How do the Italians treat foreigners who live there?
A. You will undoubtedly find your local hosts to be very tolerant, extremely family orientated and friendly. As you probably already know, Italians love children – not only their own, but anyone else’s! Italy’s recent economic growth means that the Italians are enjoying life to the full, particularly in Calabria where new foreign arrivals are seen to be contributing to the financial growth of the region. Q. What about healthcare? The healthcare system in Italy is extremely efficient and available to all EU residents. As a British or Irish resident, you are entitled to get healthcare through the public system in countries of the European Union (EU), European Area (EEA) or Switzerland if you become ill or injured while on a temporary stay there. this is obtained by appying for a European Health Insurance Card. Q. What healthcare am I entitled to as a permanent resident of Italy? A. Once you have a residence permit, you can register with the local health authority, the L’Unita Sanitaria L
