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Working Holiday Visa (Vacanza-Lavoro)

Working Holiday Visa (Vacanza-Lavoro)

Italy · Tourism

What it is

Italian long-stay working holiday visa (vacanza-lavoro), available to nationals of countries with a working-holiday agreement with Italy. 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
Tourism
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
How to apply
Embassy

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.