Long-term visa and residence permits

This article provides a comprehensive guide for individuals considering relocating to Italy. It covers essential topics such as visa types and residence permits, choosing the right city, buying property, accessing the healthcare system, obtaining a tax code, and opening a bank account.

The work permit under services agreements allows foreign companies to temporarily send their employees to Italy to provide services under a contract with an Italian company. This is a special permit, not subject to the annual quotas of the Decreto Flussi, and is regulated by Article 27 of the Italian Immigration Law.

The declaration of hospitality is a legal requirement in Italy that obliges anyone hosting a non-EU citizen or a stateless person to report it to the public security authorities. This measure aims to ensure the monitoring of foreign nationals in the country and contribute to public safety.