Italy visas
23 routes, checked against official sources
Study
- Research Visa (Ricerca)Italian long-stay visa for scientific research, granted against a research authorisation (nulla osta per ricerca) issued under the Consolidated Immigration A...EUR 116 · Up to 13 weeks
- Student Visa (Type D, Study)For international students enrolled in Italian universities or recognised private institutions. Italy has many affordable public universities with programmes...EUR 50 · Up to 13 weeks
- Study Visa, Internship (Tirocinio)Italian long-stay visa for an internship or traineeship (studio, tirocinio). A type D national visa is valid for stays over 90 days (91-365 days). Within 8 w...EUR 50 · Up to 13 weeks
- Study Visa, Vocational TrainingItalian long-stay visa for vocational training (studio, formazione professionale). A type D national visa is valid for stays over 90 days (91-365 days). With...EUR 50 · Up to 13 weeks
- Volunteering Visa, European Voluntary ServiceItalian long-stay visa for the European Voluntary Service (volontariato, servizio volontario europeo), authorised by a nulla osta. A type D national visa is...EUR 116 · Up to 13 weeks
- Volunteering Visa, National QuotaItalian long-stay visa for volunteering under the national quota (volontariato, contingente nazionale), authorised by a nulla osta. A type D national visa is...EUR 116 · Up to 13 weeks
Work
- EU Blue Card (Italy)For highly qualified professionals, bypasses the Decreto Flussi quota system. Requires a high-salary job offer and a university degree. The fastest and most...EUR 116 · Up to 13 weeks
- Mission Visa (Missione)Italian long-stay visa for an official mission (missione) in Italy. A type D national visa is valid for stays over 90 days (91-365 days). Within 8 working da...EUR 116 · Up to 13 weeks
- Subordinate Work Visa, EntertainmentItalian long-stay visa for subordinate work in entertainment, for artists and performers (lavoro subordinato, spettacolo). A type D national visa is valid fo...EUR 116 · Up to 13 weeks
- Subordinate Work Visa, SeafarersItalian long-stay visa for subordinate work as a seafarer (lavoro subordinato, marittimi). A type D national visa is valid for stays over 90 days (91-365 day...EUR 116 · Up to 13 weeks
- Subordinate Work Visa, Sports ActivityItalian long-stay visa for subordinate work in a sporting activity (lavoro subordinato, attività sportiva). A type D national visa is valid for stays over 90...EUR 116 · Up to 13 weeks
- Subordinate Work Visa (Lavoro Subordinato)Italy's main employment route. Long-stay visa for subordinate work, including seasonal and multi-year seasonal work, specialised work, secondment, profession...EUR 116 · Up to 13 weeks
Family
- Adoption Visa (Adozione)Italian long-stay visa for adoption purposes (adozione). A type D national visa is valid for stays over 90 days (91-365 days). Within 8 working days of enter...EUR 116 · Up to 13 weeks
- Family Reunification VisaFor the spouse and dependent children of a foreign national legally residing in Italy with a residence permit valid for at least 1 year.EUR 116 · Up to 4 weeks
- Family Visa, Family Member of an EU or Italian CitizenItalian long-stay visa for a non-EU family member of an Italian or European Union citizen (motivi familiari, familiari di cittadino UE). A type D national vi...Free · Up to 13 weeks
- Medical Treatment Visa (Cure Mediche)Italian long-stay visa to receive medical treatment in Italy (cure mediche). For this purpose the residence permit is requested directly from the Questura (p...EUR 116 · Up to 13 weeks
- Religious Purposes Visa (Motivi Religiosi)Italian long-stay visa for religious purposes (motivi religiosi). A type D national visa is valid for stays over 90 days (91-365 days). Within 8 working days...EUR 116 · Up to 13 weeks
Business and investment
- Investor Visa for ItalyFor non-EU investors who make a significant financial contribution to the Italian economy. Options include government bonds, Italian companies, philanthropic...EUR 116 · Up to 13 weeks
- Self-Employment Visa (Lavoro Autonomo)Italian long-stay visa for self-employed work (lavoro autonomo) in Italy. A type D national visa is valid for stays over 90 days (91-365 days). Within 8 work...EUR 116 · Up to 17 weeks
- Startup Visa ItalyItaly's fast-track visa for non-EU entrepreneurs founding or co-founding an innovative startup in Italy. Fully online application process, processed in 30 days.EUR 116 · Up to 17 weeks
Tourism and short stays
- Schengen Visa (Type C)Visit Italy and the Schengen Area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.EUR 90 (EU Visa Code Art. 16(1)) · 2–6 weeks
- Working Holiday Visa (Vacanza-Lavoro)Italian long-stay working holiday visa (vacanza-lavoro), available to nationals of countries with a working-holiday agreement with Italy. A type D national v...EUR 116 · Up to 13 weeks