ITALIAN VISA
Specialist Immigration Lawyers in Italy
Italian Visa is a project by the LEXIA law firm, specializing in providing immigration services in Italy. This includes assistance in obtaining an Italian visa, a residence permit, or citizenship.
Italian Visa is a project by LEXIA Law Firm dedicated to providing information and assistance to companies and individuals in the areas of Global Mobility, Immigration, and Citizenship.
For years, we have been supporting companies and multinationals interested in attracting highly qualified workers, managers, labor, and foreign expertise to Italy.
Additionally, we assist individuals and families who wish to move to Italy for reasons such as study, family, self-employment, digital nomadism, entrepreneurial projects, investments, and more.
Our goal is to offer tailored support for the specific needs of each company or person, covering all aspects related to the right to enter Italy, labor and tax profiles, residency, integration, and access to Italian social services.
Contact us today by filling out the contact form to write to one of our lawyers in the Global Mobility and Immigration Department. We will get back to you within 24 hours with an initial response to your questions and an invitation to a preliminary consultation on immigration, citizenship, or other issues related to integration and global mobility. We will be happy to provide you with information and explain how we can assist you in achieving your interests and goals.
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Leader in the field of immigration law in Italy and visa procurement services.
A unique beauty, new lifestyle opportunities, diverse experiences: we can’t list everything Italy has to offer. Do you have Italian ancestors and want to claim Italian citizenship? Are you planning to move to Italy to join your loved ones, for work, retirement, investments, or other reasons? Our team of specialized lawyers is here to guide you through analyzing all the requirements and obtaining the visa, residence permit, or citizenship that best suits your situation and needs.
If you are unsure which visa you can obtain or want to know if you can be recognized as Italian based on your Italian ancestry, you can fill out the following questionnaires:
Visas and Residence Permits
Apply for the type of short-term or long-term Italian visa that best suits your case, and request a residence permit.
Applying for an Italian visa requires careful preparation, adherence to specific guidelines, and knowledge of the relevant regulations. The type of visa you need depends on the purpose of your trip. The application process always involves the following steps:
- Completing a visa application form available on the Consulate’s website;
- Preparing the relevant supporting documentation;
- Attending an appointment with the Italian Consulate;
- Paying the fees, which can amount to up to 116 EUR.
However, long-term visas often require first obtaining a “Nulla Osta,” a preliminary authorization issued by an Italian authority.
Our expert immigration lawyers will assist you in gathering all the necessary documents and completing all the correct procedural steps to ensure that your application is submitted in the most accurate manner.
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I Foreign nationals who wish to enter and move within the Schengen area:
- who are not citizens of a country whose citizens can enter the Schengen area for business or tourism purposes for up to 90 days every six months without a visa, based on specific international agreements;
- who do not hold a valid residence permit issued by one of the Schengen States.
The following official EU source lists the countries for which obtaining a Schengen visa to enter Italy is mandatory and those for which a visa is not required (always considering the traveler’s passport and not just the country of departure): https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/who-needs-schengen-visa/
In general, the following documents are often required:
- A completed and signed visa application form.
- A recent passport-sized photo.
- Proof of travel reservations (e.g., flight bookings).
- Proof of accommodation in Italy, such as hotel reservations or a rental agreement.
- Proof of sufficient financial means to support yourself during your stay in Italy, such as bank statements or an income statement.
- Proof of health insurance coverage in Italy.
However, this is general information that may not always be suitable for your specific visa application and circumstances. Additional documents may often be required, such as an invitation letter from a business partner, proof of enrollment at an Italian educational institution, or a job offer from an Italian employer, depending on the purpose of the trip and the type of visa for which you are eligible.
The processing time for a short-term visa application usually ranges from a few days to a month.
The processing time for a long-term visa application usually ranges from a week to 3 months.
You can find more specific information on each visa type and their average processing times on the specific page of this website.
Other Immigration Services
Family Reunification and Family Cohesion
If you intend to reunite with a close family member and obtain a residence permit in Italy for this reason, visit the Italian Visa section dedicated to Family Unity. of Italian Visa.
Conversion of your residence permit
If you already have a residence permit in Italy but wish to change your status, obtain a permanent residence permit, or gain the ability to work after entering as a student, discover these and other options available in the Italian Visa section dedicated to residence permit conversions and contact us for a consultation.
Italian Citizenship
Apply for Italian citizenship based on your continuous residence in Italy, ancestry, marriage to an Italian citizen, or other legal grounds.
International Protection
Check the requirements for applying for international protection in Italy based on Italian, European, and international laws.
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