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Obtain the Italian work permit for service provision

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

Which country the service is available for:

Italy

A&P assistance to get an Italian 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 an Italian 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

Who can apply

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

General requirements for the Italian work permit for service provision:

  • 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.  

Italian 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
Consultancy on the work permit for service provision in Italy

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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. 

Discover more about this topic with our guides

Highlighted info-sheet
This work permit allows the transfer of non-EU workers to Italy for services under a service agreement (art.27 co.1 lett. I) of T.U. nr 286/1998).

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