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Trasporto — Transport Visa (Type C)
VisasItalyTrasporto — Transport Visa (Type C)
ItalyItaly•Europe
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Trasporto — Transport Visa (Type C)

Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

2 weeks – 2 months

Estimated Cost

€120 EUR

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

3 months

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

No dependents

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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Living in Italy

Cost of Living
11% cheaper than United States
Avg Salary€21,600
Quality of Life
153/200
Full Country Guide

Overview

The Transport Visa (Visto per Trasporto) is a short-stay Schengen Visa (Type C) that allows non-EU transport crew members to enter Italy for short periods to perform international transport services.

The Transport Visa is a specialized Schengen visa for professional drivers and crew members engaged in international transit. It allows for the movement of goods or passengers into Italy, provided the vehicle is registered outside the EU. This visa is essential for maintaining international supply chains while ensuring compliance with EU transport regulations.

Cost Breakdown

Consular Application Fee€90 EUR
Outsourcing Service Fee€30 EUR
Total€120 EUR

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant3 months

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be employed by a foreign transport company.

Must hold a valid professional driver's license.

Must NOT drive vehicles registered in Italy or the EU.

Must have travel medical insurance (min €30,000).

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Schengen Visa Application Form (Type C)

Valid passport

Passport-size photo

Professional driver's license

Transport documents (CMR, C2/L2)

Employer request letter

Travel medical insurance

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Facilitates international logistics
  • Can be issued as multiple-entry for frequent travelers

Worth Knowing

  • Strict prohibition on driving EU-registered vehicles
  • Limited to professional transport duties
  • Driving EU-registered vehicles
  • Local employment in Italy

Application Process

1

Book appointment via Prenot@mi

2

Complete application form

3

Gather professional transport documents

4

Submit application and biometrics

5

Collect visa

Application Forms

Go to application portal
Schengen Visa Application FormFill online

Verified Claims (4)

Last verified Jun 26, 2026
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vistoperitalia.esteri.it
Forms · Schengen Visa Application Form · url
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constoronto.esteri.it
Application Portal
https://prenotami.esteri.it/
ambwellington.esteri.it
Official Info
https://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/
vistoperitalia.esteri.it
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Italy flag

Living in Italy

Cost of Living
11% cheaper than United States
Avg Salary€21,600
Quality of Life
153/200
Full Country Guide

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