I'm Samantha Wilson.
I've helped
thousands
of people
move to Italy.
2026 move to italy Bootcamp · Sept 15–17, 2026
Stop piecing together conflicting advice from forums, AI, and Facebook groups. In three live sessions, get the real facts, the real numbers, and a clear next step for your exact situation.
I'm Samantha Wilson. I've helped
of people
to Italy.
thousands
move
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“Do not miss out on this! Who knew that attending two years ago would change my life. And now I am in Florence. And could not have done it without Samantha and the great team. Grazie mille!”
tom, living in tuscany
marlene, living in sicily
"The Bootcamp made me feel confident that I could do it. I could really fulfill my dream and Samantha helped me to make it happen. Thank you Samantha, I thank you forever.”
This bootcamp runs live, once a year.
In 3 Hours, Live
Here's what you'll walk away knowing
Not a topic dump. Three real answers, in the right order.
Why most people who dream about Italy never actually go, and it's rarely the reason they think.
The Full Breakdown
Three days. In the right order.
Foundations first, then where you'll live, then how you'll legally get there.
Is Italy actually right for you?
What moving to Italy is really like, past the fantasy
Figuring out what stage you're in: dreaming, planning, or ready
The real cost of living, and what it actually takes to afford it
Honest timelines for how long this actually takes
The number one reason people get stuck and never go
day one - the foundation
Finding your place in Italy
The regions of Italy: north versus south, and what fits you
What EU residency actually gives you day to day
A first look at renovating, including the €1 house path
Renting versus buying, and what the process really looks like
Day Two · Where & How You'll Live
Finding your place in Italy
The regions of Italy: north versus south, and what fits you
What EU residency actually gives you day to day
Renting versus buying, and what the process really looks like
A first look at renovating, including the €1 house path
Day Two · Where & How You'll Live
Visas, pitfalls, and what's new
An honest overview of the visa landscape
The pitfalls that get applications delayed or rejected
What's changed this year, plus how to plan for your specific situation
How the path differs for EU citizens, non-EU, and spouses of EU nationals
Day Three · The Legal Path
Visas, pitfalls, and what's new
The pitfalls that get applications delayed or rejected
How the path differs for EU citizens, non-EU, and spouses of EU nationals
What's changed this year, plus how to plan for your specific situation
Day Three · The Legal Path
Samantha Wilson
about your host
Founder and Chief Dream Officer at Smart Move Italy. I've lived in Italy for over a decade and my team and I have helped thousands of people simplify the complicated process of moving here.
I've hosted this bootcamp every year since it started, and it remains the first step for thousands of people who go on to actually make the move.
The people I love guiding most are exactly where you are right now.
Why I Teach This Every Year
You've thought about this for a while. Maybe you've read every forum post and watched every YouTube video, and you still don't have an actual next step.
I still remember standing at a hotel window in Siena, looking out over the rooftops, and deciding right then that I was moving to Italy. I called my husband and kids that same day and told them to start packing.
That leap was the easy part. Figuring out the actual process, the visas, the paperwork, the timing, took years of trial and error I wish someone had shortened for me.
So every year, I gather people exactly where you are and walk them through everything I wish I'd known, in the right order, so your first step doesn't cost you three extra years finding it on your own.
Let's not waist Time
You're busy. That's exactly why this works: three hours over three days beats months of piecing it together yourself, one forum post or AI prompt at a time.
You think about moving to Italy more than you'd like to admit.
You've read the blogs and watched the videos, and you still don't have an actual plan.
You don't need convincing that Italy is amazing. You need a clear next step.
You want the real numbers, the real timeline, and the real pitfalls, not just the highlight reel.
This Is For You If
Sound familiar?
Consider these three sessions your personal Move to Italy audit, the one that would normally take months to piece together yourself, done in three hours.
"The knowledge and sense of security you provide is vital. We honestly could not have done this without you. "
Kim Steele
Living happily in Italy
"I must say how much this played a huge part in making the move. You gave us the courage to follow our dream to reality!"
marybeth & ken
Living happily in Italy
"I walked in with my Digital Nomad Visa application and walked away with the Visa in hand. No waiting at all!"
joe valeri
Digital nomad
From Past Bootcamps
People just like you, years later
COMMON QUESTIONS
Before you save your seat
Do I have to attend all three days?
You'll get the most out of it by attending all three since each day builds on the one before, but you're welcome to join whichever sessions fit your schedule.
Will there be a replay?
Yes. The replays will be availalbe for a limited amount of time after day three.
I'm not from the US, UK, or Italy. Does the timing still work?
Sessions run at 10am Pacific (LA/Vancouver), 1pm Eastern (NY/Toronto), 6pm UK, and 7pm Italy time. Check your local conversion when you register.
Is this only for US citizens?
No! As a matter of fact, Samantha is Canadian/British and everyone is welcome. Day Three specifically covers how the path differs for EU citizens, non-EU citizens, and spouses of EU nationals.
How long are the sessions?
Each session runs just under one hour.
How can I save my spot?
You can register here.
How do I watch the sessions?
You can watch each session live on our YouTube channel. You can subscribe here.
Is it really free?
Yes. All three sessions are free to attend.
I haven't decided if I'm really moving. Should I still come?
Yes. That's exactly who Day One is built for. It's designed to help you figure out honestly whether, and when, Italy is right for you.
The slower mornings, the language, the whole reinvention. It won't happen on its own. This bootcamp is how it starts.
Reserve your seat
You've pictured this life for a while now
The Bootcamp is only once a year.
