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United Arab EmiratesItalyTravel corridor

Italy visa requirements for citizens of United Arab Emirates.

Visa-freeStays of up to 90 days per visit.

No — citizens of the United Arab Emirates can typically visit Italy visa-free for stays of up to 90 days. Longer stays or other purposes (work, study, residence) use a dedicated visa route.

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Routes for Italy last verified 10 Jun 2026 against official sources.

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Beyond short stays

Other ways into Italy for citizens of United Arab Emirates.

Study & Training

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National long-stay visa (Type D) -- study
Italy Student Visa (University Study)Gov fee €50
Italy Language Course Study VisaGov fee €50
Italy Internship / Training VisaGov fee €50

Work & Self-Employment

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Italy Digital Nomad / Remote Worker VisaGov fee €116
Italy Self-Employment VisaGov fee €116 · ~120 days processing
Italia Startup VisaGov fee €116 · ~30 days processing
National long-stay visa (Type D) -- work
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Invest & Capital

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Italy Investor Visa (Golden Visa)Gov fee €116 · ~30 days processing
Italy Elective Residence VisaGov fee €116

Retire & Lifestyle

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Italy Working Holiday / Youth Mobility Visa~10 days processing

Family & Origin

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Italy Family Reunification VisaGov fee €116 · ~90 days processing
Italy Residence for Family of Italian/EU CitizensGov fee €0 · ~75 days processing
Italian Citizenship by Descent (Jure Sanguinis)Gov fee €600 · ~1,095 days processing

Special Categories

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Italy Religious Reasons VisaGov fee €116 · ~60 days processing
Italy EU Long-Term Residence Permit

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