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VOLONTARIATO - CONTINGENTE NAZIONALE — requirements, costs & how to apply

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

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€2,500
Minimum annual salary€30,000
Proof of savings€5,000
Minimum investment€10,000
Work experience2+ years
Language levelB1
Age range18–60

Costs

Application / consular fee€116

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 12 months.

Documents

  • A visa form duly completed
  • a valid travel document
  • the convention stipulated between the sponsor organisation and yourself (describing your function and the conditions of your volunteering period as well as details regarding board and lodging)

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_26_D.

Frequently asked

How much income do I need?

You must show €2,500.

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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