Italy•Europe2 weeks – 2 months
€45–€90 EUR
Varies by filing options
3 months
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
No dependents
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Short-stay Schengen visa for individuals invited by Italian institutions to participate in non-commercial cultural, scientific, or political events.
The Invitation Visa is a Type C Schengen visa issued to individuals invited by well-known Italian public or private institutions for non-commercial purposes such as scientific, cultural, or political events. Applicants must demonstrate sufficient financial means and secure an official invitation from a recognized Italian entity.
The visa permits stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period and is not renewable. Processing typically takes 15–45 days. The consular fee is €90 for adults and minors 12 and older, €45 for children 6–12, and free for younger children. The visa strictly prohibits any paid employment or commercial activity in Italy.
This visa is ideal for academics, artists, scientists, and cultural professionals invited to participate in Italian institutional events or exchanges.
| Initial grant | 3 months |
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.
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)
| Harmonized Schengen Visa Application Form | Fill online |
| Declaration of Hospitality FormOptional | Fill online |
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