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Apply for study-work permit conversion in Italy

Our immigration experts support foreigners who need to convert their student visa into work permits in Italy.

Which country the service is available for:

Italy

Conversion assistance

You can send a free request to our team to explain your case and get a personalized quote.

  1. We offer you a consultation video call
  2. You can send us your documents remotely using A&P software
  3. We assess your case and advice whether you can convert your study permit
  4. We submit the immigration application to the authorities
  5. We support you step by step until you obtain your converted residence permit

General requirements

Applicants can apply for conversion into subordinate work permits or self-employment work permits.

To apply for conversion to a work permit, it is necessary to have a job proposal from an Italian company. On the other hand, to apply for conversion into self-employment permit, it is necessary to submit documentation about the work activity that is going to be carried out and the financial resources available to exercise it, that should be over the minimum threshold.

During the preliminary assessment, our consultants will advise whether you satisfy the requirements.

Application procedure

The application procedure is composed of several steps:

  1. Submission to the local authorities and approval
  2. Documents signature and residence permit application
  3. Biometrics
  4. Residence permit collection

Our experts will support you step by step and an English-speaking consultant will assist you during in-person appointments.

Application timeline

The application must be sent upon completion of the course of study. However, in some specific cases, it can be sent before the completion of study.

Furthermore, the application shall be sent before the expiry of the current residence permit, despite the Council of State has commented on this.

During the preliminary assessment, our experts will be able to advise which is the best period to apply in your specific case.

Service delivery

We adhere to established processes and internal policies for the provision of services.

  • We aim to provide an initial response within 24 hours of receiving your request.
  • You can send us your documents by conveniently uploading them remotely using the A&P software.
  • Our immigration experts can assist you in English.
  • We can assist you through all the Italian territory thanks to our networks of field consultants
Consultancy on study-work permit conversion in Italy

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F.A.Q. about the service

Yes. The holder of a student residence permit may work for a maximum of 20 hours per week, within a limit of 1040 working hours per year.
If you will carry out an activity as entrepreneur, trader or artisan, you will need to enclose registration with the chamber of commerce.

Discover more about this topic with our guides

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How to convert a student visa to work permit in Italy: guide for self-employment or employment.

Contact us for assistance

Fill out the form below to request a personalized quote directly. Our experts will get back to you within 2 business days.

Form ID: “508”

Name(Required)
Email(Required)
Are you holding a valid study permit?(Required)
Max. file size: 128 MB.
Have you completed your course of study?(Required)
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Which type of work do you intend to carry out?(Required)
If subordinate, have you already received a job offer?(Required)
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