{"id":46026,"date":"2021-10-21T13:04:20","date_gmt":"2021-10-21T11:04:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esteri.it\/?page_id=46026"},"modified":"2025-12-22T17:52:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T16:52:37","slug":"sezione_lavorare_allestero","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.esteri.it\/en\/sportello_info\/domandefrequenti\/sezione_lavorare_allestero\/","title":{"rendered":"I would like to invest\/work abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esteri.it\/mae\/img\/faq_ico\/icone_faq_opportunita_di_lavoro.svg\" alt=\"I would like to invest\/work abroad\" width=\"58\" height=\"53\" border=\"0\" \/><\/div>\n<div>Internships, jobs at MFA, Development Cooperation, internationalisation incentives, investments, calls for tender, reciprocity, work visa, teaching abroad<\/div>\n<div class=\"sezioni_faq\">\n<div id=\"tit_domanda_1\">\n<h6><a title=\"How do apply for an internship at an embassy\/consulate?\">How do apply for an internship at an embassy\/consulate?<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hidden_risp_cont\">\n<div id=\"risp_1\" class=\"hidden_risp\">For updates on the MFA-CRUI internship programme see the <a title=\"portal of the Diplomatic Institute \u2014 internships (tirocini) sector\" href=\"http:\/\/isdi.esteri.it:4300\/SitePages\/isdi_Pagine.aspx?Menu=m_5&amp;Pagina=p_5\">portal of the Diplomatic Institute \u2014 internships (tirocini) sector<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tit_domanda_2\">\n<h6><a title=\"I am about to move abroad with my family. May I apply for a job at the Italian consulate?\">I am about to move abroad with my family. May I apply for a job at the Italian consulate?<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hidden_risp_cont\">\n<div id=\"risp_2\" class=\"hidden_risp\">\n<p>Contract staff abroad are hired directly by local Embassies, Consulates, and Italian Cultural Institutes, based on a selection process published on their website. Please contact the consular office closest to the location where you will move for further information.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"List of Italian embassies and consulates\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esteri.it\/en\/ministero\/laretediplomatica?ricerca=ris?LANG=EN\">List of Italian embassies and consulates<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tit_domanda_3\">\n<h6><a title=\"How is it possible to work in international cooperation? Can I go abroad as an NGO (non-governmental organisation) volunteer?\">How is it possible to work in international cooperation? Can I go abroad as an NGO (non-governmental organisation) volunteer?<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hidden_risp_cont\">\n<div id=\"risp_3\" class=\"hidden_risp\">Available jobs financed by the Italian Development Cooperation, as well as the \u2018<em>vacancies\u2019<\/em> at accredited NGOs can be viewed on the portal of the Italian Cooperation under <a title=\"Work and study opportunities\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cooperazioneallosviluppo.esteri.it\/pdgcs\/italiano\/Lavoro\/Lavoro.asp\">Work and study opportunities<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tit_domanda_4\">\n<h6><a title=\"How can I find a list of all the Italian firms working in a particular country? Are there incentives for investing in a foreign country? \">How can I find a list of all the Italian firms working in a particular country? Are there incentives for investing in a foreign country?<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hidden_risp_cont\">\n<div id=\"risp_4\" class=\"hidden_risp\">\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sistemapaese.esteri.it\/Unita_Sistema_Paese\/Menu\/strumenti_internazionalizzazione\/Strumenti_programmi_nazionali\/\">Diplomazia economica<\/a> website gives an overview of the public bodies that administer the instruments of support for Italian companies wishing to expand into third countries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tit_domanda_5\">\n<h6><a title=\"Where can I find information on contracts and calls for tender abroad?\">Where can I find information on contracts and calls for tender abroad?<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hidden_risp_cont\">\n<div id=\"risp_5\" class=\"hidden_risp\">\n<p>The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation provides a website, free of charge, dedicated to information on contracts and calls for tender where, once registered, you may access information on over 7000 annual competitions, \u201cearly warnings\u201d on projects around the world and personalised notifications via email from over 400 facilities around the world.<\/p>\n<p>To register go to <a title=\"Extender\" href=\"http:\/\/extender.esteri.it\/sito\/\">Extender<\/a><br \/>\nTo find out which competitions are financed by the Italian Cooperation see <a title=\"http:\/\/www.cooperazioneallosviluppo.esteri.it\/pdgcs\/italiano\/Gare\/intro.html\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cooperazioneallosviluppo.esteri.it\/pdgcs\/italiano\/Gare\/intro.html\">http:\/\/www.cooperazioneallosviluppo.esteri.it\/pdgcs\/italiano\/Gare\/intro.html<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tit_domanda_6\">\n<h6><a title=\"I have been contacted by a foreign firm: how can I check their reliability?\">I have been contacted by a foreign firm: how can I check their reliability?<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hidden_risp_cont\">\n<div id=\"risp_6\" class=\"hidden_risp\">For information on foreign firms you may contact the Operations Unit of the Agenzia ICE, if there is one in the country involved, otherwise the Italian embassy. For further information on the location of Agenzia ICE offices around the world see <a title=\"Agenzia\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ice.gov.it\/servizi\/index.htm\">Agenzia ICE<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tit_domanda_7\">\n<h6><a title=\"How do I go about formally inviting a firm\/entrepreneur\/trade partner to Italy?\">How do I go about formally inviting a firm\/entrepreneur\/trade partner to Italy?<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hidden_risp_cont\">\n<div id=\"risp_7\" class=\"hidden_risp\">Go to <a title=\"Visa for Italy \" href=\"http:\/\/vistoperitalia.esteri.it\/\">Visa for Italy<\/a> where you can download a form for this kind of invitation for an entrepreneur or trade partner who is required to have a visa to enter Italy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tit_domanda_8\">\n<h6><a title=\"I am a foreigner and would like to buy property in Italy: what must I do?\">I am a foreigner and would like to buy property in Italy: what must I do?<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hidden_risp_cont\">\n<div id=\"risp_8\" class=\"hidden_risp\">\n<p>Foreigners who have the same rights as Italian citizens in civil matters include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The citizens (physical or legal persons) of European Union Member States and of the European Economic Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway);<\/li>\n<li>Non-EU or EEA citizens resident in Italy and in possession of a valid residency permit issued for the purposes of work, business, humanitarian need or study;<\/li>\n<li>stateless persons residing in Italy for at least 3 consecutive years;<\/li>\n<li>refugees residing in Italy for at least 3 consecutive years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are a citizen of a non-EU or EEA country, the conditions of reciprocity between Italy and that country must be confirmed; in other words, whether that country allows Italians to own property there. The condition of reciprocity exists if your home country has signed a bilateral agreement on matters concerning the promotion and protection of investments.<\/p>\n<p>For more information see <a title=\"Civil Rights and Reciprocity\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esteri.it\/en\/servizi-consolari-e-visti\/Stranieri\/CondizReciprocita\/default.htm?LANG=EN\">Civil Rights and Reciprocity<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tit_domanda_9\">\n<h6><a title=\"Can a foreigner buy shares or invest capital in an Italian firm?\">Can a foreigner buy shares or invest capital in an Italian firm?<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hidden_risp_cont\">\n<div id=\"risp_9\" class=\"hidden_risp\">\n<p>Foreigners who have the same rights as Italian citizens in civil matters include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The citizens (physical or legal persons) of European Union Member States and of the European Economic Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway);<\/li>\n<li>Non-EU or EEA citizens resident in Italy and in possession of a valid residency permit issued for the purposes of work, business, humanitarian need or study;<\/li>\n<li>stateless persons residing in Italy for at least 3 consecutive years;<\/li>\n<li>refugees residing in Italy for at least 3 consecutive years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are a citizen of a non-EU or EEA country, the conditions of reciprocity between Italy and that country must be confirmed; in other words, whether that country allows Italians to set up a company or any other associated action.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes reciprocity exists in specific categories. Therefore, it may happen that an Italian is allowed to set up a company in a particular country, but not to purchase a home. The same is true for the foreign citizens of that country not resident in Italy.<\/p>\n<p>The condition of reciprocity exists if your home country has signed a bilateral agreement on matters concerning the promotion and protection of investments.<\/p>\n<p>For more information see <a title=\"Civil Rights and Reciprocity\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esteri.it\/en\/servizi-consolari-e-visti\/Stranieri\/CondizReciprocita\/default.htm?LANG=EN\/\">Civil Rights and Reciprocity<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tit_domanda_10\">\n<h6><a title=\"How do I go about getting a job at an international organisation?\">How do I go about getting a job at an international organisation?<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hidden_risp_cont\">\n<div id=\"risp_10\" class=\"hidden_risp\">\n<p>The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has set up a database of the CVs of qualified persons interested in serving with international organisations. You can list your CV on the web portal <a title=\"OIDB - candidature internazionali\" href=\"https:\/\/web.esteri.it\/ooiiweb\/\">OIDB &#8211; candidature internazionali<\/a><\/p>\n<p>. For further information see <a title=\"Opportunit\u00e0 nelle Organizzazioni internazionali\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esteri.it\/it\/servizi-consolari-e-visti\/Italiani\/Opportunita\/Nelle_OO_II\/\">Opportunit\u00e0 nelle Organizzazioni internazionali<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tit_domanda_11\">\n<h6><a title=\"How can I get experience as an END or ENFP?\">How can I get experience as an END or ENFP?<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hidden_risp_cont\">\n<div id=\"risp_11\" class=\"hidden_risp\">See the page <a title=\"Opportunit\u00e0 di lavoro nella UE\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esteri.it\/en\/opportunita\/nella_ue\/\">Opportunit\u00e0 di lavoro nella UE<\/a> for all pertinent information.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tit_domanda_12\">\n<h6><a title=\"How do I apply for work with the EU?\">How do I apply for work with the EU?<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hidden_risp_cont\">\n<div id=\"risp_12\" class=\"hidden_risp\">\n<p>For information on job opportunities in the institutions of the European Union, and eventual competitive exams, please see the official website of the European Personnel Selection Office <a title=\"EPSO\" href=\"http:\/\/europa.eu\/epso\/index_it.htm\">EPSO<\/a> or check the Official Journal of the European Union and the websites of individual institutions.<\/p>\n<p>For further information see <a title=\"Opportunit\u00e0 di lavoro nella UE\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esteri.it\/en\/opportunita\/nella_ue\/\">Opportunit\u00e0 di lavoro nella UE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tit_domanda_13\">\n<h6><a title=\"I am a school teacher without a permanent position, and am interested in teaching abroad in a certified Italian school?\">I am a school teacher without a permanent position, and am interested in teaching abroad in a certified Italian school?<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hidden_risp_cont\">\n<div id=\"risp_13\" class=\"hidden_risp\">There is a waiting list for substitute teacher positions in Italian State-run schools, which you can apply to be put on if you are not a full-time contract teacher in Italy. You must have the proper requisites, which are listed in the section <a title=\"Supplenze\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esteri.it\/it\/Politica_Estera\/Cultura\/scuoleitalianeallestero\/SupplenzeEstero.htm\">Supplenze estero<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tit_domanda_14\">\n<h6><a title=\"I am a full-time contract school teacher. How can I apply for a position in a certified Italian school abroad?\">I am a full-time contract school teacher. How can I apply for a position in a certified Italian school abroad?<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hidden_risp_cont\">\n<div id=\"risp_14\" class=\"hidden_risp\">\n<p>In order to be able to teach abroad (in certified Italian State-run schools, European schools, bilingual schools, Italian departments of foreign schools, Italian language courses for Italian communities abroad and lecturers at foreign universities) you must have been a contract teacher in an Italian school for at least two years. You must have passed foreign language proficiency tests and have specific requirements. The language tests are held approximately every three years. Linguistic certification along with assessment of cultural, professional and service credentials, leads to inclusion on a waiting list, which is updated on the basis of successive language proficiency tests. Certification is valid for 9 years. Service abroad has a duration of 5 years, and is renewable twice with an obligatory 3-year period in Italy at each interval.<\/p>\n<p>For further information see <a title=\"Istituzioni\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esteri.it\/it\/Politica_Estera\/Cultura\/scuoleitalianeallestero\/\">Istituzioni scolastiche<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tit_domanda_15\">\n<h6><a title=\"My minor child would like to have a work\/study\/volunteer experience abroad. Where can I obtain the information I need?\">My minor child would like to have a work\/study\/volunteer experience abroad. 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