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Obtain an Italian visa for scientific research

Our immigration experts support non-EU citizens who need to enter Italy for scientific research.

Which country the service is available for:

Italy

Visa obtainment assistance

You can send a free request to our team to explain your case and receive a personalized quote.

  • You send us your request: we offer a consultation video-call
  • You will receive the list of documents and can send us your documents
  • We request your entry authorization from the relevant authorities
  • We guide you through the application for an entry visa in your country of origin
  • Upon arrival in Italy, we will assist you in applying for a residence permit

Candidate eligibility

During the video consultation call, our experts will conduct a thorough assessment of the candidate’s eligibility. We verify whether they possess the necessary qualifications to obtain the visa.

Furthermore, the scientific research visa requires sponsorship from an authorized research institution. Our consultants will therefore review the hosting agreement signed with the researcher to ensure it contains all the mandatory information for immigration purposes.

When assessing the applicant’s eligibility, please note that certain categories of foreigners who already hold work visas are excluded from applying for a visa.

Planning the arrival to Italy

The specific timeline varies from case to case, but the general steps are:

  1. DOCUMENTS COLLECTION
  2. NULLAOSTA OBTAINMENT (30 days)
  3. ENTRY VISA OBTAINMENT (within six months of the nullaosta’s validity)
  4. RESIDENCE PERMIT APPLICATION (within eight days of entry into Italy)
  5. DECLARATION OF HOSPITALITY (within 48 hours where required)

Service delivery

We adhere to consolidated processes and Internal service delivery policies.

  • We aim to provide initial feedback within 24 hours of receiving your request.
  • You can send us your documents by conveniently uploading them remotely using the A&P management system.
  • Our immigration experts can support you in English.
  • We can assist you with your residence permit application throughout Italy thanks to our network of consultants.
Consultancy on the scientific research visa in Italy

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F.A.Q. about the service

The permit is issued by the competent Police Headquarters for the duration of the research program, which can be either fixed-term (up to 2 years) or indefinite.
A scientific research residence permit can only be converted at the end of the research project, upon presentation of documentation certifying the completion of the research covered by the agreement.

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Guide to Scientific Research Visa Italy.

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