Long-term visa and residence permits

Explanation of the mission visa and residence permit in Italy, including who can apply, in which situations they are granted, and the requirements when the stay exceeds 90 days

The new residence permit under Article 27(1)(i-bis) of the Italian Consolidated Immigration Act allows non-EU workers who have previously worked for companies within the same multinational group to enter Italy outside the annual quota system

Article 44 of Decree-Law 73/2022 introduced a mandatory certification requirement in Italian work entry procedures, entrusting qualified professionals with verifying the employer’s financial soundness and compliance with labor conditions. This requirement also applies to the EU Blue Card process, making certification an essential step to obtain work authorization, a visa, and a residence permit