Italy Work Visa (Lavoro Subordinato)for 🇵🇱 Polish citizens travelling to 🇮🇹 Italy

📋Required Documents5

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  Valid passport and recent photographs
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  Work (lavoro subordinato) national (D) visa application form
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  Signed employment contract and contract of stay (contratto di soggiorno)
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  Nulla Osta (work authorisation) from the Sportello Unico per l’Immigrazione

  Issued under the annual Decreto Flussi quota.

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  Proof of suitable accommodation in Italy

ℹ️What to Expect

To apply for a Italy Work Visa (Lavoro Subordinato), book an appointment at the nearest Italy embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 60 days. The government fee is EUR 116.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Italy embassy or official government website before booking travel.

📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)

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  Apply for the permesso di soggiorno within 8 days of arrival (if applicable)
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  Criminal record certificate where requested (if applicable)
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  Proof of qualifications relevant to the role (if applicable)

🌐Why Polish passport holders need a visa for Italy

Polish citizens require a visa to enter Italy based on the current immigration requirements set by Italy's government. Polish passport holders must apply through the Italy embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.

⚠️Common Reasons Italy Work Visa (Lavoro Subordinato) Applications Are Refused6

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  No valid nulla osta (work authorisation) issued by the local immigration desk, or a quota (Decreto Flussi) that is already exhausted.
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  The employment contract, salary or housing conditions do not meet the legal requirements, or the post does not match the authorisation.
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  Insufficient or unverifiable supporting documents — the contract, the nulla osta, or proof of qualifications.
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  An incomplete or inconsistent file, or a passport with insufficient validity.
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  Doubts about the genuineness of the employment or the intention to comply with the visa conditions.
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  A relevant criminal record, a prior overstay, or false statements or forged documents.

Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.

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