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Tourist Visa In Italy: A Simple Guide

Introduction.

Ah, Italy—the land of endless pasta, art that’ll make you weep, and tourist visa paperwork. Yes, you heard that last part right.

Before you traipse through Tuscan vineyards or strike a pose with the Leaning Tower, there’s some red tape to cut. Fear not, we’re making this as painless as an Italian espresso shot.

What Is A Tourist/Visitor Visa To Italy?

A Schengan visa allows the individual to travel to all 27 countries associated with the Schengen area. Even if you only want to travel to Italy, you’ll still be allowed to go to the other 26 countries for as long as you possess a Schenegen visa.

A Schengen visa is purely for the purpose of tourism and sightseeing and is issued in the form of a sticker on the individual’s passport.

The visa, under any circumstances, cannot be used for purposes other than that of tourism. You cannot study on the basis of a Schengen visa and can also not apply for jobs. For these purposes, you can either apply for a student or work visa.

Do I Need To Apply For A Schengen Visa To Visit Italy?

Depending on your citizenship/nationality, the individual might not have to apply for a visa if he/she meets certain demands established by the Schengen states. 

There’s a list of above 60 countries which are exempted from applying for a visa to visit a Schengen state.

If an individual does or does not require a visa depends on certain factors:

Starting from 2024, all individuals from visa exempt countries will be required to have travel authorization for the purposes of entering the Schengen countries. The ETIAS is valid for up to 3 years .

How To Obtain An Italy Tourist/Visitor Visa

The following steps summarise the steps you need to go through to apply for a tourist visa for Italy:

• Check if you’re eligible to apply for a Schengen visa or not.
• Plan the trip. In some cases, you might have to verify where you’re staying or who your host is in Italy.
• Gather the correct documents required for you to apply for a visa.
• Complete the visa application form .
• Schedule an appointment for the interview .
• If you’re successful in passing the interview, submit the visa fee and wait for it to be processed.
• After the processing period, you’ll receive a Shengene visa sticker in your passport and will be allowed to travel to Italy.

Italy Tourist/Visitor Visa Application Requirements

The documents required for applying for a Schengen visa are as listed down below:

• Italy visa application form . Completed with all the details required with the individual’s signature at the end.
• The Schengen visa photo criteria required two recent photos of the individual, preferably no older than 3 months.
• A valid passport . It shouldn’t be older than 10 years and should have a 3 month validity period after that of your trip. It should also include at least 2 blank pages for attaching the Schengen visa sticker.
• A document of the itinerary which includes the dates of the flights and flight numbers so that the government can track when you enter and exit the Schengen area.
• Evidence regarding having purchased health insurance up to at least £30000 for the duration of your stay in Italy. 
• Proof of accommodation . Documents showing where you’ll be staying in Italy or showing rent agreement as evidence in case of renting out a place.
• Bank statements are required as proof of your financial stability to demonstrate that you can support yourself. A sponsorship letter will be required in case of the individual being sponsored by a host.
• Evidence of Civil status . This includes your marriage status, birth certificate of your children or death certificate of spouse etc.
• Employer contract
• A signed leave permission slip from the employer
• Income tax return
• Provide a duplicate of your business licence 
• Latest bank statements of the company 
• Enrollment proof
• Proof that the university has no problem with the student travelling.
• Letter of consent from the individuals legal guardians 
• Passport copies of parents/guardians.
• Proof of adoption in case of the individual being adopted.

The Italian government is rather strict when it comes to handing out travel visas so it can be a bit of a hassle to collect all the documentation required. You can visit the visa application centre or the embassy if you need any help.

Where To Apply For An Italy Tourist/Visit Visa?

The place where you’ll be submitting your Schengen visa application depends on where you plan on staying the most. If you only want to visit Italy, then you may have to apply at:

• Their embassy
• One of their consulates
• A visa centre
• The embassy or consulate of any other Schengen state which accepts visa applications for your preferred destination

If you plan on spending all your days in one of the Schengen countries then you’ll have to apply to their respective centres.

If you want to spend an unequal amount of days in multiple Schengen countries then you’ll submit all your forms to the embassy/consulate of the country that you’ll be spending most of your time in.

In case of spending an equal amount of days in each country, submit your application to the visa centre of the country you step in first

When To Apply For A Tourist/Visitor Visa In Italy?

Schengen visa applications take time to be processed by the embassy/consulates. The forms must be submitted as per the proper time allocations:

• Earliest you can apply is six months prior to the trip.
• Latest you can apply is 15 days before the trip.
• It is recommended that you file your application 3 weeks before your trip.

Visa Fees For A Tourist/Visitor Visa

The cost for applying for a Schengan visa are as follows:

How Long Does It Take To Process An Italy Short Stay Visa For Tourism?

Under ideal circumstances, the process should take no longer than 15 working days , although under certain circumstances it may take anywhere between 15-45 business days for your application to be fully processed.

How Long Can You Stay In Italy With A Schengen Visa?

A Schengen visa allows the individual to stay in Italy for a maximum of 90 days within a 6 month time duration.

If you plan on staying there for more than 90 days , then you’ll have to apply for an Italian national visa instead.

Can An Italy Schengen Visa Be Converted Into A Residence Permit?

The Schengen visa only allows for a temporary stay in Italy for up to 90 days and cannot be converted into a residence permit.

And there you have it: your quick and (mostly) pain-free guide to snagging a tourist visa for Italy. The Colosseum and Amalfi Coast are practically calling your name.

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If you are in the United States and wish to travel to Italy, you may require a visa, issued by the Consular Office of the Italian Embassy in Washington DC or another Italian Consular Office in the U.S.

Click here for a list of Italian Consulates in the U.S. and their area of jurisdiction: https://ambwashingtondc.esteri.it/en/chi-siamo/la-rete-consolare/

If you do not know what kind of visa you might need, click here: https://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home/en

For additional information concerning any possible further action you might need to take upon your arrival in Italy, as well as rules regulating the entry and stay of foreign citizens in Italy and in the Schengen Area, please visit the webpage of Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation .

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Italy Schengen Visa Processing Time

Who could neglect to adore a country whose roads are made of water, whose transports are boats, and where the melodies of gondoliers echo all around? Italy is a mysteriously religious country, and the significant attractions for travelers are both rural and urban areas. The center of the country has the wide Piazza San Marco, St. Imprint's Square, encircled by a few of its top vacation destinations. The incomparable Basilica of St. Imprint remains alongside the Doge's Palace, and nearby both is the tall Campanile.

Read along to discover more about the Italy Schengen Visa processing times and other related details at the iVisa.com .

Frequently Asked Questions

Applying for your Italy Schengen Visa using iVisa.com is a very easy process involving some basic steps. It would take only 15-20 minutes of your time. Please keep in mind that you can also use other websites to apply for an Italy Schengen Visa but using iVisa.com for the process is easier and very convenient.

Let’s look at some commonly asked questions about the Italy Schengen visa application process and its processing time using iVisa.com.

WHY DO I HAVE TO GET A SCHENGEN VISA WHEN VISITING ITALY?

Italy is a part of the Schengen Area; hence every traveler visiting Italy needs to have a Schengen visa . The Schengen area basically consists of 26 countries from the European Union along with some other countries including Norway, Italy, Switzerland, and Lichtenstein.

WHY SHOULD I USE IVISA.COM TO GET MY VISA DOCUMENTS?

Sure- you can get your visa documents processed on other websites, including government ones, but the perks of using iVisa.com increase in comparison to other sites. In terms of availability, you have to wait for the visas to be available on these portals, while on iVisa.com, you will get your visa within your required time period . Furthermore, the platform of iVisa.com is very easy-to-use and convenient , so all your requirements are met in a single place.

WHAT IS THE ITALY SCHENGEN VISA AND IS IT MANDATORY TO GET IT?

If you are traveling to Italy, it is absolutely mandatory to get an Italy Schengen Visa . This document is proof by the government of the Schengen Area that you are allowed to enter the boundaries of Italy and pose no threat or harm to the country whatsoever. On the basis of your intention and duration of stay, you will be allotted from a variety of different kinds of visas.

HOW MUCH WOULD I HAVE TO PAY AND WHAT IS THE ITALY SCHENGEN VISA PROCESSING TIME?

The charge for the Italy Schengen Visa is different for different nationalities, but for an estimate , the average cost comes to 60 euros . However, when you require an instant Italy Schengen Visa , using iVisa.com, you can get it at different speeds for different charges. This option is suitable for people who are on the lookout for a faster visa for any number of reasons.

At iVisa.com , you will come across three different pricing strategies along with the different processing times. These include:

• Standard Processing Time: If you opt for the standard processing time, you will get the visa within the due time for your trip.
• Rush Processing Time: The option for rush processing time helps you get the visa earlier than the standard processing option.
• Super Rush Processing Time: The easiest and fastest method which enables you to get an Italy Schengen Visa within the least amount of time.

Don’t forget to check out the iVisa.com website to know more in-depth details about processing times and how they work.

HOW TO APPLY FOR AN ITALY SCHENGEN VISA USING THE IVISA.COM PLATFORM?

Applying for an Italy Schengen Visa using iVisa.com is very easy, convenient, and hassle-free thanks to the smooth interface and uncomplicated features of the website. All you have to do is follow the steps mentioned below:

• First , fill out the visa application form by providing all your information correctly and completely. Then select the processing time of your choice.
• Second , re-check all the information and make sure the email you provided is working, then check out the total charges. Pay the amount using your debit/credit card or PayPal account .
• Third , upload all the necessary documents you were asked to submit to the platform. Documents such as your passport-sized photograph, previous visa copies, travel insurance details, flight itinerary, and hotel details , etc., will all be required while applying for an Italian Schengen visa.

After filling out all these details and making the payment, you just have to wait for the documents to land in your inbox within the time period you opted for.

IT IS SAFE TO TRUST IVISA.COM WITH MY PERSONAL CREDENTIALS?

iVisa.com being an internationally reclaimed site, featured on BBC news , takes pride in protecting the details and maintaining the privacy of its users at all costs. We have a high-quality platform that disables any bugs or third parties from entering our website in order to steal the details of our users. All your information is safe with iVisa.com .

I STILL HAVE SOME MORE QUESTIONS WHICH AREN’T LISTED ABOVE, WHAT SHOULD I DO?

If you still have unresolved questions about the Italy Schengen visa processing time, you can click here to read some more of our frequently asked questions. Furthermore, if your query is unique and you’re not satisfied with these answers, you can chat with our super agents online at any time of the day, 7 days of the week!

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The Visa Office operates by on-line appointment only. Appointments must be booked by using the “ Prenot@mi ” portal. Appointments must always be confirmed by the applicant, using the online portal Prenot@mi, 3 to 10 days prior to the scheduled appointment date. The booking system is entirely FREE OF CHARGE .

Applicants who cannot find any availability can register on the online waiting list. The system will automatically notify the applicant of a time slot, should it become available.

Please be advised that you can schedule your appointment starting maximum 180 days before the intended departure day.

All applicants must appear in person on the day of the appointment.

Proof of residence/Jurisdiction : only residents of States/Counties falling under its consular jurisdiction can apply at the Consulate General of Italy in New York ( States of New York, Connecticut, New Jersey-only the Counties of Bergen, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union, Warren, Essex, Middlesex, Monmouth, Hunterdon, Mercer, Somerset- and Bermuda )

You can provide any of the following documents: your driver’s license with up to date address; the last 3 months of utility bills; Federal State Income Tax Return.

Students enrolled in full time school programs in schools/universities located in the consular jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Italy in New York shell bring the current enrollment verifications.

If you are not a U.S. citizen and you need to apply for a visa you must provide a copy of the document that allows you to reside legally in the U.S. (U.S. long term visa except B1/B2, U.S. permanent resident card, I-20 for all F1 Visas only, Advance Parole). The document must have a validity of at least 90 days from the intended departure date from the Schengen Area.

Please follow this link if you reside outside the consular jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Italy in New York: Italian Consular Offices in the US

Citizens of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iraq need to provide a copy of their birth certificate showing full names of mother and father or an equivalent Consular declaration. English translation is also required.

Travel document requirements : before applying for your visa, make sure your travel document has a validity of at least 3 months beyond the last day of your trip in the Schengen Area and at least two empty ‘VISA’ pages.

Processing time : it generally varies from 7 days to several weeks depending on the type of visa and citizenship of the applicant. Visas are issued at the discretion of the Consulate General of Italy in New York upon fulfillments of all requirements established by the Law.

Visa fee are payable only by money order or certified bank check. For accounting reasons the money order has to be the exact amount since the office cannot provide change. Since the exchange rate changes every 3 months please consult the following link for the correct fees .

All documents must be presented in original. Please provide also a photocopy of the passport’s first page, latest Schengen visas, Permanent Resident Card, US visa (excluding US B1/B2 non resident visas), driving license, I-20, Advance Parole, as well as of the original documents that you wish to keep.

Applications which do not fulfill/provide ALL the requirements will not be accepted. Unacceptable (Inadmissible) applications will require a new appointment scheduled through the booking system.

Passports will be returned exclusively by mail. On the day of the appointment the applicant MUST bring a self-addressed, prepaid envelope (prepaid labels with a barcode or stamps + tracking number) and a photocopy of it. The Visa Office will accept only prepaid priority mail envelopes from the U.S. Postal Service (no FedEx, no UPS).

All applicants must also present the Declaration for Mailing Passports duly filled out.

The Consulate is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged passports in transit.

MINOR APPLICANTS:

For minor applicants, the following certification is needed:

Original birth certificate, plus one copy. Please note that all foreign (i.e. not issued in the US) documents must be translated into English and the translation must be legalized by the Italian Consular Authority in the Country where the certificate was issued.

– A letter from both parents granting permission to travel and assuming financial responsibility for the entire trip. The authorization to travel must be signed by both parents and has to be notarized by a US notary or, if the parents live abroad, by the Italian Consulate of their Country of residence. Either both parents (or legal guardians) of the minor must be present at the Visa Office. The Consulates reserves the right to request the physical presence of both parents if deemed necessary.

– Assumption of responsibility of an adult during the minor’s trip to Italy duly notarized by a US or Italian notary.

Minors cannot contact the Visa Office and need the parents or legal guardians to book an appointment on their behalf.

Minors must appear in person on the day of the appointment, with both parents (or legal guardians)

All foreign documents MUST be translated into English and the translations legalized by the competent Consulate in the country where the document was issued. The Visa Office reserves the right to require further documentation (i.e. certificates, divorce decree, family court decree etc.) if deemed necessary.

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VISA OFFICE GENERAL INFORMATION

• Please refer to the documents and requirements necessary for all visa applications which is indicated in detail on the web page of Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation: https://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home/en .
• The visa office e-mail address is [email protected] . Please be advised we are available to assist with any query that is not explained on the webpage. Due to the high volume of emails received we may not answer queries which are addressed or explained on our website.
• It is obligatory to ensure an appointment with us (fully booked on the portal). Please click here to book an appointment before buying any flight ticket or booking hotels. Once the appointment is organized you may book and confirm everything with your planned travel to ensure you have the correct details for the appointment. The Embassy are not responsible for non-refundable tickets.
• Visa collection is organized on Tuesday & Thursday at the time issued by the office during your interview. You can organize directly with the officer (usually 15 days after the appointment).
• You can also bring a pre-paid pre-registered envelope with tracking number on it and your address, and we will gladly post it for you. PLEASE NOTE: Once the passport has been posted, we have no control over how long it will take for it to reach your address.
• Please be advised to book your appointment well in advance. The timeline between the appointment itself and your flight must be no more than 6 months and no less than 15 days before departure. Please ensure when you book any appointment, that you must be in a position to provide all the documentation and requirements valid for the intended dates of travel.

STANDARD DOCUMENTS

The documents that everyone will have to bring in, regardless of the type of visa, are the following:

• E-application form https://e-applicationvisa.esteri.it
• Passport (original + 1 photocopy)
• IRP card (original + 1 photocopy)
• 1 photo (ICAO format) Flight confirmation (round trip)
• Hotel booking confirmation/invitation letter (tourism visit to family or friends)
• Insurance that covers for Schengen area, with a ceiling of € 30.000 minimum
• Current bank account statement
• Cover letter from the employer/letter of support (in case of unemployment)

  PLEASE NOTE:

• The last date of the current bank account statement has to be as close as possible to the date of the interview, and no older than 3 months prior the date of your appointment.
• The pages that we need from your insurance policy are the following: certificate with start date/expiry date, your name on it and the page that states for how much you are covered for with medical expenses.
• If you’re being invited by friends/family to Italy, you must provide the following invitation proof that can be downloaded through https://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home/en indicating reason of travel “tourism – visit to family/friends”.
• Be advised that if you have an appointment for your entire family, including minor children, each applicant must have a copy of the documents.

TYPES OF VISA

To apply for the specific type of visa bring the following documents:

• Hotel booking confirmation/ invitation letter (tourism visit to family or friends)
• Insurance with cover for Schengen area, with a ceiling of € 30.000 minimum
• Student letter of financial support also to attach

2. BUSINESS VISA REQUIREMENTS

To apply for this specific type of visa the following documents are essential:

• Hotel booking confirmation/invitation letter
• Business license of Italian company (Visura Camerale)
• As stated on https://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home/en we need you to bring in the invitation letter from the inviting company signed by the legal representative of the company. You will also have to provide a photocopy of his ID.

3. FOR EU FAMILY MEMBERS ONLY

To apply as an EU Family member you must provide proof of the relationship to the European citizen and show the flights/trip details that demonstrate you will be travelling together or joining them in Italy.

Please note that if you have been issued an Irish IRP card with EU FAM stamp 4 you do not need a visa to travel.

The following requirements are strictly for those who have EU Family members and are applying as such:

• 1 photo ICAO format
• Marriage certificate apostilled, (original +1 photocopy) of said document ­or birth certificate (original + 1 photocopy)
• Passport of the EU family member original + 1 photocopy
• Proof of flight booked with both your name and the name of the EU family member

4. TRAVELLING WITH MINORS

If one of the applicants is under the age of 18, and is not travelling with both parents, the other parent is required to provide an additional document of consent:

• Parental authorization to travel for the minor, written and signed by both parents/legal guardians, allowing the minor to travel to the Schengen area (it is valid only for one visa)
• Photocopy of both parents’ passports, if one of them is currently resident in another country the photocopy must be certified
• Original +1 photocopy of the birth certificate of the minor
• A letter of attendance from signed by the Headmaster of the School addressed to the Italian Embassy in Dublin (not older than one month)
• If one of the parents is deceased, the original and 1 photocopy of the death certificate
• If one of the parents is legally deemed as untraceable, a photocopy of a court order indicating so In any case, the minor is required to be present on the date of the appointment.

If travelling on a school tour please follow the below information:

Minor students do not need to apply for a Visa as a Non EU students that are officially resident in a EU country do not require a visa for School trips. Please see the following link https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legalcontent/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:31994D0795&from=IT

5. LONG TERM VISA

To apply for the long visa, follow the directions at the following link:

https://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home/en

The terms for issuing national entry visas are set out by Article 5, paragraph 8, of Presidential Decree No. 394 of August 31, 1999 (as amended by Presidential Decree 334/2004), which lays down that the diplomatic-consular Representation, “after assessing whether the application is admissible and carrying out the checks required in relation to the visa requested, including prior security checks, shall issue the visa within 90 days of the application” (30 days for employment, within the quotas envisaged by the so-called 2023-2025 Flows Decree, 30 days for family reunification and 120 days for self-employment). In accordance with the provisions of Article 6, paragraphs 2 and 3, of Ministerial Decree No. 171 of March 3, 1997, these terms may not be respected in the event that checks, verifications and collection of data, documents and evaluations by foreign authorities become necessary.

6. Transit Visa Information

Please note that if you are travelling on a transit flight, it must be booked as an international flight in order to either be to qualify for a transit visa or qualify to be exempt from a visa.

In the case that two separate flights have been booked, either with one airline or with different airlines this does not qualify as international. For example, one flight to Italy and another travelling outside the Schengen area. In this case it is not considered transit.

You will have to enter into Italy and a visa will be requested on arrival. You will pass through the immigration check point and then most likely you will need to check in again.

In order to apply for any transit or tourism visa you must book an appointment and apply with the same criteria as all types of visa. Please note that it takes up to 15 working days to process a visa.

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Before getting started, it is useful to check the requirements for an entry visa to Italy as needed.  Please visit the page vistoperitalia.esteri.it  or click on the following link for all informations about general rules and practical instructions about visas for Italy:

ATTENTION – IMPORTANT NOTICE!

• Please note that the procedure for issuing a Schengen Visa requires at least 15 days from the time of application to a maximum of 45 days. It is strongly recommended that users submit their application well in advance of the scheduled departure date.
• Visa applicants shall come in person on the day of their appointment, and cannot delegate others, to submit their own visa application  form  (duly filled and signed) and all the supporting documents and provide their  fingerprints  (when required).
• children younger than twelve years of age;
• applicants who are physically unable to be fingerprinted;
• Heads of State and Head of Government as well as of National Governments members, including their accompanying spouses and members of their official delegation.
• There is no subjective right for the applicant to be granted a visa. The final decision on issuing a visa is solely the responsibility of the Embassy of Italy.
• The Embassy of Italy in Addis Ababa relies exclusively on the outsourcing services of VFS Global. It is recommended that you DO NOT use any other intermediaries and/or agencies for appointment booking and visa application processing. The Embassy of Italy wishes to emphasize that there is no connection between the Embassy itself and such websites, agencies or individuals and reserves the right to take any appropriate legal action.

VISA APPLICATION FORMS AND DOCUMENTS TO BE PRESENTED

The supporting documents to be attached to the visa application are detailed on the following pages:

• Tourism visa
• Business visa
• Medical visa
• Dependent work visa

The visa application and all the supporting documents shall be submitted in hard copy at the time of the appointment. Documents submitted by email or fax will not be filed.

Make sure to be able to submit all necessary documents on the day of your appointment.

You are kindly requested to provide both original documents and a copy of them .

In special cases the embassy avails itself the right to require further documents.

HOW  DO I   APPLY FOR   MY  VISA?

VFS Global’s Visa Application Centre (VAC) is the external partner of the Embassy of Italy in Addis Ababa in charge of acquiring short-term visa applications (Schengen visas up to 90 days). Such service is available for residents in the three countries of accreditation of the Embassy of Italy: Ethiopia, Djibouti and South Sudan.

It is possible to book appointments online 24/24 by visiting the website https://visa.vfsglobal.com/eth/en/ita/

If no appointments are available, the VFS offers the possibility of applying without an appointment, through the ‘walk-in’ system.

The contact details of the centre are as follows:

• Address: Haimi Apartment Hotel  (1st floor, Home number 74), Bole Sub City, Woreda 3, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

• Working hours : The centre operates on Wednesdays and Fridays from 09.30am to 12.00pm.
• Tel:  +251 960 43 7204 (from 08:00 to 15:00).
• Email:  [email protected]

To file your visa application trough the  VFS Global  visa application centre, we invite you to book your appointment through the  VFS booking platform .

Visa applicants not willing to file their visa application at the VFS Global centre , may still submit it at the Visa Section of the Embassy of Italy, appointments can be booked by sending an email to the following address: [email protected] .

WARNING! Visa applicants are requested NOT to show up at the Visa Section of the Embassy of Italy in Addis Ababa unless they have received the appointment confirmation by email, duly printed.

• each applicant shall book one appointment for each person. Please be informed that  groups of people who have booked a single appointment will result in the acceptance of only one application .
• if you cancel your appointment, you will not be allowed to reschedule it by phone, email or in person. You will need to make a new by sending a new email to [email protected] .
• For special cases or in situations of proven urgency, please contact the visa section at the following email address:  [email protected]

Lastly, please note that the following categories of applicants should apply for visas exclusively at the visa section of the Embassy of Italy in Addis Ababa, making an appointment by emailing [email protected] , and not through the VFS agency :

• spouses, stable partners, parents (mother/father) and children of Italian citizens. All other relatives must apply through VFS;
• representatives of the government of Ethiopia, Djibouti and South Sudan on an official mission , with supporting Note Verbale from the relevant Ministry of Foreign Affairs;
• representatives of embassies, African union, united nations and international organizations holding diplomatic or service passports, traveling on official missions with a supporting Note Verbale from their respective organization;
• people requiring visas for medical treatment ;
• applicants holding an expired or stolen Italian residence permit ( permesso di soggiorno );
• people requiring visas for family reunification .

HOW DO I COLLECT MY VISA?

if you filed your visa application throug the VFS Global visa application center:

• you will receive an appointment from the VFS staff on the date of submission of your visa application

if you filed your visa application to the Visa section of the Italian Embassy (through the online booking system):

• you will receive an appointment from the staff of the Embassy on the date of submission of your visa application

Applicants who have been issued a visa are requested to carefully read the information concerning “ Rights and duties of foreign citizens entering Italy ” available at the following links:

• Rights and duties of foreign nationals for entry or short-stay of up to 90 days in the Schengen Area
• Rights and duties of foreign nationals for long-term stays in Italy (over 90 days)

PROTECTION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH REFERENCE TO THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA

Information on the protection of individuals with reference to the processing of personal data for the issuance of an entry visa in Italy and in the Schengen area (General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679, art. 13)

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Italy is offering "digital nomad" visas. Here's how to get one.

By Megan Cerullo

Edited By Anne Marie Lee

Updated on: April 18, 2024 / 3:45 PM EDT / CBS News

Ever dream of working from the picturesque Amalfi Coast?  You might now be able to with a new "digital nomad" visa that Italy is offering foreigners who wish to pack up their laptops and venture abroad.

The Italian government signed the program into law in March 2022, but only opened applications on April 5 — two years later. In doing so, Italy follows dozens of other countries in establishing a program to attract foreign remote workers who want to experience a European lifestyle while keeping their earnings tied to U.S.-based companies. 

Drawing foreigners in can help boost local economies, particularly in smaller Italian towns where populations are dwindling as local residents age. But some experts warn that an influx of people earning U.S. salaries could drive up prices for local residents earning far less.  

The new digital nomad visas are valid for one year, and can be renewed.

Am I eligible?

Applicants must meet a range of criteria in order to be eligible for the visas. For one, a worker must have the ability to do their job remotely, using a laptop or other tech tools. Workers must also be able to provide proof of employment or contract work with a firm based outside of Italy. Both employees of companies and freelance workers are invited to apply. 

Candidates must have either a college-level degree or the equivalent in job experience. Additionally, a worker must be able to demonstrate that they've perviously worked remotely for a period of at least six months. 

There's an income threshold, too, of roughly $30,000 to apply. And, you can't have been convicted of a crime within the past five years. You must also have health insurance, and be able to demonstrate that you have a place to live in Italy.

How do I apply?

Visit your local Italian consulate's website for instructions, which vary by location. While application forms vary by consulate, the Italian consulate in New York has a form on its site that asks for basic information like one's place of birth and passport information.

The application fee is just over $120, according to Italian law firm Studio Legale Metta . 

Within eight days of arrival in Italy, digital nomads must also apply for a residence permit.

Previously Italy had a 90 day rule that meant visitors could only stay for that long without a work visa. 

Megan Cerullo is a New York-based reporter for CBS MoneyWatch covering small business, workplace, health care, consumer spending and personal finance topics. She regularly appears on CBS News 24/7 to discuss her reporting.

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