Does a student permit allow you to do an internship in Italy?

The Labor Inspectorate has confirmed that holders of a valid study permit or vocational training permit may undertake both curricular and extracurricular internships and that, furthermore, the latter are not subject to the working hour restrictions (20 hours per week) applicable to study permit holders, as internships are not considered an employment relationship.

Therefore, if you have a study permit or vocational training permit, you can participate in internships in Italy without the need for further immigration procedures, provided that your participation is exclusively as an intern. However, the company hosting you must comply with current labor legislation.

If you wish to work beyond an internship, you may do so as long as you do not exceed the limit of 20 hours per week or, alternatively, by converting your study permit into a work permit.

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