The holder of a tourist visa can stay in Italy and other Schengen countries for period mentioned on the visa for the purpose of tourism and rest, health resort treatment, visiting of relatives and friends, taking part in cultural and sport events, conferences and master-classes, excursions, sightseeing, exhibitions and museums, operas and concerts.

The holder of a driver’s visa can stay in Italy and other Schengen countries for period mentioned on the visa for the purpose of the international transportation of the commercial cargo freights in the heavy vehicles and passenger carriage by buses. Usually these visas are applied by long distance truckers.

The holder of student visa can stay in Italy and other Schengen countries for period shown on the visa for the purpose of education in the commercial and state schools, colleges and universities; higher education confirming or upgrading the qualification; education exchange program for students between universities; passing examinations at the Italian University; undertaking a professional internship or taking part in scientific researches.

The holder of working visa can stay in Italy and other Schengen countries (depend on type of visa) for period shown on the visa for the purpose of subordinate employment, contract work or self-employment (figure corporate, freelance, business owner).

The holder of working visa can stay in Italy and other Schengen countries (depend on type of visa) for period shown on the visa for the purpose of subordinate employment, contract work or self-employment (figure corporate, freelance, business owner).

The holder of transit visa can stay in Italy and other Schengen countries for period shown on the visa for the purpose of crossing the Italian border when traveling to the country of final destination.

The holder of family reunion visa can stay in Italy and other Schengen countries for period shown on the visa for the purpose of reunion with close relatives and living together in Italy.

The holder of re-entry visa can cross the border of Italy in the following cases: receipt (Ricevuta) for obtaining permit of stay was not stamped at the immigration desk (at the airport) in Italy; permit of stay (Permesso di soggiorno) was stolen or lost; permit of stay has expired.

The holder of medical visa can stay in Italy and other Schengen countries for period shown on the visa for the purpose of treatment (short or long term) and surgery in the state or commercial clinics on medical grounds.

The holder of sport visa can stay in Italy and other Schengen countries for period shown on the visa for the purpose of taking part in the international sport events and competitions of Olympic sport as a member of sport team or delegation.

The holder of elective residence visa can stay in Italy and other Schengen countries for period shown on the visa for the purpose of permanent residence in Italy. This type of visa is applied by applicants who are not subordinate employees and have a constant high income allowing them live in Italy.

The holder of business visa can stay in Italy and other Schengen countries for period shown on the visa for the purpose of business meetings and negotiations with international business partners, execution and signing of the contract for procurement and partnership, doing practical trainings, cargo escorting while its transportation by surface transport. Business visa can be requested by models for taking part in photo shoots.