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Obtain the blue card permit in Italy

Our immigration experts support Italian companies wishing to hire highly skilled foreign workers through the Italian Blue Card permit.

Which country the service is available for:

Italy

A&P Blue Card assistance procedure

You can send us a free request to explain your case and get a tailored quotation 

A&P Italian Blue Card assistance procedure:  

  • Send us your request: we will offer you a consultation video-call  
  • We will send you the documents check-list and you can upload your documents  
  • We prepare the application and submit it on your behalf through power of attorney  
  • We maintain contacts with the authorities throughout the procedure and provide you with regular updates   
  • Once the visa has been issued, the worker can travel to Italy  
  • After arrival in Italy, we will complete the immigration formalities

Who can apply for the Italian Blue Card

During the consultation video-call, our experts will assess whether you meet the requirements to obtain a Blue Card.  

Worker’s requirements for the Blue Card obtainment  

  • Possession of the minimum level of education and/or experience in the sector  
  • Possession of the Declaration of Value  
  • Possession of a suitable accommodation  

Employer’s requirements for the Blue Card obtainment  

  • Job offer for minimum six months with a highly skilled role  
  • Salary not lower than the one defined by national collective labor agreement or the gross annual average  
  • No recent redundancies or workers with similar duties on wage guarantee fund

Timeline and procedure for issuing the Italian Blue Card

The timeline for obtaining the Blue Card is defined by Italian immigration law and by the standard procedures applied by the relevant authorities.  

Blue Card issuance process   

  • Step 1: DOCUMENT COLLECTION (30-40 days) 
  • Step 2: APPLICATION SUBMISSION (1-2 days) 
  • Step 3: NULLAOSTA RELEASE (90 days)  
  • Step 4: VISA RELEASE (15 days) 
  • Step 5: RESIDENCE PERMIT APPLICATION (8 days)

Why choose studio A&P

We adhere to well consolidated processes and internal policies regulating the timing and methods for the service provision aimed at obtaining the Blue Card.  

Provision of service by A&P  

  • We aim to provide a first response within 24 hours  
  • We can support companies with registered offices in all the Italian territory  
  • We offer you the possibility to conveniently upload your documents remotely using the A&P software system   
  • Our immigration experts speak English 
Consultancy on the blue card in Italy

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Studio A&P offers professional consulting services to businesses and individuals.

Studio A&P supports companies and individuals with their activities in Italy and Worldwide, providing specialized assistance in global mobility of workers, Italian and international taxation.

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F.A.Q. about the service

Yes. In this case, A&P can help you to set up a business in Italy and make sure the business meets certain basic requirements. Following that, you can hire foreign workers through the Blue Card process. 
Yes. In this case, A&P can help you hire qualified foreign workers through an Employer of Record service.
Yes. The decree implementing Directive (EU) 2021/1883 provides for the possibility for workers to apply for the Blue Card even without a degree, by demonstrating a higher professional qualification attested by years of professional experience.
Yes. The decree implementing Directive (EU) 2021(1883 provides that foreign nationals who hold a Blue Card issued by another member state may enter Italy to carry out a professional activity. In this case, the applicable procedure varies depending on the length of stay in Italy and the type of activity to be carried out.

Discover more about this topic with our guides

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The Blue Card in Italy (Carta Blu) allows highly specialized workers to work in Italy on an employment contract.

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