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Italian Visa Requirements – Can You Use Airbnb or a Short Term Rental?

Episode 129 of the The Italian Real Estate Podcast podcast, hosted by Italian Real Estate Lawyers, titled "Italian Visa Requirements – Can You Use Airbnb or a Short Term Rental?" was published on October 15, 2025 and runs 17 minutes.

October 15, 2025 ·17m · The Italian Real Estate Podcast

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Summary

Getting an Italian visa to live in Italy often depends on where and how you plan to stay. Applicants must show valid proof of accommodation, whether through a long-term rental contract or property ownership, and understand what Italian consulates expect when reviewing housing documents. It is essential to know the housing and residency requirements that affect long-stay visa applications and what future residents should prepare before making the move. In this episode of The Italian Real Estate Podcast hosted by Italian attorney Marco Permunian and dual citizen expat podcaster Rafael Di Furia, we’ll learn more about the housing and residency requirements for obtaining an Italian visa.For help with buying a home in Italy, and more information about Italian Real Estate Lawyers visit IREL's website:https://ItalianRealEstateLawyers.comTo contact Italian Attorney Marco Permunian and his team, you can use the contact form on the Italian Real Estate Lawyers website: https://italianrealestatelawyers.com/contact-us/To see more from  @RafaelDiFuria  about life abroad and life as a dual citizen expat check out his YouTube channel and website:http://YouTube.com/RafaelDiFuriaHttp://RafaelDiFuria.comTopics & Timestamps:0:00 – Intro & Opening Thoughts0:41 - Is it possible to use a B&b to get residency for an Italian visa?1:54 - Having a rental contract for the visa3:20 - What if you or a family member own a property in Italy?4:31 - Are there any restrictions on the type of rental contract?5:53 - Can getting out the contract affect the visa validity?7:58 - Do you need to be physically present in the apartment in order to establish residency? 9:51 - How to rent a property remotely10:47 - Can you end the contract if you don’t get the visa?13:20 - Procedural side of signing the contract16:12 - Closing Thoughts & Outro

Episode Description

Getting an Italian visa to live in Italy often depends on where and how you plan to stay. Applicants must show valid proof of accommodation, whether through a long-term rental contract or property ownership, and understand what Italian consulates expect when reviewing housing documents. It is essential to know the housing and residency requirements that affect long-stay visa applications and what future residents should prepare before making the move. In this episode of The Italian Real Estate Podcast hosted by Italian attorney Marco Permunian and dual citizen expat podcaster Rafael Di Furia, we’ll learn more about the housing and residency requirements for obtaining an Italian visa.For help with buying a home in Italy, and more information about Italian Real Estate Lawyers visit IREL's website:https://ItalianRealEstateLawyers.comTo contact Italian Attorney Marco Permunian and his team, you can use the contact form on the Italian Real Estate Lawyers website: https://italianrealestatelawyers.com/contact-us/To see more from  @RafaelDiFuria  about life abroad and life as a dual citizen expat check out his YouTube channel and website:http://YouTube.com/RafaelDiFuriaHttp://RafaelDiFuria.comTopics & Timestamps:0:00 – Intro & Opening Thoughts0:41 - Is it possible to use a B&b to get residency for an Italian visa?1:54 - Having a rental contract for the visa3:20 - What if you or a family member own a property in Italy?4:31 - Are there any restrictions on the type of rental contract?5:53 - Can getting out the contract affect the visa validity?7:58 - Do you need to be physically present in the apartment in order to establish residency? 9:51 - How to rent a property remotely10:47 - Can you end the contract if you don’t get the visa?13:20 - Procedural side of signing the contract16:12 - Closing Thoughts & Outro

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