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Current vacancies

In 2021, the following vacancies in Italy exist for Russians and Ukrainians:

• harvesters;
• cleaners;
• housekeepers;
• nannies;
• governesses;
• builders;
• couriers;
• stackers;
• drivers;
• masons;
• peddlers;
• auxiliary workers;
• packers and assemblers;
• nurses;
• general laborers and workers on farms, agricultural enterprises;
• animators.

Usually this is seasonal work, in summer or winter, which lasts from three months to six months. Although in some cases, the contract provides for employment for a longer period, but not more than 9 months.

The advantage is that the employer pays for the visa, covers the cost of accommodation and food, and at the same time pays wages.

Typically the salary is around 700 US dollars.

How to find a job in Italy without knowing the language, watch the video.

To obtain a visa you will need the following documents:

• nullah osta invitation (valid for six months from the date of issue);
• certificate from the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (valid for six months);
• documents on payment of taxes, copies of contracts, open bank accounts to confirm the viability of the business;
• documents confirming your place of residence;
• copy and original passport;
• receipt of payment of the consular fee;
• passport.

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One of the significant advantages of starting a business in Italy is the absence of special taxes for foreigners. Your company is not required to provide jobs or have any profit limit.

Jobs for men and women

Russian-speaking immigrants from post-Soviet countries, mostly men, can look for work in construction. There are vacancies for Russians and Ukrainians, among which the most popular are:

• agricultural workers;
• harvesters;
• builders;
• painters;
• masons;
• electricians;
• stackers;
• workers for companies and factories;
• drivers.

For Russian-speaking women, the list of vacancies is somewhat wider, and covers the following positions:

• babysitters, i.e. baby care specialists;
• animators;
• dancers;
• maids;
• dishwashers;
• nurses for the elderly or companions who must constantly be with the elderly person, or are with him only during the daytime. They live mainly in the employer’s family, where they receive everything they need - food, housing, social package, visa support;
• harvesters;
• cleaners who are required in private companies, homes or public places. In a private home, hourly wages prevail, which allows women to work in several places at different times of the day.

What workers are most often needed in Italy?

Working in the service sector

Cooks, waiters, and salespeople are needed in Italy almost all year round. Jobs on the coast are being replaced by jobs at ski resorts.

Waiters and sellers are encouraged to know not only Italian, but also English, Russian, and other languages. Italians themselves rarely know foreign languages ​​and hire foreigners to serve tourists.

Seasonal work

The Italians issue many seasonal work visas. In Italy, seasonal workers are needed in agriculture and tourism. In agriculture, these are harvesters, less often - farm assistants (from spring to autumn). Cooks, waitresses, maids, dancers, guides, and animators are required to serve tourists. Interestingly, the tourist season in Italy is divided into summer and winter. In summer, guests are welcomed by the coast, vineyards and tourist attractions, and in winter by ski resorts.

Work for married couples

Married couples are rarely invited to work specifically. This is usually family or farm work. You can also find separate vacancies for women and men in fashion clothing and footwear factories and factories.

Work for men

Italians don't like to do plumbing repairs. So foreign men who can do this are in great demand. Payment for a plumber can be hourly or per repair performed.

Italy also needs technical specialists. These are builders of all profiles, tuners of antennas, decoders, and IT specialists.

Work for women

In Italy, many Russians, Ukrainians and citizens of other CIS countries found work. They work both in the private sector and in companies.

Work in Italy for women

Italians often look for foreign women to do cleaning (pulizia). The position may require work every day or be hourly. In the second case, you can clean several offices and houses. When agreeing to work as a cleaner in Italy, it is important to understand that Italians have high demands on cleanliness, so you will have to clean and wash “conscientiously.”

The second job in demand for women in Italy is as guardians (badante) for the elderly or disabled. There are no nursing homes in the Apennines. Traditionally, it is customary here to take care of infirm relatives themselves, but modern Italian women do not have the time or desire for this. That is why many Ukrainian and Russian women work as badantes in Italian families. For many, this is their first job in Italy, but only a few stay at it for a long time. The thing is that the shifts are divided into day and night, less often 24 hours of care are provided. Badante's days off are usually on Thursday after 14:00 and on Sunday. At the same time, many elderly people are inactive, which means that the caregiver will have to make physical efforts to move them. It is rare, but there are demands to sleep with grandparents in the same bed. Among the advantages of working as a badante is living with a family, which means significant savings on rental housing.

Italians also invite women to work as nannies and house helpers.

Work without knowledge of the language

Without knowing Italian, finding a job in Italy is very difficult. Usually these are jobs that do not involve communication with people or where the boss/foreman is Russian-speaking. The most that someone who doesn’t know Italian can hope for is picking fruit or working as a construction worker.

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Work for students

There are no special programs for attracting foreign students to temporary work. They can only apply for a seasonal worker visa. In Italy, even holders of a residence permit for study are only allowed to work half a day.

Many people begin the path to Italian citizenship by studying in Italy. There are loyal requirements for students here. They can study for more than the generally accepted 4-5 years, can work, and have benefits when considering quotas for foreign workers.

Seasonal work

For Russians and Ukrainians, seasonal employment is best suited, which in Italy is called “flussi stagionale”. Such Italian work visas are issued for nine months, which allows you to work in resorts, beaches, tourism, hotels and restaurants, and agriculture. It can only be obtained with the help of an employer who is interested in attracting employees. Such employment has advantages, allowing you to learn a language, acquire qualifications, and acquire useful connections and contacts.

Italians don’t have many requirements for seasonal work, so it’s much easier to get a job than a permanent one. Certain difficulties may arise when completing all the necessary papers, but the employer helps with this. The work visa cannot be extended, so after the end of the contract, the foreigner must return to his home country and then reapply for work in Italy. And only after the second time of seasonal employment, the visa is extended, but you need to find permanent, not seasonal work.

The fight against illegal immigrants in Italy

Previously, illegal stay and work in the country threatened with deportation and a fine. The amount to be paid did not exceed 10 thousand euros, but an illegal immigrant could be punished with imprisonment for unofficial work or for engaging in prohibited activities.

According to a recent law, fines and imprisonment for illegal migrants are abolished in order to send violators to their homeland as quickly as possible. Employers of illegal immigrants are still subject to fines.

It is difficult for an illegal immigrant to find not only a job, but also housing, since landlords who rent apartments to illegal immigrants can also be brought to trial and imprisoned for a period of 6 months.

Features of employment without knowledge of the language

You need to look for vacancies in the south, since there is an opportunity to learn the language, which is often sent by the Italian employer himself. Such work may be short-term, for example, six months or nine months. True, the salary is small and ranges from 400-50 euros per month. This is one way to get a job if you don’t know Italian.

Another option to find a job is to take out a tourist package, come to Italy on an excursion, and then stay illegally to work.

Everything about working in the south of Italy is on video.

The third way is to search for a job on your own; the choice of vacancies is not very large, but it’s always worth trying. You should not count on a high income; the salary is unlikely to exceed 700 euros, and the minimum will be 500 euros.

How to increase your chances when looking for a job

1. Start looking for a job six months or a year before moving. Choose a priority area, write a resume in English and Italian. Register on job search sites, create accounts on Facebook and MySpace, find groups where people who have moved to Italy communicate, follow bloggers on YouTube, consult with those who have already found a job (you can also buy information).

1. Learn Italian to conversational level (B1). You can do this at home (books, films, online training, chat roulette) or at courses in Italy. There are plenty of educational platforms and programs. Knowing Italian will open many closed doors.

1. Confirm your professional or higher education diploma . Diplomas of specialists in the field of advertising, communications, marketing or art are recognized without any problems. The rest are not. They can be considered valid when they are translated into Italian, approved by the Italian University Commission and certified by the Italian Consulate. For secondary specialized education, it is enough to obtain the document Dichiarazione di Valore in loco (simply DV) or an Italian certificate. If we are talking about higher education , then you need to submit documents for a state comparison of diplomas, which is not available at all universities in Italy, take courses, pass exams, and graduate from an Italian university in a similar specialty.

1. Make the necessary acquaintances and connections. Locals often get jobs based on acquaintances and connections. This is normal here, so make as many contacts as possible who could become potential employers. Treat not only visitors, but also Italians.

1. Be an active applicant. Write your resume in Italian and leave it at your potential job site, after talking with the manager or owner. If you are looking for a job as a cook, then visit all the cafes, restaurants and eateries in the city. Using the same principle, you can look for work in other areas.

Try to conclude contracts for the maximum period. Most employers in Italy do not offer unlimited contracts.

Vacancies for students

A wide range of vacancies exists for students who are studying in Italy or who come from abroad. The best thing is to transfer for one or two semesters to one of the universities, which will allow you to find a job in Italy in six months, maximum eight months. But for this you need to obtain permission from the migration service, which deals with all foreign students. The price of studying at a university is 400-500 euros per month. To get to study at the university, you need to collect the following package of papers:

• educational document, which must be translated into English or Italian;
• extract from the dean's office (for students who are already studying at higher educational institutions).

Subtleties of business immigration in Italy

To obtain an official residence permit in Italy as a businessman, you first need to obtain a category D visa. A future immigrant can open a company, become the head of an existing company (buy out a company or share), found an innovative enterprise (start-up), work as a professional without creating a company . Applicants are required to:

• have at least 10–50 thousand euros in your account (depending on the type of activity);
• find a place to live (rented or private housing);
• your business must be useful for the Italian economy.

Job Search Engine

There are several ways to find work in Italy:

• On special Internet sites.
• Job sites.
• On social networks, where there are groups searching for employees for seasonal or permanent work.
• You can seek help from agencies and employment firms, special companies engaged in hiring employees for foreign employers.
• An excellent option is to view advertisements on the Italian labor exchange, an employment center, where fresh vacancies regularly appear in a variety of fields and areas of activity.
• You can turn to relatives or friends who already live and work in Italy for help. This is a good option that allows you to get housing and support for the first time, which is necessary for foreigners in another country.

When studying existing proposals for Russians and Ukrainians, attention should be paid to the following aspects:

• vacancy description;
• to the requirements put forward by the employer;
• work schedule;
• wage level;
• social package;
• range of duties;
• provision of annual leave, housing and food.

When looking for a job, you need to start by writing a resume correctly and posting it on websites on the Internet - labor exchanges, groups on Facebook, Vkontakte, special databases, companies involved in personnel selection.

Among the main documents that must be provided to obtain a work visa in Italy, it is worth noting:

• A valid foreign passport.
• Several current photos that must meet Schengen requirements.
• Completed Italian visa application form.
• Certificate of financial status or sponsorship letter (download a sample here).
• Letter of invitation from the employer.
• Employment contract.
• Medical insurance, which must cover the entire period of stay in Italy.

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Higher education and Blue Card to Italy

If a foreigner who has agreed to work in an Italian organization has the appropriate level of education, specialty, speaks the language and the skills necessary for work, then such a candidate can apply for an EU Blue Card.

This card is used as an identification document and allows you to work in most EU countries.

In order to receive it, you need to collect the following documents:

1. Medical insurance.
2. Valid passport with visa.
3. Application for a Blue Card for a foreigner, written by his employer.
4. An agreement with the employer for one year or more or a letter of invitation from him, which must indicate the salary. Moreover, it should exceed more than 1.5 times the average salary in Italy.
5. Documents confirming qualifications and work experience in this field (at least 3 years).
6. Evidence of knowledge of the Italian language (sometimes may be required).

If we talk about benefits, the Blue Card helps you earn above average wages. It is also a guarantee of respect for social and economic rights. The EU Blue Card makes it possible to request permanent residence for all close relatives to move in with a foreign worker.

This card is valid for the entire duration of the employment contract. A foreigner who has received it has the right to work for the first few years with the employer through whom it was received. If this contract is terminated or fired, the foreigner may not immediately leave the country, but rather search for a new job for several months.

Wage level

Everyone in Italy earns as much as their employer is willing to pay. The salary range in Italy varies depending on the regional location of the city in the country. The highest incomes are among migrants who came to the northern regions of Italy, but here you need to know the language and confirm your qualifications . In the south, salaries are an order of magnitude lower, but working conditions are more loyal.

Nurses, babysitters, and housekeepers can earn “net” from 300 to 800 euros per month, but accommodation and food, as well as visa issuance, are at the expense of the employer.

For comparison, a person with at least some knowledge of the Italian language receives more than one thousand euros in such positions.

Harvest workers receive about 25 euros for one day of work, for illegal immigrants the rate is even less. According to reviews from people who have worked in Italy for many years, working as an illegal immigrant is unprofitable. In addition to the fact that you have to constantly fear deportation and arrest by the police, you also have to overpay for housing and be content with what the employer offers.

What jobs are available for Russians in Italy

Job vacancies in Milan are of greatest interest to Russians. The chances of finding a job with a decent salary are higher here, but good jobs can also be found in other Italian cities.

Before you start looking for vacancies, you need to know that in different regions of the country the same work is paid differently.

Important! In Italian cities located in the south of the country, salaries are lower than in those located in the north, but the requirements for the applicant are not as strict.

In the north of the country, knowledge of the Italian language is mandatory, and in the south, an employer can send an employee to language courses at his own expense. Basically, such working conditions are provided only to female workers. Read below about separate vacancies for men and women, as well as the availability of qualified and unskilled vacancies in Italy.

Unskilled

Most of the quota jobs for immigrants are in unskilled work, which is not at all attractive to Italians themselves, in the tourism and service sectors. There are vacancies here in the following specialties:

• animators;
• dancers;
• waiters;
• cooks;
• guides.

You can also find vacancies in manufacturing companies. You can get a job there:

• welder;
• mason;
• turner;
• tiler.

Unskilled workers in Italy receive no more than 800 euros per month.

Qualified

Qualified specialists can also find work. There are vacancies for them in the following areas:

• information Technology;
• medicine;
• trade;
• economy.

But keep in mind that in Italy, documents confirming higher education issued in the Russian Federation and neighboring countries will need to be confirmed. In addition, for candidates for qualified positions, knowledge of the Italian language at the highest level is strictly required. And for some employers, English language proficiency will also be an important factor.

Qualified specialists can expect a salary of 1,000 euros monthly. The average salary in Italy is 2,300 euros. In addition, some employers may provide their subordinates with food and housing.

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Employment for those with higher education

In the European Union, including Italy, there is a program called the EU Blue Card. Its essence is to attract highly qualified and educated specialists. The advantage of Ukrainian and Russian women is that they can apply for a card. Only residents of the European Union cannot receive it.

Sample blue card

The requirements for obtaining a Blue Card are:

• presence of higher education;
• labor contract for work;
• invitation from the employer.

Among the advantages it is worth noting:

• the right to enjoy economic and social rights;
• the right to receive competitive wages;
• working conditions, like Italians;
• family relocation;
• request for permanent residence.

Doctors, teachers, researchers, and technical specialists can receive a Blue Card. Doctors in Italy earn between 1.5-2 thousand euros per month, and nurses about one thousand euros. Considering that there is a shortage of qualified workers in the medical field, personnel are hired from Eastern European countries.

This is especially true for institutions that work night shifts and where there are seriously ill patients. Women in the hospital can find employment as nannies, nurses, doctors, and junior medical personnel.

Italians do not agree to such positions, so it is easiest to hire foreigners. They have experience, qualifications, necessary knowledge and skills. The work cannot be called easy, but it pays well and provides a lot of benefits.

To work in the medical field, you need to meet the following requirements:

• speak Italian at a conversational level;
• know written Italian;
• it is necessary to confirm a doctor's diploma;
• obtain an international diploma, which is recognized in EU member countries;
• you need to know English.

Among the benefits, it is worth noting the possibility of legal employment, obtaining housing legally, which is provided by the employer. He can also give his employee certain social and labor benefits.

Some employers agree to allow their employee’s family members to move, and help place children in local educational institutions.

Labor market in Italy for Russian immigrants

Many Russians are interested in the opportunity to go abroad to live. And Italy attracts them not only with its mild climate and abundance of sunny days. Traditionally, immigrants from Russia have found ways to find employment in this country and earn good salaries.

The following vacancies on the local labor market are available to Russian-speaking visitors:

1. Harvest workers. Such employment is seasonal and appears only in the summer. To take advantage of this opportunity, a migrant must apply for a special temporary visa.
2. Workers in the tourism sector. Those who know Italian can work as a guide, animator, hotel employee or waiter. Without language skills, a migrant can only hope for a position as a cleaner. Jobs as dancers in nightclubs are open for girls. Similar work can be found all year round. In the south of the country, the peak season is in the summer, and in the northern part, tourist vacancies should be sought in winter at ski resorts.
3. Nurses, nannies, maids. These vacancies are popular among Russian-speaking women. They are often provided with homestay accommodation.
4. Doctors, nurses. Italian hospitals readily accept specialists with medical education. The main condition is the presence of a confirmed diploma, appropriate qualifications and knowledge of the local language.
5. Builders. These positions are occupied by men. Salaries for such unskilled labor are low. Moreover, in the north they are higher than in the south.

Vacancies from direct employers

You can secure employment in Italy yourself, without intermediaries. There are several ways to do this:

1. Printed publications. Those who speak Italian have access to information in specialized newspapers and magazines that publish job advertisements. You can find the relevant sections in popular publications: La Republica; Trova Lavoro; Lavoro & Carriere supplement.
2. Personal visit. Professionals with education and practical experience who speak Italian can come to the country as tourists and visit the offices of potential employers. However, it should be borne in mind that a personal visit will only help to reach agreements. Official employment is possible only after obtaining a work permit.
3. Recommendations. An effective way to find a vacancy is to contact friends, relatives or acquaintances living in Italy. The only downside is the waiting period for results, which can take a long time.
4. Job search sites. There are special platforms on the Internet for searching for vacancies without intermediary services. Through advertisements on such a site you can directly contact the employer. For this purpose, you can use local resources: Clicca Lavoro; lavorare.net; trovoLavoro; corriere. International sites are also popular: EURES job Search; Total jobs; learn4good.

Finding a job in Italy through an agency

In Italy, there are special recruitment agencies aimed at finding vacancies for immigrants from other regions. Such organizations often receive applications from employers who want to fill the staff shortage. The Italian agency Wheel of Fortune, whose office is located in St. Petersburg, is very popular among migrants from Russia.

Agency employees will help those wishing to go to work in Italy:

• Choose a position;
• Agree on the terms of cooperation;
• Discuss working hours;
• Enter into a contract.

With the help of such organizations, an immigrant can count on official employment, which implies social guarantees and a European level of income. However, there is a risk of encountering unscrupulous agencies that offer non-existent vacancies or enter into non-renewable contracts, resulting in the migrant losing his job over time.

Employment in Italy for women

For women who came to Italy from Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, employment as service personnel is most often available. This is understandable, since few of them can boast of fluency in the language and a sought-after profession.

Advertisements in job sections and reviews on the Internet show that foreign women in Italy have access to employment in the following positions:

• Nurse;
• Nanny;
• Companion;
• Housekeeper;
• Cleaning woman.

Work in Italy for men

Men who do not apply for skilled labor can get a job:

• Builder;
• Handyman;
• Harvester;
• Farm assistant;
• Gardener;
• Driver;
• Housekeeping assistant;
• Houseworker.

Jobs in Italy without knowledge of Italian

Immigrants who fail to master the local language will have to settle for temporary employment. It allows visitors to work during the tourist season:

• On the beaches;
• In hotels;
• In restaurants;
• In the field of agriculture.

A visa for seasonal work can only be obtained upon application from an employer willing to hire a foreign migrant. Such employment, in addition to decent earnings, provides an opportunity to learn the language and acquire useful connections and acquaintances.

For seasonal employment, Italians do not make special demands on candidates and willingly hire people without knowledge of the language. In this case, the employer provides assistance in completing the paperwork.

In-demand vacancies in Italy with knowledge of Italian

In the labor market in Italy, migrants have access to not only vacancies for unskilled workers. For Ukrainians and Russians with appropriate education, employment is available in the following areas:

1. Doctor. Immigrants get vacancies as health workers without any problems if they have a confirmed diploma. Despite the high level of development of local medicine and good salaries, Italians do not really want to do this difficult work. Specialists with medical education are welcome in all parts of the country. Working as a doctor, a migrant can receive a salary of 2 thousand euros per month.
2. Cook. At the height of the season, Russian-speaking specialists are in demand in catering facilities. The salary of a cook per month is from 1.5 thousand euros.
3. Hairdresser. The beauty industry also needs labor during the influx of tourists. Employment as a hairdresser brings in up to 1 thousand euros per month.
4. Photographer. A professional who works as a photographer can also receive up to 1.2 euros per month. The services of such a specialist are in demand throughout the year.

Documents for entry to Italy for employment

You can get a job in Italy with a visa, which provides three types:

• For foreigners working in their home country with branches of Italian companies;
• For self-employed citizens, including individual entrepreneurs;
• For foreigners planning to work directly in Italy.

Both the applicant and the employer must prepare documents for obtaining a work permit. Those who have an invitation in hand should collect:

• International passport;
• Application form;
• One photograph;
• Contract with an Italian employer;
• Medical report on health status;
• Certificate of good conduct;
• Document on financial solvency.

For Belarusians, Russians, Ukrainians or Moldovans engaged in individual activities, an additional set of papers is provided:

• IP license;
• Regulations on the objectives of the activity and the availability of financial sources for its implementation, addressed to the Italian Chamber of Commerce;
• Previous month's balance or tax return;
• Information about the applicant's creditworthiness.