{"id":3477,"date":"2025-09-08T06:15:21","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T06:15:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.italyvisainvestments.com\/?page_id=3477"},"modified":"2026-04-23T06:54:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T06:54:02","slug":"eu-blue-card","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.italyvisainvestments.com\/en\/international-work\/eu-blue-card\/","title":{"rendered":"EU Blue Card"},"content":{"rendered":"
International Work<\/div>\n

Applying for an EU Blue Card<\/h1>\n
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The EU Blue Card<\/strong> is a key instrument for the entry of highly qualified foreign workers<\/strong> who wish to settle and contribute to the European labor market, including Italy. This initiative aims to facilitate the attraction of talent from non EU countries<\/strong>, offering a clear and structured path for their stay and professional activity.<\/p>\n

Understanding the specifics of this residence permit<\/strong> is essential both for professionals<\/strong> aspiring to this opportunity and for companies<\/strong> intending to hire highly skilled non EU workers. With extensive knowledge of immigration law<\/strong> and nearly two decades of field experience, Boschetti Law Firm<\/strong> provides tailored advice and comprehensive support for obtaining the Blue Card for immigrants<\/strong> and the resulting residence permit for EU Blue Card holders<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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EU Blue Card, the entry of highly qualified foreign workers<\/h2>\n
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The EU Blue Card for foreigners<\/strong>, provided for by art. 27 quater of Legislative Decree no. 286 of 25 July 1998 (Consolidated Immigration Act)<\/strong>, is specifically designed to accommodate professionals<\/strong> who hold a higher professional qualification<\/strong> or proven experience<\/strong> in specific fields. The legal text refers to \u201chighly qualified foreign workers, who intend to perform paid work on behalf of or under the direction or coordination of another natural or legal person and who alternatively possess.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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More specifically, \u201chighly qualified\u201d workers are considered to be those who alternatively hold:<\/p>\n

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  • a higher education qualification at tertiary level<\/strong>, issued by the competent authority of the country in which it was obtained, demonstrating the completion of a post secondary academic program<\/strong> lasting at least three years, or a professional qualification<\/strong> of the same level, also lasting at least three years, or equivalent to at least level 6 of the National Qualifications Framework<\/strong> established by the Ministry of Labor and Social Policies<\/strong> on 8 January 2018, published in the Official Gazette no. 20 of 25 January 2018<\/li>\n
  • the requirements established by Legislative Decree no. 206 of 6 November 2007<\/strong>, in the case of regulated professions<\/li>\n
  • a higher professional qualification<\/strong>, proven by at least five years of work experience in areas equivalent to tertiary education qualifications, relevant to the profession or sector indicated in the employment contract or binding job offer<\/li>\n
  • a higher professional qualification<\/strong>, based on at least three years of relevant experience gained in the seven years prior to the EU Blue Card application, in cases concerning managers and specialists in the field of information and communication technologies, identified by ISCO 08 codes no. 133 and no. 25<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    One particularly advantageous aspect of the residence permit for EU Blue Card holders<\/strong> is that it is issued outside the quotas set by the annual decreto flussi<\/strong>. Therefore, the visa application, which starts the procedure, is not subject to the numerical restrictions that normally regulate the entry of foreign workers.<\/p>\n

    In addition, there is a privileged condition regarding family reunification<\/strong>. The EU Blue Card holder<\/strong> has the right to family reunification without restrictions linked to the duration of their residence permit, as provided by art. 29 of the Immigration Code<\/strong>. Family members are granted a residence permit for family reasons<\/strong>, valid for the same duration as the holder\u2019s Blue Card. This type of permit may be converted, if the requirements are met, into a permit for employed work, self employment, or study. When the conditions for reunification are met and the applications are submitted together, the permit for the family member is issued at the same time as the EU Blue Card<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Finally, a non EU citizen holding a Blue Card issued by another Member State<\/strong> who enters Italy may apply for an EU Blue Card<\/strong> also in our country, benefiting from a simplified procedure without the need for an entry visa. More precisely, EU Blue Card holders<\/strong> issued by another Member State may enter and stay in Italy to carry out professional activities for up to 90 days in any 180 day period, without having to apply for a new visa. After at least 12 months of legal residence in the Member State that issued the Blue Card, it is possible to move to Italy for a longer period and continue the highly qualified work activity, subject to the request for a work authorization. This period is reduced to six months if the worker has already moved to a second Member State before arriving in Italy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Procedure for applying for the EU Blue Card<\/h2>\n
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    The procedure for applying for the EU Blue Card<\/strong> begins with the submission of the application for work authorization (nulla osta)<\/strong> by the employer to the Single Immigration Desk<\/strong> at the competent Prefecture. This step is crucial and requires the necessary documentation, including proof of the worker\u2019s professional qualifications, a binding job offer, and an indication of the gross annual salary, which must be higher than a specific minimum threshold.<\/p>\n

    Therefore, at the time of submission, under penalty of rejection, the employer must attach:<\/p>\n

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    • a binding job proposal or offer<\/strong> with a minimum duration of six months for a job requiring one of the high qualification requirements provided<\/li>\n
    • the documentation proving the foreign worker\u2019s educational qualification or professional qualification<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • the indication of the annual salary<\/strong>, which must comply with the provisions of the national collective labor agreements and, in any case, not be lower than the ISTAT gross annual average<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      The Single Immigration Desk<\/strong> issues the work authorization within a maximum of 90 days from the date of submission of the application, or, within the same period, notifies the employer of its possible rejection. The assistance of an international law firm specialized in immigration<\/strong> can be crucial to ensure compliance with the legal deadlines or to take legal action if such deadlines are violated.<\/p>\n

      Once the authorization is obtained, the next step is the visa application<\/strong> by the worker at the Italian consular authorities in their country of origin. Once in Italy, the worker will then sign the contract at the Single Immigration Desk<\/strong>, and finally apply for the residence permit for EU Blue Card holders<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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      Denial of work authorization or issuance of the EU Blue Card<\/h2>\n
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      It may happen that the work authorization (nulla osta)<\/strong> is denied, or revoked if already granted. This occurs specifically in cases where the documents submitted are found to have been obtained by fraud, falsified, or forged. Revocation is also provided if the residence contract<\/strong>, signed in the prescribed manner, is not transmitted to the Single Immigration Desk<\/strong> within the established time limits, unless the delay is justified by force majeure.<\/p>\n

      Work authorization is also denied if the employer, in the previous five years, has been convicted, even if not definitively or by plea bargaining, for crimes related to illegal immigration, exploitation of prostitution or minors, unlawful intermediation and labor exploitation, or for serious crimes indicated in the Immigration Act.<\/p>\n

      Art. 27 quater of the Immigration Code<\/strong> also provides that the residence permit for EU Blue Card holders<\/strong> may be denied, not renewed, or revoked if obtained fraudulently or through false documents, or if the foreigner no longer meets the entry and residence conditions provided, or uses the permit for purposes other than those authorized.<\/p>\n

      Specific cases of revocation include the absence of a valid contract for highly qualified employment, the lack of required professional qualifications, or failure to meet the conditions relating to residence.<\/p>\n

      The lack of sufficient financial means for one\u2019s own support (and, where applicable, that of the family) may also lead to withdrawal of the permit, except for periods of unemployment. In any case, decisions must take into account individual circumstances and comply with the principle of proportionality.<\/p>\n

      The employer<\/strong> who receives a denial or revocation of the authorization, as well as the foreigner<\/strong> who is notified of the rejection of the visa or residence permit application for EU Blue Card holders<\/strong>, can rely on the support of our International Law Firm<\/strong>. The first step is an in depth assessment of the possible illegitimacy of the decision. If we find abuse of power or violation of the law by the Administrative Authority, we recommend filing an appeal against the denial or revocation of the work authorization or the residence permit for EU Blue Card holders<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

      How Boschetti International Law Firm can help you obtain the EU Blue Card<\/h2>\n

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      Navigating the bureaucratic and legal process for obtaining the EU Blue Card<\/strong> can be complex, given the specificity of the regulations and the need to submit flawless documentation. Boschetti International Law Firm<\/strong> recently assisted an Indian engineer<\/strong> hired by a multinational company at its Italian branch. We supported the employer in the work authorization request, identifying and verifying the required documentation; we then assisted the worker in the visa application process and accompanied him in signing the employment contract at the Single Immigration Desk<\/strong>. Our assistance ended with the issuance of the residence permit, with peace of mind, timeliness, and transparency.<\/p>\n

      Our team has specialized in immigration law<\/strong> since 2008 and offers tailored legal advice<\/strong>, guiding clients in every administrative procedure involving visa and residence permit applications, with the EU Blue Card residence permit application<\/strong> being one of our many specializations in the field. We can manage the entire procedure, both on the employer\u2019s and the worker\u2019s side, acting as a reliable partner for workers and companies seeking to establish high level professional cooperation.<\/p>\n

      We provide qualified assistance for the assessment of professional requirements<\/strong>, the verification of the compliance of the job offer<\/strong>, and the management of all bureaucratic procedures<\/strong>. We assist both the professional<\/strong> seeking the EU Blue Card for foreigners<\/strong> and the company<\/strong> aiming to attract talent from outside the EU. We also assist the non EU citizen holding a Blue Card issued by another Member State<\/strong> who enters Italy for long term residence.<\/p>\n

      In any case, our goal is always the same, to simplify the process<\/strong> and ensure the best possible outcome, also supporting family reunification procedures<\/strong>. Relying on Boschetti Law Firm<\/strong> means moving forward with confidence towards obtaining the Blue Card for immigrants<\/strong>, benefiting from in depth expertise in the field.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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