Italy•Europe2 months
€116 EUR
Varies by filing options
1 year
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Long-stay volunteer program for non-EU citizens aged 25-35 in humanitarian, social, or environmental work; maximum 1 year with EUR 116 fee.
The Volunteer Visa (Type D) is a long-stay national visa for non-EU citizens aged 25 to 35 seeking recognized volunteer work with Italian non-profit organizations, religious bodies, or NGOs. The sponsoring organization must obtain authorization from the Italian Prefecture before the applicant applies at their local consulate. Health insurance is mandatory.
The visa is valid for up to one year per Article 27-bis of Legislative Decree 286/1998. The EUR 116 application fee is the sole cost. Upon arrival, volunteers register with local police within eight days for their residence permit. No work authorization is provided, and the visa is not renewable or convertible to employment permits.
This visa is ideal for individuals aged 25–35 passionate about humanitarian, environmental, social, or religious causes seeking to contribute to Italian communities.
| Initial grant | 1 year |
Health insurance required
Age: 25-35
Valid passport
Passport photos
Volunteer agreement
Organization credentials
Health insurance
Support letter
Language proficiency
| National Visa Application Form | — |
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