Moving to Veneto
Not just Venice: also Verona, Padova, Lake Garda and dozens of historic towns, plus the Treviso province ("the land of prosecco"). Developed industry and tourism make Veneto one of the leading regions by economy; Austria and Slovenia are nearby. By the community it is a handy "base" for those who want the north but closer to the sea and Central Europe; English is widely used thanks to students and tourists.
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In brief: about the region
- Part of Italy: Northern Italy
- Regional capital: Venezia
- Cities in our catalog: 3
- Cost of living: medium cost
Cities in the region
Economy and jobs
A strong economy with industry and tourism - Italians come here for work just as they do to Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna. By the community employment is steadier on the mainland (Mestre, Padova), while on the island of Venice work is mostly seasonal and tourism-based; Verona is noticeably tied to tourism, with fewer jobs off-season. Many use the region as a place to live while working in Milano or neighbouring cities. Check current information yourself.
Russian-speaking community
A mid-sized, dispersed Russian-speaking diaspora: there are cultural, psychological and creative meetups, but no big business clusters like in Lombardy. In university Padova the community is small and mostly "educational", and on the island of Venice it is very "transient".
Healthcare
By the community healthcare is at a northern level; in Padova and other university cities it is easier to find English-speaking doctors. An important regional quirk is the strict housing-space norms for the permesso (for example, about 46 square metres for two), which affects paperwork and registration. The SSN and tessera sanitaria via ASL work as everywhere. Check what is current on the ground.
Pros
- A strong economy and a handy location between the sea, the Alps and Austria
- English is widely used, including in offices
- Lots of options: from the water of Venice to calm Padova and wine-country Verona
- Adriatic beaches nearby and the Dolomites 1.5-2 hours away
Cons
- The region's questure (Verona, Venice, Padova) are notorious for long permesso waits
- Strict regional housing-space norms for paperwork
- Tourist pressure (the island of Venice especially) and seasonal work
- A continental climate with a hot humid summer and a foggy winter
Community voices
We braced for something like an interrogation with our weak Italian, but everyone we dealt with in the offices spoke excellent English. The one big downside of the region - the permesso timelines here are legendarily long.
We chose Padova based on the school and the geography: about forty minutes to the sea, an hour and a half to two to the Alps, Venice nearby, and everyone speaks decent English because of the big university. The city is quiet and works well for study and children.
FAQ
How much does living in Veneto cost?
Mid-range northern costs: dearer than the south but without Milano prices; by the community employment is steadier on the mainland (Mestre, Padova), while the island of Venice and Verona lean on the tourist season. Check current information.
Is there a Russian-speaking community in Veneto?
A mid-sized, dispersed diaspora: cultural and creative meetups exist, but there are no big business clusters like in Lombardy. In Padova the community is small and "educational", and on the island of Venice it is transient.
What should you know about the permesso in Veneto?
The region's questure (Verona, Venice, Padova) are notorious for long waits, and by the community strict housing-space norms apply to paperwork - for example, about 46 square metres for two. Healthcare is at a northern level, and English-speaking doctors are easier to find in Padova.
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