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🇮🇹 Italy

EU Blue Card Visa

The EU Blue Card is Italy's primary skilled worker visa for non-EU nationals with higher education qualifications. Requires bachelor's degree (3 years minimum) or 5 years professional experience (3 years for ICT). Minimum salary of 1.5x Italian average (approximately €35,000/year), reduced to 1.2x (~€28,000) for shortage sectors like IT, healthcare, and engineering. Not subject to Italy's annual immigration quotas. Job must be classified as Level 1-3 on ISTAT scale. Valid for 2 years (permanent contract) or contract duration + 3 months. After 12 months, can move to other EU Blue Card countries.

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Processing Time

Up to 90 days

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Cost

€50 application + ~€76 administrative fees

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Duration

2 years (permanent contract) or contract + 3 months

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Work Rights

Employer-specific initially, flexible after renewal

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Renewability

Renewable with continued employment

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Bachelor's degree (minimum 3 years) or equivalent experience
  • 2Job offer from Italian employer (minimum 6 months)
  • 3Salary at least 1.5x Italian average (~€35,000)
  • 4Position classified ISTAT Level 1-3
  • 5Nulla Osta from Immigration Office
  • 6Valid passport
  • 7Health insurance

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