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VOLONTARIATO – SERVIZIO VOLONTARIO EUROPEO (ora Corpo europeo di solidarietà) — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-22 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€2,000
Minimum annual salary€25,000
Proof of savings€15,000
Minimum investment€100,000
Work experience2+ years
Language levelB1
Age range18–65

Costs

Application / consular fee€116

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 24 months.

Documents

  • Modulo dati per VISA (ESC volunteering)
  • Screenshot dell’accettazione dell’offerta su PASS con nome, cognome, numero progetto, date di attività di volontariato accettate
  • Per progetti EACEA centralizzati: copia della lettera di approvazione o Accordo di Sovvenzione con date di eleggibilità e numero di progetto

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/infovisto?code=14_27_D.

Frequently asked

How much income do I need?

You must show €2,000.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Minimum monthly income
Minimum annual salary
Proof of savings
Minimum investment
Work experience
Language level
Application fee
Open to all nationalities

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-22.

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