How to request and obtain the Self-Employment Visa and move to Italy in a few months

By Avv. Michele Capecchi, LL.M.

While we are all struggling with the consequence of COVID, and the uncertainty that this situation has caused to our lives, our law firm keeps on receiving countless requests from people who want to move their life (and business) to ITALY, as soon as possible. 

Keep in mind that, while traveling to Italy is still restricted by the current COVID regulations, it is definitely possible to enter for WORK REASONS.

It is, therefore, possible to obtain a work visa from our Italian Consulates.

This article will cover some of the key points of the procedure, for a non-EU citizen, to bring and start a new business in Italy

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