Italy

Work in europe

The Italian Work Visa allows non-EU citizens to access the Italian territory to carry out work activities. To legally reside and work in Italy, it is necessary to apply for both the Work Visa and the Italian Residence Permit. Moreover, based on the intended work activity, you may fall under the in-quota or extra-quota system established by the Government.

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Who needs

Non-EU citizens willing to work in Italia must apply for a work visa, and once in Italy convert the visa in residence permit for work purposes. Please download here the National visa application form.

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Types of Permit

In Italy, a work visa falls under the category of a long-stay visa, which may also be referred to as a National or D-Visa. It’s important to note that an Italy work visa simply allows employees to enter the country. To stay in Italy, they’ll need to obtain a residence permit upon arrival.

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How long

A Work Visa for Italy is generally issued within 30 to 90 days, depending on the consulate/country or the period of the year.