{"id":1518,"date":"2023-08-07T16:30:20","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T13:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ambnicosia.esteri.it\/?page_id=1518"},"modified":"2026-06-08T17:48:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T14:48:44","slug":"business","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ambnicosia.esteri.it\/en\/servizi-consolari-e-visti\/servizi-per-il-cittadino-straniero\/visti\/business\/","title":{"rendered":"Business"},"content":{"rendered":"

You can verify whether you need a visa on:\u00a0https:\/\/vistoperitalia.esteri.it\/?lang=en_US<\/a><\/p>\n

Appointments must be booked on:\u00a0https:\/\/prenotami.esteri.it\/<\/a><\/p>\n

All documents must be printed out and presented in original plus a photocopy where required. Applicants must always appear in person (including minors).<\/p>\n

Documents required for Schengen Visa applications – Business<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Schengen visa e-form:<\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/e-applicationvisa.esteri.it\/?L=en-GB<\/a><\/p>\n

The form should be completed online, printed and duly signed, please make sure that the bar code is clear and printed in high quality.<\/p>\n

If the applicant is a minor (under the age of 18) both parents\/legal guardian must sign the application form.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Passport or travel document<\/strong> (original plus one photocopy):<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 valid at least 3 months beyond the return date of your trip to Italy;<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 with at least two blank pages.<\/p>\n

The passport will be kept and returned with the visa, if approved.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Cyprus Residence Permit<\/strong> (original plus one photocopy):<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 valid at least 3 months beyond the return date of your trip to Italy.<\/p>\n

The white receipts from the Migration Department are not accepted as proof of residence.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Two passport-style photos<\/strong>, full front and white background and not older than 6 months.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cover letter<\/strong> explaining the purpose of your trip, your itinerary and any relevant information.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Original letter of invitation from the Italian company<\/strong> (not older than 1 month).<\/p>\n

The person signing the letter should also include a copy of their ID Card\/passport with visible signature.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Company registration report<\/strong> of the Italian company (Visura Camerale).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Employed applicants<\/strong>, documentation demonstrating the financial-commercial operator status:<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 a recent reference letter from the employer which must include:<\/p>\n

a)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 company registration number;<\/p>\n

b)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 employment start date;<\/p>\n

c)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 position held by the applicant;<\/p>\n

d)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 annual salary;<\/p>\n

e)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 the reasons the applicant is expected in Italy;<\/p>\n

f)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 dates of trip and duration of stay;<\/p>\n

g)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 declaration of financial responsibility;<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 payslips for the last 3 months.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Self- Employed applicants<\/strong>, documentation demonstrating the financial-commercial operator status:<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 certificate of incorporation (with commercial document attestation);<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 business bank statements for the last three months;<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 copies of business income taxes or, in alternative, an accountant letter (no older than one month, it must be a hard copy).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Fully paid both-ways airplane travel tickets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

If traveling among multiple Schengen countries, travel tickets are mandatory between every border.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Proof of accommodation:<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fully booked hotel reservation<\/strong> OR<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Proof of sponsorship and\/or accommodation for Companies or Organizations<\/strong> (unless indicated in the invitation letter) along with the host\u2019s ID (valid permit of stay for non-European Union citizens) whit signature of the holder.<\/p>\n

If traveling among multiple Schengen countries, proof of accommodation must be provided for every country.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Travel insurance<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 must be issued in Cyprus or in one of the Schengen countries;<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 must cover the entire intended period of stay in the Schengen area;<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 must cover for all of the following:<\/p>\n

a)\u00a0\u00a0 medical expenses and hospitalisation for at least 30,000 euros;<\/p>\n

b)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 repatriation in case of medical and other emergencies\u00a0for at least 30,000 euros;<\/p>\n

c)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 repatriation of mortal remains for at least 30,000 euros.<\/p>\n

The insurance statement must be in original, stamped and duly signed by a Company\u2019s officer.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Personal bank statement<\/strong> (banks or branches based in Cyprus) of the last three months showing bearer\u2019s name, address and financial history.<\/p>\n

The bank statements provided must show the salary\/income coming in.<\/p>\n

Any other Cypriot bank account (including savings) showing enough funds can be submitted.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Citizens of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Palestine need to provide their birth certificate or consular declaration containing full names of mother and father.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Please be aware that, at the time of your appointment, your application will not be accepted unless presented with all required documents. In case of incomplete submissions, the applicant will have to schedule a new appointment.<\/p>\n

Applicants are allowed to submit any additional documents that they consider useful to explain\/justify the trip.<\/p>\n

Visa fees are payable only in cash.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The information outlined above may be subject to change without prior notice. No liability can be accepted for the consequences of such changes.<\/p>\n

This consular administration has full authority to evaluate and request additional documentation, if deemed necessary, in addition to what has been submitted. Furthermore, the applicant is hereby informed that submitting all the required documentation does not guarantee the issuance of the visa.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"You can verify whether you need a visa on:\u00a0https:\/\/vistoperitalia.esteri.it\/?lang=en_US Appointments must be booked on:\u00a0https:\/\/prenotami.esteri.it\/ All documents must be printed out and presented in original plus a photocopy where required. Applicants must always appear in person (including minors). Documents required for Schengen Visa applications – Business Schengen visa e-form:\u00a0https:\/\/e-applicationvisa.esteri.it\/?L=en-GB The form should be completed online, printed […]","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"parent":153,"menu_order":2,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1518","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ambnicosia.esteri.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1518","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ambnicosia.esteri.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ambnicosia.esteri.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ambnicosia.esteri.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ambnicosia.esteri.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1518"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/ambnicosia.esteri.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1518\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4742,"href":"https:\/\/ambnicosia.esteri.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1518\/revisions\/4742"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ambnicosia.esteri.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/153"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ambnicosia.esteri.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1518"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}