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HOW TO OBTAIN AN ITALIAN DRIVER’S LICENSE

HOW TO OBTAIN AN ITALIAN DRIVER’S LICENSE In just four months of living in Italy, I successfully maneuvered through the intricate process of obtaining a permit of stay, endured numerous passport photo sessions, and paid for numerous marche di bollo (required stamps, now with increased prices), all while visiting multiple bureaucratic offices. I also managed to find an apartment, apply for residency, get married, and start paying taxes. It was a lot to handle, and I was eager to conclude my "settling down" phase and simply establish myself in my new home. However, I soon discovered that I also needed to retake my driver’s license tests. United States citizens can legally drive on their US license in Ital y for up to a year. After that period, they are required to obtain an Italian driver’s license. While many countries have agreements allowing for the conversion of licenses, Europe and the United States do not share such arrangements. This meant not only additional expenses b