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• Application form duly filled up and signed [
• Valid passport or travel document (original plus photocopy), valid at least 3 months beyond the return date of your trip from Italy and at least with two blank pages. The passport will be kept and returned with the visa, if approved;
• Valid UK Residence Permit (original plus one photocopy) and valid UK share code proving your immigration status, which can be downloaded at the following link: gov.uk ↗ (gov.uk ↗)
• Documentation proving the status of public officials: staff ID card (original plus one photocopy);
• Verbal Note from the corresponding Diplomatic Mission in UK, specifying:
• purpose of the trip
• dates of intended stay
• address while in Italy
• Round-trip travel ticket reservation. Please note:
• if traveling by plane, train or bus the ticket must be printed directly from the airline/trainline/bus operator showing passenger name, dates, from/to;
• if traveling by car, ferry tickets or euro tunnel tickets are required alongside with car registration (original and photocopy), car insurance (original and photocopy), driving licence (original plus photocopy); if you are renting a car the same documentation is required plus the car rentals documents;
• if traveling among multiple Schengen countries, travel tickets are mandatory between every border;

All documents must be printed out and presented in original plus a photocopy where required. Applicants should always appear in person. Applicants must provide:

List of Diplomatic passports (conslondra.esteri.it ↗) that DO NOT require a visa for Italy.

List of Service/Official passports (conslondra.esteri.it ↗) that DO NOT require a visa for Italy.

List of Special passports (conslondra.esteri.it ↗) that DO NOT require a visa for Italy.

The visa is free of charge only if the applicant complies with all the above requirements.Please be aware that, at the time of your appointment, your application will not be accepted unless presented with all required documents. if all the items listed above are not presented, the applicant will have to reschedule a new appointment.

• Valid passport or travel document (original plus one photocopy), valid at least 3 months beyond the return date of your trip from Italy and at least with two blank pages. The passport will be kept and returned with the visa, if approved;
• Valid UK Residence Permit (original plus one photocopy), valid at least 3 months beyond the return date of your trip in Italy, and valid UK share code proving your immigration status, which can be downloaded at the following link: gov.uk ↗ (gov.uk ↗)
• Cover letter;
• Documentation of socio-professional standing:
• Students: Recent, official and signed letter from school, college or university in the United Kingdom stating date of issue, name of the applicant, type of studies, number of lessons (hours) per week and attendance record;
• Employed applicants: should provide recent letter (no older than one month) of references from your employer, which must include: company registration number, employment start date, job title, annual salary and vacation period. You must include your last three payslips (original plus photocopies);
• Self-employed applicants: Recent, official and signed letter from an accountant, banker or solicitor with name, date of issue, address, contact details, position of signatory and registration number in the United Kingdom, stating the nature of the self-employment or business ownership in the United Kingdom. The letter must also state the annual salary drawn from the company; and self-assessment form edited by revenue and customs authorities;
• Retired applicants: copy of your retirement compensation from social security;
• Unemployed applicants:
• dependent spouses/civil partners/parents should provide spouse’s/civil partner’s/descendant’s employment information i.e. employment letter, payslips and joint income tax return or, in case you do not have a joint income tax, please provide original (plus one copy) of marriage/civil partnership/birth certificates plus sponsorship letter plus passport photocopy of the spouse/partner/descendant;
• dependent children should provide parents’ financial information: last 3 months bank statements, last three payslips, original (plus one photocopy) of the child’s birth certificate plus sponsorship letter and plus passport photocopy of the sponsoring parent;Please, note:
• marriage certificates/civil partnership certificates older than 6 months will NOT be accepted
• certificates issued by a foreign authority other than the U.K., MUST be translated in English or Italian and legalised by the Italian Consular Office of the issuing Country OR by the Consular Authority in the U.K. of the issuing Country;
• certificates issued by one of the Schengen country will be accepted only if multilingual (otherwise, please refer to the second note);
• Proof of reserved return ticket to the United Kingdom, or proof of onward travel (if not returning to the United Kingdom), such as authorization of entry into the country of destination, confirmed overseas ticket, proof of sufficient means to cover such costs, please note:
• if traveling by plane, train or bus the ticket must be printed directly from the airline/trainline/bus operator showing passenger name, dates, from/to;
• if traveling by car, ferry tickets or euro tunnel tickets reservations are required showing passenger’s name, dates, from/to;
• if traveling among multiple Schengen countries, travel tickets reservations showing passenger’s name, dates, from/to between each country is mandatory;
• Fully booked hotel reservation OR original invitation letter from your host in Italy [for a template
• Travel insurance, which must be issued in UK or in one of the Schengen countries, covering the intended period of stay: insurances are accepted only with a letter from the insurance provider confirming overseas coverage, of which every Schengen country must be included. The letter from your insurance company must state that you will be covered for any medical expenses, hospitalisation and repatriation for at least 30,000 euros during your entire stay in the Schengen area. If your current insurance company does not provide such a coverage, you must find an international insurance
• Proof of economic means of support to cover the cost of the intended stay (as per Ministry of Interior Directive 1.3.2000 (PDF checklist ↗)): last three months bank statements or bank guarantee (fidejussione bancaria or polizza assicurativa) from Italy. At least one of the bank accounts provided must show the salary (or pension, universal credit) coming in. Any other UK bank account (including savings) showing enough funds can be submitted.

All documents must be printed out and presented in original plus a photocopy where required. Applicants should always appear in person. Applicants must provide:

]. The invitation letter must be addressed to the Italian Consulate, dated and duly signed together with a photocopy of the host ID/passport (in the photocopy must appear also the signature of the holder). If the host in Italy is a non-EU citizen, host’s Residence Permit in Italy is required (signature of the holder must appear)

For Citizens of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq: Citizens of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq and Travel Documents Holders (with the three letters code XXA or XXB appearing in the ICAO) need to provide full names of mother and father and it must result from a birth certificate or Consular declaration.

• Valid passport or travel document (original plus one photocopy), valid at least 3 months beyond the return date of your trip from Italy and at least with two blank pages. The passport will be kept and returned with the visa, if approved
• Valid UK Residence Permit (original plus one photocopy), valid at least 3 months beyond the return date of your trip in Italy, and valid UK share code proving your immigration status, which can be downloaded at the following link: gov.uk ↗ (gov.uk ↗)
• Cover letter
• Local letter demonstrating status as financial-commercial operators:
• original recent letter (not older than 1 month) from the applicant's company in UK specifying the reasons the applicant is expected in Italy, position held by the applicant, dates of trip and duration of stay as well as declaration of financial responsibility. You must include your last three payslips (original plus photocopy)
• for self-employed applicants: copy of certificate of incorporation and business income taxes return or accountant letter, last 3 months’ business bank statements
• Original letter of invitation from Italian company (not older than 1 month) [for a template click here (PDF checklist ↗)]. The person signing the letter should also include a copy of ID Card/passport with visible signature
• Business license of Italian company (Visura Camerale)
• Proof of reserved return ticket to the United Kingdom, or proof of onward travel (if not returning to the United Kingdom), such as authorization of entry into the country of destination, confirmed overseas ticket, proof of sufficient means to cover such costs, please note:
• 1.if traveling by plane, train or bus the ticket must be printed directly from the airline/trainline/bus operator showing passenger name, dates, from/to;
• 2.if traveling by car, ferry tickets or euro tunnel tickets reservations are required showing passenger’s name, dates, from/to;
• 3.if traveling among multiple Schengen countries, travel tickets reservations showing passenger’s name, dates, from/to between each country is mandatory;
• Fully booked hotel reservation (unless indicated in the invitation letter)
• Travel insurance, which must be issued in UK or in one of the Schengen countries, covering the intended period of stay: insurances are accepted only with letter from the insurance provider confirming overseas coverage, of which every Schengen country must be included. The letter from your insurance company must state that you will be covered for any medical expenses, hospitalisation and repatriation for at least 30,000 euros during your entire stay in the Schengen area. If your current insurance company does not provide such a coverage, you must find an international insurance
• Proof of economic means of support to cover the cost of the intended stay (as per Ministry of Interior Directive 1.3.2000 (PDF checklist ↗)): last three months bank statements or bank guarantee (fidejussione bancaria or polizza assicurativa) from Italy. At least one of the bank accounts provided must show the salary (or pension, universal credit) coming in. Any other UK bank account (including savings) showing enough funds can be submitted.

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗)

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission.

Please note number 6 below. Original letter of invitation from Italian company (not older than 1 month) [for a template click here (PDF checklist ↗)]. The person signing the letter should also include a copy of ID Card/passport with visible signature

All documents must be printed out and presented in original plus a photocopy where required. Applicants should always appear in person. Applicants must provide:

For Citizens of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq: Citizens of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq and Travel Documents Holders (with the three letters code XXA or XXB appearing in the ICAO) need to provide full names of mother and father and it must result from a birth certificate or Consular declaration.

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• Duly completed application form [
• Valid passport or travel document with at least two blank pages, valid at least three months (original plus one photocopy). The passport will be kept and returned with the visa, if approved;
• Valid UK Residence Permit and UK eVisa share code (original plus one photocopy);
• Nulla Osta (authorisation) to be issued by the Investor Visa for Italy Committee (the Nulla Osta is issued after submitting the application, alongside with the required documentation, through the following IT platform:
• One way travel tickets reservation. Please note:
• if travelling by plane, train or bus the ticket must be printed directly from the airline/train line/bus operator, showing passenger’s name, dates, from/to;
• if travelling by car, ferry tickets or Eurotunnel tickets are required, alongside with car registration (original plus photocopy) car insurance (original plus photocopy) and driving licence If renting a car, the same documentation is required plus the car rental documents;
• if travelling to multiple Schengen countries, travel tickets between each country is mandatory;

The Investor Visa is an entry visa for non-EU nationals who intend to make an investment or donation in Italy. It allows the investors/donors to acquire residency in Italy by opting into one of the following categories:

A. A minimum of EUR 2 million in Italian government bonds;

B. A minimum of EUR 500.000 in Italian corporate bonds or shares (reduced to EUR 250.000 if investing in innovative start-ups);

C. A minimum of EUR 1 million in projects of public interest in Italy, such as culture, education, ecology, immigration management, research and development, arts, and heritage.

Applicants should always appear in person. All documents must be printed out and presented in original plus a photocopy where required. Applicants must provide:

investorvisa.mise.gov.it (investorvisa.mise.gov.it ↗)

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• Application form duly filled up and signed. For short stay visas up to 90 days please download and fill up Schengen Visa application form [
• Valid passport or travel document (original plus photocopy), valid at least 3 months beyond the return date of your trip from Italy and at least with two blank pages for
• Valid UK Residence Permit (original plus one photocopy) and valid UK share code proving your immigration status, which can be downloaded at the following link: gov.uk ↗ (gov.uk ↗)
• Healthcare documentation including:
• Medical records issued in the country of residence certifying the actual illness;
• Declaration of the Italian private or public health facility (the latter must be accredited with the National Health Service) specifying type of treatment, start date, duration and estimated cost;
• Certificate issued by the Italian health facility confirming the patient has provided a 30% deposit of the estimated cost for the healthcare requested or, alternatively, specific regional resolution or authorisation issued by the Ministry of Health within the framework of humanitarian programmes.
• Supporting documentation proving the applicant has sufficient resources in Italy to cover the outstanding amounts for healthcare, food and lodging outside the health facility, and repatriation of the patient and his/her accompanying person. Furthermore, for any person accompanying the patient, health insurance covering a minimum of €30,000 for emergency hospitalisation and repatriation expenses is required.
• Round-trip travel ticket reservation or evidence that the applicant has his/her own means of transport This also applies to the accompanying person. Please note:
• if traveling by plane, train or bus the ticket must be printed directly from the airline/trainline/bus operator showing passenger name, dates, from/to;
• if traveling by car, ferry tickets or euro tunnel tickets are required alongside with car registration (original and photocopy), car insurance (original and photocopy), driving licence (original plus photocopy); if you are renting a car the same documentation is required plus the car rentals documents;
• if traveling among multiple Schengen countries, travel tickets are mandatory between every border;

All documents must be printed out and presented in original plus a photocopy where required.

Applicants should always appear in person. Applicants must provide:

]. For long stay visas beyond 90 days please download and fill up Long term application form [

Schengen/Short term visa

. Valid passport or travel document (original plus photocopy), valid at least 3 months beyond the duration of the visa and with at least with two blank pages for

National/Long term visa

. The passport will be kept and returned with the visa, if approved;

• Spouse, if not legally separated and not under 18 years of age;
• Civil Partners
• Children under 21 years of age (on application submission), including children of the spouse and children born out of wedlock, provided that, for children under 18 years of age, the other parent (if there is another parent), has given his/her consent;
• Children older than 21 years old if they are unable to support their indispensable necessities of life because of their health conditions entailing total disability (this must be proven);
• Dependent parents if they are unable to support their indispensable necessities of life because of their health conditions entailing total disability (this must be proven).
• Valid passport or travel document (original plus one photocopy), valid at least 3 months beyond the return date of your trip from Italy and at least with two blank pages. The passport will be kept and returned with the visa, if approved
• Valid UK Residence Permit (original plus one photocopy), valid at least 3 months beyond the return date of your trip in Italy, and valid UK share code proving your immigration status, which can be downloaded at the following link: gov.uk ↗ (gov.uk ↗)
• Proof of relationship: marriage/ civil partnership/ birth certificate (original plus one photocopy). Please, note:
• Certificates older than 6 months will NOT be accepted; all certificates must be an authenticated copy of the original with
• An official stamp and current date,
• issued by the UK Council authority/General Register Office or by the Embassy/High Commission/Consulate of the foreign country.
• Certificates issued by a foreign authority other than the UK, MUST be translated in English or Italian and legalised by the Italian Consular Office of the issuing Country OR by the Consular Authority in the UK of the issuing Country;
• Certificates issued by one of the Schengen countries will be accepted only if multilingual, otherwise please refer to second note;
• Italian nationals will need to be registered at the AIRE office of the Consulate General of Italy in London and marriage certificate must be registered at the Consulate General of Italy in London;
• EU relative’s passport (original plus one photocopy)
• Declaration from the EU relative’s stating the applicant is travelling - or joining - the EU family member (PDF copy here (PDF checklist ↗)).

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission.

Who is eligible to apply as a EU family member:

The applicant must be traveling together with the EU / EEA Family member or joining the EU / EEA Family member in the Schengen area.

All documents must be printed out and presented in original plus a photocopy where required. Applicants should always appear in person. Applicants must provide:

For Citizens of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq: Citizens of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iraq need to provide full names of mother and father and it must result from a birth certificate or Consular declaration.

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• if they have no other descendants in their country of origin or provenance who can support them;
• if they are over 65 and other descendants in their country of origin or provenance cannot support them for serious and documented health reasons.
• Duly completed application form [
• Valid passport or travel document (original plus one photocopy), valid at least 3 months and with at least two blank pages. The passport will be kept and returned with the visa, if approved;
• Valid UK Residence Permit and UK eVisa share code (original plus one photocopy);
• "Nulla Osta" (entry clearance) issued no more than 6 months earlier by the competent "Sportello Unico" (Unified Immigration Desk);
• Proof of relationship: marriage/civil partnership/birth certificate (original plus one photocopy). Please, note:
• marriage/civil partnership certificates older than 6 months will NOT be accepted;
• certificates issued by a foreign authority other than the UK, MUST be translated in English or Italian and legalised by the Italian Consular Office of the issuing Country OR by the Consular Authority in the UK of the issuing Country;
• certificates issued by one of the Schengen countries will be accepted only if multilingual, otherwise please refer to second note;
• those applying for permanent residency in Italy through marriage to an Italian citizen must register their marriage at the Consulate General of Italy in London before applying for the visa;
• Residence card with at least 1 year validity or long-term resident’s EU residence permit of the family member in Italy (original plus one photocopy), alongside with a declaration requesting the presence of the family member in Italy and swearing to be in possession of the requisites foreseen by the law;
• In case of minors, written consent from the other parent granting permission to travel. Please, note:
• the parental consent must be notarised by a UK notary;
• if the parent lives abroad, the consent must be notarised by the Italian Consulate of their country of residence (for more information, please visit the following website
• a photocopy of both parents’ passports must be provided.
• One way travel tickets reservation. Please note:
• if travelling by plane, train or bus the ticket must be printed directly from the airline/train line/bus operator, showing passenger’s name, dates, from/to;
• if travelling by car, ferry tickets or Eurotunnel tickets are required, alongside with car registration (original plus photocopy) car insurance (original plus photocopy) and driving licence If renting a car, the same documentation is required plus the car rental documents;
• if travelling to multiple Schengen countries, travel tickets between each country is mandatory;
• Visa exempt nationalities can join the family member in Italy without applying for any visa. Once in Italy, they must register themselves with the local Anagrafe and apply for a residence card at the relevant Questura within 3 months from their arrival.
• Those nationalities who require a visa, can apply for a tourism visa to travel to Italy as a EU family member and, within 3 months from their arrival, they must register themselves with the local Anagrafe and apply for a residence card at the relevant Questura.

The family reunification visa allows entrance in Italy to:

A. Spouse, if not legally separated and not under 18 years of age;

B. Civil partners;

C. Unmarried children under 18 years of age (on application submission), including children of the spouse and children born out of wedlock, provided that the other parent (if there is another parent), has given his/her consent;

D. Dependent children who have reached their majority, if they are unable to support their indispensable necessities of life because of their health conditions entailing total disability;

Dependent parents must prove there are no descendants in their country of origin (if applicable), their health condition and their dependant status with any evidence, such as: wire transfers, receipts of money transfers, provision of accommodation, rental payments, documents certifying that the applicant does not have income deriving from annuities or pensions, demonstration that the applicant does not have any source of income or rather that their sources of income is insufficient for their own maintenance in the local economic and social context.

All documents must be printed out and presented in original plus a photocopy where required. Applicants should always appear in person. Applicants must provide:

Translation and legalisation of documents - Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (esteri.it ↗)

). This also applies when parents living abroad nominate a guardian;

Family members of an Italian or EU citizen do not need the Nulla Osta. Particularly:

Please, note:

• Valid passport or travel document (original plus one photocopy), valid at least 3 months beyond the return date of your trip from Italy and at least with two blank pages. The passport will be kept and returned with the visa, if approved.
• Valid UK Residence Permit (original plus one photocopy), valid at least 3 months beyond the return date of your trip in Italy, and valid UK share code proving your immigration status, which can be downloaded at the following link: gov.uk ↗ (gov.uk ↗)
• Documentation of socio-professional standing:
• Students: recent (not older than one month) original reference letter duly signed, on the official headed paper either from your employer or from your University/College addressed to the Italian Consulate (hard copy);
• Employed applicants: should provide recent letter (no older than one month) of references from your employer, which must include employment start date, job title, annual salary and vacation period. You must include your last three payslips (original plus photocopies);
• Self-employed applicants: should provide certificates of incorporation; business bank statements (last three months); copies of business income taxes or in alternative to this last point an accountant letter (no older than one month, it must be a hard copy);
• Retired applicants: copy of your retirement compensation from social security;
• Unemployed applicants:
• dependent spouses or parents should provide spouse’s/child’s employment information i.e. employment letter, payslips and joint income tax return or, in case you do not have a joint income tax, please provide original (plus one copy) of marriage/birth certificates plus sponsorship letter plus passport photocopy of the spouse/descendent;
• dependent children should provide parents’ financial information: last 3 months bank statements, last three payslips, original (plus one photocopy) of the child’s birth certificate plus sponsorship letter and plus passport photocopy of the sponsoring parent;
• certificates older than 6 months will NOT be accepted;
• certificates issued by a foreign authority other than the U.K., MUST be translated in English or Italian and legalised by the Italian Consular Office of the issuing Country OR by the Consular Authority in the U.K. of the issuing Country;
• certificates issued by one of the Schengen country will be accepted only if multilingual (otherwise, please refer to the second note)
• Proof of reserved return ticket to the United Kingdom, or proof of onward travel (if not returning to the United Kingdom), such as authorization of entry into the country of destination, confirmed overseas ticket, proof of sufficient means to cover such costs, please note:
• Fully booked hotel reservation OR original invitation letter from your host in Italy [for a template
• Travel insurance, which must be issued in UK or in one of the Schengen countries, covering the intended period of stay: insurances are accepted only with a letter from the insurance provider confirming overseas coverage, of which every Schengen country must be included. The letter from your insurance company must state that you will be covered for any medical expenses, hospitalisation and repatriation for at least 30,000 euros during your entire stay in the Schengen area. If your current insurance company does not provide such a coverage, you must find an international insurance
• Proof of economic means of support to cover the cost of the intended stay (as per Ministry of Interior Directive 1.3.2000 (PDF checklist ↗)): last three months bank statements or bank guarantee (fidejussione bancaria or polizza assicurativa) from Italy.

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission.

All documents must be printed out and presented in original plus a photocopy where required. Applicants should always appear in person. Applicants must provide:

1.if traveling by plane, train or bus the ticket must be printed directly from the airline/trainline/bus operator showing passenger name, dates, from/to;

2.if traveling by car, ferry tickets or euro tunnel tickets reservations are required showing passenger’s name, dates, from/to;

3.if traveling among multiple Schengen countries, travel tickets reservations showing passenger’s name, dates, from/to between each country is mandatory;

]. The invitation letter must be addressed to the Italian Consulate, dated and duly signed together with a photocopy of the host ID/passport (in the photocopy must appear also the signature of the holder). If the host in Italy is a non-EU citizen, host’s Residence Permit in Italy is required (signature of the holder must appear)

For Citizens of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq: Citizens of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iraq need to provide full names of mother and father and it must result from a birth certificate or Consular declaration.

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• Application form duly filled up and signed. For short stay visas up to 90 days please download and fill up Schengen Visa application form [
• Application checklist: for short stay visa [click here] (PDF checklist ↗), for long stay visa [click here] (PDF checklist ↗)
• Valid passport or travel document (original plus photocopy), valid at least 3 months beyond the return date of your trip from Italy and at least with two blank pages for
• Valid UK Residence Permit (original plus one photocopy) and valid UK share code proving your immigration status, which can be downloaded at the following link: gov.uk ↗ (gov.uk ↗)
• For stays longer than three months “Nulla osta” (authorisation) for research from the Immigration Desk (SUI) of the relevant Questura (Police Station);
• For short stays documentation certifying that the applicant is a researcher employed by a foreign university or research institution;
• For short stays hosting agreement (Convenzione di accoglienza) concluded with the applicant by the Italian accredited University or Research Institute specifying the research program activity, salary and insurance;
• Round-trip travel ticket reservation or evidence that the applicant has his/her own means of transport This also applies to the accompanying person. Please note:
• if traveling by plane, train or bus the ticket must be printed directly from the airline/trainline/bus operator showing passenger name, dates, from/to;
• if traveling by car, ferry tickets or euro tunnel tickets are required alongside with car registration (original and photocopy), car insurance (original and photocopy), driving licence (original plus photocopy); if you are renting a car the same documentation is required plus the car rentals documents;
• if traveling among multiple Schengen countries, travel tickets are mandatory between every border;

All documents must be printed out and presented in original plus a photocopy where required. Applicants should always appear in person. Applicants must provide:

]. For long stay visas beyond 90 days please download and fill up Long term application form [

Schengen/Short term visa

. Valid passport or travel document (original plus photocopy), valid at least 3 months beyond the duration of the visa and with at least with two blank pages for

National/Long term visa

. The passport will be kept and returned with the visa, if approved;

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• Duly completed application form click here (PDF checklist ↗);
• Valid passport or travel document with at least two blank pages, valid at least 3 months (original plus one photocopy). The passport will be kept and returned with the visa, if approved;
• Valid UK Residence Permit (original plus one photocopy) and valid UK share code proving your immigration status, which can be downloaded at the following link: gov.uk ↗ (gov.uk ↗)
• Cover letter;
• Duly completed and signed “Form A” downloaded from the following website: studiare-in-italia.it ↗ (studiare-in-italia.it ↗); or here (PDF checklist ↗).
• Declaration of value (if applicable), issued by the School Office of the Italian Consulate/Embassy having jurisdiction over the University/ School that issued the certificate;
• One way travel tickets reservation. Please note:
• if travelling by plane, train or bus the ticket must be printed directly from the airline/train line/bus operator, showing passenger’s name, dates, from/to;
• if travelling by car, ferry tickets or Eurotunnel tickets are required, alongside with car registration (original plus photocopy) car insurance (original plus photocopy) and driving licence If renting a car, the same documentation is required plus the car rental documents;
• if travelling to multiple Schengen countries, travel tickets between each country is mandatory;
• if using third parties services, such as travel agencies, note that they will be accepted only if based in the UK or in one of the Schengen countries. Travel tickets must always be issued from the airline/trainline/bus operator themselves and any other paper will not be taken into account. This applies to letter a), b), c);
• Proof of accommodation: rental agreement or at least 15/30 days of hotel reservation. In case the applicant is staying with friends/family, a letter of invitation is required [for a template click here (PDF checklist ↗)] along with the host's ID (valid permit of stay for non-European Union citizens) where the signature of the holder appears;
• Travel insurance, which must be issued in UK or in one of the Schengen countries, including every Schengen country and covering at the least the first 2 weeks of period of staying in Italy. Health insurance with a minimum coverage of €30,000 for emergency hospital and repatriation expenses. If your current insurance company does not provide such coverage, you are requested to find an international insurance. A special insurance policy for student with INA ASSITALIA is available through Universities upon arrival in Italy. If the insurance cover is not specified in the acceptance letter from the Italian university, a declaration in a form of “affidavit” (self-declaration) is required;
• Proof of financial means of support in Italy of no less than 500 euros per month. The availability can be proven through: personal last 3 months’ UK bank statements OR parents last 3 months’ bank statement alongside with original and 1 copy of birth certificate. Please, note:
• certificates issued by a foreign authority other than the UK, MUST be translated in English or Italian and legalised by the Italian Consular Office of the issuing Country OR by the Consular Authority in the UK of the issuing Country;
• certificates issued by one of the Schengen countries will be accepted only if multilingual, otherwise please refer to second note.
• Application form duly filled up and signed. For short stay visas up to 90 days please download and fill up Schengen Visa application form (PDF checklist ↗); For long stay visas beyond 90 days please download and fill up Long term application form (PDF checklist ↗)
• Valid passport or travel document (original plus photocopy), valid at least 3 months beyond the return date of your trip from Italy and at least with two blank pages for Schengen/Short Stay visa. Valid passport or travel document (original plus photocopy), valid at least 3 months and with at least with two blank pages for National/Long term visa. The passport will be kept and returned with the visa, if approved;
• Valid UK Residence Permit (original plus one photocopy) and valid UK share code proving your immigration status, which can be downloaded at the following link: gov.uk ↗ (gov.uk ↗)
• Original recent letter (not older than 1 month) of acceptance from University in Italy, specifying the type of course, number of weekly hours and dates;
• Original recent letter (not older than 1 month) from University in UK confirming enrolment and applicant’s mobility program;
• Round-trip travel ticket reservation. Please note:
• if travelling by plane, train or bus the ticket must be printed directly from the airline/train line/bus operator, showing passenger’s name, dates, from/to;
• if travelling by car, ferry tickets or Eurotunnel tickets are required, alongside with car registration (original plus photocopy) car insurance (original plus photocopy) and driving license If renting a car, the same documentation is required plus the car rental documents;
• if travelling to multiple Schengen countries, travel tickets between each country is mandatory.
• Proof of accommodation: hotel reservation that covers the entire period of staying. In case the applicant is staying with friends/family, a letter of invitation is required [for a template please see here (PDF checklist ↗)] along with the host's ID (valid permit of stay for non-European Union citizens) where the signature of the holder appears;
• Travel insurance, which must be issued in UK or in one of the Schengen countries, including every Schengen country covering the entire period of staying in Italy. Health insurance with a minimum coverage of €30,000 for emergency hospital and repatriation expenses. If your current insurance company does not provide such coverage, you are requested to find an international insurance. A special insurance policy for student with INA ASSITALIA is available through Universities upon arrival in Italy. If the insurance cover is not specified in the acceptance letter from the Italian university, a declaration in a form of “affidavit” (self-declaration) is required;
• Proof of financial means of support in Italy as per Ministry of Interior Directive 1.3.2000. The availability can be proven through: personal last 3 months UK bank statements OR parents last 3 months’ bank statement alongside with original and 1 copy of birth certificate and parents passport.
• certificates issued by a foreign authority other than the UK, MUST be translated in English or Italian and legalized by the Italian Consular Office of the issuing Country OR by the Consular Authority in the UK of the issuing Country.
• certificates issued by one of the Schengen countries will be accepted only if multilingual, otherwise please refer to second note.
• Application form duly filled up and signed. For short stay visas up to 90 days please download and fill up Schengen Visa application form (PDF checklist ↗); For long stay visas beyond 90 days please download and fill up Long term application form
• Valid passport or travel document (original plus photocopy), valid at least 3 months beyond the return date of your trip from Italy and at least with two blank pages for Schengen/Short Stay visa. Valid passport or travel document (original plus photocopy), valid at least 3 months and with at least with two blank pages for National/Long term visa. The passport will be kept and returned with the visa, if approved;
• Valid UK Residence Permit (original plus one photocopy) and valid UK share code proving your immigration status, which can be downloaded at the following link: gov.uk ↗ (gov.uk ↗)
• Original recent letter (not older than 1 month) of acceptance from University in Italy, specifying the type of course, number of weekly hours and dates;
• Transcript of previous studies in the applicant’s home country;
• Round-trip travel ticket reservation. Please note:
• if travelling by plane, train or bus the ticket must be printed directly from the airline/train line/bus operator, showing passenger’s name, dates, from/to;
• if travelling by car, ferry tickets or Eurotunnel tickets are required, alongside with car registration (original plus photocopy) car insurance (original plus photocopy) and driving licence If renting a car, the same documentation is required plus the car rental documents;
• if travelling to multiple Schengen countries, travel tickets between each country is mandatory.
• if using third parties services, such as travel agencies, note that they will be accepted only if based in the UK or in one of the Schengen countries. Travel tickets must always be issued from the airline/trainline/bus operator themselves and any other paper will not be taken into account. This applies to letter a), b), c);
• Proof of accommodation: hotel reservation that covers the entire period of staying. In case the applicant is staying with friends/family, a letter of invitation is required [for a template please see here (PDF checklist ↗)] along with the host's ID (valid permit of stay for non-European Union citizens) where the signature of the holder appears;
• Travel insurance, which must be issued in UK or in one of the Schengen countries, including every Schengen country covering the entire period of staying in Italy. Health insurance with a minimum coverage of €30,000 for emergency hospital and repatriation expenses. If your current insurance company does not provide such coverage, you are requested to find an international insurance. A special insurance policy for student with INA ASSITALIA is available through Universities upon arrival in Italy. If the insurance cover is not specified in the acceptance letter from the Italian university, a declaration in a form of “affidavit” (self-declaration) is required;
• Proof of financial means of support in Italy as per Ministry of Interior Directive 1.3.2000. The availability can be proven through: personal last 3 months UK bank statements OR parents last 3 months’ bank statement alongside with original and 1 copy of birth certificate and parents passport.
• certificates issued by a foreign authority other than the UK, MUST be translated in English or Italian and legalised by the Italian Consular Office of the issuing Country OR by the Consular Authority in the UK of the issuing Country.
• certificates issued by one of the Schengen countries will be accepted only if multilingual, otherwise please refer to second note.
• Application form duly filled up and signed. For short stay visas up to 90 days please download and fill up Schengen Visa application form (PDF checklist ↗); For long stay visas beyond 90 days please download and fill up Long term application form
• Valid passport or travel document (original plus photocopy), valid at least 3 months beyond the return date of your trip from Italy and at least with two blank pages for Schengen/Short Stay visa. Valid passport or travel document (original plus photocopy), valid at least 3 months and with at least with two blank pages for National/Long term visa. The passport will be kept and returned with the visa, if approved;
• Valid UK Residence Permit (original plus photocopy), valid at least 3 months beyond the return date of your trip in Italy for Schengen/Short Stay visa. Valid UK Residence Permit (original plus photocopy) for National/Long term visa;
• Documentation concerning the internship program: Internship programs are organized by authorized entities (as per Art. 2 paragraph 1 of Decree of Ministry of Labor and Welfare N. 142 dated 03.25.1998) and are implemented according to a specific agreement between the promoting institution and the hosting employer. The visa can be requested by presenting a formal internship project (as per Art. 18 of Law N. 196/97 and Art. 4 of the D.M. N. 142/98) duly stamped by the competent Italian Region;
• Transcript of previous studies in the applicant’s home country;
• Round-trip travel ticket reservation. Please note:
• if travelling by plane, train or bus the ticket must be printed directly from the airline/train line/bus operator, showing passenger’s name, dates, from/to;
• if travelling by car, ferry tickets or Eurotunnel tickets are required, alongside with car registration (original plus photocopy) car insurance (original plus photocopy) and driving licence If renting a car, the same documentation is required plus the car rental documents;
• if travelling to multiple Schengen countries, travel tickets between each country is mandatory.
• if using third parties services, such as travel agencies, note that they will be accepted only if based in the UK or in one of the Schengen countries. Travel tickets must always be issued from the airline/trainline/bus operator themselves and any other paper will not be taken into account. This applies to letter a), b), c);
• Proof of accommodation: hotel reservation that covers the entire period of staying. In case the applicant is staying with friends/family, a letter of invitation is required [for a template please see here (PDF checklist ↗)] along with the host's ID (valid permit of stay for non-European Union citizens) where the signature of the holder appears;
• Travel insurance, which must be issued in UK or in one of the Schengen countries, including every Schengen country covering the entire period of staying in Italy. Health insurance with a minimum coverage of €30,000 for emergency hospital and repatriation expenses. If your current insurance company does not provide such coverage, you are requested to find an international insurance. A special insurance policy for student with INA ASSITALIA is available through Universities upon arrival in Italy. If the insurance cover is not specified in the acceptance letter from the Italian university, a declaration in a form of “affidavit” (self-declaration) is required;
• Proof of financial means of support in Italy as per Ministry of Interior Directive 1.3.2000. The availability can be proven through: personal last 3 months UK bank statements OR parents last 3 months’ bank statement alongside with original and 1 copy of birth certificate and parents passport.
• certificates issued by a foreign authority other than the UK, MUST be translated in English or Italian and legalised by the Italian Consular Office of the issuing Country OR by the Consular Authority in the UK of the issuing Country.
• certificates issued by one of the Schengen countries will be accepted only if multilingual, otherwise please refer to second note.
• Application form duly filled up and signed. For short stay visas up to 90 days please download and fill up Schengen Visa application form (PDF checklist ↗); For long stay visas beyond 90 days please download and fill up Long term application form
• Valid passport or travel document (original plus photocopy), valid at least 3 months beyond the return date of your trip from Italy and at least with two blank pages for Schengen/Short Stay visa. Valid passport or travel document (original plus photocopy), valid at least 3 months and with at least with two blank pages for National/Long term visa. The passport will be kept and returned with the visa, if approved;
• Valid UK Residence Permit (original plus one photocopy) and valid UK share code proving your immigration status, which can be downloaded at the following link: gov.uk ↗ (gov.uk ↗)
• Enrolment letter to a professional training course, mentioning its duration, subject of the training program, credentials etc.). The course must be coherent with previous education organized by training entities authorized to perform professional training programs (as per Art. 142 paragraph 1, letter d, DL 112/1998 and Decree of the Ministry of Labour N. 166 dated 05.25.2001). The course cannot exceed the duration of 24 months and must aim to obtain a professional qualification or recognition of achieved skills. The training entity must declare in the enrolment letter that it has been accredited according to the above mentioned laws to carry out professional training courses;
• Transcript of previous studies in the applicant’s home country;
• Round-trip travel ticket reservation. Please note:
• if travelling by plane, train or bus the ticket must be printed directly from the airline/train line/bus operator, showing passenger’s name, dates, from/to;
• if travelling by car, ferry tickets or Eurotunnel tickets are required, alongside with car registration (original plus photocopy) car insurance (original plus photocopy) and driving licence If renting a car, the same documentation is required plus the car rental documents;
• if travelling to multiple Schengen countries, travel tickets between each country is mandatory.
• if using third parties services, such as travel agencies, note that they will be accepted only if based in the UK or in one of the Schengen countries. Travel tickets must always be issued from the airline/trainline/bus operator themselves and any other paper will not be taken into account. This applies to letter a), b), c);
• Proof of accommodation: hotel reservation that covers the entire period of staying. In case the applicant is staying with friends/family, a letter of invitation is required [for a template please see here (PDF checklist ↗)] along with the host's ID (valid permit of stay for non-European Union citizens) where the signature of the holder appears;
• Travel insurance, which must be issued in UK or in one of the Schengen countries, including every Schengen country covering the entire period of staying in Italy. Health insurance with a minimum coverage of €30,000 for emergency hospital and repatriation expenses. If your current insurance company does not provide such coverage, you are requested to find an international insurance. A special insurance policy for student with INA ASSITALIA is available through Universities upon arrival in Italy. If the insurance cover is not specified in the acceptance letter from the Italian university, a declaration in a form of “affidavit” (self-declaration) is required;
• Proof of financial means of support in Italy as per Ministry of Interior Directive 1.3.2000. The availability can be proven through: personal last 3 months UK bank statements OR parents last 3 months’ bank statement alongside with original and 1 copy of birth certificate and parents passport.
• certificates issued by a foreign authority other than the UK, MUST be translated in English or Italian and legalised by the Italian Consular Office of the issuing Country OR by the Consular Authority in the UK of the issuing Country.
• certificates issued by one of the Schengen countries will be accepted only if multilingual, otherwise please refer to second note.

All documents must be printed out and presented in original plus a photocopy where required. Applicants should always appear in person.

Please verify which category of visa you are applying and print one of the checklists accordingly:

Students enrolling in full Italian University Programs

You need to contact the school office of the Italian Consulate (scuole.londra@esteri.it) to accomplish with all the requirements regulated by the M.I.U.R. (Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research) to enrol in a full Italian University program. Appointments for a visa can be requested only upon confirmation of the admission to the entrance exam at an Italian University. Applicants should always appear in person. All documents must be printed out and presented in original plus a photocopy where required. Applicants must provide:

Exchange and mobility programs

Students independently attending a course on Italian Language/Culture

Internship program

Professional training

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• Self-employed professionals and Entrepreneurs
• Application form duly filled up and signed. For short stay visas up to 90 days please download and fill up Schengen Visa application form [
• Valid passport or travel document (original plus photocopy), valid at least 3 months beyond the return date of your trip from Italy and at least with two blank pages for
• Valid UK Residence Permit (original plus one photocopy) and valid UK share code proving your immigration status, which can be downloaded at the following link: gov.uk ↗ (gov.uk ↗)
• Declaration by the Office authorized to issue any required certification, license and authorization, to receive notices of commencement of business activity, or by the Body which supervises professional associations. Such declarations should be issued within the previous three months;
• Declaration of parametri di riferimento (list of specific assets to perform different commercial or professional activities) issued by the local Chamber of Commerce or by the pertinent professional order. Such amount cannot be lower than the triple of the minimum social welfare yearly income (14.000 Euro);
• Proof of income earned during the preceding fiscal year in the country of residence, higher than the minimum level provided by the law for exemption from participation in medical and health public assistance (8.500 Euro);
• Nulla Osta (authorization) issued within the previous 90 days by the competent Italian Questura (Police Commissary);
• Availability of a suitable lodging;
• Round-trip travel ticket reservation or evidence that the applicant has his/her own means of transport This also applies to the accompanying person. Please note:
• if traveling by plane, train or bus the ticket must be printed directly from the airline/trainline/bus operator showing passenger name, dates, from/to;
• if traveling by car, ferry tickets or euro tunnel tickets are required alongside with car registration (original and photocopy), car insurance (original and photocopy), driving licence (original plus photocopy); if you are renting a car the same documentation is required plus the car rentals documents;
• if traveling among multiple Schengen countries, travel tickets are mandatory between every border;
• Partners and Chairmen of Italian Companies Partners and Chairmen
• Application form duly filled up and signed. For short stay visas up to 90 days please download and fill up Schengen Visa application form [
• Valid passport or travel document (original plus photocopy), valid at least 3 months beyond the return date of your trip from Italy and at least with two blank pages for
• Valid UK Residence Permit (original plus one photocopy) and valid UK share code proving your immigration status, which can be downloaded at the following link: gov.uk ↗ (gov.uk ↗)
• Certification of enrolment of the firm in the Business Registry (Visura Camerale)
• Copy of the declaration of responsibility sent by legal representative of the Italian company to the local Italian DTL (Territorial Labour Office) stating that, in virtue of the contract stipulated, the applicant will not be employed as a subordinate worker;
• Nulla Osta (authorization) issued within the previous 90 days earlier by the competent Italian Questura (Police Commissary);
• Availability of a suitable lodging;
• Round-trip travel ticket reservation or evidence that the applicant has his/her own means of transport This also applies to the accompanying person. Please note:
• if traveling by plane, train or bus the ticket must be printed directly from the airline/trainline/bus operator showing passenger name, dates, from/to;
• if traveling by car, ferry tickets or euro tunnel tickets are required alongside with car registration (original and photocopy), car insurance (original and photocopy), driving licence (original plus photocopy); if you are renting a car the same documentation is required plus the car rentals documents;
• if traveling among multiple Schengen countries, travel tickets are mandatory between every border;
• if using the services of third parties, such as travel agencies, note that they will be accepted only if they are based in the U.K. or in one of the Schengen countries. Travel tickets must always be issued from the airline/trainline/bus operator themselves and any other paper will not be considered. This applies to letter a), b), c).
• Managers or highly qualified employees, university language tutors and university professors, translators and interpreters
• Application form duly filled up and signed. For short stay visas up to 90 days please download and fill up Schengen Visa application form [
• Valid passport or travel document (original plus photocopy), valid at least 3 months beyond the return date of your trip from Italy and at least with two blank pages for
• Valid UK Residence Permit (original plus one photocopy) and valid UK share code proving your immigration status, which can be downloaded at the following link: gov.uk ↗ (gov.uk ↗)
• Certification, issued by the competent Labour Territorial Service of the Italian DTL (Territorial Labour Office) stating that, in virtue of the contract stipulated, the applicant will not be employed as a subordinate worker;
• Availability of a suitable lodging;
• A contract showing a yearly income higher than the minimum level provided by the law for exemption from participation in medical and health public assistance (8.500 Euro);
• Nulla Osta (authorization) issued by the competent Italian Questura (Police Commissary) within the previous 90 days;
• Travel tickets reservation, please note:
• if traveling by plane, train or bus the ticket must be printed directly from the airline/trainline/bus operator showing passenger name, dates, from/to;
• if traveling by car, ferry tickets or euro tunnel tickets are required alongside with car registration (original and photocopy), car insurance (original and photocopy), driving licence (original plus photocopy); if you are renting a car the same documentation is required plus the car rentals documents;
• if traveling among multiple Schengen countries, travel tickets are mandatory between every border;
• if using the services of third parties, such as travel agencies, note that they will be accepted only if they are based in the U.K. or in one of the Schengen countries. Travel tickets must always be issued from the airline/trainline/bus operator themselves and any other paper will not be considered. This applies to letter a), b), c).
• Sport personnel and Athletes
• Application form duly filled up and signed. For short stay visas up to 90 days please download and fill up Schengen Visa application form [
• Valid passport or travel document (original plus photocopy), valid at least 3 months beyond the return date of your trip from Italy and at least with two blank pages for
• Valid UK Residence Permit (original plus one photocopy) and valid UK share code proving your immigration status, which can be downloaded at the following link: gov.uk ↗ (gov.uk ↗)
• Declaration of consent by CONI (Italian National Olympic Committee sent directly to the competent Italian Diplomatic/ Consular Representation, indicating the athlete’s personal data, sport practiced, and details and address of the team/club of destination. This statement must be accompanied by the Nulla Osta (authorization) of the Italian Questura (Police Commissary), stating that the sport practiced is included in the list of activities entitled to apply for a sport-self-employment visa. The Nulla Osta should be issued within the previous 90 days;
• Round-trip travel ticket reservation for short-term Schengen Visa shorter than 90 days. One-way travel tickets reservation for long-term National visa longer than 90 days. Please note:
• if traveling by plane, train or bus the ticket must be printed directly from the airline/trainline/bus operator showing passenger name, dates, from/to;
• if traveling by car, ferry tickets or euro tunnel tickets are required alongside with car registration (original and photocopy), car insurance (original and photocopy), driving licence (original plus photocopy); if you are renting a car the same documentation is required plus the car rentals documents;
• if traveling among multiple Schengen countries, travel tickets are mandatory between every border;
• Artists and entertainment industry personnel - well renown artists and his/her entourage or artists invited by renown Italian institutions or theatres (Schengen Visa only)
• Duly completed application form [
• Valid passport or travel document (original plus photocopy), valid at least 3 months beyond the return date of your trip from Italy and at least with two blank pages. The passport will be kept and returned with the visa, if approved;
• Valid UK Residence Permit (original plus one photocopy) and valid UK share code proving your immigration status, which can be downloaded at the following link: gov.uk ↗ (gov.uk ↗)
• Job contract ensuring the self-employee’s compensation is higher than the amount provided by the Italian national contracts for the same category of employees;
• Proof of lodging;
• Round-trip travel ticket reservation for short-term Schengen Visa shorter than 90 days. One-way travel tickets reservation for long-term National visa longer than 90 days. Please note:
• if traveling by plane, train or bus the ticket must be printed directly from the airline/trainline/bus operator showing passenger name, dates, from/to;
• if traveling by car, ferry tickets or euro tunnel tickets are required alongside with car registration (original and photocopy), car insurance (original and photocopy), driving licence (original plus photocopy); if you are renting a car the same documentation is required plus the car rentals documents;
• if traveling among multiple Schengen countries, travel tickets are mandatory between every border;
• if using the services of third parties, such as travel agencies, note that they will be accepted only if they are based in the U.K. or in one of the Schengen countries. Travel tickets must always be issued from the airline/trainline/bus operator themselves and any other paper will not be considered. This applies to letter a), b), c).

(requirements are being updated)

A) Self-Employed professionals are those mentioned in the list of the Italian Ministry of Justice ‘Associazione delle Professioni non Regolamentate’ according to D.Lgs 206/2007 art. 26 comma 3 and according to ‘Elenco Professioni Vigilate’ are included in ordini, collegi e albi professionali (professional orders, professional boards and bulletin boards). For medical professions the visa is issued upon recognition of your University Degree by the Italian Ministry of Health.

B) Entrepreneurs are considered those business operators who intend to perform in Italy a commercial activity that is considered significant for the Italian economy.

All documents must be printed out and presented in original plus a photocopy where required. Applicants should always appear in person. Applicants must provide:

]. For long stay visas beyond 90 days please download and fill up Long term application form [

Schengen/Short term visa

. Valid passport or travel document (original plus photocopy), valid at least 3 months beyond the duration of the visa and with at least with two blank pages for

National/Long term visa

. The passport will be kept and returned with the visa, if approved;

(listed in D.I. 850/2001) in Italian S.p.A., S.r.l. and SAPA, which must have been operating for at least three years.

All documents must be printed out and presented in original plus a photocopy where required. Applicants should always appear in person. Applicants must provide:

]. For long stay visas beyond 90 days please download and fill up Long term application form [

Schengen/Short term visa

. Valid passport or travel document (original plus photocopy), valid at least 3 months beyond the duration of the visa and with at least with two blank pages for

National/Long term visa

. The passport will be kept and returned with the visa, if approved;

A) Managers or highly qualified employees of companies based in Italy or with branches in Italy, or of branch offices of foreign companies headquartered in a member country of the World Trade Organisation, or managers of main offices in Italy of Italian firms or firms of another EU member;

B) University language tutors and university professors intending to fill an academic position in Italian universities or in an educational institute;

C) translators and interpreters.

All documents must be printed out and presented in original plus a photocopy where required. Applicants should always appear in person. Applicants must provide:

]. For long stay visas beyond 90 days please download and fill up Long term application form [

Schengen/Short term visa

. Valid passport or travel document (original plus photocopy), valid at least 3 months beyond the duration of the visa and with at least with two blank pages for

National/Long term visa

. The passport will be kept and returned with the visa, if approved;

All documents must be printed out and presented in original plus a photocopy where required. Applicants should always appear in person. Applicants must provide:

]. For long stay visas beyond 90 days please download and fill up Long term application form [

Schengen/Short term visa

. Valid passport or travel document (original plus photocopy), valid at least 3 months beyond the duration of the visa and with at least with two blank pages for

National/Long term visa

. The passport will be kept and returned with the visa, if approved;

All documents must be printed out and presented in original plus a photocopy where required. Applicants should always appear in person. Applicants must provide:

Please write an email to the Visa Office (visti.londra@esteri.it (mailto:visti.londra@esteri.it)) if you need to apply for a long term (more than 90 days) artist self-employment visa or if you do not belong to the category of well renown artists or if you are not invited by a renown Italian Institution or theatre.

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• Application form duly filled up and signed. For short stay visas up to 90 days please download and fill up Schengen Visa application form [
• Valid passport or travel document (original plus photocopy), valid at least 3 months beyond the return date of your trip from Italy and at least with two blank pages for
• Valid UK Residence Permit (original plus one photocopy) and valid UK share code proving your immigration status, which can be downloaded at the following link: gov.uk ↗ (gov.uk ↗)
• Nulla Osta (Entry Clearance) issued from "SUI" (Unified Immigration Desk)/ANPAL (National Agency for Active Labour Policies)/CONI (talian National Olympic Committee) in Italy. The Nulla Osta (entry clearance) and the "contratto di soggiorno per lavoro" (job contract) need to be sent to the Diplomatic Representation.
• Round-trip travel ticket reservation or evidence that the applicant has his/her own means of transport This also applies to the accompanying person. Please note:
• if traveling by plane, train or bus the ticket must be printed directly from the airline/trainline/bus operator showing passenger name, dates, from/to;
• if traveling by car, ferry tickets or euro tunnel tickets are required alongside with car registration (original and photocopy), car insurance (original and photocopy), driving licence (original plus photocopy); if you are renting a car the same documentation is required plus the car rentals documents;
• if traveling among multiple Schengen countries, travel tickets are mandatory between every border;

All documents must be printed out and presented in original plus a photocopy where required. Applicants should always appear in person. Applicants must provide:

]. For long stay visas beyond 90 days please download and fill up Long term application form [

Schengen/Short term visa

. Valid passport or travel document (original plus photocopy), valid at least 3 months beyond the duration of the visa and with at least with two blank pages for

National/Long term visa

. The passport will be kept and returned with the visa, if approved;

The “Nulla Osta” is valid 6 months from the issuing day, therefore you should submit your request accordingly;

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• Application form duly filled up and signed. For short stay visas up to 90 days please download and fill up Schengen Visa application form [
• 2. Valid passport or travel document (original plus photocopy), valid at least 3 months beyond the return date of your trip from Italy and at least with two blank pages for Schengen/Short term visa. Valid passport or travel document (original plus photocopy), valid at least 3 months and with at least with two blank pages for National/Long term visa. The passport will be kept and returned with the visa, if approved;
• 3. Valid UK Residence Permit and UK eVisa share code (original and photocopy), valid at least 1 (one) month beyond the return date of your trip in Italy for Schengen/Short term visa. Valid UK Residence Permit (original plus photocopy) for National/Long term visa;
• 5. Proof of being a high qualified professional. To support this, the applicant:
• Proof of income earned during the previous fiscal year in the country of residence, which must be higher than the minimum level provided by the law for exemption from participation in medical and health public assistance (8.500 EUR);
• Availability of a suitable lodging;
• Health insurance covering the entire length of the stay;
• Previous experience in the field of work (6 months minimum);
• Previous experience in the field of work (6 months minimum);
• Round-trip travel ticket reservation for short-term Schengen Visa shorter than 90 days. One way travel tickets reservation for long-term National visa longer than 90 days. Please note:
• Health insurance covering the entire length of the stay;
• if traveling by plane, train or bus the ticket must be printed directly from the airline/train line/bus operator showing passenger name, dates, from/to;
• if traveling by car, ferry tickets or euro tunnel ticket reservations are required showing passenger’s name, dates, from/to;
• if traveling among multiple Schengen countries, travel ticket reservations are mandatory showing passenger’s name, dates, from/to between each country is mandatory.
• Employment contract/offer; salary must not be lower than the average net salary for the field, which can be checked here:
• A written declaration by the employer, ID copy and proof of the absence of convictions in the previous 5 years, as per Art. 22, comma 5- bis, del Testo Unico.

All documents must be printed out and presented in original and a photocopy where required. Applicants should always appear in person. Applicants must provide:

]. For long stay visas beyond 90 days please download and fill up Long term application form [

4. Passport-style photo full front and white background and not older than 6 months;

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Please note that it can take up to 90 days to process remote worker visa applications and up to 120 days to process digital nomad visa applications.

Citizens of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Palestine and Travel Documents holders (with the three letters code XXA or XXB appearing in the ICAO) need to provide full names of mother and father and it must result from a birth certificate or Consular declaration.

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• Duly completed application form D for long stay visa (National visa) [
• Valid passport or travel document with at least two blank pages, valid at least three months (original plus one photocopy). The passport will be kept and returned with the visa, if approved;
• Valid UK Residence Permit (original plus one photocopy) and valid UK share code proving your immigration status, which can be downloaded at the following link: gov.uk ↗ (gov.uk ↗)
• Documentation proving the status of public officials: staff ID card (original plus one photocopy);
• Verbal Note from the corresponding Diplomatic Mission in UK, showing:
• personal details;
• the role to be hold (specifying if a new position is being created or if replacing someone. In the latter event, name and role of the person to be replaced need to be mentioned);
• when employment will start;
• details of family members who are going to join the applicant.
• One way travel tickets reservation. Please note:
• if travelling by plane, train or bus the ticket must be printed directly from the airline/train line/bus operator, showing passenger’s name, dates, from/to;
• if travelling by car, ferry tickets or Eurotunnel tickets are required, alongside with car registration (original plus photocopy) car insurance (original plus photocopy) and driving licence If renting a car, the same documentation is required plus the car rental documents;
• if travelling to multiple Schengen countries, travel tickets between each country is mandatory;

Holders of diplomatic, service and, exceptionally, ordinary passport (in the latter case subject to specific authorization from the Diplomatic Protocol) moving to Italy to serve the Diplomatic Mission of their own country, can apply for a long stay diplomatic visa.

The appointment is subject to prior communication. For booking, please write an email to the following address: visti.londra@esteri.it (mailto:visti.londra@esteri.it)

Applicants should always appear in person.

Applicants must provide: · ];

• Duly completed application form D for long stay visa (National visa) [
• Valid passport or travel document with at least two blank pages, valid at least three months (original plus one photocopy). The passport will be kept and returned with the visa, if approved;
• Valid UK Residence Permit (original plus one photocopy) and valid UK share code proving your immigration status, which can be downloaded at the following link: gov.uk ↗ (gov.uk ↗)
• Documented and detailed guarantee of substantial and stable private income originating from pensions, annuities, income from properties or investments funds and income from stable economic and commercial activities. Income deriving from subordinate work will not be taken into consideration. Please provide official letters from banks, financial consultants, financial institutions, UK Social Security institutes, etc. and last 2 years of your Income Tax Return;
• A registered lease or deed for property in Italy;
• A letter explaining the reasons of your intention to move to Italy;
• One way travel tickets reservation. Please note:
• if travelling by plane, train or bus the ticket must be printed directly from the airline/train line/bus operator, showing passenger’s name, dates, from/to;
• if travelling by car, ferry tickets or Eurotunnel tickets are required, alongside with car registration (original plus photocopy) car insurance (original plus photocopy) and driving licence If renting a car, the same documentation is required plus the car rental documents;
• if travelling to multiple Schengen countries, travel tickets between each country is mandatory;
• marriage certificates older than 6 months will NOT be accepted;
• certificates issued by a foreign authority other than the UK, MUST be translated in English or Italian and legalised by the Italian Consular Office of the issuing Country OR by the Consular Authority in the UK of the issuing Country;
• certificates issued by one of the Schengen countries will be accepted only if multilingual, otherwise please refer to second note.

All documents must be printed out and presented in original plus a photocopy where required. Applicants should always appear in person.

The residency visa allows entrance into Italy to individuals with high self-sustaining incomes and financial assets who have a real necessity to stably residing in Italy and who can demonstrate a steady and adequate income (not from subordinate work) and other financial resources. This visa is issued solely to those applicants who are planning to move permanently to Italy and it does not allow the recipient to work.

Residency visa can be also issued to dependent spouse and minor children and dependent children over 18 living with their parents, assuming that the applicant can demonstrate adequate financial assets to support them. A birth/marriage certificate will be required (original plus one photocopy). Please, note:

• Valid passport or travel document (original plus one photocopy), valid at least 3 months beyond the return date of your trip from Italy and at least with two blank pages. The passport will be kept and returned with the visa, if approved.
• Valid UK Residence Permit (original plus one photocopy), valid at least 3 months beyond the return date of your trip in Italy, and valid UK share code proving your immigration status, which can be downloaded at the following link: gov.uk ↗ (gov.uk ↗)
• Original of full birth certificate (plus one photocopy). Please, note:
• Certificates issued by a foreign authority other than the U.K., MUST be translated in English or Italian and legalised by the Italian Consular Office of the issuing Country OR by the Consular Authority in the U.K. of the issuing Country;
• Certificates issued by one of the Schengen country will be accepted only if multilingual (otherwise, please refer to the previous note);;
• Written consent from both parents granting permission to travel and assuming financial responsibility for the entire trip. Please, note:
• if one or both parents do not appear in person on the application day, a parental consent notarised by a UK notary is mandatory;
• if the parents live abroad, the consent must be notarised by the Italian Consulate of their country of residence (for more information, please visit the following website Translation and legalisation of documents - Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (esteri.it ↗)). This also applies when parents living abroad nominate a guardian.
• a photocopy of both parents passports must be provided;
• Recent (not older than 1 month) original school attendance letter duly signed by the Headmaster from the School addressed to the Italian Consulate in London
• Proof of reserved return ticket to the United Kingdom, or proof of onward travel (if not returning to the United Kingdom), such as authorization of entry into the country of destination, confirmed overseas ticket, proof of sufficient means to cover such costs, please note:
• 1.if traveling by plane, train or bus the ticket must be printed directly from the airline/trainline/bus operator showing passenger name, dates, from/to;
• 2.if traveling by car, ferry tickets or euro tunnel tickets reservations are required showing passenger’s name, dates, from/to;
• 3.if traveling among multiple Schengen countries, travel tickets reservations showing passenger’s name, dates, from/to between each country is mandatory;
• Fully booked hotel reservation OR original invitation letter from your host in Italy [for a template
• Travel insurance, which must be issued in UK or in one of the Schengen countries, covering the intended period of stay: insurances are accepted only with a letter from the insurance provider confirming overseas coverage, of which every Schengen country must be included. The letter from your insurance company must state that you will be covered for any medical expenses, hospitalisation and repatriation for at least 30,000 euros during your entire stay in the Schengen area. If your current insurance company does not provide such a coverage, you must find an international insurance
• Proof of economic means of support to cover the cost of the intended stay (as per Ministry of Interior Directive 1.3.2000 (PDF checklist ↗)): last three months bank statements or bank guarantee (fidejussione bancaria or polizza assicurativa) from Italy.

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission.

All documents must be printed out and presented in original plus a photocopy where required. Applicants should always appear in person. Applicants must provide:

]. The invitation letter must be addressed to the Italian Consulate, dated and duly signed together with a photocopy of the host ID/passport (in the photocopy must appear also the signature of the holder). If the host in Italy is a non-EU citizen, host’s Residence Permit in Italy is required (signature of the holder must appear)

For Citizens of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq: Citizens of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iraq need to provide full names of mother and father and it must result from a birth certificate or Consular declaration.

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• Application form duly filled up and signed. For short stay visas up to 90 days please download and fill up Schengen Visa application form [
• Application checklist [click here] (PDF checklist ↗) for long stay visa [click here]
• Valid passport or travel document (original plus photocopy), valid at least 3 months beyond the return date of your trip from Italy and at least with two blank pages for
• Valid UK Residence Permit (original plus one photocopy) and valid UK share code proving your immigration status, which can be downloaded at the following link: gov.uk ↗ (gov.uk ↗)
• Documentation proving the status of public officials or international organisations sent in Italy in the performance of their duties or of individuals whose activity or purpose of the stay is in the public interest for the relations between Italy and the home state/country (i.e. staff ID card, original plus one photocopy);
• Verbal note of the corresponding Ministry or employer Organisation stating the mission program and the authority covering the expenses related to the mission;
• Round-trip travel ticket reservation or evidence that the applicant has his/her own means of transport This also applies to the accompanying person. Please note:
• if traveling by plane, train or bus the ticket must be printed directly from the airline/trainline/bus operator showing passenger name, dates, from/to;
• if traveling by car, ferry tickets or euro tunnel tickets are required alongside with car registration (original and photocopy), car insurance (original and photocopy), driving licence (original plus photocopy); if you are renting a car the same documentation is required plus the car rentals documents;
• if traveling among multiple Schengen countries, travel tickets are mandatory between every border;
• In case of family members, proof of relationship: marriage/civil partnership/birth certificate (original plus one photocopy). Please, note:
• marriage certificates/civil partnership certificates older than 6 months will NOT be accepted;
• certificates issued by a foreign authority other than the UK, MUST be translated in English or Italian and legalised by the Italian Consular Office of the issuing Country OR by the Consular Authority in the UK of the issuing Country;
• certificates issued by one of the Schengen countries will be accepted only if multilingual, otherwise please refer to second note.

The Mission Visa allows entry into Italy for political, governmental or public utility functions. In particular, the following categories are eligible for a Mission visa:

A. Officials employed by administrations of foreign countries on a work mission in Italy;

B. Staff of the international organizations with which Headquarters Agreements are in force;

C. Staff with fixed-term contracts of international organizations with which Headquarters Agreements are in force and personalities and members of delegations officially invited to participate in conferences, meetings, conventions and events;

D. Diplomatic officials, for short official stays in Italy, provided that they do not involve in formal accreditation or notification;

E. Foreign citizens involved in international organizations for cultural or research activities (for example: researchers and students of the University Institute of European Studies or trainees at FAO or other specialized United Nations Agencies);

F. Civilian personnel destined to serve at NATO military bases (military personnel are visa-free), which concern both the civilian component (non-military employees directly employed by the US Department of Defense and their armed forces) and the "civilian personnel" (technicians and contractors of private companies, employees of other American Departments and other personnel). For applicants who are located in the United States, the visa will be issued following the request of the US Department of Defense or the Department the person concerned works for. For applicants outside the United States, the request will reach the Representations with a letter from the U.S.S.S.S.O. (diplomatic-legal office that deals with military and civilian personnel destined for Italy) on headed paper of the American Embassy in Rome;

G. Personalities and foreigners who hold high civil and religious offices;

H. Personalities and members of delegations officially invited by the Italian Government;

I. Participants in events and meetings envisaged by bilateral or multilateral agreements to which Italy is a contracting party;

J. Third-country nationals who are official journalist in their Country and that must be credited in Italy. In this case they need a Nulla Osta (non-impediment declaration) issued by the press office of the External Affairs Ministry. Their application must be submitted by diplomatic authority;

K. Athletes who participate in sports events or intend to stay in Italy for training periods longer than 90 days, following the official request from CONI;

L. Family members of the main applicant.

All documents must be printed out and presented in original plus a photocopy where required. Applicants must provide:

]. For long stay visas beyond 90 days please download and fill up Long term application form [

Schengen/Short term visa

. Valid passport or travel document (original plus photocopy), valid at least 3 months beyond the duration of the visa and with at least with two blank pages for

National/Long term visa

. The passport will be kept and returned with the visa, if approved;

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• Duly completed application form D for long stay visa (National visa) [
• Valid passport or travel document with at least two blank pages, valid at least three months (original plus one photocopy). The passport will be kept and returned with the visa, if approved;
• Cover letter;
• Permesso di soggiorno (Italian residence permit). Please note:
• in the case of a lost or stolen permesso di soggiorno, a copy of the report made to the police authorities is required;
• in the case of an expired permesso di soggiorno, original or copy of the expired document is required.
• if travelling by plane, train or bus the ticket must be printed directly from the airline/train line/bus operator, showing passenger’s name, dates, from/to;
• if travelling by car, ferry tickets or Eurotunnel tickets are required, alongside with car registration (original plus photocopy) car insurance (original plus photocopy) and driving licence If renting a car, the same documentation is required plus the car rental documents;
• if travelling to multiple Schengen countries, travel tickets between each country is mandatory;

Applicants should always appear in person. All documents must be printed out and presented in original plus a photocopy where required. Applicants must provide:

A. After the application has been submitted, the visa office needs to be authorised from the Questura (Police station) which originally issued the permesso di soggiorno. The visa is issued only after the relevant Questura releases the necessary authorisation. The visa processing time starts when the authorisation is received and all documents are provided (please see letter B). Therefore, it is not possible to rush the processing time.

B. Once the authorisation has been received, the applicant must provide one way travel ticket reservation. Please note:

]; · PLEASE NOTE

• Application form duly filled up and signed. For short stay visas up to 90 days please download and fill up Schengen Visa application form [
• Valid passport or travel document (original plus photocopy), valid at least 3 months beyond the return date of your trip from Italy and at least with two blank pages for
• Valid UK Residence Permit (original plus one photocopy) and valid UK share code proving your immigration status, which can be downloaded at the following link: gov.uk ↗ (gov.uk ↗)
• Round-trip travel ticket reservation or evidence that the applicant has his/her own means of transport This also applies to the accompanying person. Please note:
• if traveling by plane, train or bus the ticket must be printed directly from the airline/trainline/bus operator showing passenger name, dates, from/to;
• if traveling by car, ferry tickets or euro tunnel tickets are required alongside with car registration (original and photocopy), car insurance (original and photocopy), driving licence (original plus photocopy); if you are renting a car the same documentation is required plus the car rentals documents;
• if traveling among multiple Schengen countries, travel tickets are mandatory between every border;
• Adequate documentation regarding the applicant’s effective religious qualification:
• original letter from your Congregation/Parish in the UK stating your position within the parish and your assignment in Italy;
• Adequate and documented assurances regarding the religious nature of the event in which the applicant intends to take part or regarding the activity to be carried out in Italy. The letter from Congregation in Italy should specify the purpose of the trip, the name and address of the organisation where the applicant intends to stay and the length of stay. Such letter should also mention the coverage of all living expenses, including medical assistance (only for long term visas). Specific mention should be made to the fact that, while in Italy, the applicant’s personal needs will be met in full by the Congregation; the letter must bear an official seal from the Holy See's competent authorities (SEGRETERIA DI STATO VATICANO) or Nunziatura Apostolica in U.K.;
• Travel insurance, which must be issued in UK or in one of the Schengen countries, covering the intended period of stay: insurances are accepted only with a letter from the insurance provider confirming overseas coverage, of which every Schengen country must be included. The letter from your insurance company must state that you will be covered for any medical expenses, hospitalisation and repatriation for at least 30,000 euros during your entire stay in the Schengen area. If your current insurance company does not provide such a coverage, you must find an international insurance;
• Proof economic means of support as per

All documents must be printed out and presented in original plus a photocopy where required. Applicants should always appear in person. Applicants must provide:

]. For long stay visas beyond 90 days please download and fill up Long term application form [

Schengen/Short term visa

. Valid passport or travel document (original plus photocopy), valid at least 3 months beyond the duration of the visa and with at least with two blank pages for

National/Long term visa

. The passport will be kept and returned with the visa, if approved;

or declaration of assumption of responsibility by the religious organization (if all living expenses are not covered by the Italian Congregation).