Visa information for Australian citizens
Australian citizens can stay in Italy up to 90 days for tourism, business, mission, invitation or sports competitions without a visa, but in that case they are not allowed to work or study.
In all other cases a visa is probably required. Please visit the visa website of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and our Working holiday visa section (BELOW) for details.
Once you determine the type of Visa you
need, please complete the form (detailed instructions on how to complete
it can be founded on the third page of the form).
- Either fax the completed form to the Consulate (08-83651540), and a Consular Officer will then contact you to schedule an appointment;
- or call the Consulate (08-83370777) to schedule an appointment.
Remember that you wold have to personally hand in the completed form on the day of your appointment.
Tax information for travellers
For information on taxation issues for travellers to Italy, including VAT refunds, please visit the Italian Customs Website.
Working Holiday Visa
A. WORKING HOLIDAY VISA
B. RESIDENCE PERMIT
C. WORK PERMIT
Please note: Because of the very high demand for a residence permit some Police Stations, especially in large cities, may have long waiting lists to issue this document.
A. WORKING HOLIDAY VISA
Applications for “working holiday visas” to Italy may be lodged at the Consular
Representations of Italy in Australia (i.e. the Consulates General in Melbourne and
Sydney, the Consulates in Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth, the Consular Section of the
Embassy of Italy in Canberra) by Australian citizens who are ordinarily resident in
Australia. Interested persons must apply directly to the Consular Representation with
jurisdiction in his/her place of residence (see under Embassy/Consular Network).
The applicant must meet the following requirements:
1. be resident in Australia;
2. be aged between 18 and 30 years inclusive at the time of application for the visa;
3. not include any minor dependents in the application;
4. have not previously taken part in the Working Holiday scheme;
5. hold a valid Australian passport;
6. hold a valid return travel ticket or sufficient funds to purchase such a ticket;
7. possess sufficient funds to support oneself during the period of stay in Italy (equivalent
of at least € 3.500 for a stay of one year). The applicant’s proof of financial means is to
be demonstrated by showing the funds themselves or by bank surety or insurance
guaranteed policy or equivalent instrument of credit or with instruments of prepaid
services or with definite proof of the availability of sources of income in Italy.
8. have good health and a sound background. Visa holders will be covered by the
“Reciprocal Agreement in the matter of Health Assistance” for the first six months of
their stay. For the remaining period of their stay, it is recommended that medical
insurance be taken out to cover medical, pharmaceutical and hospitalization costs in case
of accident or disease.
Application for the “working holiday” visa is to be made by completing an application
form (attaching a photograph), which the aforementioned diplomatic/consular offices will
make available, and mentioning one’s intention to spend a holiday period in Italy. This
will be subject to the intention to undertake temporary work activities not exceeding a
total of six months and not more than three months with the same employer.
Cost of the visa is currently set at Euro 75.00.
B. RESIDENCE PERMIT FOR ‘WORKING HOLIDAYS”
1. Within 8 working days of arrival in Italy, the holder of the “working holiday” visa
must go to the Questura (Police Station) in the province where the applicant intends to
reside in order to apply for the “permesso di soggiorno”(residence permit).
2. The application for residence permit is to be made using the special application form
available at the Questura and must contain the following:
- personal data;
- place where the applicant intends to reside;
- reason for the stay (“working holiday”);
- 4 photographs;
- photocopy of the passport and of the “working holidays” visa.
3. When applying, the application the following documents are to be presented:
- the passport endorsed with the entry visa for “working holidays”
- the documentation showing proof of the necessary financial means, which will have
already been presented to the diplomatic/consular office where the visa was issued.
4. After having examined the documentation and ascertained the identity of the applicant,
the officer assigned with processing the applications will issue the applicant with a
confirmation of receipt of the application, indicating the day on which the “permesso di
soggiorno” can be collected. It should be noted that this confirmation of receipt is
sufficient to initiate the file with the “Direzione Provinciale del Lavoro” [Provincial
Labour Office].
5. After the validity period of the “permesso di soggiorno” has expired, the holder of a
“working holiday” visa must leave the country: the “permesso di soggiorno” is in fact not
renewable, nor able to be converted to another type of “permesso di soggiorno”.
WORK PERMIT
The work permit is issued by the Direzione Provinciale del Lavoro (Provincial Labour
Office which is a branch office of the Ministry of Labour in each Provincial capital)
competent for the area in which the work activities will be undertaken. Processing of the
work permit is to be commenced after the foreign national has arrived in Italy, and after
obtaining the “permesso di soggiorno”.
The holder of a “working holiday” visa is permitted to work for a total period not
exceeding six months during his stay in Italy and for not more than three months with the
same employer. The permit to work is issued on the request of the employer.
To obtain this permit to work, the employer is to present to the Provincial Labour Office
a request which must contain:
1) all information regarding the company or employer;
2) all data on the Australian worker to be employed;
3) the undertaking to ensure that the Australian citizen will be remunerated and covered
by the pertinent insurance as set down in the current legislation and in the pertinent
national collective labour contracts;
4) the address of the company where the employment will be carried out;
5) indication of the type of accommodation.
The employer must further attach to the application:
1) his Chamber of Commerce registration certificate;
2) copy of the employment contract and of the documentation drawn up for fiscal
purposes confirming the employer’s financial viability.
When the abovementioned requirements have been met, the work permit is issued within
20 days from receipt of the application.
Studying in Italy
For information on University Courses in Italy for International Student, visit the link;
http://offertaformativa.miur.it/studenti/elenco2007/
Visas to enter Italy
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