Where Can I Get the Italy Work Visa Application Form in 2025?

Indian nationals wanting to work in Italy need to apply for an Italy work visa. The Italy work visa is the D visa given for stays longer than 90 days. To apply for a D visa you must fill out the application form. A D visa application form can be obtained either online or offline. Want to know more about the Italy work visa application form? Keep reading this blog to learn where you can get the application form, types of Italy work visas, fees and more.

What is the Italy Work Visa Application Form?

Italy, a Schenegen state, offers different types of work visas for Indians. The work visas are long-stay visas. That is, they are valid for more than 90 days. The following are the work visas available to Indians-

1. The Employment Visa– This visa is given to undertake employment in Italy longer than 90 days. You need a work permit to apply for this visa.
2. Self-Employment (Self-Employment (Lavoro Autonomo)– Self-employed individuals wanting to undertake business activities longer than 90 days can apply. A permit is necessary.
3. Internship (Tirocinio Formazione)– Those who want to work as an intern for longer than 90 days
4. Research D– Those who want to take part in research activities longer than 90 days.

Irrespective of the long-stay visa you are applying for, you need a D visa application form. A D visa application form will let you apply for any of the above work visas. Along with your application, you need to submit relevant documents for your work visa application to be successful.

To learn about the C visa (seasonal workers) application read this blog on European work visa

How to Get an Italy Visa Application Form?

You can get an Italy work visa either online or offline. 

Offline

Visit an Italian embassy or consulate in person to get the visa application form. 

Consulate/Embassy	State	Address	Contact
Embassy of Italy	New Delhi	50-E Chandragupta MargChanakyapuri, New Delhi -110021	0091-11-26114355
Consulate General of Italy	Mumbai	Kanchanjunga Building, 1st Floor, 72 G. Deshmukh Road 400026	[email protected]
Consulate General of Italy	Bengaluru	2nd floor Vaishnavi ICON Building, 56 Richmond Road, 560025 Bengaluru	NA
Embassy of Italy	Jodhpur	Consular Correspondent: Mr. Roberto NIEDDUV J Home Pvt. Ltd. F 46-48, M.I.A. Basni, 1st PhaseJodhpur – 342005 (RAJASTHAN)	0291-2721789 / 2720416

Online 

You can also get the Italy work visa application form online. To download the visa application form follow the steps below:

1. Visit the official website of VFS Global India
2. Select the visa type (among the Italy long-stay visas)
3. Now go to the option called ‘application forms
4. Download the D visa application form

Italy Work Visa Application Form PDF (Free)

You can also download the Italy work visa application form from here:

Italy work visa application form (D visa)

Download from here

When Can I Apply for an Italy Work Visa?

The Italy work visa application can be applied during this time

Particulars	When to Apply
Earliest application acceptance	At least 180 days before the date of departure
Late application acceptance	At least 15 days before the date of intended departure

How Can I Apply for an Italy Work Visa?

To apply for an Italy work visa follow the steps below:

1. Print out the visa application form, and complete it 
2. Ensure that you have a passport that is valid for at least 3 months beyond your duration of stay
3. Ensure all your documents are either in Italian or English. Documents that are not in these languages must be translated.
4. Gather the necessary documents and schedule a visa appointment at a visa application centre 
5. On the date of your visa appointment bring the necessary documents.
6. Your biometric information will be taken on the same date.
7. You have to pay the visa application fees for the particular work visa.
8. Additionally, you will have to attend a visa application interview and clear the same 
9. After the interview process is complete your application will be processed
10. At this stage, you can check the status of your visa application. You will receive the status either by email or SMS updates. You can also check the visa status online.
11. Once a decision is made, you will be informed of the same. 
12. Thereafter, you can collect your passport and other documents from the visa application centre. 

Italy Work Visa Required Documents

To apply for a work visa submit several documents along with the Italy work visa application form. These documents are as follows. Note- These are just general documents irrespective of the visa type. You need additional documents depending on the work visa you are applying for.

• Application form– Completed D visa application form
• Photos– Passport size on a white background
• Passport– Issued within the last 10 years, and is valid for at least 3 months beyond your stay. Your passport must also contain 2 blank pages 
• The employment contract– Received from your employer
• Personal cover letter– explaining the purpose of your stay
• Proof of accommodation– Arrangement of accommodation in Italy
• Proof of finances– You must have a minimum bank balance to travel to Italy
• Proof of Health Insurance– A health insurance of EUR 30,000 that is valid in all the Schenegen states for 3 months.
• Additional documents- Any other additional documents required by the visa officer.

Learn about the Know the Italy Student Visa Requirements 

Italy Work Visa Fees for Indians in 2025

To submit a successful Italy work visa application form submit fees. The fees for different types of work visas are provided below:

Italy Work Visa Type	Fees
The Employment Visa	EUR 116
The Self-Employment Visa (Self-Employment (Lavoro Autonomo)	EUR 116
Internship (Tirocinio Formazione)	Free
Research D visa	EUR 116

Italy Work Visa Processing Time India

The processing time for the Italy work visa applications is as follows. A work visa application can be delayed if further information or verification is required.

Visa	Processing Time
Italy work visa (D visa)	90 to 120 working days

How to Track the Status of Italy Work Visa Application?

Track the status of the work visa application by following the steps below:

1. Go to the VFS Global’s official website
2. Go to the Track Your Application page
3. Choose the line highlighted  as ‘track your application’ or ‘Here’ (depending on when you have filed the visa application)
4. Enter your application reference number and your last name 
5. Solve the captcha and submit your application
6. Now you can view your visa application status 

Learn about the common reasons for visa rejections

Is Italy work visa open?

Yes. The Italy work visa applications are currently open. Do note– The Italian embassy’s work visa works under the “Decreto Flussi” (Flow Decree). This means that there is an annual quota of work permits issued. For the year 2024, the quota is set at 151,000. This includes the seasonal, non-seasonal and self-employed work applications.

Category	Quota (2024)
Seasonal workers	89,050
Non Seasonal workers	61,950
Self-employed workers	800

Therefore, work permit applications are not always accepted. Each year, a quota is set and several applications are accepted. You can only apply when the decree is active, and the quotas are not filled.  We recommend that you visit the official website of the Italian Embassy to stay informed. Also, before applying for a work visa ensure that you have already applied for a job, and received the work permit (Nulla Osta).

Italy Work Permit Opening Date

The Italy work permit opening date for the year 2024 is provided below. Note- the work permit opening date is not available for the year 2025. Applications form generally open during mid-January

Type of workers	Application Opening Date
Non-seasonal workers of countries with labour agreements with Italy	5th February
All other non-seasonal workers	7th February
Only for seasonal workers	12th February

To learn more about Italy’s work permit 2025, watch this video:

Steps to Take After You Apply for the Italy Work Visa 

After you have submitted the Italy work visa application form, and received your visa you can travel to Italy. However, you must know the following:

1. You have 8 days left to apply for an Italian residence permit 
2. You can get your residence permit from a local post office 
3. You will have to present your work permit, work visa, and other documents to get the residence permit 
4. Thereafter, the Foreign Department (Uffi­cio Stranieri) will issue you the residence permit.
5. This will allow you to reside in Italy for the duration of your visa validity period.

FAQs

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