Tvoi ConciergeItaly and Tuscany guides
Answers to the questions we hear most often: from codice fiscale and the elective residency visa to choosing a villa and budgeting a wedding in Tuscany. Every guide is based on our team's first-hand experience.
Codice fiscale
What a codice fiscale is and why you need it for renting, banking and SIM cards. Where to apply in Italy or at a consulate, documents to bring, free and quick.
SPID: how to get it as a foreigner
SPID for foreigners: who can apply, the Italian ID rule, the free identification options, activation in 1-2 days and what to do if you have no residenza yet.
Moving to Florence
Step-by-step 30-day checklist for moving to Florence: codice fiscale, bank account, residenza, tessera sanitaria, SPID, schools. Documents and timelines.
Wedding in Tuscany: Timeline
A realistic 12-month timeline for a wedding in Tuscany: season and venue, symbolic or civil ceremony, documents and apostilles, vendors, guest logistics.
Tuscany Airports
Which airports serve Tuscany: Pisa (PSA) and Florence (FLR) with scheduled flights, plus Elba and nearby Bologna. Travel times by train and car, how to choose.
Wedding cost in Tuscany
The real cost drivers of a luxury wedding or milestone birthday in Tuscany: venue, guest count, catering, production and season, plus realistic budgets.
Elective residency visa
The Italian elective residency visa explained: the passive income you need, accommodation and insurance, the documents, where you apply and how long it lasts.
Buying property in Tuscany
The step-by-step process of buying property in Tuscany as a foreigner: proposta, compromesso, rogito, the notary's role, taxes, due diligence and timeline.
Healthcare in Italy
Private health insurance in Italy for foreigners and expats: when a policy is required for a visa or permit, what it adds to the SSN, how to see a specialist.
Choosing a villa for events
What to check before booking a villa for a private event in Tuscany: capacity, licences, music curfews, catering, parking, privacy and weather backup.
Renting a Tuscan villa
How to choose and book a private luxury villa in Tuscany: season, location, what to verify, contracts, staff and pitfalls, from a Florence-based concierge team.
Summer in Forte dei Marmi
Summer in Forte dei Marmi: reserve a first-row beach club cabin, secure the right villa, plan around August, and arrange transfers, dining and boat day trips.
Palio di Siena
Palio di Siena on 2 July and 16 August: how to attend, where to watch, the best window and balcony seats, hotels, contrade and full concierge logistics.
Tuscany truffle season
When is truffle season in Tuscany? White truffle from late September to December, peak in November; black truffle in winter and summer. Hunts and San Miniato.
Tuscany Wine Tour
Taste Tuscany's great wines in one trip: Chianti Classico, Brunello, Vino Nobile and Bolgheri. Route, private estate tastings, harvest and food pairing.
Private aviation to Tuscany
Private jet to Tuscany: Florence and Pisa airports, FBO ground handling, slots and a helicopter transfer to your villa. How to plan it early and discreetly.
International Schools Tuscany
International schools in Florence and Tuscany for expat families: IB, British and American curricula, admissions timing, fees and full enrolment support.
Shopping in Florence
Insider guide to luxury shopping in Florence: Tornabuoni boutiques, artisan ateliers, The Mall outlet, private appointments and the VAT refund for visitors.
Day on a Yacht from Versilia
Plan a day on a yacht from Versilia: choose the right charter, map routes to Cinque Terre or Portofino, know what is included and how a concierge arranges it.
Staffing a Tuscan Villa
Staffing a villa in Tuscany turnkey: manager, chef, housekeeper, driver, nanny, security. Roles, sourcing, vetting, references, NDAs and daily management.
Forte dei Marmi Airport
Pisa (PSA) is the closest airport to Forte dei Marmi: about 40-45 km, 35 to 45 minutes by car. Compare Pisa, Florence, Genoa and Bologna, trains and transfers.
Italy flat tax
Italy's flat tax for new residents explained: 300,000 euro a year on all foreign income, 50,000 per family member, the 9 of 10 years rule, 15 year limit.