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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

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

Job offer required

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

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

1

Club submits request to FSN

2

FSN forwards to CONI

3

Questura issues Nulla Osta

4

CONI issues Dichiarazione Nominativa d'Assenso

5

Athlete submits visa application

6

Apply for Permesso di Soggiorno

Application Forms

e-Application Visa PortalFill online
Farnesina National Visa FormFill online

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