Visa and Residence permit
If you are a European Union national (including Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland), no Visa formalities are needed to enter Italy.
If you are a Non-European Union national, you may be required to apply for a Visa, depending on your category and the length of your stay.
For illustrative purposes only, please refer to the table below:
| Category | Type of Visa | Up to 90 days | More than 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
“Erasmus +” Visiting Professors | Tourist Visa | Depending on nationality | Not applicable |
| Visiting Professors with a contract paid by UNIPV | Self-employment Visa for professors | Mandatory | Mandatory |
| Visiting Professors with a non-paid contract | Tourist Visa | Depending on nationality | Not applicable |
| Visiting Scholars | Research Visa | Depending on nationality | Mandatory |
| CICOPS Scholars | Study Visa (through Universitaly) | Depending on nationality | Mandatory |
| Visiting Phd Students | Study Visa (through Universitaly) | Depending on nationality | Mandatory |
| Visiting Administrative Staff | Tourist Visa | Depending on nationality | Not applicable |
Remember to always visit the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation’s webpage to find out whether you need a Visa to enter Italy, and to identify the competent Italian embassy or consulate in your country of residence, that you must contact in order to obtain a detailed list of the necessary documentation for the Visa application.
Please note that the process can be lengthy and may take up to 2-3 months.
SELF-EMPLOYMENT VISA FOR PROFESSORS PAID BY UNIPV
The University will provide professors with the following 4 documents, which are part of the required documentation for obtaining a Self-employment Visa from the embassy/consulate:
- Certification issued by the competent “Direzione Provinciale del Lavoro–Servizio Politiche del Lavoro” stating that the contract does not constitute subordinate employment;
- Signed contract;
- Proof of accommodation: availability of suitable lodging to be proven by one of the following means: a) rental agreement, lease or ownership deed; b) letter of hospitality (original) from an Italian or foreign citizen legally residing in Italy, stating that she/he is providing suitable accommodation that meets the minimum requirements established by regional public housing regulations;
- “Nulla Osta” (Entry Clearance) issued by the competent Italian Questura (main Police Station in the city where the applicant will reside) within the previous 90 days.
RESEARCH VISA FOR SCHOLARS
The University will provide scholars with the following document, which is part of the required documentation for obtaining a Research Visa from the embassy/consulate:
- “Nulla Osta” (Entry Clearance) issued within the previous 90 days by the competent Italian Prefettura of the city where the applicant will reside.
STUDY VISA FOR CICOPS SCHOLARS AND PhD STUDENTS
The University will provide applicants with the following document, which is part of the required documentation for obtaining a Study Visa from the embassy/consulate:
- “Invitation letter”, which must be issued by the Reference Professor upon the applicant’s request.
Study Visa requests must be started on the Ministry of University and Research’s platform “Universitaly” and then completed by making an appointment at the competent embassy/consulate.
In order to apply on the platform, applicants can refer to these guidelines (“Visa applicants” section).
Procedures for Non-EU Visiting Professors paid by UNIPV
Procedures for Non-EU Visiting Scholars
Procedures for Non-EU Visiting PhD students
Extend your stay at UNIPV
If you would like to extend your stay beyond the validity of your Residence Permit, you should contact the Visiting Staff office at least 2 months before its expiration date.