Self-employment - CORPORATE ROLE — requirements, costs & how to apply

Who is eligible

Costs

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 24 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Documents

• Visa Application Form
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Valid passport plus 1 copy of photograph and expiration page
• For Non-US citizens: original and copy of Permanent Residence Card or other US immigration document allowing re-entry
• Copy of Driver’s License or State ID as proof of residence (or other proof of current address)
• Copy of the Nulla Osta from Italy
• Confirmed flight reservation
• Visa fee (Money Order or cashier’s check)
• Return envelope (pre-paid, self-addressed, trackable)
• Consent to send by mail (form)
• Certification of enrollment in Business Registry of the firm, which must have been operating for at least three years
• Statement from the legal representative of the firm ensuring compensation above the legal minimum in Italy for exemption from healthcare expenses
• Copy of latest tax return or budget proving sufficient earnings of the firm
• Copy of the declaration of responsibility already sent by the Italian contract provider/legal representative to the Direzione Provinciale del Lavoro – Servizio Ispezione del Lavoro
• Availability of suitable lodgings (lease, ownership deed, or declaration by resident)
• Nulla osta issued within previous 90 days by competent Questura in the city of intended residence

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://conschicago.esteri.it/en/servizi-consolari-e-visti/servizi-per-il-cittadino-straniero/visti/visa-categories-and-requirements/lavoro-autonomo-self-employment-either-short-or-long-term-visa/.