Immigration guide for foreign press in Italy

Non-EU journalists wishing to enter Italy must obtain accreditation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the Press Accreditation Office. After completing the online process, a visa authorization can be issued and sent to the appropriate Italian consulate.

There are two main types of visas for non-EU correspondents:

• Work visa: according to Legislative Decree No. 286/98, foreign journalists are not subject to the decree flussi quotas and may apply for a work visa without limitation and at any time of year (Article 27, letter q).

• Mission visa: for journalists working for state media or on short visits. This visa can be issued to dependent family members under 18 years of age or adults with disabilities.

If the journalist is already legally residing in Italy, they can apply for a family reunification visa, which applies to spouses, dependent children, and parents if there is no other family support in their country of origin.

Once they have obtained the appropriate visa, journalists will be able to travel to Italy and will have eight days from their arrival to process the permit at the local Questura.

For more information and details, journalists can contact the Press Accreditation Office at accreditamentostampa@esteri.it.

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The content of this article is intended to provide general guidance on the subject. It is necessary to seek specialist advice in relation to your specific situation.