The Permit for Job Search

The residence permit for job search is issued when, at the time of renewal, the individual does not have an existing employment contract but is registered with the employment office.

The changes introduced by Law No. 92 of June 28, 2012, which extended the duration of the permit for job search from six months to one year, also introduced the requirement to propose an income: “after the period referred to in the second sentence, the income requirements referred to in Article 29, paragraph 3, letter b) apply.”

The permit for job search can only be renewed if there is a job contract in place.

Students, with a study permit, who have reached the age of majority in Italy or obtained a diploma in Italy, can enroll in the DID and apply for a permit for job search.