How to obtain a working permit for A YEAR IN ITALY - Am I crazy?

Hi everybody,

as you can probably tell it's my first time asking a question on here. But I've been serious considering moving to Italy for a year; and through my research and the many calls I've made to the consulate I've discovered that it's a long process.



I'm a Canadian citizen and I know that I can potentially get a work permit for up to 6 months. But I'm pursuing one for the entire year...



nothing fancy. Coffee shop/restaurant... anything. I just want to be in Italy. I'd appreciate ANY advice/help that I could get... :)



Answer on How to obtain a working permit for A YEAR IN ITALY - Am I crazy?



Since your a non EU citizen you have to get an offer of a job first. An employer would have to advertise the job in all 27 EU countries before employing someone from outside the EU. Too much red tape and paper work. The employer would then have to prove to a department that he/she has advertise the job in all EU countries to get him or her a visa.

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