# 🇮🇹 Italy — visa routes > Verified visa and immigration data for Italy from VisaPassage. > Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/italy 24 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review. ## Short visits by passport - **United States**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **Germany**: Visa-free - **India**: Visa required · apply before travel - **Canada**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **Australia**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports. ## Visit | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | ETIAS travel authorisation | Travel authorisation · typically eligible | 90 days | €7 | €19 | 4 days | | Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) -- tourism | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €90 | €49 | 15 days | | Airport transit visa (Type A) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €90 | €39 | 15 days | | Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) -- business | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €90 | €49 | 15 days | - **Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) -- tourism** — Key documents: Completed application form, Passport, Passport photo, Travel medical insurance, Proof of accommodation, Return / onward ticket, Proof of sufficient funds ## Study & Training | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | National long-stay visa (Type D) -- study | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | €200 | — | | Italy Student Visa (University Study) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €50 | €200 | — | | Italy Language Course Study Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | €50 | €200 | — | | Italy Internship / Training Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | €50 | €200 | — | - **Italy Student Visa (University Study)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Visa application form with photo, University acceptance / Universitaly pre-enrollment, Proof of financial means, Proof of accommodation in Italy, Health insurance · Rights: Work: up to 20 h/week · Study: University study · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family reunification with Nulla Osta · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: conschicago.esteri.it - **Italy Language Course Study Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, Visa application form with photo, Language school enrollment letter, Proof of financial means, Proof of accommodation, Health insurance · Rights: Work: up to 20 h/week · Study: Language course study · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: conschicago.esteri.it - **Italy Internship / Training Visa** — Key documents: Approved training project, Valid passport, Visa application form with photo, Proof of financial means, Proof of accommodation, Health insurance · Rights: Work: Only the approved internship; no other job · Study: Training/internship only · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: www2.immigrazione.regione.toscana.it ## Work & Self-Employment | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Italy Digital Nomad / Remote Worker Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €116 | €200 | — | | Italy Self-Employment Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €116 | €250 | 120 days | | Italia Startup Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €116 | €250 | 30 days | | National long-stay visa (Type D) -- work | Consular visa · Conditional | — | — | €200 | — | | Italy Salaried Work Visa (Decreto Flussi) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €116 | €200 | — | | Italy EU Blue Card | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €116 | €200 | — | | Italy Seasonal Work Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 270 days | €116 | €200 | — | | Italy Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | 1,095 days | €116 | €250 | — | - **Italy Digital Nomad / Remote Worker Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, National visa application form with photo, Proof of income, Proof of remote-work experience, Proof of qualification, Accommodation in Italy, Health insurance · Rights: Work: Remote work for foreign employer/clients · Study: Study/courses permitted · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family reunification allowed · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: consnewyork.esteri.it - **Italy Self-Employment Visa** — Key documents: Nulla osta from the Questura, Chamber of Commerce attestation, Valid passport, Visa application form with photo, Proof of income, Proof of accommodation in Italy · Rights: Work: Self-employed/freelance work allowed · Study: Study permitted · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family reunification allowed · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: conschicago.esteri.it - **Italia Startup Visa** — Key documents: Nulla osta from the ISV Committee, Valid passport, Visa application form with photo, Proof of EUR 50,000 funds, Proof of income, Proof of lodging in Italy · Rights: Work: Run innovative startup; self-employment · Study: Study permitted · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family reunification, priority · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: conschicago.esteri.it - **Italy Salaried Work Visa (Decreto Flussi)** — Key documents: Nulla osta al lavoro, Valid passport, Visa application form with photo, Employment contract / contratto di soggiorno proposal, Proof of accommodation · Rights: Work: Salaried work, employer-tied (flussi) · Study: Study permitted · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family reunification allowed · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: lavoro.gov.it - **Italy EU Blue Card** — Key documents: Nulla osta application by employer, Valid passport, Higher education qualification or experience proof, Job offer / employment contract, Visa application form with photo, Proof of accommodation · Rights: Work: Highly-qualified employment, employer-tied · Study: Study permitted · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family reunification, simplified · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu - **Italy Seasonal Work Visa** — Key documents: Seasonal nulla osta, Valid passport, Visa application form with photo, Seasonal employment contract/offer, Proof of suitable accommodation, Health insurance · Rights: Work: Seasonal job only; up to 9 months · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: lavoro.gov.it - **Italy Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Permit** — Key documents: Nulla osta application by host entity, Valid passport, Proof of group relationship, Assignment letter, Proof of 3+ months prior employment, Qualifications, Proof of accommodation in Italy · Rights: Work: Employer-tied transfer role only · Study: Study permitted · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family reunification, no 2-yr wait · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: mazzeschi.it ## Invest & Capital | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Italy Investor Visa (Golden Visa) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €116 | — | 30 days | | Italy Elective Residence Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €116 | — | — | - **Italy Investor Visa (Golden Visa)** — Key documents: Online nulla osta application, Valid passport, Proof of financial resources, Criminal record certificate, Description of the investment, Nulla osta certificate, Proof of investment · Rights: Work: Work and business activity allowed · Study: Study permitted · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family reunification allowed · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: investorvisa.mise.gov.it - **Italy Elective Residence Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, National visa application form with photo, Proof of substantial passive income, Proof of accommodation in Italy, Bank and investment statements, Health insurance · Rights: Study: Study permitted · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family reunification allowed · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: vistoperitalia.esteri.it ## Retire & Lifestyle | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Italy Working Holiday / Youth Mobility Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | — | €200 | 10 days | - **Italy Working Holiday / Youth Mobility Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, Visa application form with photo, Proof of funds, Round-trip travel proof, Health insurance, Statement of intent · Rights: Work: Max 6 mo/yr, 3 mo per employer · Study: Short courses only (<3 months) · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: constoronto.esteri.it ## Family & Origin | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Italy Family Reunification Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €116 | €250 | 90 days | | Italy Residence for Family of Italian/EU Citizens | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €0 | €250 | 75 days | | Italian Citizenship by Descent (Jure Sanguinis) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €600 | — | 1,095 days | - **Italy Family Reunification Visa** — Key documents: Nulla osta for family reunification, Valid passport of family member, Proof of family relationship, Sponsor's income evidence, Housing suitability certificate, Sponsor's residence permit copy · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu - **Italy Residence for Family of Italian/EU Citizens** — Key documents: Valid passport, Proof of family relationship, Italian citizen's identity document, Visa application form with photo · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: interno.gov.it - **Italian Citizenship by Descent (Jure Sanguinis)** — Key documents: Italian ancestor's birth certificate, Complete civil-records chain, Naturalization records (or non-naturalization certificate), Applicant's birth certificate, Valid passport / photo ID, Proof of residence in consular jurisdiction, Consular fee payment (EUR 600) · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: conslosangeles.esteri.it ## Special Categories | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Italy Religious Reasons Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €116 | €200 | 60 days | | Italy EU Long-Term Residence Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | - **Italy Religious Reasons Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, Visa application form with photo, Proof of religious status, Invitation/attestation from Italian religious institution, Proof of financial support and accommodation, Health insurance · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: conschicago.esteri.it - **Italy EU Long-Term Residence Permit** — Key documents: Current residence permit, Passport, Income documentation, A2 Italian language certificate or test, Criminal record check, Housing suitability / residence certificate · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: interno.gov.it --- Source: VisaPassage (https://visapassage.com/). 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