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Yoonu jëfandikoo
Visa yi
Ban visa nga soxla ak naka nga ko laajee.
Li nekk ci tegtal yi ci Àngale rekk la nekk léegi.
Jàngal ko jëkk
Gindikaay ak liggéey
Gindikaay 30
- Elective residence visaFor people with stable passive income who want to live in Italy without working.
- National visa (type D) for Italy: what it is and when you need itA type D visa lets non-EU citizens stay in Italy for more than 90 days for study, work, family and other purposes, and differs from a Schengen visa.
- Medical treatment visaEntry to Italy to receive treatment at an Italian hospital or clinic.
- Schengen visa (type C): short stays up to 90 daysA type C visa allows short stays in Italy and the Schengen area for tourism, visits, business or transit. It does not let you live in Italy.
- The Schengen 90/180 rule explainedYou may spend at most 90 days in any rolling 180-day period in the Schengen area on a short-stay visa or visa-free. This guide shows how to count. Neen
- Questura guide: permesso di soggiorno application and renewalHow the permesso process works: kit postale, appointment, fingerprints, ricevuta, what to bring and how long it takes.
- Visa-free entry to Italy: who can enter and for how longCitizens of many countries can enter Italy for up to 90 days in 180 without a visa. This guide explains limits, ETIAS and what you cannot do. Neen
- How to apply for an Italian visa: consulates and VFS GlobalStep-by-step guide to booking, documents, biometrics and tracking an Italian visa application through the consulate or VFS.
Wone yépp (30)
- Dichiarazione di presenza: declaring your presence in ItalyNon-EU visitors must declare their presence within 8 working days if they did not get an entry stamp at an Italian border. Learn how and where.
- Your first 8 days: applying for the permesso di soggiornoIf you arrive with a type D visa you must apply for a residence permit within 8 working days. Here is the process via the Poste Italiane kit.
- Type C or type D visa: which one do you need?A type C visa is for short stays; a type D visa is for staying in Italy longer for a defined purpose. This table helps you pick the right one.
- If your Italian visa is refused: reasons and what you can doA refused visa comes with a written reason. You can reapply with better documents or challenge the decision within the time limit.
- Invitation and sponsor letters for an Italian visaSome visits need an invitation or a host declaration. This guide explains what such a letter should show and when it is requested.
- EES and ETIAS: new border systems for visitors to ItalyThe EU Entry/Exit System registers non-EU travellers at the border, and ETIAS is a planned travel authorisation for visa-free visitors. Check the official dates.
- Elective residence: income and tax pointerWhich income counts for the S1 visa, and where tax questions go.
- Airport transit through Italy: when you need a visaChanging planes in Italy may need an airport transit visa for some nationalities. Staying airside versus entering Italy matters.
- Elective residence: scam warningRed flags in offers that promise an elective residence visa. Neen
- Medical visa vs urgent care permitHow the art. 36 treatment visa differs from the art. 19 health permit.
- Medical visa: clinic and broker scamsRed flags with intermediaries selling treatment in Italy. Neen
- Are you a tax resident in Italy? The 183-day rule and the AnagrafeHow Italy decides tax residency, what the Anagrafe registration changes, and why it matters for worldwide income.
- Regime impatriati and the flat tax for new residentsThe two special regimes for people who move their tax residence to Italy, and what to check before relying on them.
- Permesso di soggiorno basics: what it is and who needs oneWhat the permesso di soggiorno is, who needs it, and the main permit types.
- Kit postale at Sportello Amico: how to apply in 8 working daysHow to get, fill in and send the kit postale at the post office.
- Permesso fees: contributo, card, postal and marca da bolloThe costs of a permesso di soggiorno, and what you pay where. Neen
- Questura appointment and fingerprints: what to bringWhat happens at the Questura appointment and what to bring for each path.
- Ricevuta rights and tracking your praticaWhat the receipt lets you do, and how to follow the status of your file.
- Renewing your permesso: when to file and howWhen to renew a permesso, which kit to use, and what happens if you are late.
- Converting a permesso: art. 6 of the Testo UnicoHow permit conversion works under art. 6 TUI, for example study to work.
- Delays and remedies: PEC, lawyer, TARWhat to do if the Questura takes too long or refuses: letters, PEC, lawyer and TAR.
- Lost permesso, change of address and EU long-term residenceWhat to do if your permesso is lost, when you move, and how to get EU long-term status.
Liggéey 3
- Book the consulate visa appointmentYour relative books and prepares the long-stay visa appointment.
- Family visa and entry into ItalyYour relative applies for the family visa at the consulate and enters Italy.
- Send the kit postale and attend the Questura appointmentTask: apply for your permesso di soggiorno within 8 working days of arrival.
Amul dara bu dëppook sa seet.
Wéyal jàng
Xibaar yu mujj yi
Entry/Exit System now fully running at Schengen borders
The EU Entry/Exit System has been fully operational at all Schengen border crossings since 10 April 2026. Short-stay non-EU visitors are registered with fingerprints and a photo.
ETIAS travel authorisation: expected late 2026
ETIAS, the EU travel authorisation for visa-free visitors, has no confirmed start date. Earlier plans said the last quarter of 2026; some reports now point to 2027. Reported fee EUR 20. Check the official site.
Digital nomad visa: how to check the current rules
Italy has a visa category for remote workers. Conditions and procedure change, so check the official visa portal before you plan.