Short answer
A 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.
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Who is this for
Citizens of countries that need a visa for Italy and who plan to live there longer than 90 days. For tourism or short business trips, see the Schengen type C guide.
Requirements
- A clear purpose matching a visa category: study, employee work, self-employment, seasonal work, family reunification, elective residence, research, medical treatment and others.
- For work and family visas Italy usually issues a nulla osta (clearance) first, and the consulate then issues the visa.
- Passport, photos, accommodation, financial means and insurance (details vary by category).
- Documents issued abroad often need translation into Italian and an apostille or legalisation.
Sources
- 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)
- Permesso di soggiorno - how to apply (Polizia di Stato)
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