🇮🇹 Italy · Religious Worker
MOTIVI RELIGIOSI — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €2,083 |
| Minimum annual salary | €25,000 |
| Proof of savings | €5,000 |
| Minimum investment | €10,000 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Language level | B2 |
| Age range | 18–40 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €116 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- 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/religious-non-catholic-denominations-national-long-term-visa/.
- Typical processing: ~60 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €2,083.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Official letters of the Religious Institutions in the US and in Italy sponsoring the applicant.”
“Visto/permissão de trabalhador religioso = residência temporária ligada à organização religiosa; fonte oficial silenciosa sobre via de PR (processo separado). not_applicable. Programa: RELIGIOUS VISA (non-Catholic denominations) ... documentation certifying that the applicant is an Ordained Minister of a church/religious institution.”
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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.