A Filipino woman was initially rejected for a Schengen visa, but she was successful in her reapplication because she showed them proof she was set to attend a Taylor Swift concert in Asia, according to the travel blog View from the Wing.
26.12.2023 - 16:33 / forbes.com
If you’ve been dreaming of moving to sun-drenched Italy, now could be the perfect time. The Mediterranean country has plenty of residency and property deals on offer as well as digital nomad schemes.
For the best chance of securing a work permit, consider looking for employment in one of the sectors undergoing a labor crisis in Italy. And if you’re worried about the notoriously complex Italian bureaucracy, you’ll be glad to hear the government is taking pains to simplify the process of applying for a work visa.
According to the European Labour Authority (EURES), several industries in Italy are seriously short on workers. Between 2023 and 2027, sectors including healthcare, technology and hospitality offer the best chance of employment. Each year, the government also releases the official work permit quota for foreign workers. For 2024, 151,000 job positions are available.
If you fancy moving to Italy, these are nine occupations most likely to secure you a work permit:
Non-EU citizens looking to relocate to Italy need to begin by applying for a work visa. This generally requires securing a position with an Italian employer who then files the paperwork for the permit on behalf of the employee.
Once the permit has been granted, the employee can apply for a work visa at their nearest Italian consulate or embassy in their home country. Remember, this only allows entry into Italy. Upon relocation, the individual must convert the work visa into a residence permit, or permesso di soggiorno, which grants permission to live and work legally in the country. This must be done within eight days of entering Italy.
The application process is set to become simpler in 2024 as the Italian government has vowed to reduce paperwork and bureaucracy. The system should become more efficient as authorities introduce faster processing times and minimized waiting periods. On arrival in Italy, you can expect assistance programs to help you find housing, schools and other essential services.
A Filipino woman was initially rejected for a Schengen visa, but she was successful in her reapplication because she showed them proof she was set to attend a Taylor Swift concert in Asia, according to the travel blog View from the Wing.
Strikes are a regular occurrence in Europe, as employees withhold their labour to fight for better pay and conditions.
PESARO NAMED ITALIAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE 2024
There's a new six-way tie for first place in an annual global travel ranking.France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, and Spain, have all tied as having the top passport in the world, measured by providing visa-free access to 194 countries with their respective passports, according to the newest Henley Passport Index. The annual report measures the flexibility of visa-free travel and has become a popular list among global travelers. For comparison, in 2023, only Japan was crowned with the top spot when it provided access to 193 countries.
Long gone are the days when social responsibility was seen as just a passing fad. Instead, more and more companies are looking for ways to make a real difference. Like Rosewood Hotel Group, which not only operates some of the world’s most exceptional hotels, but does so with a deep-rooted commitment to do good, both for people and the planet.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with John Barnhart, a 32-year-old who left Tampa, Florida to travel, and work, around the world.
Strikes are a regular occurrence in Europe, as employees withhold their labour to fight for better pay and conditions.
Both to bolster their local economies and as a means of combatting overtourism, an increasing number of global destinations are charging tourists taxes or fees just for visiting. You’ll frequently find them tacked onto your hotel bill, but sometimes they’re collected immediately upon arrival.
In 2023, travel came back with a vengeance, with travel bookings climbing to near pre-COVID-19 numbers, according to a recent Prosper Insights & Analytics survey. But many destinations struggled to manage the heightened influx of tourists, and some governments actively took measures to limit the quantity of visitors. Among the changes: new or increased tourist taxes, campaigns aimed at discouraging problematic visitors, and attendance caps at popular attractions.
Strikes are a regular occurrence in Europe, as employees withhold their labour to fight for better pay and conditions.
Wellness trends evolve year after year—which is pretty good news if you’re tired of shivering in a cold plunge, sipping chalky collagen drinks, or shelling out for yet another CBD gummy in hopes it dissolves your stress. Wellness trends in 2024 offer fresh ways to reinvigorate your routine. So what will be hot in the wellness world this year?
The Italian city of Venice will limit the number of travelers allowed on tour groups in the latest effort to minimize over-tourism in the historic canal city.