Living in Rome
Rome has always had a large and vibrant expatriate community. If you're considering joining them, it pays to do plenty of research in advance. Requirements for living in Rome will vary, depending where in the world you are coming from. You can find more information in our section on practicalities.
Permesso di Soggiorno
According to the EU, if you are a European you don't need special permission to live in Rome. According to the Italians, however, you do. The piece of paper you need is the permesso di soggiorno. It's something Europeans are entitled to, but that doesn't mean they hand them out at the airport.
Whatever your nationality, you will need to get hold of a permesso if you're planning to stay long in Rome. More information on the permesso.
