Ministero degli Affari Esteri (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Italy is a Schengen country. Short stays use a Schengen (Type C) visa. Long stays and work require a National (Type D) visa and then a Permesso di Soggiorno (residence permit). Agriculture workers can enter under the Decreto Flussi quota.
| Visa | Category | Fee | Processing | Stay | Work | Study |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schengen Visa (Type C) C |
Schengen | EUR 80 | 10–15 days | Up to 90 days in 180 | ❌ | ❌ |
| Student Visa (National D) D-STUDENT |
Student | EUR 50 | 15–30 days | Duration of course | ✅ | ✅ |
| Work Visa – Lavoro Subordinato (National D) D-LAVORO |
Work | EUR 116 | 30–90 days | Up to 2 years (renewable) | ✅ | ❌ |
| Self-Employment Visa – Lavoro Autonomo (National D) D-AUTONOMO |
Work | EUR 116 | 30–90 days | Up to 2 years | ✅ | ❌ |
| Seasonal Agricultural Worker Visa (National D) D-STAGIONALE |
Agriculture | EUR 50 | 15–30 days | Up to 9 months | ✅ | ❌ |
| Family Reunification Visa (National D) D-FAMIGLIA |
Family Reunification | EUR 116 | 30–90 days | 1 year renewable | ✅ | ✅ |
| Digital Nomad / Remote Worker Visa D-NOMAD |
Digital Nomad | EUR 116 | 30–60 days | 1 year renewable | ✅ | ❌ |
| Investor Visa (Visto per Investitori) D-INVESTOR |
Investor | EUR 116 | 30 days | 2 years | ✅ | ❌ |
| Elective Residency Visa D-RESIDENZA |
Elective Residency | EUR 116 | 30–60 days | 1 year renewable | ❌ | ❌ |