.
We work alongside Valentina, an Italian citizenship and family lawyer, who handles all formal legal consultations, submissions and court matters.
Everything begins with clarity. From there, we build what’s actually required.
Most people are in one of these stages
1. You’re still exploring
Italy keeps coming up in your thinking, but it still feels abstract. You want realistic information before making decisions.
→ Visit our Letters from Salento blog
Not sure where you fit yet in terms of Citizenship?
→ Take the Eligibility Check first.
There’s no pressure. Just context.
You’re ready to move beyond the idea and into the detail.
You want to understand:
• Whether citizenship or a visa genuinely applies
• What documents you’ll likely need
• What realistic timelines look like
• What relocating to Puglia would actually involve
30-minute Clarity Call (€35)
A structured conversation to assess your situation and define the right next step. Best for confirming your likely citizenship or visa pathway and understanding what preparation is required before legal review.
→ Find out more here
If formal legal consultation is required, you’ll then book directly with Valentina.
The €35 Clarity Call is redeemable against her €75 consultation, making the combined total €110.
Valentina handles all legal assessments, submissions and court matters.
3. You’re actively planning or already committed
If you’re actively planning your move to Puglia, we move into our Relocation Strategy Session.
60-minute Relocation Planning Session (€200)
Focused on:
• location fit within Lecce and wider Puglia
• rental vs purchase sequencing
• residency registration logistics
• timing your move properly
• avoiding practical mistakes
This is about landing well not just qualifying legally.
→ Find out more here
Immersion Visits
If you’d prefer to experience the region properly before committing, we also offer structured Immersion Visits in Salento.
Designed to help you:
• explore potential areas to live
• understand daily life beyond tourism
• meet trusted local contacts
• gain clarity before signing leases
• experience the cultural rhythm of the area
45-minute Immersion Visit Planning Call (€150)
Best for preparing a focused, strategic visit before making bigger relocation decisions.
→ Find out more here
2. You want clarity before making decisions
Packaging Support
Some clients need only legal support.
Some need relocation planning.
Some begin with immersion.
Many require a combination.
If, during the Clarity Call, it’s clear that you’ll need multiple services, we structure and package the support accordingly — so everything is properly sequenced and costed from the outset.
No guesswork. No rushing.
Just clarity first — then the right structure around you.