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Doctor (General Practitioner) Relocation Guide: Moving to Italy
High demand · €31,116-€115,344 · Visa: EU Blue Card
This guide is for a Doctor (General Practitioner) planning to move to Italy. Whether you just received a job offer, are still exploring, or are mid-application — you will find everything you need here.
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💰 Salary
€31,116-€115,344
📋 Visa
EU Blue Card
The EU Blue Card applies only to job offers of at least €36,279 a year; lower offers go through the employer-sponsored quota route.
🎓 Recognition
Medicine is a regulated profession: the Ministero della Salute must recognise a ...
📈 Demand
High
Quick answers
Can a Doctor (General Practitioner) work in Italy as a non-EU professional?
Yes, through the EU Blue Card route. The EU Blue Card applies only to job offers of at least €36,279 a year; lower offers go through the employer-sponsored quota route. Doctor (General Practitioner)s currently see High demand in Italy.
What salary can a Doctor (General Practitioner) expect in Italy?
€31,116-€115,344 gross per year.
How long does it take to move to Italy as a Doctor (General Practitioner)?
Visa processing on the EU Blue Card route: about 4 weeks. The visa guide explains what this time covers. Allow extra time for qualification recognition if your role needs it.
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What Do Doctor (General Practitioner)s Earn in Italy?
€31,116-€115,344
The salary and demand figures on this page are for medical specialists (Medici specialisti).
Annual figures are the published monthly range × 12 (WageIndicator, medium confidence). They do not include any 13th or 14th month payment.
Which Visa Do Doctor (General Practitioner)s Use to Move to Italy?
EU Blue Card
EU Blue Card is the main route for Doctor (General Practitioner)s relocating to Italy. The EU Blue Card applies only to job offers of at least €36,279 a year; lower offers go through the employer-sponsored quota route.
Is Your Doctor (General Practitioner) Qualification Recognised in Italy?
Medicine is a regulated profession: the Ministero della Salute must recognise a non-EU medical qualification before you can practise in Italy. The EU Blue Card needs a salary of at least ISTAT’s average gross annual salary (see the Italy visa page); offers below it go through the employer-sponsored quota route instead.
Recognition authority: Ministero della Salute
If your role needs recognition, it can take several months, so start the process before you arrive.
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