Last updated 2026-07-10
Business visa to Italy for Indian citizens
Visa for entrepreneur, Visa for businessman
Travel purpose:
Business
, work
Visa overview
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
Consular fee
€90
(~$103)
Select the purpose of your visit
The selected purpose of the visit determines the visa's cost, processing times, and the list of required supporting documents. The purpose of the visit is often specified in the application form alongside the visa type or category and may also be indicated directly on the visa itself.
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
(~$103)
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
(~$103)
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
(~$103)
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
(~$103)
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
(~$103)
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
(~$103)
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
(~$103)
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
(~$103)
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
(~$103)