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HGV Driver Relocation Guide: Moving to Italy

High demand · €16,800-€37,296 · Visa: Employer-sponsored work (quota)

Updated October 2026 ~ Medium confidence

This guide is for an HGV Driver 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.

Quick stats

💰 Salary

€16,800-€37,296

📋 Visa

Employer-sponsored work (quota)

🎓 Recognition

Driving a heavy goods vehicle needs the right licence category, held or converte...

📈 Demand

High

Quick answers

Yes, through the Employer-sponsored work (quota) route. HGV Drivers currently see High demand in Italy.
€16,800-€37,296 gross per year.
Visa processing on the Employer-sponsored work (quota) route: about 9 weeks. The visa guide explains what this time covers.

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What Do HGV Drivers Earn in Italy?

€16,800-€37,296

Annual figures are the published monthly range × 12 (WageIndicator, medium confidence). They do not include any 13th or 14th month payment.

Which Visa Do HGV Drivers Use to Move to Italy?

Employer-sponsored work (quota)

Employer-sponsored work (quota) is the main route for HGV Drivers relocating to Italy.

Is Your HGV Driver Qualification Recognised in Italy?

Driving a heavy goods vehicle needs the right licence category, held or converted under Italian rules. Most non-EU workers in this occupation are hired through the annual Decreto Flussi quotas: your employer applies for a quota place and the work authorisation (nulla osta) before you apply for the visa.

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FAQ

Visa processing on the Employer-sponsored work (quota) route: about 9 weeks. The visa guide explains what this time covers.
€16,800-€37,296 gross per year
Driving a heavy goods vehicle needs the right licence category, held or converted under Italian rules. Most non-EU workers in this occupation are hired through the annual Decreto Flussi quotas: your employer applies for a quota place and the work authorisation (nulla osta) before you apply for the visa.
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