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Visas and residence permits

Working in Italy

Non-EU citizens who want to work in Italy must apply for a work authorization, visa and residence permit

What kind of visa and residence permit can one apply for?

Working in Italy as subordinate or autonomous worker

Non-EU citizens who want to live and work in Italy, depending on the type of work to be carried out, can choose from different options to obtain a visa and work permit. Whether they are highly qualified workers to be temporary seconded to Italy from abroad or to be hired by Italian employers or again autonomous workers who want to start an activity in Italy or digital nomads, they must apply (almost in each case) for a work authorization (nulla osta), visa and residence permit.

Our team provides a comprehensive assistance in each phase of the process:

- general consultation
- assistance with the preparation of the supporting documents
- submission of the work authorization applications to the competent authorities
- instructions for the visa stamping process at the Italian Embassies and Consulates abroad
- accompaniment and assistance with the submission of the residence permit application once in Italy

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ICT, EU ICT and other secondments

Highly specialized non-EU nationals who must be seconded to Italy can apply for specific visas and work permits - let's find out how!

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EU Blue Card



Highly specialized non-EU nationals to be hired by Italian employers can apply for an EU Blue Card - let's find out how!

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Self-employment





Non-EU nationals who want to start a self-employment activity in Italy can choose from different options for visas and permits - let's find out more!

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Digital nomads and other particular cases

Other types of work visas and residence permits (also for digital nomads) for particular cases are available for non-EU citizens - let's find them out!

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Investor visa

Non-EU citizens who want to invest in Italy may apply for an investor visa and residence permit

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Family, study and more

Different options for family and study visas and more are available - let's find them out!

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