If you’ve decided to work in Italy, it is assumed that you already have an employment contract at hand. Should your job be situated in Italy and you are an EU or EEA Citizen, you do not need to secure a visa, you may check it in this list if a visa will be required for your work. However, if you are a third-country national and you are staying for work, you may need to secure a Schengen Visa to enter the country and secure a work permit within 8 days after arriving in Italy. The following documents may be required of you:

• Fully accomplished Application Form that you may find in this link
• (2) Two pieces of identical photographs that are no older than three months and taken with consideration to the Italian photograph requirements
• Passport that contains at least two blank pages and is not more than 10 years old. Validity of the passport should be 6 months after the date of exit from Italy or Schengen territory
• Employment Contract
• Evidence of qualification such as degree certificates, mark sheets, or any diploma
• Bring copies of your previous visa is available
• Marriage Certificate if applicable
• Health Insurance confirmation from your provider assuring your coverage of at least EUR30,000 throughout the Schengen territory
• Proof of payment for the visa application fee
• Bank statements in the most recent 6 months, and other proof of the financial capacity
• Any documents that may support your application such as, but not limited to employment agreement, an invitation from the organization you’ll be working for, documents proving civil status, etc.

To Apply:

1. Gather all your relevant documents.
2. Submit your documents to the Italian Embassy or Consulate in your region. Check out the address in this link.
3. Follow further instructions during your document submission and wait for further information about the approval of your visa.