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Italy Research Visa
A visa for researchers hosted by an Italian university or research institute under a formal hosting agreement.
- ProcessingShort-term research about 15 working days; long-term research up to 90 days.
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The Italy Research Visa is for researchers invited by an Italian university or research institute. Short research stays use a Type C visa; longer research positions use a Type D visa.
The central document is the hosting agreement — the Convenzione di Accoglienza — signed between the Italian host institution and the researcher, which sets out the role, the financial support, the duration and the insurance arrangements.
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Other Italy visas
Italy Tourist Visa
A short-stay Schengen visa for tourism and sightseeing in Italy — up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Italy Study Visa
A visa for studying at an Italian university or institute — short-term (Type C) for short courses, long-term (Type D) for full degrees.
Italy Business Visa
A short-stay Schengen visa for meetings, conferences, negotiations and other business visits to Italy.
Italy Family & Friends Visit Visa
A short-stay Schengen visa to visit family or friends already living in Italy — up to 90 days.
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