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I really should get the paperwork going for my wife's Italian citizenship, the US national archive sent me an un-certified copy of her grandfathers naturalizati

I really should get the paperwork going for my wife's Italian citizenship, the US national archive sent me an un-certified copy of her grandfathers naturalization papers even though I requested a certified copy and I've been too lazy to try again. Anyone have advice on tech hotspots in the EU that are willing to put up with English-speaking engineers? I've thought about Finland a couple times, good schools for my daughter, ample hunting and fishing opportunities and from what I can tell pretty good broadband infrastructure.

corford 9y ago
In no particular order: Berlin, Lisbon, London, Paris (might need a little bit of French), Amsterdam, Dublin. Each one has different pros/cons depending on whats important to you: type of work, money, work/life balance. All of them are good (and, aside from London soon, easy to move between once you're resident in Europe or here on a long visa).
- snuxoll 9y ago
  > In no particular order: Berlin, Lisbon, London, Paris (might need a little bit of French), Amsterdam, Dublin. Thanks, I'll have to take a look. Still debating whether I'd want to move across the pond from my family, especially with a 5 year old in tow - but I've thought about moving to the EU for roughly 10 years at this point. > (and, aside from London soon, easy to move between once you're resident in Europe or here on a long visa). That part's pretty easy for me, my wife inherited Italian citizenship through her bloodline - we just need to get all the paperwork taken care of to get it recognized.
  - corford 9y ago
    I'm not totally up on this (since I'm English and my wife is French, so Europe is easy for us) but a friend of mine (also English) married an American and I remember it took quite a bit of effort for her to become a dual British citizen and gain full residency. Basically, I'm not 100% sure the fact your wife could gain Italian citizenship will automatically give you full residency/rights too. I might be talking crap but worth checking out. In any case, it's definitely do-able and you should give it a go! Europe's awesome (and v. kid friendly)

corford 9y ago

In no particular order: Berlin, Lisbon, London, Paris (might need a little bit of French), Amsterdam, Dublin. Each one has different pros/cons depending on whats important to you: type of work, money, work/life balance. All of them are good (and, aside from London soon, easy to move between once you're resident in Europe or here on a long visa).

snuxoll 9y ago
> In no particular order: Berlin, Lisbon, London, Paris (might need a little bit of French), Amsterdam, Dublin. Thanks, I'll have to take a look. Still debating whether I'd want to move across the pond from my family, especially with a 5 year old in tow - but I've thought about moving to the EU for roughly 10 years at this point. > (and, aside from London soon, easy to move between once you're resident in Europe or here on a long visa). That part's pretty easy for me, my wife inherited Italian citizenship through her bloodline - we just need to get all the paperwork taken care of to get it recognized.
- corford 9y ago
  I'm not totally up on this (since I'm English and my wife is French, so Europe is easy for us) but a friend of mine (also English) married an American and I remember it took quite a bit of effort for her to become a dual British citizen and gain full residency. Basically, I'm not 100% sure the fact your wife could gain Italian citizenship will automatically give you full residency/rights too. I might be talking crap but worth checking out. In any case, it's definitely do-able and you should give it a go! Europe's awesome (and v. kid friendly)