Destination guide

Moving to Italy

The skilled-migration routes to Italy, how welcoming it is to immigrants, and where to start, all from public and official sources.

How welcoming is Italy?

Three bars from public data, shown as ranges with their source and year. We never show fake precision.

Policy & rightshigh · MIPEX 2020 2020
55–61 / 100 · How the law treats immigrants (MIPEX)
Expat welcomemedium · InterNations Expat Insider 2024 2024
29–47 / 100 · How welcomed newcomers feel (InterNations)
Integration outcomesmedium · OECD Settling In 2023 2023
55–63 / 100 · Employment & integration (OECD)

Visa & immigration routes

Elective Residence Visa
Retire abroad
Official →
Digital Nomad Visa
Digital nomad / Remote
Official →
Work Visa (Decreto Flussi)
Work / Career
Official →
Tolerance data is from public sources (MIPEX, InterNations Expat Insider, OECD), shown with year and confidence. Route details link to the official Italy government portals. This is general information to help you plan, not legal advice. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration professional.
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