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Obtaining a work permit for service provision in Italy

Our immigration experts support foreign companies that must send foreign workers to Italian clients for provision of services.

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A&P assistance to get a work permit for service provision

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

A&P assistance to get a work permit for service provision:

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

After arrival in Italy, we will complete the immigration formalities

Arletti & Partners Team

The team at Studio Arletti & Partners is made up of over 40 highly qualified and multilingual professionals, specialized in global mobility and tax consultancy, including worker postings, Italian and international taxation, and immigration procedures both in Italy and abroad.

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Who can apply for the work permit for service provision

During the consultation video-call, our experts will assess whether you meet the requirements to obtain the work permit for service provision.

General requirements

There must be a contract of service provision signed with the Italian company

Subcontracting between multiple companies is also allowed

Workers must already be employed by the contractor and temporarily posted to Italy to provide the services covered by the contract

Workers must have a suitable accommodation in Italy

Timeline for issuing the work permit for service provision

The timeline for obtaining the work permit for provision of service is defined by the Italian immigration law and by the standard procedures applied by the local authorities.

Service provision work permit issuance process

Step 1: DOCUMENTS COLLECTION AND CONTRACT FOR SERVICE PROVISION DRAFT (20-30 days)

Step 2: APPLICATION SUBMISSION (1-2 days)

Step 3: WORK PERMIT RELEASE (at the local authorities’ discretion) – if applicable

Step 4: VISA RELEASE (15 giorni) – if applicable

Step 5: RESIDENCE PERMIT APPLICATION (8 days)

Why choose studio A&P

We apply consolidated processes and internal policies regulating the timing and methods for the service provision aimed at obtaining the work permit.

Provision of service by A&P

We offer you legal support in drafting the contract of service provision

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

F.A.Q. about the service

No. The work permit application must be submitted by the Italian client company. In this case, A&P can prepare all the paperwork and submit the application on behalf of the Italian company, through power of attorney.

No. A simple purchase order is not sufficient; a contract must be submitted. In this case, A&P can assist you in drafting the contract in accordance with the Italian law.

No. In this case, following prior notification of entry made by A&P to the Italian authorities, you can enter Italy without a visa, if you are coming from an EU country that is part of the Schengen area.

Yes. It is possible to request an extension of the initial permit duration, justified by an extension of the duration of the work, up to a maximum of 4 years in total.