Some nationalities might not even need a visa. Citizens of EU countries only need an ID card to enter Italy. Participants of the below stated nationalities only need a passport for a 3 months long stay:
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Argentina |
Australia |
Bosnia-Herzegovina |
Brazil |
Canada |
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Chile |
Colombia |
Costa Rica |
El Salvador |
Guatemala |
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Honduras |
Iceland |
Israel |
Japan |
South Korea |
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Republic of Macedonia |
Malaysia |
Mexico |
New Zealand |
Nicaragua |
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Norway |
Paraguay |
Samoa |
Singapore |
Switzerland |
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Trinidad and Tobago |
United Kingdom |
Uruguay |
USA |
Venezuela |
Otherwise, a student visa will be necessary for everyone who is not from the European Union.
If the Au Pair stay is longer than 90 days, all Non-European Union citizens will need a visa. The participants need to apply for the visa at the Italian embassy or consulate in their home country. Before submitting the application for a student visa the Au Pair has to enroll in a full-time Italian
language course (at least 20 hours per week).
The Au Pair will need the following to apply:
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a statement of the health insurance
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proof of enrollment in a language course
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copy of a booked ticket to Italy
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passport
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letter of invitation from the Host Family
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proof of sufficient savings to stay in Italy
It is also possible to obtain a work permit with this visa. However, the Au Pair must meet different requirements. Detailed information and guidance depend on the Au Pair’s nationality and country of residence. Therefore we suggest to contact the Italian embassy or consulate for more details.
What else?
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The Au Pair in Italy should apply for a residence permit at the local migration office during the first 8 days after the arrival. This permit is called “permesso di soggiorno” and is only needed for stays longer than 90 days.
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Applicants from Australia, New Zealand or Canada can obtain a Working Holiday visa and enter Italy this way.
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The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides you with detailed information about the right kind of visa and the visa application.
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The arrival of the Au Pair must be declared within 48 hours by written communication to the local public security authority. Please see the information regarding art. 7 of the TUI (Testo Unico Immigrazione - D. Lgs. 286/1998) here.
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