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How to Check Italy Visa Online (2026)

The official way to check a Italy visa: where to check, what you need, step by step — and how to spot a fake visa before you travel or pay.

Official portal: vistoperitalia.esteri.itCost: freeLast reviewed: 8 October 2026
Italy flagCheck your visa onIl Visto per l'Italia — Ministry of Foreign AffairsOpen vistoperitalia.esteri.it ↗Type the address yourself — beware look-alike sites.
Step by stepCheck a Italy visa in 4 steps
  1. Open the official portal

    Go to vistoperitalia.esteri.it — Il Visto per l'Italia — Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

  2. Enter your details

    Nulla osta (work authorisation) number · Passport number

  3. Check every detail

    Name, passport number, nationality, visa type, sponsor/employer and validity dates must match exactly.

  4. Save the result

    Download or print it and carry it with your passport.

Also: Work: nulla osta issued to the employer by the Sportello Unico per l'Immigrazione

An Italian work visa starts with a nulla osta under the yearly decreto flussi quota; a job offer without a nulla osta is not a work visa.

Is your Italy visa fake? Warning signs

  • It cannot be found on vistoperitalia.esteri.it with your passport number.
  • Your name, date of birth or passport number is spelled differently.
  • You were given a different website or a PDF only, and no official reference.
  • The sponsor/employer shown is not the one in your job offer.
  • You are asked to pay again to “activate”, “stamp” or “verify” the visa.

Italy visa check — FAQ

How can I check my Italy visa online?

Use the official portal — Il Visto per l'Italia — Ministry of Foreign Affairs (vistoperitalia.esteri.it). Enter nulla osta (work authorisation) number, passport number and check that the details shown match your passport.

How do I know if my Italy visa is real or fake?

A genuine Italy visa can be found on the official government portal with your details. If it is not found, the name or passport number differs, or you were sent to a non-government website to "verify" it, treat it as fake and contact the embassy before travelling or paying anything more.

Is Italy visa checking free?

Yes. Checking a visa on the official government portal is free. Anyone charging a fee just to check or 'activate' a visa is not an official service.

What do I need to check a Italy visa?

Nulla osta (work authorisation) number, Passport number.