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Study Visa for Internships (Type D)

Study

At a Glance

Processing Time

15-45 days

Application Fee

166.46 EUR

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Job Offer

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

Full Country Guide

Overview

This national long-stay visa (Type D) is designed for non-EU nationals who wish to undertake a regional-approved internship or traineeship program in Italy.

The Study Visa for Internships is a specialized Type D national visa for non-EU citizens participating in structured, regional-approved internship programs. It requires a formal training agreement and proof of financial subsistence, allowing the holder to reside in Italy for the duration of their training.

While it permits full-time internship participation, it does not allow for dependents and is not considered a direct pathway to permanent residency.

Fee Breakdown

Consular Visa Application Fee	50 EUR
Poste Italiane Mailing Fee	30 EUR
Revenue Stamp (Marca da bollo)	16 EUR
Electronic Residence Permit Card Fee	30.46 EUR
Permit Contribution Fee	40 EUR

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

1 year

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Non-EU national status

Higher education degree completed within the last 2 years or current enrollment in a non-EU higher education institution

Formal training agreement (Convenzione di Tirocinio) and internship project (Progetto Formativo) approved by regional authorities

Proof of financial means (min €467.65/month)

Adequate accommodation in Italy

Overseas medical insurance with €30,000 minimum coverage

KEY CRITERIA

Job Offer

Required

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

National Visa Application Form (Type D)

Valid passport

Two passport-size photographs

Approved Internship Project and Agreement

Proof of previous education

Proof of financial means

Proof of accommodation

Travel health insurance

Flight itinerary

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Allows full-time professional training
Pathway to gain Italian work experience

Worth Knowing

Dependents cannot accompany applicant
Complex regional approval process
Visa itself is not renewable
EU citizenship
Lack of regional approval for internship project
Insufficient financial means

Application Process

Draft and obtain regional approval for internship project

Book appointment via Prenot@Mi

Submit visa application at consulate

Enter Italy and apply for Permesso di Soggiorno within 8 days

Application Forms

National Visa Application Form	Fill online
Prenot@Mi Portal	Fill online

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Overview

This national long-stay visa (Type D) is designed for non-EU nationals who wish to undertake a regional-approved internship or traineeship program in Italy.

While it permits full-time internship participation, it does not allow for dependents and is not considered a direct pathway to permanent residency.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Non-EU national status

Higher education degree completed within the last 2 years or current enrollment in a non-EU higher education institution

Formal training agreement (Convenzione di Tirocinio) and internship project (Progetto Formativo) approved by regional authorities

Proof of financial means (min €467.65/month)

Adequate accommodation in Italy

Overseas medical insurance with €30,000 minimum coverage

KEY CRITERIA

Job Offer

Required

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

National Visa Application Form (Type D)

Valid passport

Two passport-size photographs

Approved Internship Project and Agreement

Proof of previous education

Proof of financial means

Proof of accommodation

Travel health insurance

Flight itinerary