Long Stay Visa

Documents Required

General Documents

Visa Application Form

1. • Fully completed and signed.
   • For minors: signed by both parents/legal guardians.

Valid Passport

1. • Must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the visa expiry date.
   • At least two blank pages.
   • Copies of the main page and previous Schengen visas (last 3 years).

UK Residency Document

1. • Valid UK Residency Permit (original & copy).
   • UK eVisa printout with valid share code

Passport-Style Photograph

1. • Recent, full-frontal, white background, not older than 6 months.
   • No alterations (e.g., Photoshop edits).

Proof of Highly Qualified Profession

1. • One of the following:
     • Bachelor’s Degree or post-secondary qualification (minimum 3 years).
     • Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in the last 7 years.
     • Professional qualification requiring at least 5 years of experience.
   • If obtained outside the EU, the qualification must be legalized/apostilled and translated into Italian.

Proof of Income (Previous Fiscal Year)

1. • Income must be at least three times the legal exemption threshold (€8,500 x 3).
   • Provide bank statements, tax returns, or employment contract proving income.

Proof of Accommodation in Italy

1. • Rental agreement, hotel booking, or residential lease.

Health Insurance

1. • Coverage for medical expenses and hospitalization for the full stay duration.

Work Experience (Minimum 6 Months)

1. • Provide employment history or portfolio of previous work.

Additional Documents for Remote Workers

Employment Contract or Job Offer

1. • Must state salary, which must not be lower than the average for the profession in Italy.

Employer’s Declaration

1. • Notarized declaration from employer stating:
     • No criminal convictions in the last 5 years (as per Art. 22, comma 5-bis, Testo Unico).
     • Work is fully remote and not for an Italian company.
     • Copy of employer’s passport/ID.

Travel Ticket Reservation

• Short Stay (Schengen Visa): Round-trip ticket required.
• Long Stay (National Visa): One-way ticket required.
• If traveling by private transport, provide:
  • Car registration document (original & copy).
  • Car insurance document (original & copy).
  • Valid driving licence (original & copy).

Special Requirements for Certain Nationalities

Applicants from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Palestine, and holders of Travel Documents (XXA/XXB codes) must provide:

• Full names of both parents, verified by:
  • Birth certificate or
  • Consular declaration.

Important Notes

• INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Missing documents will require rescheduling.
• Visa issuance is not guaranteed. The consular office reserves the right to request additional documents or an interview.
• Processing times cannot be expedited. Apply early to avoid delays.

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Visa Charges

Below is the fee structure for our visa services.

Standard Visa Processing Fees

Visa service charges are separate from official visa fees charged by the consulate.

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