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Affari — Business Visa (Type C)
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Affari — Business Visa (Type C)

Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

2 weeks – 2 months

Estimated Cost

EUR €90

Stay Duration

3 months

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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Living in Italy

Cost of Living
12% cheaper than United States
Avg Salary€21,000
Quality of Life
156/200
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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 grant3 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

1

Determine jurisdiction via Il visto per l'Italia portal

2

Complete application form

3

Gather documents including invitation and Visura Camerale

4

Book appointment via Prenot@Mi or VFS Global

5

Attend appointment for biometrics and fee payment

6

Wait for processing and collect passport

Application Forms

E-Application PortalFill online
Schengen Visa Form CFill online
Business Invitation Letter TemplateOptionalFill online

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