Italy Visas
Capital Rome · Currency EUR · Polizia di Stato / Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Italy is in the Schengen Area. Short visits use a Schengen visa; long stays for study or work use a national (D) visa, and within 8 days of arrival you apply for a permesso di soggiorno (residence permit).
Schengen area; ETIAS launching for visa-exempt visitors.Italy visas at a glance
| Visa type | Fee | Processing | Stay / validity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist / Visit Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) |
EUR 90 | 15 calendar days (up to 45 in some cases) | Max 90 days per 180-day period | View → |
| Student National Student Visa (Type D) |
EUR 116 (approx.) | 1–3 weeks (visa) | Course length (permit) | View → |
| Work / Skilled Work Visa (Decreto Flussi / Blue Card) |
EUR 116 (approx.) | Weeks to months | Up to 2 years | View → |
| PR / Immigration EU Long-Term Residence Permit |
EUR 200 (approx.) | Several months | Indefinite (card renewed periodically) | View → |
Visa types for Italy
Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C)
Tourism, family visits or business up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.
- Processing: 15 calendar days (up to 45 in some cases)
- Stay: Max 90 days per 180-day period
- Validity: Up to 90 days / 180 days
National Student Visa (Type D)
Study at an Italian university with a residence permit, affordable public tuition and part-time work rights.
- Processing: 1–3 weeks (visa)
- Validity: Course length (permit)
Work Visa (Decreto Flussi / Blue Card)
Employer-sponsored work visa under the annual quota, or an EU Blue Card for graduates.
- Processing: Weeks to months
- Validity: Up to 2 years
EU Long-Term Residence Permit
Permanent EU residence after five years of legal stay and an Italian-language test.
- Processing: Several months
- Validity: Indefinite (card renewed periodically)
Embassies, consulates & visa centres
Embassy of Italy
New Delhi, India
50-E Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India
Italy visa FAQs
What visa types does Italy offer?＋
VisaViews covers 4 Italy visa types: Tourist / Visit, Student, Work / Skilled, PR / Immigration. Each has its own eligibility criteria, fees and processing times.
Does Italy have an eVisa or visa-free entry?＋
Schengen area; ETIAS launching for visa-exempt visitors.
How much is a Italy tourist visa?＋
The Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) costs EUR 90. Fees are indicative and can change — always confirm on the official source.
How long does a Italy visa take to process?＋
Processing time varies by visa type; the Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) typically takes 15 calendar days (up to 45 in some cases).
Who handles Italy visas and immigration?＋
Italy visas and immigration are administered by Polizia di Stato / Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The official portal is https://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home/en.