Affordable Italy: Living la Dolce Vita on a Bootstring Moving to Italy: The Goods, The Bags and the F-Ugly
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Jul 9, 2023 Mary Hanson, a US expat who transitioned from Thailand to Puglia, Italy, shares her journey of moving household goods internationally. She offers valuable tips to save money and navigate the complex Italian bureaucracy. Discover the emotional challenges of deciding what to bring versus buy locally. Mary recounts her near disaster with a shipment and provides insights into the intricacies of shipping personal belongings and vehicles, along with the joy of unpacking just in time for the holidays.
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Duty-Free Household Goods
- New residents can import household goods duty-free, but conditions apply.
- These include owning and using goods for six months, residing outside Italy for 12 months, and proof of residency application.
Shipping Household Goods
- You are allowed one shipment of household goods, either a container or 350 cubic meters (LCL).
- Prepare required documents like proof of residency and a detailed inventory list approved by the Italian consulate.
Selling and Shipping from US to Thailand
- Mary Hanson shares her experience of selling her US house quickly due to changing rental laws.
- She details the process of deciding what to ship, sell, or store when moving to Thailand.