Essential Apps and Websites for Thriving in Italy
Having the right apps can make everything smoother—from parking your car to navigating healthcare, streaming, seeking medical care, to converting dollars to euros. We’ve curated a list of tried-and-true apps and websites that are especially useful for English speakers, civilians, military families, and expats living in Italy. These essential tools will help you save time, avoid confusion, and make your Italian experience more convenient and connected. Websites marked with an asterisk (*) are especially useful for the military community.
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12 Essential Apps / Websites
Discover the top apps and websites crucial for thriving in Italy's vibrant digital landscape. Note: * is for the military community.
Amazon Italy App
Same login and password as home with the Italy domain (it) www.amazon.it items delivered to your Italian address quickly and professionally. Amazon can be configured for English.
Emergenza FVG: Discover the Emergency Room closest to you. See live Emergency Rooms wait times by triage color
VPN (Virtual Private Network) like NordVPN (or similar) App: Access U.S. streaming services, state websites, and secure your internet connection to include government and state official websites via your devices.
Komoot App: Komoot is that friend who knows all the best hiking and biking trails, from the hidden gems to the can't-miss scenic routes. Use smart navigation via your smart watch or your smart phone.
Telepass App/Sensor: Automated toll payment while driving on Italian autostrade, no stopping for tolls. The device is required and payment is tied to your bank account, credit card or PayPal. This includes Telepass parking at airports like Marco Polo Airport.
https://www.telepass.com/en/consumer/sales-network/authorized-dealer
WAZE App: Real-time navigation with alerts for speed traps, traffic jams, and hazards with drivers providing information and input.
Wise App: Low-fee international currency exchange and money transfers. Typically two to four Euro cents cheaper than the military or stateside exchange rates (can result in hundreds of dollars a year in savings).
EasyPark: Pay for street parking or parking lots via your smartphone, no coins needed and no need to worry about time expiring; extend parking from your smartphone.
AF Connect App*: Air Force and Aviano-specific app for base directory, notifications, and key resources.Instantly find phone numbers, operating hours, base news, and emergency alerts all in one place.
MilConnect Website*: Update DEERS, manage TRICARE enrollment, and renew ID cards. https://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/
US Embassy / Consulate of Italy Website
For various services like social security, taxes, passports, the appropriate embassy / consulate provides service for Americans overseas. Here is their website. https://it.usembassy.gov/
USPS App or Website*: https://www.usps.com/ For shipping APO to stateside or printing custom lables for APO to APO. Choose service, print postage and address lables and track shipments.
Libby Books App*: Free Kindle and eBooks via Kindle App or device and audiobooks from the base library.
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