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Italian Republic visa salary thresholds

Italy's EU Blue Card is salary/contract tested, but Atlas does not currently store a verified national numeric threshold because the official Ministry page was not text-accessible during this review.

Last checked 27 June 2026. Every figure is mapped to a primary government source and re-verified over time; recorded changes appear in the changelog.

Threshold table

RouteAmount~USDIn force sinceSource

EU Blue Card Italy - verify current Blue Card pay rule

No verified numeric floor is stored here. The Italian employer must satisfy the current Carta Blu UE pay and qualification rules; verify the live threshold with Ministero del Lavoro or Sportello Unico before filing.

Full EU Blue Card (Carta Blu UE) guide →

No fixed published floor—2026-06-27Ministero del Lavoro - Carta Blu UE

How often this changes

Italy transposed the revised EU Blue Card framework recently; do not rely on old secondary figures until the official Ministry/Sportello source is checked for the filing date.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum salary to qualify for a work visa in Italy?

Italy's EU Blue Card is salary/contract tested, but Atlas does not currently store a verified national numeric threshold because the official Ministry page was not text-accessible during this review.

How often do Italy salary thresholds change?

Italy transposed the revised EU Blue Card framework recently; do not rely on old secondary figures until the official Ministry/Sportello source is checked for the filing date.

Does meeting the headline threshold guarantee approval?

No. Headline floors are one of several criteria. Most jurisdictions also apply an occupation-specific going rate, character and health checks, and — for sponsored routes — employer/sponsor compliance. Failing any one of these can lead to refusal even where salary is above the threshold.

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Reviewed by Sam Parks, Editor and lead researcher.

This is not legal advice

We publish neutral, sourced information about immigration routes. Rules and thresholds change often — always verify details on the official government source linked on this page and consult a regulated immigration advisor before applying.