Have a formal residence and lived in Italy for more than 5 years? After that, you can only apply for long-term residence by passing the language test, and you can't violate the law or evade taxes during the period. There is no expiration date for long-term residence, but photos need to be changed every five years.
Application process
1, make an appointment? ,? Explain personal information, visa application type and departure date;
2. Prepare materials according to the list of required materials and put them in order;
3. The embassy/visa center arranges the applicant to submit the application and interview time;
4. Submit the application according to the time notified by the embassy/visa center. Reminder: arrive at the visa center 15 minutes in advance and wait;
5. The embassy/visa center accepts visa applications;
6. Waiting for the visa application review stage;
7. After receiving the visa, you should carefully check whether all the information on the visa is correct, especially whether the starting and ending time and the number of days of stay of the visa are consistent with the application, and whether the personal information such as the name on the visa is spelled correctly. If you find any mistakes, you should contact the visa office in time.
To apply for a work permit in Italy, you need to submit the following information:
1. Copy of the registration license issued by the Italian Chamber of Commerce to the Italian employer.
2, a copy of the employment contract or a copy of the letter detailing the terms of the task.
3. A copy of the company's tax return.
4. A valid passport.
Extended data
Rules and regulations for foreigners working in Italy;
1. Foreigners' work permits are managed by Italian provincial labor bureaus. If you want to work in Italy, you must apply for a work permit regardless of whether you have temporary or permanent residency.
2. After handling the work permit, you need to apply for an entry permit from the Italian Central Police. With the "Entry Permit and Work Permit", you can apply for an Italian work visa at the Italian Embassy in China;
3. You must apply to the local police station for an Italian residence permit within 8 days after entering the country, and you must register the permanent residents in the administrative area within 20 days after obtaining the residence permit.
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