• Starting from 22 March 2024, requests for a National Visa (type “D” – from 91 to 365 days) must be submitted directly to the Consulate Desk, by appointment using the following link: Prenot@mi. However, requests for Schengen visas (type “C” from 1 to 90 days) will continue to be received at the IVAC Visa Centres).
Applicants – regardless of the type of visa requested, type “C” or type “D” – must submit an application based on the geographical distribution of the Italian consular districts in the P.R.C.
• Each applicant must complete and sign the visa application form and is also responsible for the truthfulness and completeness of the ancillary documentation submitted. We also recommend that you do not share your personal data with third parties.
The amount to be paid for the visa, in RMB, is linked to the “Quarterly Consular Exchange Rate” – as per the tabella – and undergoes changes at the end of each quarter.
For Schengen Visas (Type “C”), payment is made directly to the IVAC Visa Center at the time of submitting the application. The amounts are described below.
For National Visas (Type “D”), applications must be submitted directly to the Consulate counter and payment must be made – in advance – via bank transfer. The payment receipt must be delivered at the time of submitting the application, in TWO copies.
The fee to be considered for the bank transfer is that of the day of submission of the visa application at the counter. E.g. on March 25th (first quarter) you book the appointment for April 1st (second quarter). The bank transfer must include the second quarter rate.
NATIONAL VISAS: 116 euros / NATIONAL STUDY VISAS: 50 euros PAYMENT in RMB by BANK TRANSFER, using the following coordinates – only with CHINESE text:
bank account n.: 114443406969 – Beneficiary Name: 意大利驻重庆总领事馆 – Bank: 中国银行重庆市分行营业部
FORMULARIO VISTO NAZIONALE (PIÙ DI 90 GIORNI)
FORMULARIO VISTO SCHENGEN (FINO A 90 GIORNI)
Checklists of National Visa D Type
VISA TYPES:
1) FAMILY REUNION
a) EU/EEA citizens family members
EU/EEA citizens family members benefit of a privileged treatment accorded by law (Directive 2004/38/CE and Italian Legislative Decree 30/2007). Please find here the documents you must submit for family reunion.
Important note: from 1 June 2024, visa applicants “for family reunification” with EU/EEA citizens residing in Italy will have to request a National Visa (instead of a Schengen tourist visa) to be converted into a residence permit at the competent Police Headquarters within 8 days of entry into Italy. Please note that for periods of less than 3 months a Schengen tourist visa will be issued.
Therefore, starting from 1 June 2024, foreign family members of Italian/EU citizens who will travel to Italy for the purposes of a “permanent and stable” family reunification will have to request a National Visa for “family reasons”.
Requirements and conditions:
The family members who have the right to family reunification are:
1) the spouse;
2) the partner who has contracted a registered partnership with the Union citizen on the basis of the legislation of a Member State, if the legislation of the host Member State equates the registered partnership to marriage and in compliance with the conditions laid down by the relevant legislation of the host Member State;
3) direct descendants under the age of 21 or dependents and those of the spouse or partner referred to in letter b);
4) dependent direct ascendants and those of the spouse or partner referred to in letter b).
Adopted/adopters and minors subjected to permanent guardianship/custody with provisions issued pursuant to Law 184/83 are also considered equivalent to direct descendants/direct ascendants.
Visas will be issued free of charge.
The visa request must be submitted directly to the Italian Embassy/Consulate General, referring to the consular district to which it belongs and the appointment must be requested via the appropriate Prenot@mi platform.
There is no provision for issuing the “SUI – Sportello Unico per l’Immigrazione” Authorization.
The visa will last 365 days with multiple entries, however, please note that family members must apply for a residence permit for “family reasons” within 8 days of entering Italy by completing the appropriate kit at the Post Office.
Documentation:
Letter of invitation from the Italian/EU family member which shows the intention to exercise the right to family unity (insert this wording in the section “for the following purpose/for the following reason”) accompanied by a document of valid identity.
Civil status documentation certifying the status of family member (pursuant to art. 2 of Legislative Decree 30/2007) translated and apostilled, or marriage or civil union deed transcribed in Italy.
In cases where the financial dependency is mandatory: demonstration of economic remittances by the Italian/EU citizen.
It is specified that:
family members who accompany or join the Italian/EU citizen for periods of less than 3 months must instead request a Schengen visa for tourism/visit to family member, through the IVAC Visa Centers/IVAC Satellites or also at the Visa Desk of the diplomatic representation, referring to the consular district of belonging.
Other family members (art.3 of Legislative Decree 30/2007) who accompany or join the Italian/EU citizen for periods of less than 3 months will also have to request a visa for tourism/family visit, in this case exclusively through the IVAC Visa Centres/ IVAC satellites, referring to the consular district to which they belong.
For direct access to visa office, please check the main page of the visa section of this website.
b) Non-EU/EEA family members
Those who according to Italian law have the right for family reunion with their relatives regularly resident in Italy, can apply after being issued the no-impediment (“nulla osta”) by relevant Italian authorities. Please, submit visa application following the check-list.
For direct access to visa office, please check the main page of the visa section of this website.
2) RE-ENTRY VISA
This type of visa is reserved for people who have already received a Permit of Stay in Italy and who, for different reasons, have remained outside Italian territory beyond the expiry of the Permit. This visa must also be requested by those who have lost their valid Permit of Stay.
Note to all students resuming studies in Italy after a break or after taking courses at other universities abroad
Foreign students already matriculated at an Italian university who have temporarily suspended their studies and foreign students regularly enrolled at an Italian university who, in application of multilateral student mobility agreements between universities, have attended semester or annual courses abroad, may apply for a Re-entry Visa by submitting a certificate of regular enrollment in the respective academic year (accompanied by regular payment of tuition fees) with a list of university exams taken and their own explanation letter (possibly supported by appropriate documentation) corroborating the reasons for the suspension of studies or proving attendance of courses at other universities as part of the main academic course.
To apply for a Re-Entry Visa, you must submit the following form National-Visa-(D)Application-Form-new.pdf, completed and signed, and the documents listed in the following check-list.
“Re-Entry Visa explanation letter”
3) RESEARCH
The research visa allows to carry out a research activity at universities or research institutes recognized by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MIUR). Applicants must have a higher qualification that enable them to carry out doctoral programs.For research periods no longer than 90 days, please use the following check-list ( U:\Comune\Visti\Visti C\Checklist Ricerca Schengen 2024). For research periods longer than 90 days, please use the following check-list.