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Religious Purposes Visa (Motivi Religiosi)

Religious Purposes Visa (Motivi Religiosi)

Italy · Family

What it is

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 of entering Italy the holder must apply for a residence permit (permesso di soggiorno).

Key facts

Category
Family
Duration
National (type D) visa valid 91 to 365 days; apply for the residence permit within 8 working days of entry.
Processing time
Up to 13 weeks
Path to permanent residence
Direct route
Dependants
Conditional
How to apply
Embassy
Health insurance
Required

Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.

Fees

Application fee (National long-stay visa, type D (lunga durata))
EUR 116

Key requirements

  • Passport valid beyond the intended stay
  • Completed national visa application form
  • Proof of means of subsistence (Ministry of the Interior Directive of 01.03.2000 table)
  • Travel medical insurance
  • Documentation specific to the visa purpose

Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 4 August 2026.