Schengen rules apply. EU/EEA and Swiss citizens enter Italy freely with a national ID or passport. Visa-exempt nationals (including UK, US, Canadian, Australian, Japanese, South Korean and Brazilian passport holders) can attend for business for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. Other nationalities need a Schengen Type C short-stay visa — EUR 90 adult fee, typically processed in about 15 calendar days (up to 45 if extra checks are needed), so apply 4–6 weeks ahead at the Italian embassy/consulate with organiser registration confirmation, hotel booking and travel insurance.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Apply at the Italian embassy or consulate (or the Schengen state of main destination). An invitation/registration confirmation from the organiser is useful supporting evidence; carry hotel booking, return ticket and travel insurance. Maximum 90 days in any 180-day period across the whole Schengen area. The EU's ETIAS pre-travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers is being introduced — check t
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