Brazilians who do not have residency in Italy face legal and bureaucratic restrictions even if they spend part of the year in the country. According to Italian law, a resident is anyone who spends at least 183 days in the country during a fiscal year.
Anyone who doesn't meet this criterion is treated as a visitor. Even if they own property, non-residents have limited access to services such as public health, extended stays, and vehicle ownership.
What is allowed for non-residents in Italy?
Even without residency, it is possible to obtain the fiscal Code, a mandatory document for legal, banking, and real estate transactions. It can be requested at Italian consulates or through a local representative.
It is authorized buy real estate, as long as the foreigner's country of origin offers the same right to Italians — a principle known as reciprocity. Citizens of the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area have rights equivalent to Italians in this regard.
Non-residents can also rent properties for up to 90 days, according to Schengen Area rules. However, it's common for landlords to require a visa or proof of legal stay longer than the tourist period.
Bank accounts are also accessible, but in a limited format. The so-called conti internazionali have less functionality and require more documentation.
Obtaining real estate financing is possible, but requires mediation. specialized brokers. The process is more bureaucratic and rigorous, especially for non-EU citizens.
Anyone who owns property or generates income in the country is obliged to pay taxes such as IMU (Municipal Property Tax) and the TARI (garbage collection fee), even without being a resident.
Restrictions imposed on non-residents
Non-EU citizens, in this case the Brazilians, cannot stay more than 90 days per semester in Italy without a long-stay visa. EU citizens, however, must register as residents after three months.
Without residency, foreigners from outside the EU are not entitled to work in Italy. Only remote activities, representing up to 5% of the working day or remuneration, are tolerated during short stays.
Another important limit: it is not allowed register with the public health system. Visitors from EU countries can use the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) for urgent care. The British, in turn, have the GHIC (Global Health Insurance Card). Even so, it's best to purchase private insurance.
Buying a car is also out of reach for non-residents. The law requires proof of residency for vehicle registration. vehicles, both new and used.
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