
The HQW permit is your fast track to living and working in Italy without the long waits or bureaucracy. At DolceVisa®, we make the process clear, secure, and personal so you can focus on your new chapter, not the paperwork.
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What is It?
The Highly Qualified Worker permit is more than just a visa. It is your invitation to live out your Italian chapter in full colour. It is designed for those whose skills open doors: the innovators, the specialists, the leaders in their fields. With it, you can skip the endless queues, step past the red tape and go straight to building your life under the Italian sun. From your first espresso on a cobbled street to the projects you will lead in a country that values craft and excellence, this is how your Italian story begins. Not someday, but soon.
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98% of the clients we onboard successfully relocate abroad.
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We accommodate all types of clients, offering both a DIY service and Legal Concierge service.

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Live and Work in Italy Legally
Have the opportunity to turn your career into a life-changing move without the stress of immigration uncertainty: all with DolceVisa®.
Exempt from Annual Immigration Quotas
Unlike most Citizenships, Visas and Permits, there is no need to wait for limited spots or seasonal openings. The HQW Work Permit is exempt, meaning you can make your move quickly.
Faster Processing
The Italian Government approves Highly Qualified Worker Work Permits within weeks, not months, so you can kickstart your career faster, and make your move to Italy.
Path to Long Term Residency
The HQW Permit is not a temporary solution, you can become eligible for EU Permanent Status after 5 years and finalise your move to Italy for good.
Your Italian Work Permit Process is as simple as 1, 2, 3, 4.
Submission of an application to the Italian Immigration Office.
Once your Nulla Osta is approved, you will need to apply for a Visa at the Italian Consulate in your country.
You will need to compile an extensive list of documents to support your HQW Work Permit Application.
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Enter Italy and Submit your Permesso di Soggiorno within 8 days and start working immediately.
We handle everything in Italian and English, so you get your work permit issued quickly and stress-free.
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