A bonus bureaucratic episode for you this week. We’re talking all about the Permesso di Soggiorno - the Italian Residence Permit. An essential part of life in Italy as a foreigner, but also our worst nightmare as expats in Italy, and while I admit it can be a boring topic, you need to know about it, and some of the tips shared might just make your next appointment much easier. I’m covering: what the permesso di soggiorno is, how to apply, and most importantly how to survive your time at the Questura (that’s the immigration office). For those of you who are newly living in Italy, this will help you navigate your first application and your renewals. Seasoned expats in Italy, I hope you’ll listen as well, and share your Permesso di Soggiorno horror stories for an upcoming listener episode. Share your story here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheRealLifeinItaly Citizens, well well well, aren’t you special? I hope you listen in to understand the struggle the rest of us have to face living in Italy.  If you are more of a visual person, watch me walk through a permesso application here:https://youtu.be/2QcsJJ0YwOk If you are interested in getting in touch for a consultation, find out more here: https://collineallemontagne.com/move-to-italy-expat-guide/ If you enjoyed the episode, and show, please leave us a 5 ⭐️ rating, it means a lot!  Welcome to the Real Life in Italy. This podcast is for foreigners living in Italy, who are all just trying to make sense of it all. Listen in to learn all about a side of living in Italy everyone else forgot to tell you about. But don’t expect us all to be better, I promise. Expect some good laughs, helpful tips and cultural explanations, and expat stories to remind you that you aren’t alone, and it’ll all work out. Learn more about Evelyn at www.collineallemontagne.comwww.instagram.com/collinemontagne You can show your support by buying me a glass of wine, I always appreciate it:www.buymeacoffee.com/colline