Find Other Italian Expats Abroad

Connect with Italian Expats Worldwide

For every 100 Italians living within Italy’s borders, around nine live beyond them.

Argentina remains the most popular choice for Italian expats, many of whom find settling in in a country with such a huge Italian community relatively easy. Others stay geographically closer to home, opting to live in Germany, France, or Switzerland. From learning how to live la bella vita abroad, to speaking a new language, there are a lot of big changes that come with life as an Italian expat. But what does taking the step and moving abroad really feel like?

One thing is certain, and that is that there really is no one way to feel. A change as big as this brings nervousness and excitement, often in equal measure. As you learn to love new culinary and coffee traditions, it’s likely that, at some point, you will find yourself longing for the ones that you left behind, along with loved ones and familiar places. Spending time with people from your home country can really help to make settling into your new life easier.

How to Meet Other Italian Expats

Meeting up with other people who are making the same adjustments to their lives and routines as you are can be helpful as you begin your adventure in a new country. That’s why getting to know fellow Italian expats is so important when you move abroad. Established in 2007, InterNations is the largest expat network with over 4 million members. It’s a trusted community offering a range of experiences that bring global minds together, and Italians are one of the largest nationalities!

Attending InterNations Events is a great way to connect with fellow Italians people abroad. Whatever interests or hobbies you may have brought with you from home, there will almost certainly be an opportunity for you to develop them further as part of the InterNations community — and make new friends as you do so! We have a huge range of online and in-person events on offer, perfect for learning more about the culture and history of your new city, or getting tips on expat life there.

A Few Facts about Italian Expats

InterNations conducts an annual survey of expats worldwide called Expat Insider, looking at questions like why they moved abroad, how long they plan to stay, and how happy they are.
Here’s what Italian expats shared about their experiences:

• The most common reasons for Italians to move abroad were professional, either due to being recruited internationally, being sent abroad by an employer, or finding a job abroad independently.
• 63% of Italians are satisfied with their financial situation in their destination, compared to the global average of 61%.
• 58% of Italians think that people generally have a positive attitude towards foreign residents.