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Missione – Mission

The Mission Visa allows entry into Italy for political, governmental or public utility functions.

In particular, the following categories are eligible for a Mission visa:
A. Officials employed by administrations of foreign countries on a work mission in Italy;
B. Staff of the international organizations with which Headquarters Agreements are in force;
C. Staff with fixed-term contracts of international organizations with which Headquarters Agreements are in force and personalities and members of delegations officially invited to participate in conferences, meetings, conventions and events;
D. Diplomatic officials, for short official stays in Italy, provided that they do not involve in formal accreditation or notification;
E. Foreign citizens involved in international organizations for cultural or research activities (for example: researchers and students of the University Institute of European Studies or trainees at FAO or other specialized United Nations Agencies);
F. Civilian personnel destined to serve at NATO military bases (military personnel are visa-free), which concern both the civilian component (non-military employees directly employed by the US Department of Defense and their armed forces) and the “civilian personnel” (technicians and contractors of private companies, employees of other American Departments and other personnel). For applicants who are located in the United States, the visa will be issued following the request of the US Department of Defense or the Department the person concerned works for. For applicants outside the United States, the request will reach the Representations with a letter from the U.S.S.S.S.O. (diplomatic-legal office that deals with military and civilian personnel destined for Italy) on headed paper of the American Embassy in Rome;
G. Personalities and foreigners who hold high civil and religious offices;
H. Personalities and members of delegations officially invited by the Italian Government;
I. Participants in events and meetings envisaged by bilateral or multilateral agreements to which Italy is a contracting party;
J. Third-country nationals who are official journalist in their Country and that must be credited in Italy. In this case they need a Nulla Osta (non-impediment declaration) issued by the press office of the External Affairs Ministry. Their application must be submitted by diplomatic authority;
K. Athletes who participate in sports events or intend to stay in Italy for training periods longer than 90 days, following the official request from CONI;
L. Family members of the main applicant.

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:

  1. “D” visa application form duly completed and signed;
  2. One passport size color photo, white background, maximum 6 months old (see specifications);
  3. Valid passport or travel document with at least two blank pages, valid at least three months (original plus one photocopy);
  4. Documentation proving the status of public officials: staff ID card (original plus one photocopy);
  5. Copy of French Permit of stay;
  6. Note verbale proving the status of public official or International organization’s staff sent to Italy to perform official duties.
  7. Employment agreement;
  8. Accomodation in Italy;
  9. 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).

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.