Moving to Italy for skilled work: the success case of a tech sector professional

A.M. (name redacted in compliance with personal data protection legislation) is a highly qualified professional from the United Kingdom, with significant experience in the technology consulting sector.

During his career he has worked in international contexts dealing with technology consulting and strategic support for companies operating in the digital and innovation field. His professional profile was therefore characterized by advanced technical skills, experience in managing complex projects and strong exposure to multinational contexts.

After receiving a collaboration offer from an international company based in Milan, the client expressed the intention to move permanently to Italy in order to undertake a new phase of his professional career.

His main objective was:

• move to Italy quickly;
• start working in compliance with Italian immigration legislation;
• ensure full regularity of his migratory status;
• organize efficiently his settlement in the new professional and personal context.

For an international professional moving for work, in fact, it is not sufficient to obtain the entry visa: it is necessary to correctly plan all subsequent phases, including residence permit, residency registration, access to services and administrative integration in the Country.

To address the project effectively, the Italy Visa Investments (IVI) team structured an integrated path articulated in multiple operational phases.

This approach makes it possible to manage in a coordinated way both the legal aspects of immigration and the practical aspects related to relocation and settlement in the new Country.

1. Preliminary analysis of the case

The first phase concerned an in depth analysis of the client’s position.

In particular, the following were examined:

• the client’s professional profile and career path;
• the nature of the collaboration with the Italian company;
• the characteristics of the relocation project;
• the timeframes required by the company for the start of the activity.

Based on these elements, the legal team identified the most appropriate legal channel for entry into Italy, assessing the options available under Italian immigration legislation for qualified workers.

This phase is fundamental to avoid procedural errors and to ensure that the case is handled through the most effective regulatory instrument.

2. Management of the immigration procedure

Once the legal strategy was defined, the IVI team managed the entire administrative procedure.

The activities included:

• preparation of the documentation necessary for the visa application;
• assistance to the client in submitting the application to the competent consular authority;
• coordination with the Italian company for the obligations required by the legislation;
• management of communications with the Prefecture and the Police Headquarters for the phases following entry into Italy.

The objective was to ensure that each step of the procedure was completed correctly and within the expected timeframes, avoiding delays or supplementary requests that could slow down the relocation project.

3. Relocation and settlement support

In parallel with the management of the legal case, IVI provided the client with concrete support for the relocation and settlement phase in Italy.

International relocation, in fact, is not limited to legal aspects but involves numerous practical activities that must be organized efficiently.

The support concerned:

• obtaining the tax code, necessary for any administrative activity in Italy;
• assistance with registry registration and access to the healthcare system;
• support for opening a bank account;
• assistance in searching for the housing solution most suitable to the client’s needs.

This operating model allows the client to handle the relocation with a single point of contact, capable of coordinating all aspects of the process: legal, administrative and logistical.

“The relocation to a new Country can be complex, especially from a bureaucratic point of view. The IVI team managed each phase with great precision and availability, allowing me to focus exclusively on my work and on the new life experience in Italy.”