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Visas

There are several different types of visas, which you can apply for, and the main thing to keep in mind concerning them is determination. Italian red tape is famous, and everything always takes longer than it’s supposed to.

Visas vary from Elective Residence (prove that you’re rich enough to never work again and you can live in Italy), to Work (have an Italian employer fill out a bunch of paperwork for you while you’re still in the States), to Student (provide bank statements, and documentation of programs to be followed), to Family (fill out paperwork showing that you are joining family whom already have appropriate visas).

Below is current (summer 2004) information on some of these visas. Requirements change, and most visas include a clause stating that any additional requests at the time of filing your paper work must be adhered to as well. For the most current policies, check with the Italian embassy. If you want to receive the best results for your time and energy, go to the closest consulate in person, rather than dealing with issues over the phone or by mail. Things will get done for you much faster this way.