Italia

Visas and relocation: Italy

Quota and non-quota employment, digital nomad, study, self-employment and family.

Official portal

Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale

Employment

For most workers the employer first obtains a Nulla Osta through the Sportello Unico. Some hiring runs under the Decreto Flussi quotas; certain categories are admitted outside them.

Who it is for

An offer from an employer in Italy
An available quota or a lawful non-quota category
Accommodation and contract terms that meet the requirements

5 documents 4 steps

Documents and application steps

Digital nomad / remote worker

For a highly qualified non-EU national who works remotely for a foreign employer or clients using digital tools.

Who it is for

High professional qualification
Evidenced remote activity, income and experience
Accommodation, health insurance and no applicable bars

5 documents 4 steps

Documents and application steps

University study

To enrol at an Italian higher education institution a foreign applicant completes the official free pre-enrolment on Universitaly; the consulate makes the final visa decision.

Who it is for

A positive assessment of your foreign education by the chosen university
Universitaly pre-enrolment
Funds, accommodation, insurance and command of the programme's language

5 documents 4 steps

Documents and application steps

Self-employment and entrepreneurship

Ordinary self-employment is often limited by quotas and requires prior authorisations; startups and certain professions have dedicated routes.

Who it is for

An available quota or a special category
Resources, licences and the parameters of a genuine activity
Confirmation from the body responsible for your profession or business

5 documents 4 steps

Documents and application steps

Family reunification

The family of a lawfully resident third-country national normally needs a Nulla Osta. Since 2025 many sponsors must have two years of continuous lawful residence; exceptions are provided for.

Who it is for

A qualifying family member and an evidenced relationship
The sponsor's valid status and the applicable period of residence
Sufficient income and accommodation that meets the requirements

5 documents 4 steps

Documents and application steps

For your citizenship

What citizens of Russia and Kazakhstan need

The baseline document list is the same for everyone, but the visa regime, legalisation and translations depend on your citizenship. Below are the differences, checked against official sources.

Russia

checked 04.08.2026

A Schengen visa is required; the facilitated regime does not apply

The EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement has been suspended in full since 12 September 2022, so the general Visa Code rules apply: the full document set, the standard fee and ordinary processing times. Book at the consulate of your main destination.

Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500

Prepare at home in advance

Police clearance certificate from the Russian Interior Ministry
Ordered through Gosuslugi or the Interior Ministry; issuance takes up to 30 days. Filing abroad usually requires an apostille and a sworn translation.
Russian Interior Ministry · criminal record certificate
Apostille on official documents
Civil registry certificates, official statements and diplomas are accepted abroad only with an apostille affixed in the issuing country. It goes on the original or a notarised copy, depending on the authority's rules.
Apostille in Russia · Ministry of Justice and the relevant authorities
Sworn translation of documents
Consulates accept translations made by a sworn translator of the destination country or certified in the manner it prescribes. Requirements differ by country — check them before ordering.
EU Visa Code

Multiple-entry visas for Russian citizens are currently issued sparingly: each application is decided by the individual Schengen state. Plan for a single-entry visa and check the consulate's practice before paying any fees.

Kazakhstan

checked 04.08.2026

A Schengen visa is required under the general rules

There is no separate visa facilitation agreement between the EU and Kazakhstan yet: the general Visa Code rules apply. Negotiations are under way, but until an agreement enters into force there are no concessions.

EU Visa Code

Prepare at home in advance

Police clearance certificate from Kazakhstan
Issued through eGov.kz or a public service centre. Filing abroad usually requires an apostille and a translation by a sworn translator of the destination country.
eGov.kz · criminal record information
Apostille on official documents
Civil registry certificates, official statements and diplomas are accepted abroad only with an apostille affixed in the issuing country. It goes on the original or a notarised copy, depending on the authority's rules.
Apostille in Kazakhstan · eGov.kz
Sworn translation of documents
Consulates accept translations made by a sworn translator of the destination country or certified in the manner it prescribes. Requirements differ by country — check them before ordering.
EU Visa Code

Belarus

checked 13.08.2026

A Schengen visa is required; visa facilitation still applies

The EU — Belarus visa facilitation agreement has been in force since 1 July 2020. In November 2021 the Council of the EU partially suspended it: the provisions on documentary evidence, multiple-entry visas and the reduced fee stopped applying to officials of the Belarusian regime. The decision does not affect ordinary citizens, who keep the benefits of the agreement.

Council of the EU · suspension of visa facilitation for officials

Prepare at home in advance

Apostille on official documents
Civil registry certificates, official statements, diplomas and court documents are accepted abroad with an apostille issued in Belarus. The competent authority depends on the type of document — check it before ordering a translation.
Hague Apostille Convention · status table
Sworn translation of documents
Consulates accept translations made by a sworn translator of the destination country or certified in the manner it prescribes. Requirements differ by country — check them before ordering.
EU Visa Code

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