Route 01
EU Blue Card
For highly qualified workers with a recognised degree and Italian job offer.
90d
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Southern Europe
IT · Rome
Italy
EU MemberSchengen Area
Impatriati regime — 50–70% tax break for new residents. Decreto Flussi annual quotas for non-EU workers.
Key facts
What to know about Italy
Capital
Rome
Language
Italian
Currency
EUR
Corp. tax
24%
Min. wage
EUR 1,500
per month
Avg. net salary
EUR 1,900
per month
Major cities
RomeMilanFlorence
Why move here
- Impatriati regime — 50–70% tax break for new residents
- Decreto Flussi annual quotas for non-EU workers
- Pathway to citizenship in 10 years
- World-class universities at low cost
Cost of living
Approximate monthly costs for a single person in Rome (EUR equivalent).
Rent (1-bed, city centre)€850
Groceries€270
Transport pass€40
Indicative · subject to city
Visa routes
Your paths into Italy
Typical processing: 8–16 weeks. Choose the route that matches your role and qualifications.
Route 02
Decreto Flussi
Annual quota-based work permit for non-EU nationals — apply during the open window.
120d
Route 03
Self-Employment Visa
For freelancers and founders — requires Nulla Osta from local authorities.
90d
Labour law
Italy has no statutory national minimum wage; pay floors are set by National Collective Labour Agreements (CCNL) which cover the vast majority of workers. The standard working week is 40 hours. Employment contracts and dismissal procedures are regulated by the Civil Code and Jobs Act (2015).
Worker rights
Workers are entitled to at least 4 weeks paid annual leave. Maternity leave is 5 months at 80% of salary. Italy's social security system (INPS) provides pensions, sickness benefit, and an unemployment allowance (NASpI) of up to 24 months.
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