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Post-Study Work Visa in Italy
Residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation. After that: work permit conversion with a job offer.
- Residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation
- Work permit conversion with a job offer
- Program selection
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Post-Study Work Visa in Italy
Residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation. After that: work permit conversion with a job offer.
Official sources: Universitaly — Study in Italy
Italy at a glance
- Work during study
- Up to 20 hours a week (1,040 hours a year)
- Minimum pay
- No statutory minimum wage — pay is set by sector agreements
- After graduation
- Residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation
- Longer term
- Work permit conversion with a job offer; EU long-term residence after five years
Route
After graduation
Plan
Planning for work after your degree
- 01
Choose an eligible program
Check the program length and type qualify for post-study work before you enrol.
- 02
Build experience
Up to 20 hours a week (1,040 hours a year)
- 03
Apply on time
Apply for the post-study permission before your student status ends.
- 04
Move to a work route
Work permit conversion with a job offer
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Up to 20 hours a week (1,040 hours a year)
No statutory minimum wage — pay is set by sector agreements
Residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation
Possible routes: Permit to stay for job search after graduation, Work permit conversion with a job offer and EU long-term residence after five years.
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