Italy : Visa and immigration

Do I need a visa or work permit?

EU citizens do not need a visa or work permit to enter Italy but citizens of non-EU countries may be required to have these documents.

If you are from a non-EU country, check with your embassy to find out the requirements for entering Italy.

EU citizens are able to work and study in Italy without a visa and just need to have a valid passport in order to enter the country.

How do I get a visa?

Citizens of EU countries do not need a visa or work permit to enter Italy.

If you are not a UK national, contact the Italian embassy in the country where you are currently residing about how to obtain visas and work permits. If you are living in the UK, go to the Italian Embassy .

You might also find it helpful to contact your ministry of foreign affairs (or your own embassy if you are not living in your home country) to ask whether there are any issues to be taken into account when considering working in Italy.

How do I apply for permanent residency?

EU citizens wishing to stay in Italy for longer than three months must register with the police in the first 90 days of their stay and should obtain a certificate of registration. You must be able to prove that you have sufficient financial support and health insurance.

Citizens of non-EU countries may need to meet certain requirements and should contact the Italian Embassy for further details.