Italy Visas
Capital Rome ยท Currency EUR ยท Polizia di Stato / Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Italy is in the Schengen Area. Short visits use a Schengen visa; long stays for study or work use a national (D) visa, and within 8 days of arrival you apply for a permesso di soggiorno (residence permit).
โ Schengen area; ETIAS launching for visa-exempt visitors.Italy visas at a glance
| Visa type | Fee | Processing | Stay / validity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ๐๏ธ Tourist / Visit Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) |
EUR 90 | 15 calendar days (up to 45 in some cases) | Max 90 days per 180-day period | View โ |
| ๐ Student National Student Visa (Type D) |
EUR 116 (approx.) | 1โ3 weeks (visa) | Course length (permit) | View โ |
| ๐ผ Work / Skilled Work Visa (Decreto Flussi / Blue Card) |
EUR 116 (approx.) | Weeks to months | Up to 2 years | View โ |
| ๐ PR / Immigration EU Long-Term Residence Permit |
EUR 200 (approx.) | Several months | Indefinite (card renewed periodically) | View โ |
Visa types for Italy
Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C)
Tourism, family visits or business up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.
- Processing: 15 calendar days (up to 45 in some cases)
- Stay: Max 90 days per 180-day period
- Validity: Up to 90 days / 180 days
National Student Visa (Type D)
Study at an Italian university with a residence permit, affordable public tuition and part-time work rights.
- Processing: 1โ3 weeks (visa)
- Validity: Course length (permit)
Work Visa (Decreto Flussi / Blue Card)
Employer-sponsored work visa under the annual quota, or an EU Blue Card for graduates.
- Processing: Weeks to months
- Validity: Up to 2 years
EU Long-Term Residence Permit
Permanent EU residence after five years of legal stay and an Italian-language test.
- Processing: Several months
- Validity: Indefinite (card renewed periodically)
Embassies, consulates & visa centres
Embassy of Italy
๐ New Delhi, India
50-E Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India
Italy visa FAQs
What visa types does Italy offer?๏ผ
VisaViews covers 4 Italy visa types: Tourist / Visit, Student, Work / Skilled, PR / Immigration. Each has its own eligibility criteria, fees and processing times.
Does Italy have an eVisa or visa-free entry?๏ผ
Schengen area; ETIAS launching for visa-exempt visitors.
How much is a Italy tourist visa?๏ผ
The Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) costs EUR 90. Fees are indicative and can change โ always confirm on the official source.
How long does a Italy visa take to process?๏ผ
Processing time varies by visa type; the Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) typically takes 15 calendar days (up to 45 in some cases).
Who handles Italy visas and immigration?๏ผ
Italy visas and immigration are administered by Polizia di Stato / Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The official portal is https://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home/en.