Migrate to Italy Europe’s top Mediterranean destination

Italy has a population of around 60 million people and is located in South Central Europe. The country's cuisine is well-known, and it is a popular tourist destination. Other characteristics that draw immigrants to Italy include the warm environment and low cost of living.

Migrating to Italy

Italy is a member of the European Union, which has established a "free movement" right. This means that citizens of one EU country can freely move, work, and study in another EU country. EFTA members (Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein) have the same rights as EU citizens.

As a result, if you are an EU or EFTA citizen wishing to relocate to Italy, it will be significantly easier for you than if you are a native of a third country. For starters, you won't need to apply for a visa or work permit, and you won't be subject to the same employment quotas as non-EU nationals.

If you are a citizen of a non-EU country, you will have to apply for a long-stay visa in Italy. This visa allows you to enter Italy with the aim of staying for an extended period of time.

 You must apply for an Italian residence permit (permesso di soggiorno) at a local Post Office and then at Questura (police headquarters) within eight days of entering Italy. The residence permit permits you to stay in Italy for longer than three months legally. An Italian short-stay visa does not allow you to apply for residency in Italy.

The migration process to Italy also depends on the reason you want to move there.

Moving to Italy for work

You will need a work permit to enter Italy if you want to work there. You must first obtain employment in Italy before you move there. You must apply for a residence permit within eight days of entering the country after receiving your work visa.

Italy offers a variety of work visas, including visas for:

• Salaried employment
• Seasonal work (related to agriculture or tourism)
• Long-term seasonal work (allows you to stay and work on seasonal activities for two years)
• Sports activities
• Artistic work
• Working holiday
• Scientific research

You must check if you are eligible to apply for any type of work visa first. This is because, based on the demands of the local employment market and the situation of immigration, the Italian government only approves work permit applications for a few months every two or three years. Aside from that, there is a quota for the number of work permits that can be awarded, known as the Decreto Flussi.

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 You can apply for a work visa if you meet the following conditions:

• The Decreto Flussi is open
• The yearly quota has still not been filled
• Your Italian employer is ready to apply for your work permit

Workplace culture in Italy: In Italy, there is a strong emphasis on work-life balance, with residents spending time with their families and making time for their hobbies and interests.

Option for citizenship: If you move to Italy for work, you will eventually be granted the right to live permanently in the country. This is due to the fact that the Italian government offers citizenship to those who have worked in the nation for a period of ten years.

 Moving to Italy for study

As a non-EU citizen, you must be enrolled in an Italian educational institution before moving to Italy to study.

Then, once you arrive in Italy, you must apply for an Italy long-stay visa with the intention of studying and obtain an Italian resident permit.

There are two types of student visas in Italy based on the duration of the study program:

• Visa type C: Short-stay visa or travel visa valid for one or more entries and for a period not exceeding 90 days
• Visa type D: Long-stay visa valid for more than 90 days

Obtaining an Italy study visa is arguably the simplest way to relocate to Italy, but you are only permitted to work 20 hours per week with it.

 You are, however, permitted to apply for a work permit once your study period has ended.

Social security for residents

Having an Italian social security number will protect your rights as a resident of the nation, whether it is for healthcare, financial aid, or other advantages.

If you pay social security contributions in the country, you are eligible for a variety of government benefits. Employment, unemployment, healthcare, family benefits, old age, disability, invalidity, and other benefits are among them.