Country guide
Moving to Italy
Costs, documents, tips and routes for your move to Italy.
Key facts At a glance
- CapitalRome
- Population58.9 million1
- CurrencyEUR (€)
- VAT rate22%
- LanguageItalian
- EU memberYes
- From NL~1,400 km
1 Population rounded. Current figures: Eurostat, Population on 1 January (tps00001).
Estimated moving costs
Indicative prices for moving from the Netherlands to Italy
| Volume | Housing type | Estimated price | Price range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 m³ | Apartment (2 rooms) | €3,360€3,020 — €3,860 · incl. VAT | €3,020 — €3,860 incl. VAT |
| 40 m³ | Apartment (3 rooms) | €3,700€3,330 — €4,260 · incl. VAT | €3,330 — €4,260 incl. VAT |
| 60 m³ | Terraced house | €4,380€3,940 — €5,040 · incl. VAT | €3,940 — €5,040 incl. VAT |
| 80 m³ | Semi-detached / detached | €5,060€4,550 — €5,820 · incl. VAT | €4,550 — €5,820 incl. VAT |
Indication calculated with the pricing model of our calculator, for about 1,400 km from the Netherlands. A written quote from a remover always takes precedence.
Required documents
As an EU citizen, you have the right to live and work in Italy. However, some documents are required.
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Tips for moving to Italy
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No customs declaration is needed for household goods moving between EU countries.
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In Italy you need a codice fiscale (tax code) for many things; it is issued by the Agenzia delle Entrate.
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If you stay longer than three months, register with the municipality (anagrafe); Your Europe explains the EU rules.
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If you bring your car, it will eventually have to be registered in Italy.
Sources: Your Europe (European Commission): residence formalities · Agenzia delle Entrate · Your Europe: registering a car in another EU country
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