Italy Work Visa Fees for Indians (2026, in Rupees)

The figures below come from the VFS Global one-pagers for New Delhi and Mumbai and the Embassy of Italy in New Delhi, as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. Rupee amounts move with the exchange rate. For tourist, student and family visas to Italy, see our Italy visa guide for Indians.

What does each Italian work-related visa cost in rupees?

Self-employment (Lavoro Autonomo) and other long-stay categories fall under the general Category D line. The internship D fee of EUR 50 is the same as the national study visa fee. The published child rate (€ 45 / INR 4,820 for ages 6 to 12) is listed for categories A, B and C; the fee table shows no separate child rate for D visas.

When and how do you pay?

For employment appointments, VFS New Delhi asks for the INR 631 service charge to be pre-paid at the time of booking. The visa fee itself is paid at VFS by demand draft in favour of "VFS Global Services Private Limited" or in cash.

Timing matters more than method. Your appointment must be booked within 6 months of the Nulla Osta's issue date. VFS processes the application only if the Nulla Osta protocol number appears in the records shared by the Embassy, so wait until your employer confirms the Nulla Osta has been issued before you book and pay.

The rupee fees in force today apply at the Ahmedabad, Cochin and Pune centres from 27 March 2026 and at Mumbai from 30 March 2026, according to the VFS Mumbai one-pager.

What do you pay for outside the visa fee?

• The Nulla Osta: your Italian employer requests it from the Sportello Unico per l'Immigrazione (SUI) by submitting the C-Stag form through the ALI portal. Any cost of that step is not in the official India visa pages.
• Medical insurance: at least EUR 30,000 of cover for at least 90 days, with a repatriation clause.
• Flight reservation: one-way for a D visa; a return reservation for a Schengen visa based on a work Nulla Osta of up to 90 days.
• Passport: the Embassy's checklist for ANPAL-authorised employment visas asks for at least 18 months' validity, so you may need to renew before applying.
• Residence permit in Italy: national visa holders apply for a permesso di soggiorno at the Questura within 8 working days of arrival. Its fee is not published on the India visa pages.
• Optional VFS services: courier INR 795, courier assurance INR 631 and Premium Lounge INR 4669 (New Delhi).

How long will you wait after paying?

Since 11 January 2025, Italy collects fingerprints for national (D) visa applications as well as Schengen visas, so plan to attend the VFS centre in person.

Which Italian office processes your work visa?

You apply to the mission that covers the state where you live, through its VFS centres.

Entertainment-sector crew in the Mumbai jurisdiction need a separate "Lavoro subordinato - settore spettacolo" visa, with a prior Nulla Osta from the Ministry of Labour (formerly ANPAL).

Do accompanying family members pay?

A spouse or parent accompanying you applies for a Familiare al Seguito (D) visa at the same time as your work visa. It needs its own Nulla Osta for "familiare al seguito" from the competent Questura in Italy, valid for 6 months. The VFS fee table lists one general Category D fee of € 116 / INR 12410, so confirm with VFS which fee applies to this category before you book.

Family members of EU or Italian citizens are different: the Family EU Reunion D visa is free of charge, and only the VFS charge of INR 631 is payable.

Which mistakes waste the fee?

• Booking more than 6 months after the Nulla Osta was issued.
• Booking before the Nulla Osta protocol number reaches VFS.
• Applying with a passport that falls short of the validity your checklist demands.
• Trying to start work on a tourist visa instead of an employment visa.
• Paying for a short-stay C employment visa when the job runs longer than 90 days; the C route only covers a work Nulla Osta of up to 90 days.
• Missing the 8-working-day deadline for the permesso di soggiorno after arrival.

Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares flight reservations, hotel bookings, travel itineraries and cover letters for visa files, including the one-way flight reservation an employment D file asks for. Packages start at INR 1,000 for a flight reservation and go up to INR 3,000 for reservation, hotel, itinerary and cover letter. WhatsApp +91 95230 91018 or use our contact page.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a job offer before applying for an Italian work visa?

Yes. Your Italian employer must first obtain a Nulla Osta (work authorisation) from the Sportello Unico per l'Immigrazione. You then book a VFS appointment within 6 months of its issue and apply to the Italian mission covering your state.

Can I appeal if Italy refuses my work visa?

The Embassy of Italy in New Delhi says refusal letters state the reasons. Refused applicants may reapply or appeal through a lawyer to the T.A.R. of Lazio within 60 days.

What is the Italy student visa fee for Indians?

The national D study visa costs EUR 50 / INR 5,350, plus the VFS service charge of INR 631. A short-stay (Schengen C) study visa is exempt from visa fees, though the VFS charge still applies.

Does the self-employment visa have a minimum income?

For existing companies and consultants, the Embassy's Lavoro Autonomo checklist asks for a statement by the Italian company's legal representative guaranteeing a wage of at least EUR 8,500. It also needs a Nulla Osta for self-employed work from the relevant Questura.