Plan your retirement
in Italy

Yes. Italy offers a 7% flat tax for retirees who move to a Southern municipality with fewer than 20,000 inhabitants, a cost of living 10-30% lower than Western Europe, exceptional climate and unmatched cultural heritage.

Retirees who transfer their tax residence to an eligible Southern Italian municipality (under 20,000 inhabitants) can pay a flat 7% on all foreign income for 10 years, instead of the regular progressive rates up to 43%.

EU citizens need no visa — just register at the Anagrafe after 3 months. Non-EU citizens need an Elective Residence Visa (Visto per Residenza Elettiva), requiring proof of passive income (approx. €31,000/year minimum).

A couple can live comfortably on €1,600-2,400/month depending on the region. Puglia, Calabria, and inland Sicily are the most affordable. Rome and Milan are comparable to other European capitals.

EU retirees can enroll in the SSN (national health service) with an S1 form from their home country. The system is free for enrolled residents. Non-EU retirees with a permesso di soggiorno can also register at their local ASL.

A 100+ page ebook covering the 7% flat tax, visa procedures, SSN enrollment, regional comparison, real estate, codice fiscale and complete administrative steps. Quarterly updates included.