Last updated 20 August 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Business visas to Italy for Chinese citizens
Visa for entrepreneur, Visa for businessman
Travel purpose:
Business
, work
Business visas — what you need to know
Allows applicants to engage in any type of work or entrepreneurial activity, including starting their own business, provided they have obtained the necessary authorization from the competent authorities. The visa permits the holder to stay in Italy for up to 90 days within any 180-day period and also allows travel to other Schengen and EU member states during this time.
Visa validity period
from 1 day to 5 years
Fees
€90 (~$106)
Which business visas is best suited for you?
Business visa
Eligible individuals
Entrepreneur, businessman
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 5 years
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€90 (~$106)
Work visa
Eligible individuals
Employee, worker
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 5 years
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€90 (~$106)
Maritime visa
Eligible individuals
Seaman, ship crew member
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 5 years
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€90 (~$106)
Media visa
Eligible individuals
Press reporter, journalist, media staff
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 5 years
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€90 (~$106)
Entrepreneur visa
Eligible individuals
Entrepreneur, businessman, business owner
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 5 years
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€90 (~$106)
Corporate visa
Eligible individuals
Corporate role, manager, leader
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 5 years
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€90 (~$106)
Freelancer visa
Eligible individuals
Freelancer, remote worker
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 5 years
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€90 (~$106)
Sports visa
Eligible individuals
Sportsman, athlete, coach
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 5 years
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€90 (~$106)
Start-up visa
Eligible individuals
Entrepreneur, businessman, business founder
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 5 years
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€90 (~$106)