Holders of diplomatic and service and, exceptionally, ordinary passport (in the latter case subject to specific authorization from the Diplomatic Protocol) moving to Italy to serve the Diplomatic Mission of their own country, can apply for a long stay diplomatic visa.
Appointments can be scheduled through the prenot@mi website and the applicant should always appear in person. The passport will be kept until the final decision is adopted.
On the day of the appointment the following documents must be provided:
- “D” visa application form duly completed and signed;
- One passport size color photo, white background, maximum 6 months old (see specifications);
- Valid passport or travel document with at least two blank pages, valid at least three months (original plus one photocopy);
- Documentation proving the status of public officials: staff ID card (original plus one photocopy);
- Note Verbale indicating the following information concerning the applicant:
o Personal details such as full name and date of birth;
o the role to be hold and the place of assignement (specifying if a new position is being created or if replacing someone. In the latter event, name and role of the person to be replaced need to be mentioned);
o Travel date;
o Anticipated length of stay in Italy and the names, relationships, and dates of birth of any family member who will be accompanying or joining the principal. - If the applicant is a family member of the Official, a marriage certificate or birth certificate (depending on the family relation) and a copy of the Diplomatic/Service passport of the Official must be provided. If the Official is already in Italy, a copy of the Italian diplomatic ID must be provided.
- Confirmed Flight/train/bus ticket (if travelling by plane, train or bus, the ticket must be printed directly from the airline/train line/bus operator, showing passenger’s name, dates, from/to).
The visa is free of charge only if the applicant complies with all the above requirements.
Please be aware that, at the time of your appointment, your application will not be accepted unless presented with all required documents. if all the items listed above are not presented, the applicant will have to reschedule a new appointment.
The information outlined above may be subject to change without prior notice. no liability can be accepted for the consequences of such changes.
This consular administration has full authority to evaluate and request additional documentation, if deemed necessary, in addition to what has been submitted. Furthermore, the applicant, is hereby informed that submitting all the required documentation, does not guarantee the issuance of any particular visa.