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Invito — Invitation Visa

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At a Glance

Processing Time

15-45 days

Application Fee

135 EUR

Stay Duration

3 months

Renewable

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

Remote Work

Not Required

Living in Italy

Cost of Living

11% cheaper than United States

Avg Salary€21,600

Quality of Life

153/200

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Overview

This short-stay visa is for individuals invited to participate in specific cultural, scientific, or political events by public or private Italian institutions.

The Invitation Visa is a Type C Schengen visa for individuals invited by Italian institutions for non-commercial purposes such as scientific, cultural, or political events. It allows for a maximum stay of 90 days within a 180-day period. The visa prohibits any form of paid employment or commercial activity in Italy.

Fee Breakdown

Consular Visa Fee (Adult)	90 EUR
Consular Visa Fee (Child 6-11)	45 EUR

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

3 months

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Must be invited by well-known Italian public or private institutions, organizations, or entities.

Purpose of stay must be non-commercial (political, scientific, cultural, or institutional).

Inviting entity must be of proven notoriety.

Must demonstrate sufficient financial means if not covered by the host.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Completed and signed Schengen Visa Application Form

Valid passport

One recent passport-size photo

Official letter of invitation from Italian institution

Documentation of professional situation

Proof of financial means

Proof of accommodation

Round-trip flight ticket

Travel medical insurance (min. €30,000)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Streamlined process for institutional visitors
Covers a wide range of cultural and scientific activities

Worth Knowing

Strictly non-commercial
Requires high-level institutional backing
Not renewable
Purpose related to commercial/economic activity
Lack of recognized inviting institution
Insufficient financial proof

Application Process

Verify requirements on Il visto per l'Italia portal

Obtain official invitation letter

Complete Schengen Visa Application Form

Book appointment via Prenot@Mi portal

Attend appointment, submit documents, pay fees, and provide biometrics

Wait for processing and collect passport

Application Forms

Harmonized Schengen Visa Application Form	Fill online
Declaration of Hospitality Form	Fill online

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