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Obtaining a business visa in Italy
Our immigration experts support foreigners who must travel to Italy for short periods, for business reasons.
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A&P Business Visa Assistance procedure
You can send us a free request to illustrate your case and obtain a tailored quotation.
A&P Business Visa Assistance procedure
- You send us your request: we offer you a consultancy video-call
- Our experts will introduce you to our Atlasposting Software for the calculation of the days spent in the Schengen area to monitor the remaining days of legal stay
- You will receive the documents check-list and will send us your documents
- We assist you in the invitation letter draft and in the visa request at the Italian diplomatic representation in your home country
- We prepare your entry package to support your legal stay in Italy
Arletti & Partners Team
The team at Studio Arletti & Partners is made up of over 40 highly qualified and multilingual professionals, specialized in global mobility and tax consultancy, including worker postings, Italian and international taxation, and immigration procedures both in Italy and abroad.
Our Areas of Expertise include:
- Posting of workers
- Italian taxation
- International taxation
- Immigration to and from Italy
Who can apply for the Business Visa
General requirements
During the consultancy video-call, our experts will evaluate whether you qualify for a business visa.
General requirements
The general requirements to apply for a business visa are:
- Possession of a valid passport and sufficient financial means
- Carrying out only permitted activities as per Italian law
- Suitable accommodation in Italy for the entire stay and private health insurance
- Declaration of employment by the overseas company
- Invitation letter by the Italian company
Our experts will ensure that the activities planned under the business visa fall exclusively within those permitted by the Italian law. In fact, an unlawful use of the business visa to facilitate the entry of foreign nationals and employ them in work activities may result in criminal consequences.
Timeline for the Business Visa
The timing for the visa issuance is defined by the Italian immigration law and the standard procedure applied by the authorities involved.
- Step 1: DOCUMENTS COLLECTION AND VERIFICATION (5-7 days)
- Step 2: VISA OBTAINMENT (15 days, extendable in certain cases up to 45 days)
- Step 3: DECLARATION OF PRESENCE (within 8 days of entry into Italy)
- Step 4: DECLARATION OF HOSPITALITY (within 48 hours)
Why choose Studio A&P?
Provision of service by A&P
Provision of service by A&P
- We aim to provide an initial response within 24 hours of receiving your request
- We offer our Atlasposting Software to calculate the number of days spent in the Schengen area in order to monitor the remaining days of legal stay
- You can send us your documents by uploading them remotely using our online software
- Our immigration experts can assist you in English language
- We can assist you with your declaration of presence throughout Italy
In addition, we offer a 360° advice considering all legal, social security and tax aspects relating to transfers to Italy.
F.A.Q. about the service
Can I obtain a business visa upon arrival in Italy?
Yes. If you are a visa-exempt citizen, you will not need to get a sticker on your passport before travelling, as you can obtain a visa upon arrival. This is an entry stamp affixed to your passport by the border authorities after verifying that you meet the entry requirements.
Can I extend my business visa?
No, except in certain rare cases of force majeure. In such cases, you must provide documentation proving that, for serious reasons, you are unable to leave Italy before your visa expires.
Can I obtain a long-term business visa?
No. Business visas are issued for short stays of 90 days within 180-day period, understood as a rolling period.
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