Employment

     

Employment Restrictions

Currently, US Forces dependent family members may only legally be employed in Italy if hired into a position in direct support of the mission, such as an appropriated fund, non-appropriated fund, or contractor position. These restrictions are due to the Status of Forces (SOFA) agreement between the U.S. and Italy.

Dependents in Italy on a “mission visa” have all of the protections granted under the SOFA. SOFA protections include: use of the APO mail system, Armed Forces in Italy (AFI) driving privileges, and tax-free shopping privileges (i.e., use of the NEX and Commissary).

Those in Italy on an “employment visa” (i.e., a visa that allows for employment on the Italian economy) do not enjoy SOFA-protected status or protections. Without an employment visa, one cannot legally work on the Italian economy or be self-employed. Should a family member decide to obtain a work visa they will not be issued a mission visa and once in Italy, will be subject to the normal taxes and responsibilities under Italian labor law.

Further, use of the APO mail system for self-employment purposes (e.g., Mary Kay Cosmetics, Pampered Chef, etc.) is illegal, has a high potential for negative Italian intervention if discovered, and could endanger mission visa status.

Military Personnel Flights will only process Mission Visas and do not facilitate in obtaining Work Visas.

Employment Opportunities

Occasionally, there are a few limited opportunities for employment in Gaeta at the Mini NEX and MWR. Additional and more extensive opportunities are available on the Capodichino and Support Site bases. For more information, as well as available job listings, please click here.