Student & Internship Visa

Yes, but with strict limitations. Italian law permits international students to work up to **20 hours per week** (part-time) and a maximum of 1,040 hours per year. This allows students to supplement their income, though it is not intended to be the primary means of supporting their studies.

Yes. Upon graduating with an accredited Italian bachelor's, master's, or PhD degree, you are eligible to convert your student permit into a **Permesso di Soggiorno per Ricerca Lavoro (Job Seeker Permit)**, valid for up to 12 months. During this time, you can legally reside in Italy to find employment or start a business. Upon finding a job or starting a business, you can convert it to a full Work Permit (*Lavoro Subordinato* or *Lavoro Autonomo*) outside the annual quota system.

Your residence permit is strictly tied to your active student status. You must pass a minimum number of exams per academic year (usually 1 or 2) to successfully renew your permit. Withdrawing from studies leads to the invalidation of the student permit.