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European PET Passport.

 

Anyone had experience of getting a European Pet Passport for a dog in Italy (or possibly France, when we drive down)

Thu, 08/26/2021 - 05:40

As a Brit with a holiday home in Northern Italy, its been over a year since I have been able to visit it.  Last time was in February 2020, when the highlight was a meal out with Italian friends in a crowded restaurant in Bergamo!  Luckily, no ill

Thu, 05/06/2021 - 04:55

IMU etc Due Soon

just a quick reminder to those not living in Italy,  that the IMU etc on your Italian property requires paying this month.

Tue, 12/01/2020 - 14:48

Travelling through France - UK Quarantine 

 

Looks like people travelling through France to the UK could well be soon required to quarantine themselves for 2 weeks on their entry into the UK.

Fri, 08/07/2020 - 03:27

Are there companies in Italy that just change kitchen units doors and worksurfaces, rather than a complete replacement of the units?

Thu, 12/05/2019 - 17:37

My house has a semi-underground store room that was nice and cool during the recent very hot weather - the dog and I spent a lot of time in it - me reading and him asleep on the floor.Floor is just old concrete slab - lots of dust, and the walls a

Wed, 07/03/2019 - 10:50

Car Driving to [and in] Italy on a UK Licence- post Brexit  IF No Deal reached. I am driving down in March, and have had to plan for a 'No Deal' Brexit, just in case.If No Deal - all UK Driving Licence holders

Tue, 02/26/2019 - 10:34

Tesco and Eurotunnel[Copied from another Forum]If you shop at Tesco you'll probably be rewarded with Cash Vouchers.  What you may not know is that you can exchange these for 3x their value with Eurotunnel.

Sun, 03/18/2018 - 16:50

ITALIAN GENEALOGYI am researching my family tree [all UK based], and belong to a Genealogy Group here in the UK - its part of the U3A [an organisation for 'retired persons who want to do things rather than sit at home all d

Wed, 01/04/2017 - 05:24

Cancelling a Eurotunnel Booking I have had to cancel a return trip on Eurotunnel [Car + 2 + Dog], as I have to go into hospital for an op.The booking was 'non-refundable'.I rang them to cancel and they confirmed it was non-

Thu, 05/26/2016 - 08:00

Comments posted

Mon, 12/12/2022 - 11:10

I must admit that I have some sympathy with a female who gets less than a half of the inheritance her brothers get,  but do not know the reasons behind such a seemingly unfair distribution

Two options come to mind.

1...Go to law, in the hope that she realises that her legal costs will be excessive,  and she therefore relents on the sale

Or

2... You and your brother each offer her 1.5/30 of your respective inheritances, (conditional on a sale) leaving her with 7/30 and the you boys with 7.5/30 each.  She may see this as a more equitable solution, and agree to sell.

 

(REMINDER TO SELF - MUST SORT OUT WHAT HAPPENS TO MY HOUSE WHEN I GO)

Mon, 11/21/2022 - 14:17

Ugo,

 

If you think that suggesting that the UK government advice to talk to the Italin Consulates of Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs about visa options, is deceitful, may I suggest you review what you consider deceit to be.

 

Sun, 11/20/2022 - 03:22

Ugo,

The UK government website also suggests that approaches are made to the Italian Consulates in UK for advice on how to get approval for longer stays. 

It has some useful 'links' to facilitate/begin this process

The important thing is that talking to the Italian Consulates before travelling may (and I stress 'may') be beneficial

 

""To stay longer, to work or study, for business travel or for other reasons, you will need to meet the Italian government’s entry requirements. Check which type of visa and/or work permit you may need with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Italian Consulates in London, Manchester or Edinburgh before booking an appointment .""

Sat, 11/19/2022 - 11:31

Have you looked at the uk government website?

https://www.gov.uk/visit-eu-switzerland-norway-iceland-liechtenstein/how-long-stay-without-visa

Sat, 11/19/2022 - 03:58

"assuming you're a non European citizen"

Do you mean "non-EU" or "non-European"?

Fri, 11/11/2022 - 12:56

You could try - 

https://www.meetup.com/it-IT/english-speakers-of-pescara-meetup-group/

 

Sun, 10/16/2022 - 05:24

"Have filled jerry cans and hope to make Italy in 1 run if needed."

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Make sure they are well hidden in the trailer, in case someone decides their need is greater than yours!!!

Have a good trip

Wed, 10/12/2022 - 03:21

Latest information......

"The maximum speed for towing a trailer or caravan (up to 3.5 tonnes) on Swiss motorways has been increased from 80km/h to 100km/h. Suitable tyres must be fitted."

Tue, 10/11/2022 - 16:11

Had a quick look on 'via michelin' at the effect of going via Luxembourg and GotthardTunnel, as opposed to going direct via Mont Blanc Tunnel.

Seems it takes (in theory ) only about 30 minutes longer, and the overall cost is slightly less,allowing for 2 vignettes.

Of course, the return journey would be 80 swiss francs cheaper, as you already have the vignettes

Tue, 10/11/2022 - 12:24

Just checked eurotunnel site.  It says - 

Fuel:The maximum permissible quantity of liquid fuel (petrol, diesel or biofuel) that can be carried in portable reserve fuel containers on board a passenger Shuttle per Vehicle, is as follows:

  • Plastic containers: 3 x 10 litres
  • Metal containers: 1 x 20 litres
  • The total maximum amount is 30 litres.