Working in Italy

EU Blue Card (Carta Blu UE)

5/10

Feasibility

Language

None for the permit; Italian needed for long-term residence

Path to PR

5 years (EU long-term residence)

Official government portal ->

Detailed guide

Verified: 30 May 2026

Source: Official site

# Working in Italy

Visa route: EU Blue Card (Carta Blu UE)
Minimum salary threshold: Not a single fixed figure (points, quota, or decree based); see notes. (verified 2026-05-30, source: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/migration-and-asylum/eu-immigration-portal/eu-blue-card/eu-blue-card-italy_en)
Language: None for the permit; Italian needed for long-term residence
Permanent residence: 5 years (EU long-term residence)
Official portal: https://www.esteri.it

Notes (approximate benchmarks, no single fixed visa threshold published): EU Blue Card salary is ~1.5x the national average gross (approx EUR 33,500-35,000), reduced ~1.2x for shortage roles. Exact figure set by decree; precise 2026 value being verified.

Note

EU Blue Card salary is ~1.5x the national average gross (approx EUR 33,500-35,000), reduced ~1.2x for shortage roles. Exact figure set by decree; precise 2026 value being verified.

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