Entry visa
Types of visa for Italy, where and how to apply, and visas for work, study and family reunification.
A visa is the authorisation you request from an Italian consulate before travelling: choosing the right category also determines the type of permit you can obtain in Italy.
This section explains the main visa families, how to apply, and the documents required for study and work.
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Types of visa for Italy
An entry visa is the authorisation issued by an Italian consulate before departure. Visas are split into short-stay (up to 90 days, Schengen area) and…
How to apply for an Italian visa
Visa applications are filed at the Italian consulate competent for your country of residence, usually by appointment, with a valid passport, documents…
Study visa
A study visa is requested at the Italian consulate based on enrolment or pre-enrolment in a recognised course, with evidence of means of support, acco…
Family reunification
Family reunification allows a legally resident non-EU citizen in Italy to bring over certain family members (generally a spouse, minor children and de…
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Types of visa for Italy
Which visas allow entry into Italy: short-stay (Schengen) and long-stay visas, and visas for work, study, family, tourism and other purposes…
How to apply for an Italian visa
How to apply for an Italian entry visa: competent consulate, booking an appointment, required documents, processing times and what to do aft…
Study visa
Study visa for Italy: university pre-enrolment, student documents, proof of funds, accommodation, health insurance and moving on to the resi…
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Official sources
This page is based on the official sources listed below. Open them to check the most recent information directly with the competent authority.
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Visa for Italy — Ministry of Foreign Affairs (opens in a new tab)
Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale
Sito ufficiale per la richiesta dei visti d’ingresso in Italia: tipologie, documenti, consolati competenti e prenotazione appuntamenti.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (opens in a new tab)
MAECI
Sito istituzionale della Farnesina: rete consolare, visti, legalizzazioni e servizi per i cittadini stranieri.
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EUR-Lex — European Union law (opens in a new tab)
Unione Europea
Banca dati ufficiale del diritto UE, incluse le direttive su soggiorno, permesso unico e ricongiungimento familiare.
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European Union — official website (opens in a new tab)
Unione Europea
Informazioni ufficiali dell’Unione Europea sui diritti dei cittadini UE e dei loro familiari.
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CIMEA — Information Centre on Academic Mobility and Equivalence (opens in a new tab)
CIMEA (Ministero dell’Istruzione) · in italiano
Centro nazionale di informazione sul riconoscimento dei titoli di studio esteri.
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Ministry of Education and Merit (opens in a new tab)
MIM · in italiano
Ministero competente su iscrizioni scolastiche, istruzione degli adulti e permessi di soggiorno per studio.
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