Short answer
A 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.
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Who is this for
Visitors who need a visa and want to stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period for tourism, family visits, short business or short courses. It is not for working or studying long term.
Requirements
- Passport valid at least 3 months after your planned departure and issued in the last 10 years.
- Medical and repatriation insurance of at least EUR 30,000, valid in all Schengen states.
- Proof of purpose, accommodation and enough money.
- Apply at the consulate of your main destination country (or first entry if there is no main destination).
Sources
- Schengen visa - EU rules (European Commission)
- Visto per l'Italia - visa types and requirements (MAECI)
- Types of visa and duration (national and Schengen visas) (Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale)
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