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Affari — Business Visa (Type C)

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At a Glance

Processing Time

2 weeks – 2 months

Estimated Cost

€90 EUR

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

3 months

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

No dependents

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Living in Italy

Cost of Living

11% cheaper than United States

Avg Salary€21,600

Quality of Life

153/200

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Overview

A short-stay Schengen visa allowing entry into Italy for business purposes, such as meetings, negotiations, or conferences, for up to 90 days.

The it-affari visa is a Type C Schengen visa designed for professionals visiting Italy for business-related activities such as meetings, negotiations, or conferences. It grants the holder the right to stay in the Schengen Area for up to 90 days within a 180-day window. The visa does not permit local employment or remote work for Italian entities.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

3 months

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Genuine business purpose (meetings, negotiations, conferences, etc.)

Sufficient financial capacity (approx. €50–€100 per day)

Travel medical insurance with €30,000 minimum coverage

Valid passport (issued within 10 years, 3 months validity beyond departure, 2 blank pages)

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Completed Schengen Visa Application Form

Two recent passport-size photos (35x45 mm)

Valid passport and copies of previous visas

Proof of accommodation

Flight itinerary

Travel medical insurance

Official invitation letter from Italian company

Italian company's Visura Camerale

Employment letter from home employer

Proof of financial capacity (bank statements)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Allows entry to all Schengen Area countries
Relatively fast processing time
Facilitates international business relations

Worth Knowing

Strictly no local work allowed
Not renewable from within Italy
Dependents must apply separately
Lack of business invitation
Insufficient financial funds
Inadequate medical insurance
Criminal record posing a threat to public policy

Application Process

Determine jurisdiction via Il visto per l'Italia portal

Complete application form

Gather documents including invitation and Visura Camerale

Book appointment via Prenot@Mi or VFS Global

Attend appointment for biometrics and fee payment

Wait for processing and collect passport

Application Forms

E-Application Portal	Fill online
Schengen Visa Form C	Fill online
Business Invitation Letter TemplateOptional	Fill online

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