Self-Employment Visa for Sports Professionals

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Self-Employment Visa for Sports Professionals

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

3 weeks – 4 months

Estimated Cost

EUR €232

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

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

This visa is for self-employed sports professionals, coaches, or athletes performing activities in Italy under a self-employment contract with an Italian sports club or association.

This visa is tailored for self-employed sports professionals who have secured a contract with an Italian entity. It mirrors the subordinate sports visa in its reliance on CONI and FSN approvals, ensuring that only qualified professionals enter the Italian sports ecosystem.

Cost Breakdown

Consular Visa Application FeeEUR €116

Electronic Card Printing FeeEUR €30

Post Office Mailing FeeEUR €30

Stamp DutyEUR €16

Government Contribution FeeEUR €40

TotalEUR €232

Annual Cap & Quota

Subject to annual quotas

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Self-employment contract with Italian sports club

Dichiarazione Nominativa d'Assenso from CONI

Nulla Osta from local Questura

Minimum income threshold (€8,500)

Adequate accommodation

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

National Visa (Type D) Application Form

Valid passport

Passport-size photographs

Dichiarazione Nominativa d'Assenso

Self-employment contract

Proof of professional qualification

Proof of accommodation

Proof of financial means

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Allows self-employed sports professionals to work in Italy
Path to long-term residency

Worth Knowing

Subject to annual quotas
Requires CONI approval
Strictly tied to one club
Failure to meet income threshold
Lack of CONI approval

Application Process

Club submits request to FSN

FSN forwards to CONI

Questura issues Nulla Osta

CONI issues Dichiarazione Nominativa d'Assenso

Athlete submits visa application

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Application Forms

e-Application Visa Portal	Fill online
Farnesina National Visa Form	Fill online

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Last verified Jun 27, 2026

Forms · Farnesina National Visa Form · url

https://www.esteri.it/mae/Servizi/Stranieri/Formulario_Visto_Nazionale_ING-ITA.pdf

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