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PR after Study in Italy
The usual route is: permit to stay for job search after graduation, work permit conversion with a job offer and EU long-term residence after five years. Rules change often, so plan with the latest official guidance.
- Residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation
- Work permit conversion with a job offer
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PR after Study in Italy
The usual route is: permit to stay for job search after graduation, work permit conversion with a job offer and EU long-term residence after five years. Rules change often, so plan with the latest official guidance.
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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
Pathway
Typical route from student to settlement in Italy
- 01
Stage 1
Permit to stay for job search after graduation
- 02
Stage 2
Work permit conversion with a job offer
- 03
Stage 3
EU long-term residence after five years
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Local experience
Skilled work in the country counts in most points systems.
Language
Local-language skills matter outside English-speaking countries.
Clean record
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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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