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Long-term visa and residence permits

Non-EU citizens who want to stay in Italy for work, family, study or other reasons for more than 90 days must apply for a long-term visa - let's find out how!

Visas and permits
Long-term stays

Those who want to work in Italy or stay for more than 90 days over 180 days for investment reasons, elective residence, family reasons or study purposes must apply for a visa and a residence permit.
Let's find out the main categories of " long-term visas that non-EU citizens can apply for to come to Italy!

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Work

Find out the main categories of work visas and permits!

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Investor Visa

Find out the main features of the investor visa and residence permit!

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Elective residence

Find out the main features of the elective residence visa and permit!

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Family, study and more

Find out the options for family and study visas and more!

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Decreto Flussi 2026–2028 approved
The new decree sets a historic record for the admission of foreign workers—nearly 500,000 over three years—and aims to align local labor demand with a more orderly, territorial, and efficient migration management system.
Italian Visa For University Professors For Italy 600 X 400 Px
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Visa and residence permit for professors
An analysis of the legal and administrative procedures that allow foreign universities and schools in Italy to hire or transfer non-EU professors, outside immigration quotas and through specific pathways for authorization, visas, and residence permits.
Van Der Elst Italian Residence Permit 600 X 400 Px
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"Van der Elst" Permit for Italy
An overview of the “Van der Elst” permit in Italy, designed to allow the temporary transfer of non-EU workers already employed in another EU country. It explains the eligibility criteria, administrative steps, and the legal framework behind the permit.
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