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on 14 Sep 2016
I have defense contractor presently living near a military base in Sigonella Italy. With all the proper documentation, can he apply for a work visa while still in Italy or will he have to return to the US to apply for the Work Visa. He is there was a tourist and have only 90 days. he works on a US Naval Air Station. He will continue to work for the Navy as a contractor after the approve work Visa. Bill
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He would unfortunately have to leave the country and apply from home as a tourist visa cannot be converted to a work visa inside Italy. More details here on the process of applying for a work visa.
Regards
Meagan
Can a business visa be converted to a work visa? Can I apply for a work visa while staying on a business visa in Italy?
Hi Traxit,
What nationality are you? Since you were in Italy on a business visa I assume you're from a non-EU country. From what I understand, the work visa application needs to be made from outside of Italy because it involves applying at an Italian diplomatic mission (ie a consulate or embassy). You'd also need to find an employer and secure a job before beginning that process.
For an outline of the application procedure, have a look at our page on Work Permits for Italy. For more information and clarity, I'd advise contacting your province's Immigration Desk (if you're still in Italy) or your local Italian embassy if you're currently outside of Italy.
Best of luck.
Meagan
Are you a national of an EU country? If so, you have the right to work in Italy. If not, you will need to apply for a residence permit to be granted the right to work. To be eligible for this you will need to have secured a position already with an Italian employer. You can have a look at our Work Permits for Italy page for details on this.
Meagan
You will need to ask your company to be transferred, and then you will need to apply for a working residence permit. Click here for more details.
Meagan
Hi there,
No, that is inaccurate information.
There are two categories of outside visitors to Italy: if in the country for less than 90 days for any reason, you are considered a tourist. Any longer than that and you are considered a resident. But the correct documentation must be applied for and obtained to do this legally.
If staying for longer than 90 days, either a residence permit (non-EU nationals) or a declaration of presence on Italian soil (EU nationals) is required. However, this does not grant permanent residency; only temporary residency. Please click here for more information.
You would also have to provide a reason for your stay and proof of this (for example work, family, business, study, etc), and would need to be able to prove with documentation that you have the financial means to support yourself during your stay.
Meagan
What's your nationality? If you're a citizen of an EU member state the process will probably be a bit easier.
If not, you'll need to enter the country on a tourist visa to get married and then apply for a residence permit for family reunification. This page provides a summary of what's needed and how to go about this.
You can apply for Italian citizenship after you've been married and living in Italy a certain amount of time - the exact amount of time depends on if you're an EU national.
Best of luck.
Meagan
Let me know if you have any more questions.
M
You might find the Italian start-up visa useful (link). Otherwise, you can also have a look at our page on visas for Italy for a summary of the types of visas available.
Are you familiar with the process of purchasing property in Italy? Our guide for buying property in Italy gives a good overview.
M