Abruzzo interpret

02/04/2026

Many of the British expats who had residency prior Brexit will now, 5 years on, be looking to renew their Carta Di Soggiorno and there doesn’t appear to be a definitive explanation of what needs to be done. I have just assisted a couple with this problem and wanted to pass on our findings.
Firstly go to a post office and ask for a Carta di Soggiorno Kit. Do not complete any of the forms that are in the kit. You now need to take this along with your historical documents, WA agreement form and the like to the Patronato office. In ATESSA there are two CGIL office, the Italian equivalent to citizens advice, who do this work. They will then complete the forms and put them online. Then take these completed forms back to the post office who will then process them and THEY will make an appointment with the state Police.
You will need 30.40€ for the red payment slip plus 30€ for the kit plus a 16€ bollo stamp attached to the form. This is per person. The bollo can only be bought, in cash, from a tobacconist the other payments can be made at the post office.
My experimental couple have yet to do the police bit yet so I will update this info when that part has been completed.
Please ask for a 10 year card as you have been here for more that 5 years and this gives you permanent status.

14/08/2025

Hello all. With the new entrance and exit system coming into force in October getting in and out of the Schengen area will now involve biometric, Face ID and God knows what else requirements kept on file electronically. Together with a charge for a visa. So If you a resident and have not yet applied for the carta di soggiorno that expat Brits can apply for now is the time to do it as it. A take a few mo the to sort out.
These changes affect all non eu residents although only UK residents who were here before the Brexit deadline can apply for a CDS. People who come from outside the eu and are not subject to the Withdrawal Agreement need to apply for a permesso di soggiorno.
If you need any help please let me know, if be happy to help.

08/03/2024

STOP PRESS:
News from gov.uk

Page summary:
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Italy, including guidance on residency, healthcare and passports.

Change made:
There is an update on the healthcare for those living in Italy before 1 January 2021.The Italian Government has recently decided that:British nationals who entered and have been living in Italy prior to 1 January 2021 and are beneficiaries of the Withdrawal Agreement can register for free (iscrizione obbligatoria) with the Italian National Health System (Sistema Sanitario Nazionale) and are therefore not required to make voluntary contributions. We continue to engage to fully understand guidelines and requirements. Any update will be posted here.

Time updated:
1:19pm, 8 March 2024

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16/05/2022

Another car related posting.
If you haven’t re-registered your UK plated car yet, and this should have been done within 6 months if you gaining residency, and you can prove it was over here before the Dec 2020 Brexit dead line there is no import duty to pay. Ferry ticks with the vehicles number plate on it should be ok especially if you can back it up with a time and date stamp of the car on the ferry. Obviously you “won’t” have used the car on Italian roads will you?
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16/05/2022

If you’re returning to the uk permanently and taking your Italian registered car back don’t forget to deregister it when you do as the bollo is still chargeable if you don’t. And they will come after you to get payment. It’s the same the other way too. The DVLC will continue to expect road tax payments even if the car is no longer in the uk unless you permanently export it. This information was given to me by my lovely English speaking insurance broker in Casoli the other day as he tried to sort one of his English clients car issue out.

08/03/2021

++ Residency Roadshow for UK nationals in ABRUZZO & MARCHE – 11 March 09:30 to 14:00 ++

The International Organisation for Migration and British Embassy Rome are coming to Marche and Abruzzo!

Are you a living in these regions?
Sign up for an online face-to-face advisory session with our experts on residency in Italy.

To book an appointment with your local roadshow click here:
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We will be visiting further cities and regions over the coming weeks so keep an eye out for announcements.

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08/02/2021

08/02/2021

I had a long chat with our neighbour, this morning about vaccinations for the over 80’s as I hadn’t heard of anyone who had had the jab yet and she gave me a web link where you can show your interest in having the jab. It’s only open to those over 80 and those with a health issue like a heart problem or cancer. If you copy and paste this link into a browser that automatically translates for you, google chrome or the latest version of internet explorer, you’ll be presented with a page where on entering the Codice Fiscale and the carta sanitare numbers it will get all the medical and address details and send the request to whoever sorts out the jabs in your ASL area.

28/01/2021

Abruzzo interpret helps Nicky in ‘A New Life in the Sun’ on Channel 4

I’m very proud to have helped Nicky and John, her charming father, in their move to Abruzzo. You may have seen their journey on Channel 4’s “A New Life in The Sun” on daily at 4pm (UK time) over the last week or so. I helped them not only with their residency application but also with their registration with the local ASL office thus giving them access to the Italian health care system and the registration of their two cars and of course getting an Italian driving licence. Sadly I wasn’t there when the vets swooped so wasn’t able to help her then but we are in constant contact as Pat and I have become very good friends with both of them.
There are lots of tasks that non Italian speaking Residents from the UK who want a new life in the sun will need to do to live in Italy especially now with Brexit and I’m here to help with interpreting if needed.
Just give me a call or message me.

17/12/2020

I don’t know if you saw it but the British Consulate in Milan was holding one to one consultations called Registration Road show and it was the turn of Abruzzo and Molise today. So to make sure I’ve not missed something that needed to be done before B day I made an appointment and I was told that there are 4 main points that you need to make sure you’ve covered before the end of the year.
1) Make sure you have or have at least started the residency process and that you have completed the secondary attestation process too There is to be a new Pan European Tessera ( new type of identity card) for UK residents which will be issued early in the New Year. I would imagine that this will involve another visit to our wonderful Anagrafe in the Commune and they will probably know nothing about them either!!

2) If you’re a driver you need to have started the process of changing your driving license before the end of the year too. If you don’t then you will need to take the Italian driving test!

3) Make sure that you have more than 6 months left on your British passport before renewal is needed.

4) That you have your health care provisions covered. If you have already registered at your local ASL office then you need do nothing. If like me you have to wait till retirement to get your S1 and you are legally resident in Italy you are LEGALLY entitled to register when you reach UK retirement age and once you get your S1 from the DWP in the UK you can take it down to the local ASL to get your European wide health card. If you are not entitled to this card you can either get private insurance to cover your health needs or you can buy into the system but this has to be done via an annual payment in January but this is not pro-rata for the year.

If you’ve not started any of the essentials and need any help please give me either a ring or send me a message. As many of you know I offer interpreting but not legal translation or advice.

04/03/2020

Just helped my first customer who is having building work done. I was able to put his point of view and ideas to the builder who now understands exactly what is required of him. if you need help with interpreting (not legal translations) then message me for further details. David