A message from Jill Morris, Her Majesty’s Ambassador – British Embassy Rome
Issue No. 20 Wednesday 21 October 2020 To British Nationals in Italy, I want to update you on the latest Italian government measures related to Covid-19. And to provide a reminder on Citizens’ Rights of the key actions we are advising UK nationals to take before the end of this year. I also want to […] Read More
South Africa updated list of high risk countries, Italy is on the list
Just days after the announcement that South Africa was open for business made by the South African Consulate General of Milan, an updated list of high risk countries has been issued and Italy is now on the list. Italian citizens and permanent residents of Italy are not allowed to enter South Africa for tourism or […] Read More
Welcome U.S. Consul General in Milan, Robert Needham
Easy Milano would like to extend a warm welcome to Consul General Robert Needham who has taken office early this month at the U.S. Consulate in Milan. We wish you all the best and support you in all efforts of your diplomatic mission. Robert Needham, Consul General of U.S. Consulate General in Milan, Italy Consul […] Read More
Live Q&A Facebook Session for “New Arrivals to Italy”
Are you a UK national recently arrived in Italy? The British Embassy Rome with the participation of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) will be holding a live Q & A session on facebook on Tuesday 20 October at 17:30. The session will be aimed at people who have just moved to Italy. You can post a […] Read More
Australians don’t have a ‘right’ to travel. Does COVID mean our days of carefree overseas trips are over?
Susan Harris Rimmer, Griffith UniversityMain image: www.shutterstock.com Australia is a nation of enthusiastic travellers, it is one of our defining national characteristics. At any given time, around a million of us are living and working overseas. In 2019, a record 11.3 million Australian residents went on short-term trips, double the figure of ten years earlier. […] Read More
South African borders opened for business
IMPORTANT UPDATE ON VISA INFORMATION A Message from Consular OfficeSouth African Consulate General Dear All, Kindly note that we have just been informed that all visa exemptions that were withdrawn, have now been re-instated. Thus NO visa is required for travellers from: USA, UK, France; Spain; Italy; Germany; Portugal; Singapore; South Korea; Iran & Hong Kong, […] Read More
Covid-19: Oct. 7, 2020 Update
Wearing masks indoors and outdoors is once again obligatory in Italy (Rome, 7 October 2020) The Council of Ministers approved the extension of the state of emergency in Italy to 31 January 2021 and approved, the Law Decree “Urgent measures connected with the extension of the declaration the state of epidemiological emergency from Covid-19 and for the operational […] Read More
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Rome, Italy, October 8, 2020 | U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Italy
Location: Italy Event: The Department of State has issued a Level 3 Travel Advisory for Italy recommending that travelers avoid all nonessential travel (including tourism) to Italy. In addition, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Health Notice for Italy due to COVID-19 concerns and similarly recommends that travelers defer all nonessential travel to Italy. On October […] Read More
When Can We Switch on the Heating in Italy?
Switching on the heating in Italy is controlled by regional regulations for centralized systems. Residents with autonomous heating should abide by the rules but have a bit more leeway. It’s already October and temperatures have suddenly dropped. It’s cold and damp and it would be so great right now to have the radiators on! […] Read More
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Consulate General Milan, Italy
Location: French Consulate Milan – Intersection of Via Moscova and Via Turati Event: A demonstration against the French government will occur on October 2, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. and is scheduled to conclude at 2:00 p.m. Demonstrators will gather near the French Consulate Building at the intersection of Via Moscova and Via Turati. Police expect between […] Read More
Covid Swab Testing Centers in Milan for Students & School Personnel
Source: Regione Lombardia, 18 September 2020 (Partial automated translation) The ATS and ASST allow, within the current supply network, access to the test (swab) without reservation, free of charge and with self-certification of motivation, both for students (starting from early childhood), and for teaching and non-teaching school staff, who present symptoms at school or outside the […] Read More
Americans Are Invited To A Virtual Voting Assistance Event
EVENT: September 30, 2020, from 18:30 – 19:30 Virtual event on Zoom The U.S. Consulate General in Milan, in conjunction with the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP), is hosting a virtual voting assistance event for U.S. citizens in Italy. We will provide information on the absentee voting process and other consular services and answer some frequently asked […] Read More
Mobility Bonus FAQs
Last May, the municipality of Milan announced a new bike lane project for Milan and its intention on becoming the cleanest and most bike friendly city in Europe. The Environmental Minister of Italy also announced the “Bonus Mobilità 2020 – Mobility Voucher Program”, a special tax refund to anyone buying bikes, including pedal assisted bicycles, as well […] Read More
Readout of Residency and Registration FaceBook live event
Thank you to everyone who joined our Facebook live event last week on residency and registration. Our panel included Greta Nonni of the International Organisation for Migration. IOM is our UK Nationals Support Fund implementing partner in Italy and are providing support to UK nationals in registering. We’ve included a selection of the questions raised […] Read More
AMERICANS IN ITALY : Voting from Abroad is Your Right, and It Matters !
The U.S. election is approximately six weeks away, and there’s no doubt that the old cliché is true: this really is the most important election of our lifetime, and perhaps the most consequential American election since the Civil War, both for the United States and for the entire planet. And that’s why every vote […] Read More
U.S. Consulate General in Milan Notarial Services Are Now Available
The U.S. Consulate General in Milan is pleased to announce that routine notarial services are now available. The Consular Section has limited capacity for notarial appointments, so please be patient if your preferred date is not available. Visit https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/notarial-services/ to schedule an appointment. The Consular Agencies in Venice and Genoa also offer notarial services – please contact the agency […] Read More
Readout of Future Mobility and Travel FaceBook live event
Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for our live Q & A event on ‘Future Travel and Mobility’. You’ll find below and here on our Facebook page a selection of some of the questions raised. Please look out for our next session coming soon on residency and registration. I live in the UK but […] Read More
When can I apply for Italian dual citizenship after residency?
One of our Easy Milano subscribers who has been living as a permanent resident in Milan wrote in asking: ” I obtained permanent residence in Italy in November 2016. When is the earliest date at which I can apply for dual citizenship?” The answer depends on your nationality or refugee status. If you are an […] Read More
Voting information for American Citizens Abroad
Voting assistance for Service members, their families, and overseas citizensAbsentee Voting Overview Americans can vote. Wherever they are. FVAP – Federal Voting Assistance Program FVAP encourages the use of the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) to start the absentee voting process as it is standardized for use across all states and will extend your eligibility […] Read More
Live Q & A Session with British Embassy Rome, 27 August 2020
UK National living in Italy? Do you have a question about your future travel and movement rights after the end of the transition period? The British Embassy Rome is hosting its next live Q & A session on Thursday 27 August between 17:00 – 18:00. During this time you can post a question about travel and […] Read More
A Family Shopping Day at Scalo Milano Outlet
Milano Moda Milan is not only the backdrop for the fashion runways, but it is a shopping destination for anyone looking for true Milanese style. There is a shopping district in Milan for every kind of moda. The Golden Quadrilateral is famous for high end boutiques like Valentino, Gucci, Prada and Dolce Gabbana. Corso Como […] Read More
U.K. Government Offers Assistance to Expats Living in Italy
UK GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES INFORMATION CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT UK NATIONALS IN ITALY · The UK Government’s Foreign Office launches a vital information campaign targeting more than one million Brits across Europe with support and advice on steps to protect their rights after the transition period ends on 31 December · The Foreign Office will also offer assistance to those […] Read More
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Rome, Italy (July 31, 2020)
Location: Italy Event: The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19. The CDC advises travelers to avoid all nonessential international travel. Please see CDC information regarding high-risk traveler categories. The European Union (EU) which includes Italy currently prohibits non-essential travel (i.e., tourism) into the EU for residents of most non-EU countries. There are exceptions for residents of a […] Read More
A MESSAGE FROM JILL MORRIS, HER MAJESTY’S AMBASSADOR British Embassy Rome
Issue No. 19 – Thursday 30 July 2020 To British Nationals in Italy, Before many of us take a summer break with our friends and families, I wanted to provide a further update on Italy’s implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement and your citizens’ rights. Over the last few months, I and my team have engaged […] Read More
Italian holiday: Ferragosto, August 15
Ferragosto is a public holiday celebrated on 15 August in all of Italy. It originates from Feriae Augusti, the festival of emperor Augustus, who made the 1st of August a day of rest after the weeks of hard work of the agricultural sector. It became a custom for the workers to wish their employers “buon ferragosto” and they would get […] Read More
Living Milanese Style
What it means to be Milanese and how we as expats can adopt a Milanese lifestyle. If you do an image search for “Stile Milanese”, Google will show you a collage of elegant male models, expensive watches and chic women clinking prosecco glasses. However, wearing a designer jacket, drinking aperitvi and shopping in Milan does […] Read More
English Speakers Dis Mask Wearing Rules, Italian Speakers Obey
Italians are more likely to wear masks than Brits or Americans As the news of wearing a face covering in shops in England becomes mandatory from 24 July (with a fine of £100 for those who fail to comply) a new study shows that native English speakers are less likely to obey. A unique behavioral […] Read More
Canadians may enter Italy, Americans may not
(July 17, 2020) The “safe list” for citizens of countries that may enter Italy has been updated and reconfirmed. The ban on citizens from the United States and most South American countries remains in force. The only exception for Latin America is Uruguay and now Canadians may travel to Italy. The list was updated, Jul 16, 2020 by the […] Read More
Painting in the Pandemic Memories of Milan
Artist and painter Jerilyn Jurinek shares her work and memories of Milan and her travels in Italy which inspired her latest works, “Painting in the Pandemic”. As a member of the Center for Italian Modern Art (CIMA) in New York, she stays connected to Italy and the art which inspires her most. By JERILYN JURINEK […] Read More
Eu Opens Borders But Not For US Visitors
(July 2, 2020) The European Union Member States have approved a draft list of 54 countries (see below), considered for Safe Entrance regarding measures taken during the Coronavirus crisis. The “safe list” will be used as a guide for member countries for opening their borders after the Covid-19 travel restrictions are lifted July 1. The United States is […] Read More
