The aim of this article is to provide an overall outline of what are the standard procedures that one must follow when coming to Italy as worker or student. Since Italian immigration Law often changes and the procedures to follow are different depending on the case, we recommend seeking specialist advice.

Giovanni Papperini, managing director of Rome-based relocation management company Studio Papperini, gives his specialist insight on the often complex procedures surrounding Italian immigration law.

Visa requirements for EU citizens

EU people can enter Italy without any Visa and reside and work for a period of three months. If they intend to extend their staty or work after the third month, they have to apply for the inscription to the population registry (residenza) at the City Hall of the Italian city where they live and work. They have to demonstrate that they have a job, a valid international insurance covering medical expenses and a place where to live (house, serviced residence, etc…).

The City Hall will issue a document called “Attestato di Residenza” (residence certificate) that allows them to stay and work in Italy. Their relatives can apply for the “Permesso di soggiorno per familiare di cittadino EU” (Permit to Stay for relatives of EU citizen). This document has a validity of 5 years and can be renewed at the end of the 5th year.