Work Permit - Highly Qualified Worker

Work Permit - Highly Qualified Worker

We provide corporate clients with legal support on a wide range of immigration matters. Find out if you are eligible for an Italian work permit and speak to our specialist advisors about our services today.

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The Easiest Way to Get a Highly Qualified Worker Work Permit

Italy’s Highly Qualified Worker Visa, including the EU Blue Card, is designed for skilled professionals from outside the EU who have advanced qualifications and a job offer in Italy. It allows international talent to live and work in Italy while contributing expertise to the Italian economy. The visa offers a streamlined route to residency for graduates, researchers, managers, and professionals in high-demand fields. Successful applicants gain access to Italy’s labor market, healthcare, and the right to bring family members.

What are the benefits of getting a HQW Permit?

What are the benefits of getting a HQW Permit?

The Highly Qualified Worker Visa provides a pathway to long-term residency and eventual citizenship for skilled professionals. It combines career growth in one of Europe’s largest economies with lifestyle benefits like healthcare, education, and Schengen mobility.

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Live and Work in Italy Legally

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

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

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

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.

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The Simple Way to Get a Work Permit in Italy

The Simple Way to Get a Work Permit in Italy

Your Italian Work Permit Process is as simple as 1, 2, 3, 4.

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Application for Nulla Osta (at the Italian Immigration Office)

Submission of an application to the Italian Immigration Office.

2

Visa Application

Once your Nulla Osta is approved, you will need to apply for a Visa at the Italian Consulate in your country.

3

Documents, Qualifications, Authorisation , and Supporting Documents

You will need to compile an extensive list of documents to support your HQW Work Permit Application.

4

Move to Italy and Apply for Your Residence Permit

Enter Italy and Submit your Permesso di Soggiorno within 8 days and start working immediately.

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Work Permit - Highly Qualified Worker

Work Permit - Highly Qualified Worker

We provide corporate clients with legal support on a wide range of immigration matters. Find out if you are eligible for an Italian work permit and speak to our specialist advisors about our services today.

Live and Work in Italy Legally

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT


How the process works with DolceVisa®, and what you can expect.

Choose to Do It Yourself, or engage our legal team.

DolceVisa® services come with a choice. You can choose to engage the legal team to have everything done for you, or our DIY option, which is much cheaper (but still fully guided)!

Every Client Gets a Case Manager Free of Charge

You'll receive a case manager to guide you along the way, free of charge to help with the nitty gritty parts, send you content that might be useful, and so much more.

Access to one of the most tight knit communities

You'll officially be a part of the DolceVisa® Community, a group of thousands of people who want to move abroad, and start a new life. With events every month, the DolceVisa® community is one of the friendliest, and helpful.

What Makes DolceVisa®
Different?

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT


How the process works with DolceVisa®, and what you can expect.

Choose to Do It Yourself, or engage our legal team.

DolceVisa® services come with a choice. You can choose to engage the legal team to have everything done for you, or our DIY option, which is much cheaper (but still fully guided)!

Every Client Gets a Case Manager Free of Charge

You'll receive a case manager to guide you along the way, free of charge to help with the nitty gritty parts, send you content that might be useful, and so much more.

Access to one of the most tight knit communities

You'll officially be a part of the DolceVisa® Community, a group of thousands of people who want to move abroad, and start a new life. With events every month, the DolceVisa® community is one of the friendliest, and helpful.

What Makes DolceVisa® Different?

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT


How the process works with DolceVisa®, and what you can expect.

Choose to Do It Yourself, or engage our legal team.

DolceVisa® services come with a choice. You can choose to engage the legal team to have everything done for you, or our DIY option, which is much cheaper (but still fully guided)!

Every Client Gets a Case Manager Free of Charge

You'll receive a case manager to guide you along the way, free of charge to help with the nitty gritty parts, send you content that might be useful, and so much more.

Access to one of the most tight knit communities

You'll officially be a part of the DolceVisa® Community, a group of thousands of people who want to move abroad, and start a new life. With events every month, the DolceVisa® community is one of the friendliest, and helpful.

Includes free resources to kick start your relocation journey.

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Dive into our collection of guides, checklists, documents and interactive forms covering various aspects of relocation from housing to citizenship.

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Eligibility and FAQs

Eligibility and FAQs

What is the Italy Highly Qualified Worker Visa?

It is a work visa for non-EU professionals with advanced skills, typically issued under the EU Blue Card framework.

What is the Italy Highly Qualified Worker Visa?

It is a work visa for non-EU professionals with advanced skills, typically issued under the EU Blue Card framework.

What is the Italy Highly Qualified Worker Visa?

It is a work visa for non-EU professionals with advanced skills, typically issued under the EU Blue Card framework.

What is the Italy Highly Qualified Worker Visa?

It is a work visa for non-EU professionals with advanced skills, typically issued under the EU Blue Card framework.

Who qualifies as a “highly qualified worker”?

Applicants with a university degree, advanced vocational qualifications, or at least five years of proven professional experience.

Who qualifies as a “highly qualified worker”?

Applicants with a university degree, advanced vocational qualifications, or at least five years of proven professional experience.

Who qualifies as a “highly qualified worker”?

Applicants with a university degree, advanced vocational qualifications, or at least five years of proven professional experience.

Who qualifies as a “highly qualified worker”?

Applicants with a university degree, advanced vocational qualifications, or at least five years of proven professional experience.

Do I need a job offer to apply?

Yes. A valid work contract or binding job offer from an Italian employer is required.

Do I need a job offer to apply?

Yes. A valid work contract or binding job offer from an Italian employer is required.

Do I need a job offer to apply?

Yes. A valid work contract or binding job offer from an Italian employer is required.

Do I need a job offer to apply?

Yes. A valid work contract or binding job offer from an Italian employer is required.

What is the minimum salary requirement?

For the EU Blue Card, the salary must be at least 1.5 times the average gross salary in Italy (around €28,000–€34,000 per year in 2025).

What is the minimum salary requirement?

For the EU Blue Card, the salary must be at least 1.5 times the average gross salary in Italy (around €28,000–€34,000 per year in 2025).

What is the minimum salary requirement?

For the EU Blue Card, the salary must be at least 1.5 times the average gross salary in Italy (around €28,000–€34,000 per year in 2025).

What is the minimum salary requirement?

For the EU Blue Card, the salary must be at least 1.5 times the average gross salary in Italy (around €28,000–€34,000 per year in 2025).

How long is the visa valid?

The initial permit is valid for 2 years and can be renewed as long as employment continues.

How long is the visa valid?

The initial permit is valid for 2 years and can be renewed as long as employment continues.

How long is the visa valid?

The initial permit is valid for 2 years and can be renewed as long as employment continues.

How long is the visa valid?

The initial permit is valid for 2 years and can be renewed as long as employment continues.

Can family members join me in Italy?

Yes. Spouses, partners, and dependent children can apply under family reunification.

Can family members join me in Italy?

Yes. Spouses, partners, and dependent children can apply under family reunification.

Can family members join me in Italy?

Yes. Spouses, partners, and dependent children can apply under family reunification.

Can family members join me in Italy?

Yes. Spouses, partners, and dependent children can apply under family reunification.

Does the visa lead to citizenship?

Yes. After 10 years of residence in Italy, you may apply for Italian citizenship.

Does the visa lead to citizenship?

Yes. After 10 years of residence in Italy, you may apply for Italian citizenship.

Does the visa lead to citizenship?

Yes. After 10 years of residence in Italy, you may apply for Italian citizenship.

Does the visa lead to citizenship?

Yes. After 10 years of residence in Italy, you may apply for Italian citizenship.

Ready? Start Working in Italy in 10 Weeks.

Ready? Start Working in Italy in 10 Weeks.

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DolceVisa® is more than a legal service: it’s a movement. We’re reimagining what it means to move across borders with freedom, purpose, and belonging. From expert legal support to a vibrant global community, we make immigration feel less like paperwork, and more like possibility.

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Registered Office: 200a Stockport Road, Timperley, England, WA15 7UA. DolceVisa®  is not a law firm. Copyright © 2024 DolceVisa® – All Rights Reserved.


DolceVisa® is more than a legal service: it’s a movement. We’re reimagining what it means to move across borders with freedom, purpose, and belonging. From expert legal support to a vibrant global community, we make immigration feel less like paperwork, and more like possibility.

All rights reserved. DolceVisa® refers to the DolceVisa® network and/or one or more of its member firms, each of which is a separate legal entity. Please see how we are structured for further details.

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