ItalyWork Visa

Work Visa — Salaried Employment (Lavoro Subordinato)

Full-time employment with Italian employer under annual quotas (Decreto Flussi)

Duration: Up to 2 years (renewable, tied to employer)Fee: €116Processing: 2–4 months (Nulla Osta + visa)

Requirements & Documents

  1. 1Job offer from Italian employer (registered with Sportello Unico per l'Immigrazione)
  2. 2Employer obtains Nulla Osta (work authorization) — subject to annual quotas
  3. 3Valid passport
  4. 4Proof of accommodation in Italy
  5. 5Employment contract (Contratto di Soggiorno)
  6. 6Health insurance or Italian NHS registration
  7. 7Criminal record certificate (legalized + translated to Italian)

Important Notes

Subject to Decreto Flussi annual quotas (limited numbers). After 5 years legal residence → EU long-term permit. Italy typically opens quotas for seasonal, domestic, and skilled workers.

Visa Summary

CountryItaly
Visa TypeWork Visa — Salaried Employment (Lavoro Subordinato)
CategoryWork
DurationUp to 2 years (renewable, tied to employer)
Fee€116
Processing2–4 months (Nulla Osta + visa)

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