Guidance

Travel to Italy for work

Check if you need a visa or permit to work in Italy and how to get one if you do.

This guide is for British citizens travelling for business or other work purposes. It explains what employers, employees, or the self-employed need to do if they need a visa or permit.

This information is provided as a guide only. You must always check the exact application process and document requirements with the , or embassy.

Entry requirements

If you바카라 사이트™re going to Italy to work (or any other바카라 사이트¯EU country, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein) you must바카라 사이트¯make sure you meet passport and other travel requirements.

Italy is in the바카라 사이트¯Schengen area. If you바카라 사이트™re travelling for business for up to 90 days in a 180-day period, you may be able to do some business-related activities without needing a visa or permit, such as attend business meetings. It does not matter how many countries you visit in the Schengen area. Your total stay must be no more than 90 days in every 180 days. The 180-day period keeps 바카라 사이트˜rolling바카라 사이트™.

If you바카라 사이트™re staying for longer, or for other types of work, you may need a visa or permit.

The Italian authorities are responsible for setting and enforcing entry rules. They decide which activities need a visa or permit, or which may be exempt.

You must always check with the바카라 사이트¯바카라 사이트¯before you travel, to make sure you meet their legal requirements.

If you바카라 사이트™re working in more than one country, you need to check the entry rules of each country.

If you need a passport, visa or permit, you should apply well in advance of travel.

Visa and permit documents

This guide explains the general application process for some of the visa or permit types available in Italy. It includes a checklist of documents that you바카라 사이트™ll usually need to include when applying.

It may not cover all scenarios so you must always check the exact application process and document requirements with the바카라 사이트¯, or바카라 사이트¯embassy.

You must also check what format the documents should be presented in, including if they must be:

Countries often use the terms visa, work permit and residence permit differently. For example, some may refer to a work permit as a visa.

This guide uses the same terms used in Italy, so you know which ones to use when speaking to the Italian authorities.

Check if you need a visa or permit

You do not need a visa or permit if you바카라 사이트™re travelling to Italy for up to 90 days in a 180-day period for specific business-related activities. These activities can include:

  • running or attending job interviews
  • going to court as a witness
  • attending trade fairs
  • board meetings
  • meeting clients or customers (including entertainment like eating at a restaurant)
  • meeting colleagues, contractors or sellers
  • fact-finding visits
  • negotiating, signing and executing deals or contracts
  • attending, speaking or presenting at a conference if you are not being paid
  • team building activities
  • installing, upgrading and troubleshooting software or machinery where there바카라 사이트™s an after-sales contract in place
  • taking part in technical training
  • consulting
  • completing an after-sales service
  • leisure travel, such as holidays, or visiting friends or family

Or for the following types of training, as long as it바카라 사이트™s for the same company or group:

  • receiving and providing classroom-based training
  • shadowing someone바카라 사이트™s job

These activities are covered by the바카라 사이트¯Schengen visa waiver.

Border checks

At the border, you may be asked to show:

  • proof of return travel, such as plane or train tickets
  • health insurance that covers your stay
  • proof of accommodation for your entire stay
  • enough money for the duration of your trip
  • an invitation letter from your employer explaining your trip

Check Italy바카라 사이트™s exemptions

Certain types of work and activities do not require a visa or permit because they바카라 사이트™re exempt.

All countries have their own exemptions. What may be exempt in one country may not be in another. You should always check with the country바카라 사이트™s authorities.

You may not need a visa or permit in Italy if you have an EU intra company transfer (EU ICT) from another country. With this you can work in Italy for up to 90 days in a 180-day period.

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Declare your arrival

You must make a 바카라 사이트˜declaration of presence바카라 사이트™ (dichiarazione di presenza) to Italy바카라 사이트™s immigration authorities even if you do not need a visa or permit.

If you바카라 사이트™re travelling to Italy from outside the Schengen area you do this by getting your passport stamped at the border upon entry and exit. This acts as your declaration of presence.

If you바카라 사이트™re travelling to Italy from another바카라 사이트¯Schengen country바카라 사이트¯you need to make a declaration to the police. 

If you are staying at a hotel, you must give the declaration of arrival to the management within 24 hours, for submission to the

If you are staying in private accommodation, you must file a declaration of arrival at the police station within 8 days of arrival. 

You should be given a copy of the declaration of presence form, which you can then show to any authority on request.

Further checks

If you바카라 사이트™re not sure if you need a visa or permit to travel you can get advice from the바카라 사이트¯Italian embassy.

Applying for a visa and permit

This guide outlines the steps required for each visa or permit, but you바카라 사이트™ll need to check the exact rules and processes with the Italian바카라 사이트¯embassy바카라 사이트¯or immigration authorities.

Usually, you need to apply for a D visa first so you can start working. You then apply for a longer-term residence permit when you바카라 사이트™re in Italy. If employed, your employer often has to start the application process.

Taking your family

You may be able to apply for dependant permits if you have a family and want them to join you. It depends on the type of work permit you have.

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Long-term visas and permits

You need to apply for a long-term visa and permit if you바카라 사이트™re in Italy because you바카라 사이트™re:

Transferring to an Italian branch of a UK-based company

You need one of these work permits If your UK employer is transferring you to a branch in Italy:

EU intra company transfer (EU ICT)

You need an intra-company transfer permit (ICT) if your UK-based company moves you to a branch in Italy to work for:

  • up to 3 years
  • 1 year if you바카라 사이트™re a trainee

To qualify you must:

  • have worked for your UK employer for at least 3 months
  • be a manager, specialist or trainee
  • have specialist knowledge in the field
  • have a bachelor바카라 사이트™s level degree (trainees only)
  • keep your UK employment contract
  • stay on UK payroll

An EU ICT can take 2 to 3 months to get. You cannot extend it beyond the 3 years, or 1 year for trainees.

If you have a family they can join you with this permit type.바카라 사이트¯.

How it works

You need to check with the Italian authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.

  1. Your employer applies for your work permit at the Italian immigration office.

  2. You 바카라 사이트¯at the Italian consulate.

  3. You sign a 바카라 사이트˜contract of stay바카라 사이트™ (contratto di soggiorno) at the local immigration office within 8 days of arriving in Italy and are given an Italian tax code. If applying for a year or more you also need to sign an integration agreement.

  4. You apply for a residence permit at the local post office in Italy.

  5. You visit the local police station to provide your fingerprints.

  6. You collect your residence permit from the local police station once issued.

  7. You register your address at the local town hall.

Application documents

Italian authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:

  • completed visa application form
  • passport for you and any dependants, valid for at least 15 months after the requested end date of the visa, with at least 2 blank pages
  • marriage certificate, if married
  • birth certificates of any children
  • evidence of termination of any previous marriages
  • proof of accommodation, owned or rented, with a signed contract
  • degree or qualification certificate
  • signed assignment agreement with your UK employer
  • copy of passport for the Italian company바카라 사이트™s legal representative
  • copy of passport for the UK employer바카라 사이트™s legal representative
  • official document showing the relationship between your UK employer and the Italian company, such as an annual report
  • recent annual tax return for the Italian company
  • proof that the Italian company has paid social security (DM10 and F24 forms)
  • Chamber of Commerce certificate for the Italian company
  • proof of the Italian company바카라 사이트™s registration with the Italian Workers Compensation Authority (INAIL) and the Italian social security authority (INPS)
  • annual financial statement for the UK company
  • social security cover certificate or confirmation that the Italian company will comply with Italian social security regulations

Any documents issued outside of Italy must be바카라 사이트¯legalised (with an apostille).

They must be in Italian. Translations need to be legalised by the Italian consulate.

Intra-company transfer (ICT)

You need an intra-company transfer permit (ICT) if your UK-based company moves you to a branch in Italy to work for up to 5 years.

To qualify you must:

  • have worked in the same industry for at least 6 months
  • be a manager or specialist
  • have specialist knowledge in the relevant field
  • have a bachelor바카라 사이트™s level degree (trainees only)
  • keep your UK employment contract
  • stay on UK payroll

An ICT can take 3 to 6 months to get. It바카라 사이트™s valid for up to 2 years and you can extend it for up to 5 years.

If you have a family they can join you with this permit type.바카라 사이트¯.

How it works

You need to check with the Italian authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.

  1. Your employer applies for your ICT at the Italian immigration office.

  2. You at the Italian consulate.

  3. You sign a 바카라 사이트˜contract of stay바카라 사이트™ (contratto di soggiorno) at the local immigration office within 8 days of arriving in Italy and are given an Italian tax code. If applying for a year or more you also need to sign an integration agreement.

  4. You apply for a residence permit at the local post office in Italy.

  5. You visit the local police station to provide your fingerprints.

  6. You collect your residence permit from the local police station once issued.

  7. You register your address at the local town hall.

Application documents

Italian authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:

  • completed visa application form
  • passport for you and any dependants valid for at least 15 months after the requested end date of the visa, with at least 2 blank pages
  • marriage certificate, if married
  • birth certificates of any children
  • proof of accommodation, owned or rented, with a signed contract
  • degree or qualification certificate
  • signed employment contract with your UK employer
  • signed assignment agreement with your UK employer
  • passport copy of the Italian company바카라 사이트™s legal representative
  • passport copy of the UK employer바카라 사이트™s legal representative
  • official document showing the relationship between your UK employer and the Italian company, such as an annual report
  • Italian company바카라 사이트™s recent annual tax return
  • proof that the Italian company has paid social security (DM10 and F24 forms)
  • Italian company바카라 사이트™s Chamber of Commerce certificate
  • proof of the Italian company바카라 사이트™s registration with the Italian workers compensation authority (INAIL) and the Italian social security authority (INPS)
  • UK employer바카라 사이트™s annual financial statement
  • social security cover certificate or confirmation that the Italian company will comply with Italian social security regulations

Any documents issued outside of Italy must be바카라 사이트¯legalised (with an apostille).

They must be in Italian. Translations need to be legalised by the Italian consulate.

Providing services to a client in Italy

If you바카라 사이트™re providing services to a client in Italy for up to 4 years you need a service agreement assignment permit. This is a type of ICT.

To qualify you must:

  • have specialist knowledge in the relevant field
  • keep your UK employment contract
  • stay on UK payroll

It can take 3 to 6 months to get. It바카라 사이트™s valid for up to 2 years and you can extend it for up to 4 years.

If you have a family they can join you with this permit type.바카라 사이트¯.

How it works

You need to check with the Italian authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.

  1. Your employer applies for your work permit at the Italian immigration office.

  2. You at the Italian consulate.

  3. You sign a 바카라 사이트˜contract of stay바카라 사이트™ (contratto di soggiorno) at the local immigration office within 8 days of arriving in Italy and are given an Italian tax code. If applying for a year or more you also need to sign an integration agreement.

  4. You apply for a residence permit at the local post office in Italy.

  5. You visit the local police station to provide your fingerprints.

  6. You collect your residence permit from the local police station once issued.

  7. You register your address at the local town hall.

Application documents

Italian authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:

  • completed visa application form
  • passport for you and any dependants valid for 15 months after the requested end date of the visa, with at least 2 blank pages
  • marriage certificate, if married
  • birth certificates of any children
  • proof of accommodation, owned or rented, with a signed contract
  • signed assignment agreement with your UK employer
  • passport copy of the Italian company바카라 사이트™s legal representative
  • passport copy of the UK employer바카라 사이트™s legal representative
  • service agreement between your UK employer and the client in Italy
  • Italian company바카라 사이트™s recent annual tax return
  • proof that the Italian company has paid social security (DM10 and F24 forms)
  • Italian company바카라 사이트™s Chamber of Commerce certificate
  • proof of the Italian company바카라 사이트™s registration with the Italian workers compensation authority (INAIL) and the Italian social security authority (INPS)
  • UK employer바카라 사이트™s annual financial statement
  • social security cover certificate or confirmation that the Italian company will comply with Italian social security regulations
  • copy of the security plan of the Italian company (POS - piano operativo di sicurezza) as established by Decree Law 626/94
  • copy of the notification of the assignment to the relevant Italian trade unions of reference according to the kind of activity performed by the Italian company

Any documents issued outside of Italy must be바카라 사이트¯legalised (with an apostille).

They must be in Italian. Translations need to be legalised by the Italian consulate.

Working for an Italian company on an Italian employment contract

You need one of these permits if you are highly skilled and have an offer of employment with a company in Italy:

EU Blue Card

To qualify for an EU Blue Card you must:

  • have an offer of employment from an Italian company for at least  6 months
  • be on Italian payroll
  • meet income requirements 바카라 사이트“ check with the Italian authorities as this may change over time
  • have a role that바카라 사이트™s within the first 6 categories of the ISTAT occupation list
  • have at least 3 years바카라 사이트™ education at bachelor바카라 사이트™s degree level

An EU Blue Card takes 2 to 5 months to get. It바카라 사이트™s valid for up to 2 years and you can extend it. It can lead to permanent residence if you meet the criteria.

If you have a family they can join you with this permit type.바카라 사이트¯.

How it works

You need to check with the Italian authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.

  1. Your employer applies for your work permit at the Italian immigration office.

  2. You the Italian consulate.

  3. You sign a 바카라 사이트˜contract of stay바카라 사이트™ (contratto di soggiorno) at the local immigration office within 8 days of arriving in Italy and are given an Italian tax code. If applying for a year or more you also need to sign an integration agreement.

  4. You apply for a residence permit at the local post office in Italy.

  5. You visit the local police station to provide your fingerprints.

  6. You collect your residence permit from the local police station once issued.

  7. You register your address at the local town hall.

Application documents

Italian authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:

  • completed visa application form
  • passport for you and any dependants, valid for at least 15 months after the requested end date of the visa, with at least 2 blank pages
  • marriage certificate, if married
  • birth certificates of any children
  • proof of accommodation, owned or rented, with a signed contract
  • degree or qualification certificate, which must be acknowledged as a professional qualification by the relevant Italian educational authorities, validated by the Italian embassy or consulate in the country where the degree was issued (Declaration of Value)
  • degree transcripts
  • employment contract with your Italian employer
  • Italian company바카라 사이트™s certificate of registration
  • proof that the Italian company has paid social security (DM10 and F24 forms)

Any documents issued outside of Italy must be바카라 사이트¯legalised (with an apostille).

They must be in English or Italian. Translations need to be legalised by the Italian consulate.

Local hire work permit

To qualify for a local hire (quota) work permit you must:

  • have an offer of employment from an Italian company for at least 6 months
  • be on Italian payroll
  • earn an annual gross salary that complies with the바카라 사이트¯
  • have at least 3 years바카라 사이트™ education at bachelor바카라 사이트™s degree level

A local hire work permit takes 4 to 6 months to get. It바카라 사이트™s valid for 2 years and you can extend it. This permit type can lead to permanent residence if you meet the criteria.

If you have a family they can join you with this permit type.바카라 사이트¯.

There are only a limited number of local hire permits available each year to workers who are not from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein (Decreto Flussi).

How it works

You need to check with the Italian authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.

  1. Your employer applies for your work permit at the Italian immigration office.

  2. You at the Italian consulate.

  3. You sign a 바카라 사이트˜contract of stay바카라 사이트™ (contratto di soggiorno) at the local immigration office within 8 days of arriving in Italy and are given an Italian tax code. If applying for a year or more you also need to sign an integration agreement.

  4. You apply for a residence permit at the local post office within 8 days of arriving in Italy.

  5. You visit the local police station to provide your fingerprints.

  6. You collect your residence permit from the local police station once issued.

  7. You register your address at the local town hall.

Application documents

Italian authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:

  • completed visa application form
  • passport for you and any dependants valid for at least 15 months after the requested end date of the visa, with at least 2 blank pages
  • marriage certificate, if married
  • birth certificates of any children
  • proof of accommodation, owned or rented, with a signed contract
  • degree or qualification certificate acknowledged as a professional qualification by the relevant Italian educational authorities
  • degree transcripts
  • employment contract with your Italian employer
  • Italian company바카라 사이트™s certificate of registration
  • proof that the Italian company has paid social security (DM10 and F24 forms)

Any documents issued outside of Italy must be바카라 사이트¯legalised (with an apostille).

They must be in English or Italian. Translations need to be legalised by the Italian consulate.

Visa for highly qualified or well-known artists

To qualify for a visa for highly qualified or well-known artists you must:

  • be a renowned artist, an artist of high professional qualifications, or have an offer of employment from a well-known theatrical institution, from Rai (Radiotelevisione Italiana) or from a private or public television production company
  • have a professional degree from an accredited school
  • be on Italian payroll
  • earn an annual gross salary that complies with the바카라 사이트¯

A visa for highly qualified or well-known artists takes 4 to 6 months to get. It바카라 사이트™s valid up to 1 year and you can extend it. This permit type can lead to permanent residence if you meet the criteria.

If you have a family they can join you with this permit type.바카라 사이트¯.

How it works

You need to check with the Italian authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.

  1. Your Italian employer applies for your work permit with the relevant Italian authority.

  2. You at the Italian consulate.

  3. You sign a 바카라 사이트˜contract of stay바카라 사이트™ (contratto di soggiorno) at the local immigration office within 8 days of arriving in Italy and are given an Italian tax code. If applying for a year or more you also need to sign an integration agreement.

  4. You apply for a residence permit at the local post office in Italy.

  5. You visit the local police station to provide your fingerprints and collect your residence permit.

  6. You register your address at the local town hall.

Application documents

Italian authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:

  • completed visa application form
  • passport for you and your dependants valid for at least 15 months longer than that of the visa requested, with at least 2 blank pages
  • marriage certificate, if married
  • birth certificates of any children
  • proof of accommodation, owned or rented, with a signed contract
  • degree or qualification certificate validated by the Italian embassy or consulate in the country where the degree was issued
  • evidence that you바카라 사이트™re a well-known artist (if applicable)
  • employment contract with your Italian employer
  • Italian company바카라 사이트™s certificate of registration
  • proof that the Italian company has paid social security (DURC)
  • latest income declaration of the Italian company

Any documents issued outside of Italy must be바카라 사이트¯legalised (with an apostille).

They must be in English or Italian. Translations need to be legalised by the Italian consulate.

Self-employed work

If you want to work in Italy as a freelancer or carry out other self-employed work you need a self-employment visa (work permit).

You also qualify if all of the following apply:

  • you바카라 사이트™re a highly qualified artist, actor or musician
  • you have a contract in place with an Italian institution

There are only a limited number of self-employment visas available each year.

The self-employment visa can take 2 to 4 months to get. It바카라 사이트™s valid for up to 2 years and you can extend it. It can lead to permanent residence if you meet the criteria.

If you have a family they can join you with this permit type.바카라 사이트¯.

How it works

You need to check with the Italian authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.

  1. You apply for a self-employment visa at the Italian immigration office.

  2. You register your business with the바카라 사이트¯바카라 사이트¯and get the official certification required to work in your profession.

  3. You at the Italian consulate.

  4. You sign a 바카라 사이트˜contract of stay바카라 사이트™ (contratto di soggiorno) and an integration agreement at the local immigration office within 8 days of arriving in Italy and are given an Italian tax code.

  5. You apply for a residence permit at the local post office within 8 days of arriving in Italy.

  6. You visit the local police station to provide your fingerprints.

  7. You collect your residence permit from the local police station once issued.

  8. You register your address at the local town hall.

Application documents

Italian authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:

  • passport for you and any dependants, valid for at least 15 months from your departure date
  • marriage certificate, if married
  • birth certificates of any children
  • proof you have enough money to support yourself and your family, such as bank statements
  • proof that your proposed salary meets minimum requirements 바카라 사이트“ check with the Italian authorities as this amount may change over time
  • proof your income from the previous year met minimum requirements 바카라 사이트“ check with the Italian authorities as this amount may change over time
  • proof of accommodation in Italy
  • Chamber of Commerce certificate for your Italian business
  • certificate from the Italian association for your profession confirming you have the necessary licences and approval to start your business

Any documents issued outside of Italy must be바카라 사이트¯legalised (with an apostille).

They must be in English or Italian. Translations need to be legalised by the Italian consulate.

Setting up an innovative start-up

If you want to set up an innovative business in Italy you can apply for the바카라 사이트¯바카라 사이트¯(work permit).

To qualify you must have:

  • an innovative business idea for Italy
  • enough money to support yourself

The Italia startup visa takes 2 to 4 months to get. It바카라 사이트™s valid for 1 year and you can extend it.

If you have a family they can join you with this permit type.바카라 사이트¯.

How it works

You need to check with the Italian authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.

  1. You apply for an바카라 사이트¯바카라 사이트¯with the Italian Ministry of Economic Development. You can also apply via a바카라 사이트¯.

  2. You 바카라 사이트¯at the Italian consulate.

  3. You sign a 바카라 사이트˜contract of stay바카라 사이트™ (contratto di soggiorno) and an integration agreement at the local immigration office within 8 days of arriving in Italy and are given an Italian tax code.

  4. You apply for a residence permit at the local post office within 8 days of arriving in Italy.

  5. You visit the local police station to provide your fingerprints.

  6. You collect your residence permit from the local police station once issued.

  7. You register your address at the local town hall.

Application documents

Italian authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:

  • completed start-up application form
  • completed visa application form
  • passport for you and any dependants, valid for at least 15 months after the requested end date of the visa, with at least 2 blank pages
  • marriage certificate, if married
  • birth certificates of any children
  • degree or qualification certificates, if you have any
  • business plan detailing cost and revenue
  • presentation introducing your business and explaining why it바카라 사이트™s innovative
  • proof your financial resources (from personal funds or a funding organisation) meet minimum requirements
  • passport-standard photo taken within 6 months of applying
  • proof of accommodation in Italy such as a lease agreement or hotel reservation
  • proof your income from the previous financial year met minimum requirements 바카라 사이트“ check with the Italian authorities as this amount may change over time

Any documents issued outside of Italy must be바카라 사이트¯legalised (with an apostille).

They must be in Italian. Translations need to be legalised by the Italian consulate.

Investing in Italy

To qualify for an바카라 사이트¯바카라 사이트¯(work permit) you need to바카라 사이트¯바카라 사이트¯in one of the following:

  • Italian government bonds
  • an Italian company
  • an Italian innovative start-up company
  • a charitable project

The investor visa for Italy takes 3 to 4 months to get. It바카라 사이트™s valid up to 2 years and you can extend it. It can lead to permanent residence if you meet the criteria.

If you have a family they can join you with this permit type.바카라 사이트¯.

How it works

You need to check with the Italian authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.

You:

  • 바카라 사이트¯to the Investor Visa for Italy Committee
  • 바카라 사이트¯at the Italian consulate
  • apply for a residence permit at the local post office within 8 days of arriving in Italy
  • visit the local police station to provide your fingerprints
  • collect your residence permit from the local police station once issued
  • register your address at the town hall

Application documents

Italian authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:

  • passport for you and any dependants valid for at least 15 months after the requested end date of the visa, with at least 2 blank pages
  • marriage certificate, if married
  • birth certificates of any children
  • proof of your financial resources for the investment
  • description of the investment or donation and consent from the intended recipients
  • declaration of commitment to use the funds for the specified investment or donation
  • proof of accommodation in Italy
  • police clearance certificate

Any documents issued outside of Italy must be바카라 사이트¯legalised (with an apostille).

They must be in Italian. Translations need to be legalised by the Italian consulate.

Research work

You need a residence permit for researchers if you want to carry out research in Italy.

To qualify:

  • you need a signed hosting agreement with an authorised research organisation
  • the institution should cover your travel expenses and health insurance costs
  • you must have either a PhD or a qualification that will allow you to start PhD study

A residence permit for research can take 2 to 4 months to get. It바카라 사이트™s valid for 1 year and you can extend it.

If you have a family, they can join you with this permit type.바카라 사이트¯.

How it works

You need to check with the Italian authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.

  1. The research institution applies for your permit at the Italian immigration office.

  2. You at the Italian consulate.

  3. You sign a 바카라 사이트˜contract of stay바카라 사이트™ (contratto di soggiorno) and an integration agreement at the local immigration office within 8 days of arriving in Italy and are given an Italian tax code.

  4. You apply for your residence permit at the local post office in Italy.

  5. You visit the local police station to provide your fingerprints.

  6. You collect your residence permit from the local police station once issued.

  7. You register your address at the local town hall.

Application documents

Italian authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:

  • completed visa application form
  • passport for you and your dependants valid for at least 15 months longer than that of the visa requested, with at least 2 blank pages
  • marriage certificate, if married
  • birth certificates of any children
  • a passport-standard photo taken within 6 months of applying
  • signed hosting agreement with an authorised research organisation degree certificates
  • proof of enough money to support yourself
  • health insurance to cover your stay in Italy
  • proof of accommodation in Italy

Any documents issued outside of Italy must be바카라 사이트¯legalised (with an apostille).

They must be in Italian. Translations need to be legalised by the Italian consulate.

Italian government guidance

Read official Italian government information on바카라 사이트¯.

Check for travel changes

European governments may update or change their rules without notice.

You should always바카라 사이트¯check general travel advice for Italy, for updates on issues, such as safety and security, entry requirements and travel warnings before travelling, or planning to travel.

Updates to this page

Published 30 April 2021
Last updated 15 April 2024 show all updates
  1. Hyperlink updates made to offer English-language webpages; updates made reflecting legislation changes to visa waiting times, marriage status and accommodation requirements.

  2. Content reviewed. No changes made. (The information provided is up-to-date as of 11 September 2023.)

  3. Content reviewed. No changes made. (The information provided is up-to-date as of 21 July 2023).

  4. Content reviewed. No changes made. (The information provided is up-to-date as of 22 March 2023).

  5. Updated the 'Declare your arrival' section to clarify how to get a declaration of presence. (The information provided is up-to-date as of 9 January 2023).

  6. Updated to clarify that only trainees must have a bachelor's degree to apply for an EU ICT. The information provided is up-to-date as of 23 September 2022.

  7. Added details of the highly qualified or well-known artists visa. The information provided is up-to-date as of 30 November 2021.

  8. First published.

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