Italy•EuropeSubordinate Work Visa (Type D)
At a Glance
Processing Time
60-90 days
Application Fee
50 EUR
Stay Duration
Tied to employment contract
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Long-stay national visa for employment with an Italian employer. Requires job offer and nulla osta approval from Italian labor authorities. For salaried positions with fixed employment.
The Subordinate Work Visa allows non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens to work as employees in Italy. The employer must obtain approval from the Sportello Unico Immigrazione (SUI) before the applicant can apply for the visa. This visa is tied to the employment contract.
Annual Visa Allocation
151,000 visas per year
The quota is set annually by the Italian government via the 'Decreto Flussi'. For 2024, the total quota across various categories was 151,000.
No lottery system
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Requirements
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, HU, IE, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 3 months validity beyond stay, 2+ blank pages
Passport photos
2 recent biometric photos (35x40mm)
Employment contract
Signed contract from Italian employer with job details and salary
Nulla osta
Approval from Sportello Unico Immigrazione confirming job authorization
Proof of funds
Bank statements or salary proof
Accommodation proof
Rental agreement or proof of housing in Italy
Health insurance
Valid coverage or proof of enrollment in Italian National Health Service
Criminal record certificate
Recent certificate from country of residence
OptionalSponsor Documents
Employment contract
Copy of signed employment contract
Company registration
Company business registration and tax documents
Nulla osta approval
Approval from SUI for employment authorization
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Advantages
- Direct path to employment
- Can lead to permanent residency
- Dependents can be included
- Access to Italian social services
- Can transition to other visa types
Considerations
- Requires employer sponsorship
- Tied to specific employer (limited portability)
- Nulla osta process can be lengthy
- Job offer must meet salary requirements
Application Process
Secure job offer
Obtain written job offer from Italian employer
Employer requests nulla osta
Italian employer applies for nulla osta from Sportello Unico Immigrazione (SUI)
Receive nulla osta
SUI issues nulla osta approval to employer
Prepare visa documents
Gather passport, photos, contract, nulla osta, proof of funds, accommodation
Submit visa application
Apply at Italian consulate with nulla osta and employment contract
Biometric appointment
Attend appointment for fingerprints and photograph (as of January 2025)
Await decision
Check application status
Receive visa
Collect visa from consulate
Apply for residence permit
Within 8 days of arrival in Italy, apply for residence permit at Questura
Application Forms
National Visa Application Form
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