Italy
All Visa Pathways(40 visas)
ItalyAdozione — Adoption Visa (Type D)
The Adoption Visa (Visto per Adozione) is a long-stay National Visa (Type D) issued to foreign minors who have been adopted or are in pre-adoptive placement with Italian citizens or legally resident foreigners in Italy.
ItalyAffari — Business Visa (Type C)
A short-stay Schengen visa allowing entry into Italy for business purposes, such as meetings, negotiations, or conferences, for up to 90 days.
ItalyArt. 9 TUI — EU Long-Term Residence Permit
Permanent-equivalent EU residence for non-EU nationals with 5+ years legal stay, A2 Italian, and €7,101 minimum income.
ItalyAsilo — Asylum/Humanitarian Protection
International protection for non-EU citizens facing persecution or serious harm in their country of origin, providing indefinite residency if granted.
ItalyAu Pair Visa
Cultural exchange program for ages 18-35 with €1,900 savings to live with an Italian family, attend language classes, and perform light household work.
ItalyDigital Nomad / Remote Worker Visa
Long-stay national visa for highly qualified non-EU remote workers and freelancers to live and work remotely from Italy.
ItalyDiplomatic/Official Mission Visa
Visa for diplomats and international organization staff on official missions to Italy, typically fee-exempt and valid for the mission duration.
ItalyEU Blue Card
Highly skilled non-EU work permit for EUR 33,500+ earners with tertiary degree; EU-portable after 12 months.
ItalyElective Residence Visa
Long-stay residency for financially independent non-workers with EUR 31,160+ annual passive income, renewable multi-year permits processed in up to 90 days.
ItalyExecutive/Managerial Assignment Visa
For managers or highly specialized personnel transferred to an Italian branch/subsidiary.
ItalyIntra-Company Transfer (ICT) Visa
Transfer managers, specialists, and trainees within multinational companies to Italian subsidiaries; valid for up to two years with family reunification rights.
ItalyIntra-Corporate Transfer Directive
Transfer within a multinational company to an Italian branch or subsidiary. Managers, specialists, or trainee employees.
ItalyIntra-Group Transfer
This visa allows non-EU workers employed by a foreign company to transfer to an Italian branch or participated company. It is exempt from annual quotas.
ItalyInvestor Visa (Golden Visa)
Italy's 2-year residence-by-investment route for non-EU citizens placing EUR 250K-2M into innovative start-ups, companies, government bonds or philanthropy.
ItalyInvito — Invitation Visa
Short-stay Schengen visa for individuals invited by Italian institutions to participate in non-commercial cultural, scientific, or political events.
ItalyItaly Startup Visa
Italy's fast-track self-employment visa for non-EU founders of innovative startups, with a 30-day MIMIT Nulla Osta and €50K funding floor.
ItalyMedical Treatment Visa
Entry authorization for non-EU citizens seeking medical treatment in Italy, requiring a healthcare facility agreement and proof of 30% deposit of treatment costs.
ItalyProfessional Nurse Visa
Employer-sponsored work visa for non-EU professional nurses in Italian healthcare, up to 2 years, exempt from annual quotas.
ItalyReingresso — Re-entry Visa (Type D)
The Re-entry Visa (Visto di Reingresso) is a long-stay National Visa (Type D) that allows foreign nationals who already hold a valid or recently expired Italian residence permit (Permesso di Soggiorno) to return to Italy if they lost, had stolen, or let their permit expire while abroad.
ItalyScientific Research Visa
Researchers invited by accredited Italian institutions under hosting agreements, renewable for the agreement's duration.
ItalySeasonal Worker Visa
Fill seasonal agricultural and tourism roles in Italy through employer sponsorship; 88,000 annual positions available to citizens of designated nations.
ItalySelf-Employment Visa
Self-employment visa for entrepreneurs and freelancers establishing businesses in Italy, renewable up to 2 years and leading to permanent residency.
ItalySelf-Employment Visa for Artists and Entertainment Professionals
This visa is for self-employed artists, performers, musicians, actors, and technical entertainment professionals performing or working in Italy.
ItalySelf-Employment Visa for Sports Professionals
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.
ItalySporting Event Visa
Temporary entry for athletes and sports staff invited to compete in CONI-recognized events in Italy for up to 90 days.
ItalyStudio — Student Visa (Type D)
Study full-time at an Italian institution as a non-EU national for the program duration; renewable with EUR 10,180+ annual income requirement.
ItalyStudy Visa for Internships (Type D)
This national long-stay visa (Type D) is designed for non-EU nationals who wish to undertake a regional-approved internship or traineeship program in Italy.
ItalyStudy Visa for Vocational Training (Type D)
This is a long-stay National Visa (Type D) for non-EU nationals who wish to enter Italy to attend a vocational training course (corso di formazione professionale) aimed at obtaining a professional qualification or certification of acquired skills.
ItalySubordinate Work Visa for Athletes and Sports Professionals
Employment visa for professional athletes, coaches, and sports technical staff hired by Italian sports clubs affiliated with a CONI-recognized federation, valid for up to 1 year.
ItalySubordinate Work Visa for Entertainment Industry
This is a work visa for artists, technical staff, and entertainment professionals hired for performances, concerts, theatrical productions, or film shoots in Italy.
ItalySubordinate Work Visa for Seafarers
Employer-sponsored work visa for foreign maritime crew on Italian-flagged vessels and yachts, exempt from annual quotas.
ItalyTransito — Transit Visa (Type C)
The Transit Visa (Visto per Transito) is a short-stay Schengen Visa (Type C) that allows non-EU citizens to travel through the Schengen territory (including Italy) to reach a non-Schengen destination.
ItalyTrasporto — Transport Visa (Type C)
The Transport Visa (Visto per Trasporto) is a short-stay Schengen Visa (Type C) that allows non-EU transport crew members to enter Italy for short periods to perform international transport services.
ItalyTurismo — Tourism Visa (Type C)
Schengen visa for short-stay tourism and family visits to Italy up to 90 days.
ItalyType A — Airport Transit Visa (Type A)
Transit pass for nationals of specified countries through Schengen airport international zones within 24 hours, without entering Schengen territory.
ItalyType D — Family Reunification Visa (Type D)
Join family members legally resident in Italy with EUR 116 visa fee and EUR 11,000 sponsor income requirement; residence permit renewable annually.
ItalyVisa for Family Members of EU/EEA Citizens
Entry visa for non-EU family members of EU/EEA citizens in Italy, valid 1 year with pathway to 5-year residence card.
ItalyVisa for Religious Reasons
Entry permit for clergy and religious workers to serve Italian religious institutions for renewable 1-year terms; sponsored by hosted religious institutions.
ItalyVolunteer Visa (Type D)
Long-stay volunteer program for non-EU citizens aged 25-35 in humanitarian, social, or environmental work; maximum 1 year with EUR 116 fee.
ItalyYouth Mobility / Working Holiday Visa
Year-long cultural exchange for young adults (18–30/35) from qualifying countries to live, travel, and work in Italy under bilateral agreements.