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Italy offers salaries that can reach R$ 1 million per year, stability and demand for professionals, but requires validation and regularization.
On May 30, 2026, a report published by the portal Quero Estudar Medicina, from Grupo Bandeirantes, highlighted a movement that has been attracting the attention of Brazilian professionals interested in building a career abroad. Italy has emerged as one of the most sought-after destinations due to the combination of high demand for qualified labor, professional stability, and salaries that can reach €180,000 per year, an amount close to R$ 1 million annually in the conversion made at that time.
The growing interest is not only linked to salaries. The country faces a structural shortage of professionals in strategic areas, a result of an aging population, mass retirements, and difficulties in labor replacement. This scenario has opened up opportunities for the entry of foreigners, including Brazilians, but access to vacancies requires meeting a series of legal and professional requirements.
The lack of professionals has turned Italy into one of the most interesting markets in Europe
In recent years, Italy has faced a growing deficit of qualified workers in sectors considered essential.
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The situation is especially visible in the healthcare system, which is dealing with an accelerated aging population and the departure of professionals to other European countries. According to information published in the Italian press, the country operates with an estimated deficit of approximately 20,000 doctors and 65,000 nurses, putting pressure on public and private hospitals in various regions.
This shortage has forced Italian authorities to relax some processes and expand mechanisms for hiring professionals trained outside the European Union.
Salaries can exceed the mark of R$ 1 million per year in certain careers
One of the factors that most arouses interest is remuneration. Data cited by the Band report indicate that hospital professionals can start their careers in Italy with annual earnings between €40,000 and €180,000, depending on the specialty, accumulated experience, and region of operation. In the approximate conversion used by the report, this represents something between R$ 230,000 and R$ 1 million per year.
In addition to salaries, many professionals point to career predictability as an important differentiator.
In many cases, professional progression follows more structured criteria than those found in emerging markets, which increases the feeling of long-term stability.
It’s not enough to pack your bags: working legally requires validation and documentation
Despite the eye-catching numbers, experts warn that working legally in Italy is not an automatic process.
According to doctor Gabriela Rotili, interviewed by Band, many Brazilians believe that the education obtained in Brazil is sufficient to immediately start their professional activities in the European country. In practice, however, there are mandatory steps related to diploma recognition, document regularization, and professional registration.
The formal validation of degrees remains one of the main requirements for those intending to build a lasting career in the Italian market.
Milan and Bologna concentrate opportunities, but smaller cities offer important advantages
The Italian market is not homogeneous. According to the Band report, urban centers like Milan and Bologna concentrate a large part of the professional infrastructure and career opportunities. These cities tend to offer more job openings and a greater diversity of employing institutions.
On the other hand, locations like Naples and Palermo have a more affordable cost of living and also register significant demand for qualified professionals, creating different strategies for those wishing to plan the move.
Italy has expanded measures to attract foreign professionals
The need to strengthen strategic sectors led the Italian government to adopt exceptional measures. In January 2026, Italian legislation extended until December 31, 2029 rules that facilitate the work of certain professionals trained outside the European Union in Italian healthcare structures, such as hospitals, clinics, and care institutions.
The measure was presented as a response to the labor shortage faced by the national health system.
Even with this flexibility, experts emphasize that documentary requirements still exist and that the process should be conducted in a planned manner.
Quality of life weighs as much as salary for those deciding to migrate
Although salary figures attract attention, many professionals point to other factors as decisive for the decision to move to another country.
Among them are safety, work-life balance, contractual stability, career predictability, and access to structured public services. The Band report itself highlights that many Brazilians see Italy not just as a financial opportunity, but as a long-term professional development strategy.
This perception helps explain why interest in international careers has been growing in recent years.
The international market is no longer an exception for many Brazilians
For decades, working outside Brazil was seen as a project reserved for a few professionals. Today, however, the globalization of the job market, the international recognition of diplomas, and the shortage of labor in various European countries have changed this scenario.
Italy has become part of this discussion by combining high demand, competitive salaries, and a professional structure considered attractive by many Brazilians.
The possibility of earning close to R$ 1 million per year certainly draws attention. But the full story goes far beyond salary.
The real challenge lies in fulfilling all legal steps, mastering the language, and building a career capable of adapting to a professional market completely different from that found in Brazil.
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