New Resources for Americans Abroad
The State Department’s revamped international travel site now has an entire section dedicated to resources for Americans living abroad. It has information on everything from having a baby while abroad...
Travelling to the UK? New Travel Requirement for 2025
Planning a trip to the UK for business, tourism, study, or even just a layover? Starting in 2025, most travelers who do not currently need a visa will be required to apply for a UK Electronic Travel A...
Independence Day Message from US Consul General in Milan, Douglass Benning
Dear Fellow Americans and Friends, Happy Independence Day! As we celebrate the Fourth of July this year, I invite members of the Easy Milano community to reflect on the enduring friendship between the...
Celebrating the King’s Birthday: A Royal Tradition Honoured in Milan
On June 12, 2025, the British community in Milan gathered at the elegant Palazzo Cusani to celebrate the official birthday of His Majesty King Charles III. The evening, hosted by His Majesty’s Deputy ...
Bridging Communities: An Interview with Kassim Ramji– HM Consul General Milan & Director of Department for Business and Trade, Italy
It’s not every day you meet a diplomat who lights up when talking about football clubs, learning Italian, or discovering his new favorite trattoria. But that’s exactly what makes Kassim Ramji—HM Consu...
Welcome to US Ambassador to Italy, Tilman J. Fertitta
New U.S. Ambassador Tilman J. Fertitta Begins His Tenure in Italy Tilman J. Fertitta, a prominent American entrepreneur and philanthropist, has officially assumed his role as the United States Ambassa...
Italy Citizenship Update: New Restrictions on Ancestry Claims
As of March 29, 2025, Italy has enacted significant changes to its citizenship by descent laws. These updates will have a direct impact on those seeking Italian citizenship through their ancestral tie...
How and When to File U.S. Taxes While Living Abroad
A Guide for U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens Living in Italy—or anywhere outside the U.S.—doesn’t exempt you from your American tax obligations. U.S. citizens and resident aliens are required to file...
State Visits to the Holy See and the Republic of Italy announced
Their Majesties The King and Queen will undertake State Visits to the Holy See and the Republic of Italy – incorporating Rome and Ravenna – from 7th – 10th April 2025. Their Majesties’ programmes are ...
Message from Kassim Ramji, HM Consul General Milan and Director of Department for Business and Trade, Italy
Dear Easy Milano readers, It is my great pleasure to introduce myself as His Majesty’s Consul General and Country Trade Director in Milan, taking over the baton from the excellent Catriona Graham, who...
Welcome to Maria Sheehy, Consul General to Ireland in Milan
A cháirde, Amici, Friends, I am delighted to have been asked to serve as Ireland’s first Consul General in Milan and, together with my colleague Deputy Consul General Frank Bradley, am honoured to rep...
Opening of Consulate General of Ireland in Milan
Ireland’s first Consulate General in Milan has opened, marking a significant deepening of Ireland’s engagement with Italy. The opening comes as part of the Global Ireland initiative to expand Ireland’...
Welcome to Kassim Ramji, HM Consul General Milan and Director of Department for Business and Trade, Italy
Biography Kassim Ramji was appointed His Majesty’s Consul General Milan and Director of the Department for Business and Trade in Italy in September 2024. Prior to this Kassim was Head of European Bila...
Digital Nomad Visa for Italy: How to Apply
Italy has officially legalized the digital nomad visa and, as of April 4, 2024, is now open to receiving applications. The visa enables digital nomads, or those who are remote workers, to travel to di...
Message for U.S. Citizens: Launch of the New Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
Message for U.S. Citizens: Launch of the New Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) – Re-Enroll Now! Location: Worldwide Event: On September 16, 2024, the Department of State launched a new v...
Message for U.S. Citizens: Final Opportunities to Return Voted Ballots in Italy
Return your voted ballot now! Remember, U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places. Same-day, in-person voting is not available outside the United States. Many states require voted ball...
New Requirements to Travel to Europe
In Autumn 2024, the EU will introduce a new Entry/Exit Scheme (EES). We strongly urge all UK nationals, lawfully resident in Italy before 1 January 2021, to apply for and obtain a Carta di soggiorno t...
Message for U.S. Citizens: Global Entry Special Enrollment Event
GLOBAL ENTRY SPECIAL ENROLLMENT EVENT AT US EMBASSY ROME AND CONSULATE GENERAL MILAN Announcement: US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will host two (2) special Global Entry enrollment events in It...
British Citizens Voting From Overseas
The 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 for registering 𝗶𝘀 𝟭𝟭:𝟱𝟵𝗣𝗠 𝗕𝗦𝗧 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟴 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲. If you are a British or eligible Irish citizen living abroad who has previously lived in the UK or been registered to vote in the UK, yo...
Rientro dei Cervelli – Tax Break for Foreigners
Taxes – such a small word yet it can produce such intense emotions in many. Knowing that they can be a sore spot for many, Italy’s decision to entice more people to return – or enter – Italy by offeri...
Message for U.S. Citizens: Online Fee Payment for DS-11 Adult and Minor Passport Applications
The Department of State is pleased to announce that U.S. Embassy Rome and Consulates General Milan, Naples and Florence will begin supporting online payments for: U.S. citizens applying for their firs...
How to Legally Avoid US Tax on the Sale of your Non-US Home for Americans Abroad
If you are a US citizen living outside the United States, under US tax law, you could be subject to US capital gains tax on the sale of your non-US home. It doesn’t matter where the sale of the home i...
Free Online US Tax Preparation Software Options for Americans Abroad
Earlier this month, the IRS announced the 2024 tax filing season will open on January 29, I’ve already received emails from people asking about how to file their US tax return for this year. For Ameri...
Voting in 2024 US Federal Elections
Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. federal elections for the House of Representatives and Senate have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? A...
Security Alert – WorldWide Caution
October 20, 2023 Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests, the Depart...
Inauguration of the Canadian Consulate in Milan
New headquarters for the Canadian Consulate in Milan were inaugurated on 10 October, at Via Verziere 11, in the presence of the Canadian Ambassador of Italy, Elissa Golberg, and the Mayor of Milan, Gi...
Welcome to the New US Consul General Douglass Benning
Douglass Benning joined the Department of State in 1996 and is a member of the Senior Foreign Service with the rank of Minister-Counselor. From 2021 to 2023, Mr. Benning served as the Principal Deputy...
Tax Simplification for Americans Abroad Act
We are excited to announce that H.R. 5432 Tax Simplification for Americans Abroad Act has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Join us for a webinar with the sponsor of the bill, Cong...
Looking Forward to the Coronation: a View from Milan
The UK is gearing up for the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III on Saturday, 6th May. All the familiar pageantry and pomp that Britain is famous for will be on display, but this time with the ...
AMBASSADOR FOR A DAY 2023
Competition for young students aged between 16 and 19 years old What is Ambassador for a Day? Ambassador for a Day exists to empower young people from 16 to 19 years old with the skills they need to b...
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