u/PlagueTales2007

How come Sunrise Mall still not totally torn down? There's no one working on it anymore for months.

I tried putting this in r/permessodisoggiorno/ but no one answered:

I was in the US military and was living in a tiny village near Aviano/Pordenone. I REALLY miss my Italian friends and my village as they really made me feel at home there and taught me a lot. I have felt homesick ever since I left back to the USA.

Now that I am out of the military, I am retired and have a pension. I make around $60k per year. From what I gather, that's enough passive income for the Elective Residency Visa.

1. I understand I need healthcare, money, flights set, and a lease agreement or purchased property. How in the world do I do that from the USA? My savings are modest, but not enough to outright purchase a home in north Italy (I know mortgages are very hard to obtain as a non-resident foreigner).
2. What kind of lease agreement satisfies the ERV housing requirement — does it need to be a full annual contract, or will a shorter-term furnished rental work?
3. For health insurance, does international expat coverage (like Cigna Global) satisfy the consulate, or does it need to be from an Italian provider? I would prefer an Italian provider.
4. What's the best way to transfer from USD to Euros? I've been hearing Revolut or Wise.
5. Are there any tips for the visa process? Does anyone have experience with the Houston consulate for the ERV? I still have my codice fiscale from when I lived in the Pordenone region.

That's really the only questions I have at the moment as I am in the beginning stages of this. Thank you for any useful information in advance :)

I was in the US military and was living in a tiny village near Aviano/Pordenone. I REALLY miss my Italian friends and my village as they really made me feel at home there and taught me a lot. I have felt homesick ever since I left back to the USA.

Now that I am out of the military, I am retired and have a pension. I make around $60k per year. From what I gather, that's enough passive income for the Elective Residency Visa.

1. I understand I need healthcare, money, flights set, and a lease agreement or purchased property. How in the world do I do that from the USA? My savings are modest, but not enough to outright purchase a home in north Italy (I know mortgages are very hard to obtain as a non-resident foreigner).
2. What kind of lease agreement satisfies the ERV housing requirement — does it need to be a full annual contract, or will a shorter-term furnished rental work?
3. For health insurance, does international expat coverage (like Cigna Global) satisfy the consulate, or does it need to be from an Italian provider? I would prefer an Italian provider.
4. What's the best way to transfer from USD to Euros? I've been hearing Revolut or Wise.
5. Are there any tips for the visa process? Does anyone have experience with the Houston consulate for the ERV? I still have my codice fiscale from when I lived in the Pordenone region.

That's really the only questions I have at the moment as I am in the beginning stages of this. Thank you for any useful information in advance :)

I need y'alls help deciding if I need that Sauteuse or not. Frankly I have so many pieces I don't use them all lol. I need to cut at least one pot because I am moving internationally and trying to moving costs.

My Le Creuset Stuff (all in Oyster):

6.5 qt Signature Deep Dutch Oven

4.5 qt Signature Round Dutch Oven

2.25 qt Signature Saucepan

9" Signature Skillet

Signature Brasier

2 qt Signature Round Dutch Oven

5.25 qt Signature Rectangular Roaster

Traditional Round Crepe pan

Signature Square Skillet Grill + Panini Press

Signature Oval Casserole

Signature Sauteuse