Duration: up to 2 years

1. Certified photocopy of a valid passport or other travel document recognized by our country.
2. Type D Entry Visa
3. Electronic fee of 150 euros (fee code 2107)
4. Certificate from the representative of the recognized religion in the country stating that they will cover the living and medical expenses of the minister in the country.
5. Certificate from the respective Metropolitan Bishop (in the case of ministers of the prevailing religion) or from the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs or from the representative of the recognized religion in the country, stating that the applicant will solely perform religious duties.
6. Required documents for card issuance:
   • Four (4) recent, colored, passport-sized photos(40x60mm without a frame – high resolution – on a white background – neutral face expression, etc.), submitted also in digital form on a compact disk (CD) in JPEG 2000 format.
   • Card fee of 16 euroscovering the printing of the separate document (electronic residence permit) (e-Paravolo / fee code 2119).
   • Official public document from the country of birth or origin, officially certified and translated, clearly stating the place of birth. The translation must also indicate the place of birth in Latin characters.(To be provided only if the passport does not show the place of birth in Latin characters)