Complete a visa application form, available in PDF format in the resources below.
Include additional documents required for the type of visa you seek:
Adoption: Personal authorization obtained from the Italian Prime Minister's Office through the Commission for Intercountry Adoption.
Largo Chigi, 19
00187 ROMA - Italy
011-39-06-67791
[email protected]
commissioneadozioni.it/en.aspx
Elective Residence: Proof of adequate lodging in Italy and detailed, documented guarantee of substantial, steady income from pensions, annuities, property, investments and other sources.
Employment: A "nulla osta" (entry clearance), requested by the sponsoring employer, issued from the "Sportello Unico per l’immigrazione" (immigration desk) with a validity of six months. The process must be finalized within eight days of entry into Italy at the issuing office, where a work contract will be signed and a permission to stay in the country will be granted.
Accompanying or joining a family member: A European Union citizen-marriage certificate, birth certificates for both spouses and any children, copy of EU citizen's passport, declaration from the EU citizen requesting the family member's presence and confirming ability to support them, or a foreign visa-holder of one year or more, copy of the family member’s "nulla osta" (entry clearance) issued within the past six months by the "Sportello Unico per l’immigrazione" (immigration desk). The other parent's written permission is required if a visa is to be issued to minors.
Study-for admission to an Italian University: Applicant must prove eligibility to take the Minister of Education (MIUR) entrance exams (graduate of a 12-year program with competence in Italian), proof of personal family resources of 350.57 euros (as of April, 2010) for each month of school and proof of appropriate lodgings in Italy. For non-university post-secondary programs, the applicant must prove means of support at a rate of 27.89 euros daily (as of April, 2010), a medical insurance policy with coverage for hospitalization and medical treatment while residing in Italy, academic transcripts and proof of enrollment in an academic institution detailing the daily course time and total course duration.
Submit your visa application in person with the fee of 60 euros (as of April 2010) at one of the 10 U.S. consulate locations for Italy: Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Philadelphia, San Francisco or Washington, D.C. Property and website addresses with phone numbers can be found in the resources below.
