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Visa Types

Visa Types & Categories to Apply for Italy

There are three different types of visas for Italy:

  1. Schengen Visa - Short Stay Visa
  2. Transit Visa
  3. National Visa – Long Stay Visa

As Italy belongs to the list of Schengen countries, you should apply for an Italy Schengen visa to make your short trip (less than 90 days). Reasons to apply for this type of visa can be tourism, visiting family or friends, business trips, medical examination or treatment, short-term education, exchange programs, and many other non-permanent nuances.

If you want to study in Italy for more than 90 days (such as bachelor's, master's, doctoral, etc.) or work permanently in an institution located here, you should apply for an Italy National visa, if you have official invitations or letters of acceptance from those educational and business institutions.

Italy Schengen Visa

Italy Schengen Visa

For European territory (mainland Italy), Italy complies with Schengen regulations related to the Schengen area and issues a short-stay Uniform Schengen visa. If you intend to transit through an Italian airport without exiting the "international zone," please check whether you need to apply for an "A" airport transit Schengen visa.

Depending on the purpose, the types of Italy Schengen visa usually consist of:

  • Tourism
  • Business
  • Visiting family or friends
  • Cultural
  • Sports
  • Official visit
  • Study
  • Medical reasons
  • Airport transit

Depending on the type and frequency of travel to Italy, a Schengen visa can be single-entry, double-entry, and multi-entry. The validity period of a single Schengen visa usually covers the period of travel specified in the Italy application form. If you frequently travel to the Schengen area, you may obtain a one-, two-, three- and five-year multi-entry Schengen visa, depending on the Italian consulate's decision. However, you should note that you can stay in the Schengen area for a maximum of 90 days in any case. In this case, holders of multi-entry long-term Schengen visas can remain in the Schengen area maximum of 90 days every 180 days.

Italy Schengen Visa Costs:

When applying for a Schengen visa, each person must pay a visa fee. This fee is non-refundable regardless of the visa result. According to the agreement, signed between The EU and Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, and Ukraine, visa fee reduced to 35 EUR for the citizens of these countries. In other countries, this amount is 80 EUR for people over 12 years old, 40 EUR for children 6-12 years old, and free for children under six years old.

In most cases, if you belong to one of the following categories, you are exempt from visa fees by providing relevant evidence:

  • Close relatives of those legally living in the Schengen area (close relatives include spouse, children (including adopted), parents (or guardians), grandmothers, grandfathers, grandchildren);
  • Pensioners;
  • Members of official delegations, including permanent members of official delegations, participating in formal meetings, consultations, negotiations, and exchange programs, as well as events of intergovernmental organizations based on an official invitation;
  • Pupils, students, graduate students, and pedagogical staff traveling with them for research and educational purposes within the framework of the official educational program;
  • People with disabilities and accompanying persons if necessary;
  • Participants of international sports events and persons accompanying them in connection with their professional activities;
  • Official visits of journalists and technical staff

 

 

Italy Tourist Visa

If you intend to visit Italy with the purpose of tourism for a period shorter than 90 days, depending on your nationality, you might be required to obtain an Italy Tourist visa first.

The Italian Tourist visa permits you to stay in Italy for 90 days at most per 180 days. If your permission is not marked as a Limited Territorial Validity visa, in general, you are permitted to travel with this visa to the other Schengen countries within that period.

 

Required Documents for Italy Tourist Visa

 

1.  Application Form

  • You can also fill the Italy Schengen Visa application form electronically and then print a hard-copy

2. Photo

  • The photo should be of passport format a recent whole-face capture with a light background.
  • It must be in the size of 3.5x4.5, colored, and the head should take 70-80% of the photo. 
  • You must be looking straight at the camera with a neutral facial expression (no smile and mouth closed).
  • Try to avoid uniforms or colors matching the background.

3. Passport and Copy of the Main Page

  • Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the return date.
  • It also must have at least two blank pages.

4. Copy of Previous Schengen Visas

  • You should also present a copy of all the Schengen visas that you obtained before.

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if Your Country of Residence and Citizenship are Different)

  • A copy of the documents must be presented along with other documents. The required validity period for these documents is three months beyond the date of your travel to Italy. 

6. Flight Ticket Reservation

  • Ticket reservation should indicate the date of entry to and the date of departure from the Schengen area exactly.

7. Travel Insurance 

  • Insurance must have a minimum of 30,000 € coverage within Italy and the entire Schengen area. 

8. Proof of Accommodation for Your Entire Stay in Italy

  • Proof of accommodation includes the reservation of a hotel or a tenancy agreement or certificate of ownership

9. Proof of Civil Status

  • Proof of civil status includes marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, etc.

10. Means of Subsistence

  • Generally, there are several recognized ways to prove your financial sufficiency:
    • A personal bank statement indicating your financial movements (for at least 3 last months)
    • Credit card
    • Cash
    • Traveler’s cheques
    • Payslips
    • Proof of employment
    • Supporting document to attest sponsor’s readiness to cover your expenses during your stay
    • Proof of prepaid accommodation
    • Document about accommodation in private
    • Proof of prepaid transport
    • Other

11. Proof of Professional Status

  • For example, employment contract, certificate of employment, NOC letter by the employer, extract from the trade and companies’ register, school attendance certificate, proof of pension

12. For Minors:

  • Birth certificate or copy of the family book and travel authorization signed by the holder(s) of parental authority in the forms required under local law, along with a copy of his/her/their identity document (if the minor is not traveling with his/her parents or guardian)
  • Letter of consent from parent/s or legal guardian/s, if traveling unaccompanied

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

 
Processing Time for Italy Tourist Visa

The average processing time for an Italy Tourist visa is 15-45 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Italy Tourist Visa Fee

Since 02 February 2020, the fee for Schengen visas has been 80 EUR, to be paid upon submission of the application. Additionally, you may also need to pay other Administrative fees such as the Visa Application center fee, courier service fee, etc., depending on the country and location of your documents' submission.

Reduced Visa Fees for Certain Nationalities

According to the agreement, signed between The EU and Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, and Ukraine, visa fee reduced to 35 EUR for the citizens of these countries.

Visa fees are waived by all Schengen states for the following categories of persons, regardless of their nationality:

  • Children under six years
  • School pupils, undergraduates, postgraduates, and accompanying teaching staff who undertake trips for the purpose of study or training
  • Representatives of non-profit organizations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations
  • Researchers from third countries traveling within the European Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research as defined in Recommendation 2005/761/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005
  • For the “replacement” of an old, valid visa in a “full” travel document (one that has no empty pages) with a new visa valid for the same period in the applicant’s new travel document
  • For the spouses, same-sex partners in a civil union, and minor single children of Italy citizens
  • Parents of minor Italy citizens
  • Family members of EU/EEA nationals 
 
Where to Apply for Italy Tourist Visa?

You will apply for an Italy Tourist visa in Italy Visa Application Centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

Italy Business Visa

An Italy Business visa gives you the authorization to enter Italy and stay here for a period of up to 90 days within six months, as permitted. It permits its holder to engage in business-related activities such as attending meetings or conferences, conducting or attending the training, conducting internal audits, installing equipment, or performing other temporary services for a client, local affiliate, or branch office.

 
Required Documents for Italy Business Visa

 

1.  Application Form

  • You can also fill the Italy Schengen Visa application form electronically and then print a hard-copy

2. Photo

  • The photo should be of passport format a recent whole-face capture with a light background.
  • It must be in the size of 3.5x4.5, colored, and the head should take 70-80% of the photo. 
  • You must be looking straight at the camera with a neutral facial expression (no smile and mouth closed).
  • Try to avoid uniforms or colors matching the background.

 3. Passport and Copy of the Main Page

  • Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the return date.
  • It also must have at least two blank pages.

4. Copy of Previous Schengen Visas

  • You should also present a copy of all the Schengen visas that you obtained before.

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if Your Country of Residence and Citizenship are Different)

  • A copy of the documents must be presented along with other documents. The required validity period for these documents is three months beyond the date of your travel to Italy. 

6. Flight Ticket Reservation

  • Ticket reservation should indicate the date of entry to and the date of departure from the Schengen area exactly.

7. Travel Insurance 

  • Insurance must have a minimum of 30,000 € coverage within Italy and the entire Schengen area. 

8. Proof of Accommodation for Your Entire Stay in Italy

  • Proof of accommodation includes the reservation of a hotel or a tenancy agreement or certificate of ownership

9. Proof of Civil Status

  • Proof of civil status includes marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, etc.

10. Means of Subsistence

  • Generally, there are several recognized ways to prove your financial sufficiency:
    • A personal bank statement indicating your financial movements (for at least 3 last months)
    • Credit card
    • Cash
    • Traveler’s cheques
    • Payslips
    • Proof of employment
    • Supporting document to attest sponsor’s readiness to cover your expenses during your stay
    • Proof of prepaid accommodation
    • Document about accommodation in private
    • Proof of prepaid transport
    • Other

11. Proof of Professional Status

  • For example, employment contract, certificate of employment, NOC letter by the employer, extract from the trade and companies’ register, school attendance certificate, proof of pension

12. Invitation Letter 

  • The document must be sealed, signed, and contain the full address and contact address of the receiving enterprise; name and position of the person signing the invitation letter; purpose and duration of the visit; the party who will cover the travel expenses.

13. Official Invitation Letter Form

  • Original letter of invitation from Italian company (not older than 1 month). You can get a template from here.

14.  Business license of Italian company (Visura Camerale)

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

 
Processing Time for Italy Business Visa

The average processing time for an Italy Business visa is 15-45 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Italy Business Visa Fee

Since 02 February 2020, the fee for Schengen visas has been 80 EUR, to be paid upon submission of the application. Additionally, you may also need to pay other Administrative fees such as the Visa Application center fee, courier service fee, etc., depending on the country and location of your documents' submission.

Reduced Visa Fees for Certain Nationalities

According to the agreement, signed between The EU and Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, and Ukraine, visa fee reduced to 35 EUR for the citizens of these countries.

Visa fees are waived by all Schengen states for the following categories of persons, regardless of their nationality:

  • Children under six years
  • School pupils, undergraduates, postgraduates, and accompanying teaching staff who undertake trips for the purpose of study or training
  • Representatives of non-profit organizations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations
  • Researchers from third countries traveling within the European Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research as defined in Recommendation 2005/761/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005
  • For the “replacement” of an old, valid visa in a “full” travel document (one that has no empty pages) with a new visa valid for the same period in the applicant’s new travel document
  • For the spouses, same-sex partners in a civil union, and minor single children of Italy citizens
  • Parents of minor Italy citizens
  • Family members of EU/EEA nationals
 
Where to Apply for Italy Business Visa?

You will apply for an Italy Business visa in Italy visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

Italy Visiting Family and Friends Visa

A short stay family/friend visa allows you to travel to Italy to visit family or friends for up to 90 days.

 
Required Documents for Italy Family Visit Visa

 

1. Application Form

  • You can also fill the Italy Schengen Visa application form electronically and then print a hard-copy

2. Photo

  • The photo should be of passport format a recent whole-face capture with a light background.
  • It must be in the size of 3.5x4.5, colored, and the head should take 70-80% of the photo. 
  • You must be looking straight at the camera with a neutral facial expression (no smile and mouth closed).
  • Try to avoid uniforms or colors matching the background.

 3. Passport and Copy of the Main Page

  • Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the return date.
  • It also must have at least two blank pages.

4. Copy of Previous Schengen Visas

  • You should also present a copy of all the Schengen visas that you obtained before.

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if Your Country of Residence and Citizenship are Different)

  • A copy of the documents must be presented along with other documents. The required validity period for these documents is three months beyond the date of your travel to Italy. 

6. Flight Ticket Reservation

  • Ticket reservation should indicate the date of entry to and the date of departure from the Schengen area exactly.

7. Travel Insurance 

  • Insurance must have a minimum of 30,000 € coverage within Italy and the entire Schengen area. 

8. Proof of Accommodation for Your Entire Stay in Italy

  • Proof of accommodation includes the reservation of a hotel or a tenancy agreement or certificate of ownership

9. Proof of Civil Status

  • Proof of civil status includes marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, etc.

10. Means of Subsistence

  • Generally, there are several recognized ways to prove your financial sufficiency:
    • A personal bank statement indicating your financial movements (for at least 3 last months)
    • Credit card
    • Cash
    • Traveler’s cheques
    • Payslips
    • Proof of employment
    • Supporting document to attest sponsor’s readiness to cover your expenses during your stay
    • Proof of prepaid accommodation
    • Document about accommodation in private
    • Proof of prepaid transport
    • Other

11. Proof of Professional Status

  • For example, employment contract, certificate of employment, NOC letter by the employer, extract from the trade and companies’ register, school attendance certificate, proof of pension

12. For Minors:

  • Birth certificate or copy of the family book and travel authorization signed by the holder(s) of parental authority in the forms required under local law, along with a copy of his/her/their identity document (if the minor is not traveling with his/her parents or guardian)
  • Letter of consent from parent/s or legal guardian/s, if traveling unaccompanied

13. Documents That Reflect the Purpose of Visit

  • In case of visiting close relatives such as a spouse, children, parents (including guardians), grandparents:
    • The letter of invitation, documents proving the relationship, a document confirming the status of the inviting person in the Schengen area, documents about the address where the invitee will stay (payment for utilities, etc.) must be presented.
  • If visiting other relatives or friends:
    • Invitation letter (must be official), documents proving the relationship, a document confirming the status of the inviting person in the Schengen area, documents about the address where invitee will stay (if invitee will be accommodated by inviter) must be presented.
  • In case of attending the funeral:
    • An official document confirming the fact of death and documents proving the relationship must be presented.

14. Guest Declaration

  • You can get this unique form from the official embassy/visa application center website

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

 
Processing Time for Italy Family Visit Visa

The average processing time for an Italy Family visit visa is 15-45 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Italy Family Visit Visa Fee

Since 02 February 2020, the fee for Schengen visas has been 80 EUR, to be paid upon submission of the application. Additionally, you may also need to pay other Administrative fees such as the Visa Application center fee, courier service fee, etc., depending on the country and location of your documents' submission.

Reduced Visa Fees for Certain Nationalities

According to the agreement, signed between The EU and Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, and Ukraine, visa fee reduced to 35 EUR for the citizens of these countries.

Visa fees are waived by all Schengen states for the following categories of persons, regardless of their nationality:

  • Children under six years
  • School pupils, undergraduates, postgraduates, and accompanying teaching staff who undertake trips for the purpose of study or training
  • Representatives of non-profit organizations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations
  • Researchers from third countries traveling within the European Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research as defined in Recommendation 2005/761/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005
  • For the “replacement” of an old, valid visa in a “full” travel document (one that has no empty pages) with a new visa valid for the same period in the applicant’s new travel document
  • For the spouses, same-sex partners in a civil union, and minor single children of Italy citizens
  • Parents of minor Italy citizens
  • Family members of EU/EEA nationals
 
Where to Apply for Italy Family Visit Visa?

You will apply for an Italy Family visit visa in Italy visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

Italy Cultural, Scientific, Sports Events Visa

The Italy Cultural/Scientific/Sports Visa enables you to enter Italy for cultural, scientific, or sports purposes, such as attending cultural events.

  
Required Documents for Italy Cultural Visa

 

1.  Application Form

  • You can also fill the Italy Schengen Visa application form electronically and then print a hard-copy

2. Photo

  • The photo should be of passport format a recent whole-face capture with a light background.
  • It must be in the size of 3.5x4.5, colored, and the head should take 70-80% of the photo. 
  • You must be looking straight at the camera with a neutral facial expression (no smile and mouth closed).
  • Try to avoid uniforms or colors matching the background.

 3. Passport and Copy of the Main Page

  • Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the return date.
  • It also must have at least two blank pages.

4. Copy of Previous Schengen Visas

  • You should also present a copy of all the Schengen visas that you obtained before.

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if Your Country of Residence and Citizenship are Different)

  • A copy of the documents must be presented along with other documents. The required validity period for these documents is three months beyond the date of your travel to Italy. 

6. Flight Ticket Reservation

  • Ticket reservation should indicate the date of entry to and the date of departure from the Schengen area exactly.

7. Travel Insurance 

  • Insurance must have a minimum of 30,000 € coverage within Italy and the entire Schengen area. 

8. Proof of Accommodation for Your Entire Stay in Italy

  • Proof of accommodation includes the reservation of a hotel or a tenancy agreement or certificate of ownership

9. Proof of Civil Status

  • Proof of civil status includes marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, etc.

10. Means of Subsistence

  • Generally, there are several recognized ways to prove your financial sufficiency:
    • A personal bank statement indicating your financial movements (for at least 3 last months)
    • Credit card
    • Cash
    • Traveler’s cheques
    • Payslips
    • Proof of employment
    • Supporting document to attest sponsor’s readiness to cover your expenses during your stay
    • Proof of prepaid accommodation
    • Document about accommodation in private
    • Proof of prepaid transport
    • Other

11. Proof of Professional Status

  • For example, employment contract, certificate of employment, NOC letter by the employer, extract from the trade and companies’ register, school attendance certificate, proof of pension

12. For Minors:

  • Birth certificate or copy of the family book and travel authorization signed by the holder(s) of parental authority in the forms required under local law, along with a copy of his/her/their identity document (if the minor is not traveling with his/her parents or guardian).
  • Letter of consent from parent/s or legal guardian/s, if traveling unaccompanied

13. An Invitation Letter When You Take Part as a Participant

  • That document must contain the organization's full address and name, contact details (phone number, e-mail address); name and position of the person signing the documents; the purpose of the event and the role of participants from your country; duration of stay, the name of the person or institution that will cover the applicant's travel and living expenses.

14. Entrance Ticket or Voucher to the Event when Attending an Event as a Spectator or Guest

15. Guest Declaration (in case of attending an event by sponsorship)

  • You can get this unique form from the official embassy/visa application center website

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

 
Processing Time for Italy Cultural Visa

The average processing time for an Italy Cultural visa is 15-45 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Italy Cultural Visa Fee

Since 02 February 2020, the fee for Schengen visas has been 80 EUR, to be paid upon submission of the application. Additionally, you may also need to pay other Administrative fees such as the Visa Application center fee, courier service fee, etc., depending on the country and location of your documents' submission.

Reduced Visa Fees for Certain Nationalities

According to the agreement, signed between The EU and Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, and Ukraine, visa fee reduced to 35 EUR for the citizens of these countries.

Visa fees are waived by all Schengen states for the following categories of persons, regardless of their nationality:

  • Children under six years
  • School pupils, undergraduates, postgraduates, and accompanying teaching staff who undertake trips for the purpose of study or training
  • Representatives of non-profit organizations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations
  • Researchers from third countries traveling within the European Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research as defined in Recommendation 2005/761/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005
  • For the “replacement” of an old, valid visa in a “full” travel document (one that has no empty pages) with a new visa valid for the same period in the applicant’s new travel document
  • For the spouses, same-sex partners in a civil union, and minor single children of Italy citizens
  • Parents of minor Italy citizens
  • Family members of EU/EEA nationals
 
Where to Apply for Italy Cultural Visa?

You will apply for an Italy Cultural visa in Italy visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

Italy Study (up to 90 days) Visa

An Italy Schengen Study (Short-term) visa is granted to you to undertake trips to Italy for study or educational training, which requires staying in Italy up to 90 days per half a year.

 

Required Documents for Italy Study (up to 90 days) Visa

 

1. Application Form

  • You can also fill the Italy Schengen Visa application form electronically and then print a hard-copy

2. Photo

  • The photo should be of passport format a recent whole-face capture with a light background.
  • It must be in the size of 3.5x4.5, colored, and the head should take 70-80% of the photo. 
  • You must be looking straight at the camera with a neutral facial expression (no smile and mouth closed).
  • Try to avoid uniforms or colors matching the background.

3. Passport and Copy of the Main Page

  • Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the return date.
  • It also must have at least two blank pages.

4. Copy of Previous Schengen Visas

  • You should also present a copy of all the Schengen visas that you obtained before.

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if Your Country of Residence and Citizenship are Different)

  • A copy of the documents must be presented along with other documents. The required validity period for these documents is three months beyond the date of your travel to Italy. 

6. Flight Ticket Reservation

  • Ticket reservation should indicate the date of entry to and the date of departure from the Schengen area exactly.

7. Travel Insurance 

  • Insurance must have a minimum of 30,000 € coverage within Italy and the entire Schengen area. 

8. Proof of Accommodation for Your Entire Stay in Italy

  • Proof of accommodation includes the reservation of a hotel or a tenancy agreement or certificate of ownership

9. Proof of Civil Status

  • Proof of civil status includes marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, etc.

10. Means of Subsistence

  • Generally, there are several recognized ways to prove your financial sufficiency:
    • A personal bank statement indicating your financial movements (for at least 3 last months)
    • Credit card
    • Cash
    • Traveler’s cheques
    • Payslips
    • Proof of employment
    • Supporting document to attest sponsor’s readiness to cover your expenses during your stay
    • Proof of prepaid accommodation
    • Document about accommodation in private
    • Proof of prepaid transport
    • Other

11. Proof of Professional Status

  • For example, employment contract, certificate of employment, NOC letter by the employer, extract from the trade and companies’ register, school attendance certificate, proof of pension

12. For Minors:

  • Birth certificate or copy of the family book and travel authorization signed by the holder(s) of parental authority in the forms required under local law, along with a copy of his/her/their identity document (if the minor is not traveling with his/her parents or guardian)
  • Letter of consent from parent/s or legal guardian/s, if traveling unaccompanied

13. An Enrolment Certificate Allowing Attendance of Courses

  • Certificate of completion of courses attended

14. Proof of Visit

  • Original Letter of Acceptance by the Italian Education Institution including details of the course, duration, and fees with proof of payment.

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

 
Processing Time for Italy Study (Schengen) Visa

The average processing time for an Italy Schengen visa is 15-45 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Italy Study (Schengen) Visa Fee

Since 02 February 2020, the fee for Schengen visas has been 80 EUR, to be paid upon submission of the application. Additionally, you may also need to pay other Administrative fees such as the Visa Application center fee, courier service fee, etc., depending on the country and location of your documents' submission.

Reduced Visa Fees for Certain Nationalities

According to the agreement, signed between The EU and Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, and Ukraine, visa fee reduced to 35 EUR for the citizens of these countries.

Visa fees are waived by all Schengen states for the following categories of persons, regardless of their nationality:

  • Children under six years
  • School pupils, undergraduates, postgraduates, and accompanying teaching staff who undertake trips for the purpose of study or training
  • Representatives of non-profit organizations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations
  • Researchers from third countries traveling within the European Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research as defined in Recommendation 2005/761/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005
  • For the “replacement” of an old, valid visa in a “full” travel document (one that has no empty pages) with a new visa valid for the same period in the applicant’s new travel document
  • For the spouses, same-sex partners in a civil union, and minor single children of Italy citizens
  • Parents of minor Italy citizens
  • Family members of EU/EEA nationals 
 
Where to Apply for Italy Study (Schengen) Visa?

You will apply for an Italy Schengen visa in Italy Visa Application Centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

Italy Work (up to 90 days) Visa

Italy Work Visa is granted to you to undertake trips to Italy for short-term work activities, which requires staying in Italy up to 90 days per half a year.

 
Required Documents for an Italy Work (up to 90 days) Visa

 

1. Application Form 

  • Fully completed in English or Italian and signed and dated by the applicant 

2. Passport

  • Validity minimum of three months beyond the date of your departure from Italy.
  • Signed by bearer
  • Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years)
  • At least two free “visa pages”
  • Undamaged pictures securely affixed with/to passport

3. Photo

  • NEW! Should not be older than 6 months.
  • A frontal view of the face-covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo.
  • A uniform and white background.
  • Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame.

4. ID Card Copy

  • Validity minimum of three months beyond the date of your departure from Italy.

5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • Validity minimum of three months beyond the date of your departure from Italy.

6. Photocopies

  • Copy of the main page of your passport
  • Copies of previous Schengen visa
  • Copy of visa for the final destination (if any)

7. Travel Itinerary 

  • Flight reservation 
  • Accommodation (if not indicated in the invitation) - Confirmed accommodation (hotel, hostel, apartment) reservation mentioning applicant’s name, dates, and accommodation address details.

8. Proof of Visit

  • Invitation from your business partner in Italy
  • Original letter of invitation from Italian company (not older than 1 month). You can get a template from here.

9. Business license of Italian company (Visura Camerale)

10. Letter from Local Employer/Sponsor (Proof of Occupation)

  • The letter must include:
    • Name, postal address, and telephone number of sponsor/company
    • Details regarding the applicant’s working position, starting date of the employment, and salary
    • The timeframe of work leave (expected date to resume duties) and purpose of travel
  • Valid trade license copy and company ownership documents (if a person is an owner of the company).
  • Letter from University (if student)
  • Copy of sponsor’s valid passport and residence visa (if any) to be attached to letter from sponsor (if an applicant is a dependent)

11. Proof of Financial Means

        In case of self-funding:

  • Generally, there are several recognized ways to prove your financial sufficiency:
    • A personal bank statement indicating your financial movements (for at least 3 last months)
    • Credit card
    • Cash
    • Traveler’s cheques
    • Payslips
    • Proof of employment
    • Supporting document to attest sponsor’s readiness to cover your expenses during your stay
    • Proof of prepaid accommodation
    • Document about accommodation in private
    • Proof of prepaid transport
    • Other

        In case of sponsorship:

  • Latest 6 months current account bank statement of a sponsor (showing sponsor’s name, an end balance, and date of issue).
  • Sponsorship letter, copy of the first page of the sponsor’s passport with the data.

12. Overseas Medical Insurance

  • Valid for the entire duration of the requested visa and for all Schengen countries.
  • Minimum coverage 30,000 € and repatriation. (Medical insurances of credit cards are not accepted)
  • Conditions must be stated either on the insurance document or on a separate confirmation letter

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

 
Processing Time for Italy Work (up to 90 days) Visa

The average processing time for an Italy Work (up to 90 days) visa is 15-45 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Italy Work (up to 90 days) Visa Fee

Since 02 February 2020, the fee for Schengen visas has been 80 EUR, to be paid upon submission of the application. Additionally, you may also need to pay other Administrative fees such as the Visa Application center fee, courier service fee, etc., depending on the country and location of your documents' submission.

Reduced Visa Fees for Certain Nationalities

According to the agreement, signed between The EU and Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, and Ukraine, visa fee reduced to 35 EUR for the citizens of these countries.

Visa fees are waived by all Schengen states for the following categories of persons, regardless of their nationality:

  • Children under six years
  • School pupils, undergraduates, postgraduates, and accompanying teaching staff who undertake trips for the purpose of study or training
  • Representatives of non-profit organizations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations
  • Researchers from third countries traveling within the European Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research as defined in Recommendation 2005/761/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005
  • For the “replacement” of an old, valid visa in a “full” travel document (one that has no empty pages) with a new visa valid for the same period in the applicant’s new travel document
  • For the spouses, same-sex partners in a civil union, and minor single children of Italy citizens
  • Parents of minor Italy citizens
  • Family members of EU/EEA nationals
 
Where to Apply for Italy Work (up to 90 days) Visa?

You will apply for an Italy Work (up to 90 days) visa in Italy visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

Italy Medical Visa

Italy Schengen Visa for Medical purpose allows you to enter Italy and seek and receive medical treatment for your health condition. This visa is designated for those who need to receive medical care in Italy for up to 90 days.

 

Required Documents for Italy Medical Visa

 

1.  Application Form

  • You can also fill the Italy Schengen Visa application form electronically and then print a hard-copy

2. Photo

  • The photo should be of passport format a recent whole-face capture with a light background.
  • It must be in the size of 3.5x4.5, colored, and the head should take 70-80% of the photo. 
  • You must be looking straight at the camera with a neutral facial expression (no smile and mouth closed).
  • Try to avoid uniforms or colors matching the background.

 3. Passport and Copy of the Main Page

  • Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the return date.
  • It also must have at least two blank pages.

4. Copy of Previous Schengen Visas

  • You should also present a copy of all the Schengen visas that you obtained before.

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if Your Country of Residence and Citizenship are Different)

  • A copy of the documents must be presented along with other documents. The required validity period for these documents is three months beyond the date of your travel to Italy. 

6. Flight Ticket Reservation

  • Ticket reservation should indicate the date of entry to and the date of departure from the Schengen area exactly.

7. Travel Insurance 

  • Insurance must have a minimum of 30,000 € coverage within Italy and the entire Schengen area. 

8. Proof of Accommodation for Your Entire Stay in Italy

  • Proof of accommodation includes the reservation of a hotel or a tenancy agreement or certificate of ownership

9. Proof of Civil Status

  • Proof of civil status includes marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, etc.

10. Means of Subsistence

  • Generally, there are several recognized ways to prove your financial sufficiency:
    • A personal bank statement indicating your financial movements (for at least 3 last months)
    • Credit card
    • Cash
    • Traveler’s cheques
    • Payslips
    • Proof of employment
    • Supporting document to attest sponsor’s readiness to cover your expenses during your stay
    • Proof of prepaid accommodation
    • Document about accommodation in private
    • Proof of prepaid transport
    • Other

11. Proof of Professional Status

  • For example, employment contract, certificate of employment, NOC letter by the employer, extract from the trade and companies’ register, school attendance certificate, proof of pension

12. For Minors:

  • Birth certificate or copy of the family book and travel authorization signed by the holder(s) of parental authority in the forms required under local law, along with a copy of his/her/their identity document (if the minor is not traveling with his/her parents or guardian)
  • Letter of consent from parent/s or legal guardian/s, if traveling unaccompanied

13. Invitation Letter

  • The document must contain the full address and contact details of the medical institution, name and position of the person signing the document, patient's name, citizenship, and date of birth, duration of treatment and length of stay, the estimated cost of treatment, confirmation of full or partial payment for treatment by a doctor or hospital (if any payment has been made), evidence that the applicant has sufficient financial resources to cover the costs of treatment or that a third party will cover these costs, confirmation of the need for treatment and escort at the same institution.

14. Supporting Documents Reflecting the Disease or Treatment Process in Your Country until

  • Diagnosis;
  • Statements from hospitals; 
  • Documents about ongoing medical treatment in your country, etc.

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

 

Processing Time for Italy Medical Visa

The average processing time for an Italy Medical visa is 15-45 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Italy Medical Visa Fee

Since 02 February 2020, the fee for Schengen visas has been 80 EUR, to be paid upon submission of the application. Additionally, you may also need to pay other Administrative fees such as the Visa Application center fee, courier service fee, etc., depending on the country and location of your documents' submission.

Reduced Visa Fees for Certain Nationalities

According to the agreement, signed between The EU and Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, and Ukraine, visa fee reduced to 35 EUR for the citizens of these countries.

Visa fees are waived by all Schengen states for the following categories of persons, regardless of their nationality:

  • Children under six years
  • School pupils, undergraduates, postgraduates, and accompanying teaching staff who undertake trips for the purpose of study or training
  • Representatives of non-profit organizations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations
  • Researchers from third countries traveling within the European Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research as defined in Recommendation 2005/761/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005
  • For the “replacement” of an old, valid visa in a “full” travel document (one that has no empty pages) with a new visa valid for the same period in the applicant’s new travel document
  • For the spouses, same-sex partners in a civil union, and minor single children of Italy citizens
  • Parents of minor Italy citizens
  • Family members of EU/EEA nationals 
 
Where to Apply for Italy Medical Visa?

You will apply for an Italy Medical visa in Italy Visa Application Centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Italy Transit Visa

A Transit visa is a visa that is valid for a very short (24 hours) period. Depending on your nationality and destination country, you may need to have a transit visa to connect to a foreign airport or cross through a foreign country.

An airport transit visa allows you to pass through the international zone of an airport, without entering the country’s territory. Please note that not all foreign travelers are subject to this regulation.

The Italian Airport Transit Visa is valid for 24 hours only and does not allow the holder to leave the airport's transit field.

To change flights at an Italian airport, you need an Airport Transit Visa if you're from the following countries:

  • Afghanistan
  • Bangladesh
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Eritrea
  • Ethiopia
  • Ghana
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Nigeria
  • Pakistan
  • Somalia
  • Sri Lanka
  • Senegal
  • Syria
 
Required Documents for Italy Transit Visa

 

1.  Application Form

  • You can also fill the Italy Schengen Visa application form electronically and then print a hard-copy

2. Photo

  • The photo should be of passport format a recent whole-face capture with a light background.
  • It must be in the size of 3.5x4.5, colored, and the head should take 70-80% of the photo. 
  • You must be looking straight at the camera with a neutral facial expression (no smile and mouth closed).
  • Try to avoid uniforms or colors matching the background.

 3. Passport and Copy of the Main Page

  • Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the return date.
  • It also must have at least two blank pages.

4. Copy of Previous Schengen Visas

  • You should also present a copy of all the Schengen visas that you obtained before.

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if Your Country of Residence and Citizenship are Different)

  • A copy of the documents must be presented along with other documents. The required validity period for these documents is three months beyond the date of your travel to Italy. 

6. Flight Ticket Reservation

  • Ticket reservation should indicate the date of entry to and the date of departure from the Schengen area exactly.

7. Travel Insurance 

  • Insurance must have a minimum of 30,000 € coverage within Italy and the entire Schengen area. 

8. Proof of Civil Status

  • Proof of civil status includes marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, etc.

9. Means of Subsistence

  • Generally, there are several recognized ways to prove your financial sufficiency:
    • A personal bank statement indicating your financial movements (for at least 3 last months)
    • Credit card
    • Cash
    • Traveler’s cheques
    • Payslips
    • Proof of employment
    • Supporting document to attest sponsor’s readiness to cover your expenses during your stay
    • Proof of prepaid accommodation
    • Document about accommodation in private
    • Proof of prepaid transport
    • Other

10. Proof of Professional Status

  • For example, employment contract, certificate of employment, NOC letter by the employer, extract from the trade and companies’ register, school attendance certificate, proof of pension

11. For Minors:

  • Birth certificate or copy of the family book and travel authorization signed by the holder(s) of parental authority in the forms required under local law, along with a copy of his/her/their identity document (if the minor is not traveling with his/her parents or guardian)
  • Letter of consent from parent/s or legal guardian/s, if traveling unaccompanied

12. Copy of Your Valid Visa for Your Final Destination

  • If a visa is not required for the final destination, then hotel confirmation or other documents are also accepted.

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

 

Notes to Consider While Applying for the Italian Schengen Visa with Transit Purpose:

In the following cases foreigners do not need an Airport Transit Italian Visa, regardless of nationality:

  • Holders of a diplomatic, or, service passport;
  • Holders of green card,
  • Italian re-entry permit holders,
  • Residency permit in one of the European Union countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, Monaco, Andorra, Holy See, San Marino, Canada, Japan or the United States of America,
  • Holders of a valid US visa;
  • Spouse or minor child of an EU national;
  • As well as flight crew members

 

Processing Time for Italy Transit Visa

The average processing time for an Italy Transit visa is 15-45 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Italy Transit Visa Fee

Since 02 February 2020, the fee for Schengen visas has been 80 EUR, to be paid upon submission of the application. Additionally, you may also need to pay other Administrative fees such as the Visa Application center fee, courier service fee, etc., depending on the country and location of your documents' submission.

Reduced Visa Fees for Certain Nationalities

According to the agreement, signed between The EU and Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, and Ukraine, visa fee reduced to 35 EUR for the citizens of these countries.

Visa fees are waived by all Schengen states for the following categories of persons, regardless of their nationality:

  • Children under six years
  • School pupils, undergraduates, postgraduates, and accompanying teaching staff who undertake trips for the purpose of study or training
  • Representatives of non-profit organizations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations
  • Researchers from third countries traveling within the European Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research as defined in Recommendation 2005/761/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005
  • For the “replacement” of an old, valid visa in a “full” travel document (one that has no empty pages) with a new visa valid for the same period in the applicant’s new travel document
  • For the spouses, same-sex partners in a civil union, and minor single children of Italy citizens
  • Parents of minor Italy citizens
  • Family members of EU/EEA nationals 
 
Where to Apply for Italy Transit Visa?

You will apply for an Italy Transit visa in Italy Visa Application Centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Italy National (Long-stay) Visa

Italy National (Long-stay) Visa

For any stay in Italy exceeding 90 days, you are required to apply in advance for a long-stay visa. In this instance, your nationality does not exempt you from requirements.

Whatever the duration of your planned stay, the length of your long-stay visa must be between three months and one year. To extend your stay beyond the period of validity of your visa, you must apply for a residence permit at a corresponding administration.

During its period of validity, the long-stay visa is equivalent to a Schengen visa, enabling you to move around and stay in the Schengen Area outside Italy for periods not exceeding 90 days over any period of 180 consecutive days, under the same conditions as if you held a Schengen visa.

Citizens of the European Union, European Economic Area, Switzerland, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, and the Vatican may stay in the European territory of Italy without a visa for longer than 90 days.

A long-stay visa can be issued for the following reasons:

  • Stay for an extended period for tourist or personal reasons;
  • Carry out a professional activity;
  • Pursue education;
  • Join family members.

In any of the above situations, you will be required to attach supporting documents specific to your case to your application package and follow the respective procedures.

 

Italy Long-stay Visa Costs:

The application fee for every long-stay visa for Italy is 115 EUR.

In addition, in the case of a study visa, Italy long-stay visa fee to be paid is 50 EUR.

 

 

Italy Study (National) Visa

An Italy Study Visa allows you to study or train, participate in a student exchange, or work as an unpaid intern for more than three months in Italy.

To apply for an Italy Study Visa, you must meet the following conditions:

  • You must be over 18 years of age;
  • You must have already chosen your training course or studies;
  • You must be accepted by a higher education establishment. Pre-enrolment is needed.     
 
Required Documents for Italy Study (National) Visa

 

1. Application Form

  • You can also fill the Italy Visa application form electronically and then print a hard-copy

2. Photo

  • The photo should be of passport format a recent whole-face capture with a light background.
  • It must be in the size of 3.5x4.5, colored, and the head should take 70-80% of the photo.
  • You must be looking straight at the camera with a neutral facial expression (no smile and mouth closed).
  • Try to avoid uniforms or colors matching the background.

 3. Passport and Copy of the Main Page

  • Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the return date.
  • It also must have at least two blank pages.

4. Copy of Previous Schengen Visas

  • You should also present a copy of all the Schengen visas that you obtained before.

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if Your Country of Residence and Citizenship are Different)

  • A copy of the documents must be presented along with other documents. The required validity period for these documents is three months beyond the date of your travel to Italy. 

6. Flight Ticket Reservation

  • If the length of stay is more than 6 months then a one-way ticket will be enough.

7. Proof of Accommodation 

  • Proof of accommodation for the first three months: hotel reservation or statement/undertaking from the host (establishment/institution or private individual) or explanatory letter from the student.

8. Proof of Civil Status

  • Proof of civil status includes marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, etc.

9. Means of Subsistence

  • A minimum of € 459.83 for each month of the academic year (€ 5977.79 per year) is required.
  • Generally, there are several recognized ways to prove your financial sufficiency:
    • A personal bank statement indicating your financial movements (for at least 3 last months)
    • Credit card
    • Cash
    • Traveler’s cheques
    • Payslips
    • Proof of employment
    • Supporting document to attest sponsor’s readiness to cover your expenses during your stay
    • Proof of prepaid accommodation
    • Document about accommodation in private
    • Proof of prepaid transport
    • Other

10. Proof of Professional Status

  • For example, employment contract, certificate of employment, NOC letter by the employer, extract from the trade and companies’ register, school attendance certificate, proof of pension

11. For Minors:

  • Birth certificate or copy of the family book and travel authorization signed by the holder(s) of parental authority in the forms required under local law, along with a copy of his/her/their identity document (if the minor is not traveling with his/her parents or guardian)
  • Letter of consent from parent/s or legal guardian/s, if traveling unaccompanied

12. Purpose of Travel/Stay

  • Certificate of pre-registration (or registration) in an establishment of higher education or training
  • Acceptance or primary acceptance document from Italian University or art institute

13. All Documents Submitted for Admission to an Educational Institution

  • This includes a certificate from an educational institution in your country, diploma, transcript, CV, motivation letter, etc.

14. Knowledge of Language

  • Proof of adequate knowledge of the language in which the course is taught
  • Proof of language proficiency in English (TOEFL/IELTS), if the course is taught in English

15. Medical Insurance

  • International insurance covering the entire stay with full and unlimited coverage for hospitalization and medical coverage. If the University is providing Medical Insurance, the applicant must then provide medical insurance limited to the first month.

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

 

Processing Time for Italy Study (National) Visa

The average processing time for an Italy Study (National) visa is 20-60 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Italy Study (National) Visa Fee

When you submit your application for an Italy Study (National) Visa, you will also need to pay a certain fee. The fee is required in order to cover the expenses for the processing of your application. The Italian National (long-term) Visa fee is 50 EUR for foreign nationals. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission. 

 

Where to Apply for Italy Study (National) Visa?

You will apply for an Italy Study (National) visa in Italy Visa Application Centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

Italy Employment (National) Visa & EU Blue Card

This visa is designed for applicants wishing to take up employment in Italy, as well as for high skilled persons, who are candidates for a Blue Card of the European Union.

The EU Blue Card allows third-country nationals with a university degree to take up employment in Italy commensurate with their qualifications. Please note that potential Blue-Card holders need to earn a gross salary of 52.000 € or MINT profession (Mathematics / Informatics / Natural Sciences / Technology) require at least 40.560€ and shall have found a position in their field of study.

For an Italy National (Long-term) Work visa, the first step is the authorization process of your work permit (“Nulla Osta”) in Italy by your employer there. After authorization is approved, you can apply for a long-term Work visa in your country. When you arrive in Italy you must apply for a residence permit within 8 days.

 
Required Documents for an Italy Employment (National) Visa & Blue Card

 

1. Application Form 

  • Fully completed in English or Italian and signed and dated by the applicant himself (signed by both parents in case of minors, below the age of 18)

2. Passport

  • Valid for at least 3 months beyond return date – are required.
  • Signed by bearer
  • Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years)
  • At least two free “visa pages”
  • Undamaged pictures securely affixed with/to passport

3. Two Photos

  • NEW! Should not be older than 6 months.
  • A frontal view of the face-covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo.
  • A uniform and white background.
  • Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame.

4. ID Card Copy

  • Validity minimum of three months beyond the date of your departure from Italy.

5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • Validity minimum of six months beyond the date of your departure from Italy.

6. Photocopies

  • Copy of the main page of your passport
  • Copies of previous Schengen visa/ Italy resident permit

7. Original Employment Letter from the Applicant's Employer in Italy

  • On the official company paper with stamp and signature, date and clearly mentioning: full address and contact details of the company, the name, and position of the countersigning officer, details regarding the employment of the applicant (e.g. position, salary, estimated duration), details regarding additional conditions of employment (e.g. accommodation, transport, living expenses).
  • The original and a copy of your “Nulla Osta”

8. Proof of Registration of the Employing Company

  • Business license of Italian company (Visura Camerale)

9. Work Permit Letter Issued by the Italian Authorities

  • Should not be more than 60 days from the date of the issue. If the letter is more than 60 days they cannot apply and the employer should request another letter from the Italian Authorities.

        In case of international transfer of the employee:

  • A letter from the current employer confirming the transfer, and approving the leave/absence of the applicant

10. Proof of Qualification

      a) General employment:

  • All University degrees required and vocational Training certificate

      b) EU Blue-Card Candidate:

  • Italian university degree or
  • Recognized foreign university and foreign degree comparable to a Italian degree.

11. Curriculum Vitae (CV) of Professional Career, Specifying the Certificates, Diplomas, and Qualifications You Have Obtained.

        Work Experience Certificate

  • Copies and originals

12. Proof of Accommodation

  • Accommodation (if not indicated in the invitation or contract) - Confirmed accommodation (hotel, hostel, apartment) reservation mentioning applicant’s name, dates, and accommodation address details.

13. Medical Certificate

  • A document issued by a legally known physician which states that you are not suffering from any disease or that you may have a serious public health impact.

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

 
Processing Time for Italy Employment (National) Visa

The average processing time for an Italy Employment (National) visa is 20-60 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Italy Employment (National) Visa Fee

The Italian Employment (National) Visa fee is 115 EUR (it may vary depending on your country of application) for foreign nationals. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

 
Where to Apply for Italy Employment (National) Visa?

You will apply for an Italy National visa in Italy visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

Italy Family Reunion Visa

Third-country nationals legally residing in Italy often wish to bring over their non-Italian family members who live outside the European Union, whether to remain there temporarily or permanently. Therefore, Italy Family Reunion Visa was designated.

If you living in Italy wish to bring your family to Italy, all you have to do is to be able to prove that you can maintain yourself financially.

On the other hand, third-country nationals will have to obtain a Family Reunion visa, a long-stay visa that can later be extended to a residence permit.

 

Required Documents for Italy Family Reunion Visa

 

1. Application Form

  • You can also fill the Italy Visa application form electronically and then print a hard-copy

2. Photo

  • The photo should be of passport format a recent whole-face capture with a light background.
  • It must be in the size of 3.5x4.5, colored, and the head should take 70-80% of the photo.
  • You must be looking straight at the camera with a neutral facial expression (no smile and mouth closed).
  • Try to avoid uniforms or colors matching the background.

 3. Passport and Copy of the Main Page

  • Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the return date.
  • It also must have at least two blank pages.

4. Copy of Previous Schengen Visas

  • You should also present a copy of all the Schengen visas that you obtained before.

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if Your Country of Residence and Citizenship are Different)

  • A copy of the documents must be presented along with other documents. The required validity period for these documents is three months beyond the date of your travel to Italy. 

6. Flight Ticket Reservation

  • The one-way ticket will be enough.

7. Proof of Accommodation 

  • Proof of accommodation includes a tenancy agreement or certificate of ownership of a family member living in Italy.

8. Proof of Civil Status

  • Proof of civil status includes marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, etc.

9. Means of Subsistence

  • Generally, there are several recognized ways to prove your financial sufficiency:
    • A personal bank statement indicating your financial movements (for at least 3 last months)
    • Credit card
    • Cash
    • Traveler’s cheques
    • Payslips
    • Proof of employment
    • Supporting document to attest sponsor’s readiness to cover your expenses during your stay
    • Proof of prepaid accommodation
    • Document about accommodation in private
    • Proof of prepaid transport
    • Other

10. Proof of Professional Status

  • For example, employment contract, certificate of employment, NOC letter by the employer, extract from the trade and companies’ register, school attendance certificate, proof of pension

11. If You are Spouse of Italian Citizen:

  • Proof of nationality of the spouse living in Italy, which can be a passport or identity card.

12. If You are the Foreign Child/Spouse of an EU Citizen

  • Both biological parents’ passport; authorization by a parent – if the child is traveling with only one parent; court decision – if only one parent, has the sole custody of the child; valid passport of the European citizen of the EU / EEA / Swiss National; a sworn statement – from the EU family member, which states that the visa applicant is their dependent; proof of relationship – between the child/spouse and the citizen residing in Italy.

13. If You are the Foreign Parent of an Italian Child

  • Proof of the family ties between the applicant and the Italian child, full birth certificate; proof of the child’s Italian nationality, valid passport, or CNIS; proof that you travel along or join the Italian national in Italy.

14. Guest Declaration

  • You can get this unique form from the official embassy/visa application center website

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

 
Processing Time for Italy Family Reunion Visa

The average processing time for an Italy Family Reunion visa is 20-60 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Italy Family Reunion Visa Fee

The application fee for every long-stay (national) visa for Italy is 115 EUR. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission. The family members of Italian citizens, as well as the family members of a citizen of another Member State of EU/EEA and Switzerland, are exempt from the visa fee requirement.

 

Where to Apply for Italy Family Reunion Visa?

You will apply for an Italy Family Reunion visa in Italy Visa Application Centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location

 

 

Italy Au Pair Visa

The visa is designated for those who want to come to Italy under the Au Pair program to share the family's responsibility for childcare as well as some housework and receive a monetary or non-monetary allowance for personal use.

 
Required Documents for Italy Au Pair Visa

 

1.  Application Form

  • You can also fill the Italy Visa application form electronically and then print a hard-copy

2. Photo

  • The photo should be of passport format a recent whole-face capture with a light background.
  • It must be in the size of 3.5x4.5, colored, and the head should take 70-80% of the photo. 
  • You must be looking straight at the camera with a neutral facial expression (no smile and mouth closed).
  • Try to avoid uniforms or colors matching the background.

 3. Passport and Copy of the Main Page

  • Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the return date
  • It also must have at least two blank pages.

4. Copy of Previous Schengen Visas

  • You should also present a copy of all the Schengen visas that you obtained before.

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if Your Country of Residence and Citizenship are Different)

  • A copy of the documents must be presented along with other documents. The required validity period for these documents is three months beyond the date of your travel to Italy. 

6. Flight Ticket Reservation

  • The one-way ticket will be enough.

7. Proof of Accommodation 

  • Proof of accommodation includes a tenancy agreement or certificate of ownership of a family member living in Italy.

8. Proof of Civil Status

  • Proof of civil status includes marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, etc.

9. Means of Subsistence

  • Generally, there are several recognized ways to prove your financial sufficiency:
    • A personal bank statement indicating your financial movements (for at least 3 last months)
    • Credit card
    • Cash
    • Traveler’s cheques
    • Payslips
    • Proof of employment
    • Supporting document to attest sponsor’s readiness to cover your expenses during your stay
    • Proof of prepaid accommodation
    • Document about accommodation in private
    • Proof of prepaid transport
    • Other

10. Agreement Between an Au Pair and the Host Family for a Maximum of One Year (CERFA)

11. Any Document That May Attest to Basic Knowledge of the Italian Language

12. Any Document That May Attest the Level of Secondary Teaching or Professional Qualifications

13. Guest Declaration

  • You can get this unique form from the official embassy/visa application center website

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

 
Processing Time for Italy Au Pair Visa

The average processing time for an Italy Au Pair visa is 5-60 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Italy Au Pair Visa Fee

The application fee for every long-stay (national) visa for Italy is 115 EUR. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

 

Where to Apply for Italy Au Pair Visa?

You will apply for an Italy Au Pair visa in Italy Visa Application Centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

FAQ

I am from a country whose citizens do not need a visa to enter the Schengen area. Can I experience any problems at the border, while entering Italy?

You must meet certain requirements to enter Italy, even if you do not require a visa:

  • The purpose of your trip to Italy must be plausible and comprehensible.
  • Your passport should be valid for at least 3 months beyond your stay in Italy.
  • You must be able to finance your own living and travel costs.
  • You must hold a confirmed return flight to prove that you are prepared to leave Italy before the allowed period of stay ends.
  • You must have travel health insurance for the whole duration of your stay in Italy.
  • You must not pose a threat to security or public order.

How long am I allowed to stay in Italy with a 1, 3, 5 years valid multiple-entry Schengen visa?

This visa gives permission to its holder to enter the Schengen Area (all 26 member States) as many times as they wish, within a period of 1, 3, 5 years. However, even in this case, the visa holder is limited to remaining in the Schengen Area no longer than 90 days within a 180-day period.

Can a Schengen visa be extended or transferred to a residence permit?

A Schengen visa is issued for a maximum period of stay of three months and cannot be extended. The visa must be applied for, by the traveler personally, at the Italian Foreign Mission abroad, which is responsible for the place of residence and cannot be extended in Italy, nor converted into a residence permit.

How long is my Italy visa valid for?

  • Schengen visas are valid for a maximum of 90 days (within 180 days) from your arrival date. The Schengen visa is not valid before the arrival date you provide on your visa application.
  • An airport transit visa is valid for the period it takes you to transfer between flights in an Italian airport.
  • National visas are usually issued for three months but can be valid up to 12 months, depending on your reason for requesting a visa. The national visa will cover you while your residence permit application is processed. 

Can I extend my Italy visa?

It is possible to extend the validity of visas only in exceptional cases, such as a natural disaster. This must be done at the Migration Department covering your area of residence.

What happens if my Italy visa application is rejected?

If your Italy visa application is rejected, you will be notified by your mission that your application has been unsuccessful. You will be informed of the grounds on which it was rejected and have one month to appeal the decision by writing to the Italian mission. Your application will then be reconsidered.

Can I submit my visa application through mail, a courier, or through another person?

All applicants must appear in person in the Embassy/Consulate or Visa Application Center for the submission of the documents since the identity needs to be verified, and biometric data must be collected. Please contact local Italian representatives for more precise information.

My Schengen visa has been issued by the Italian Consulate, could I use this visa to make a side trip to other Schengen and European countries?

  1. Single-entry Schengen visa:

This visa allows you to enter the other Schengen Member States as well, but not to enter other European countries, such as Croatia, Bulgaria, etc.

  1. Multiple-entry Schengen visa:

This visa entitles you to travel outside of Italy, within the Schengen Agreement, and other European countries.

May the list of required documents vary on each visa case?

There are some general documents that are required from all applicants who apply for any type of visa. You can find detailed document checklist for all specific visa types on our website. Keep in mind: Embassy/consulate/visa application center can always require additional documents related to your visa case.