I want to go to Italy and work there for a year,I am a U.S. citizen.How do I get a visa? Can I work there?

Question

I am a U.S. citizen, and I would like to go and live in Italy for a year. However, to be able to survive there, I need to be able to work and have a job. But first, I need to get a visa. How do I go about getting a visa? Also, is there a visa available that allows me to work there? thanks.

Answer 1

To work in Italy as an American citizen you must have both a residence permit and a worker registration card, not a visa. The application process must be begun by the company in Italy that hires the worker. The Italian work permit cannot be applied for by either the employee or a recruiting firm or a job agency.

This means that you can find a job either before you go or after you arrive, but then your employer must apply for your work permit; once you have it, you apply for the residence permit.

Answer 2

you need to look on the internet, by your qualifications, job,to see if there is a job in your field,

find a job,ant then ask for a work visa,

most of the adds will be in Italian:

http://www.monster.it/

http://www.monster.com/geo/siteselection...

http://hiring.monster.com/products/jobpr...