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Short Description:<\/strong> Complete guide to Italy\u2019s Type D self-employment and investor visa routes, including eligibility, documents, process, renewal, family, costs, and official sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Last Verified On:<\/strong> 2026-04-03<\/p>\n\n\n\n Italy\u2019s Type D self-employment\/investor route is not one single uniform program. In practice, it is a family of long-stay national visa pathways used by non-EU nationals who want to enter Italy for a qualifying self-employed activity or investment-based residence route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It exists because Italy separates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For this route, the visa is usually only one part of the process. Many applicants must first obtain a prior authorization or clearance in Italy before the consulate can issue the visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For non-EU nationals, Italy generally requires:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For self-employment, this often intersects with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Common official or administrative labels include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is a hybrid route<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n That distinction matters. A visa lets you travel to Italy to start the process or activate the status. The residence permit governs your stay inside Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This route is generally suitable for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not appropriate for tourism. You cannot use a tourist stay to quietly relocate and start self-employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are only attending meetings, trade fairs, negotiations, or exploratory visits, this is usually the wrong category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Italy does not generally treat this route as an open-ended job-seeker category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you will be employed by an Italian employer under subordination, use a work route for employees, not self-employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A student planning to study full-time should normally use a study visa, not this route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They generally do not qualify as principal applicants unless they independently meet the self-employment or investor criteria. They may instead use family-based procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some highly specific self-employed or special professional situations may fit, but many have dedicated immigration routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Italy now has a separate legal framework for digital nomads\/remote workers. That route can overlap conceptually, but it is not the same as the classic self-employment visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not generally a self-employment route. Some retirees instead consider the elective residence visa<\/strong>, which has very different rules and generally prohibits work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on the subcategory, this route may be used for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This route is generally not<\/strong> for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remote work is one of the most misunderstood areas. If you want to live in Italy while working online:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Coming to Italy to marry does not by itself make this the right visa. Marriage and residence rights are governed by separate procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The investor route is not the same as general self-employment. An investor may qualify through capital commitment without personally carrying on a conventional freelance activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After arrival, the applicant commonly needs a:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because this route has multiple subcategories, eligibility varies. The exact rules may also differ by consulate and by the underlying permit type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Generally for non-EU\/EEA\/Swiss nationals<\/strong> needing long-stay permission. EU\/EEA\/Swiss citizens usually do not need this visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You need a valid passport. Consulates often require validity extending beyond the intended visa period. Exact minimum validity can be consulate-specific.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applicants generally must be adults for principal self-employment\/investor applications. Minors are usually dependents, not principal self-employed applicants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not always mandatory for all streams, but may be critical where:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Italy does not generally impose a universal Italian-language requirement at the visa stage for all self-employment routes. But practical operation of a business may require Italian. Some later residence or citizenship stages may have language rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Often relevant to prove the activity is credible and lawful, especially for freelancers, professionals, founders, and startup applicants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not required in the same way as an employee work visa, but some sub-routes require:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually not required, because this is self-employment. However, contracts, client letters, corporate office documentation, or a business plan may be needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is one of the most important variables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Official investment categories should always be checked on the investor portal because thresholds can change by law. Historically, the route has included categories such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use the current official investor portal for exact thresholds and evidence requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Classic self-employment usually requires proof of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applicants must generally show enough means to support themselves. The amount may depend on the route, family size, and consulate interpretation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually required. This can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Long-stay applicants are commonly expected to have health coverage for entry and then comply with Italian health system\/residence permit rules after arrival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Criminal history can affect approval. Some subcategories, especially investor and residence-permit stages, may require police clearances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consular long-stay applications generally involve in-person submission and biometrics, depending on local practice and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The applicant must show a genuine and lawful intention to reside in Italy for the approved activity. This is not a temporary tourist-intent category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many applicants must apply through the Italian consulate responsible for their country of legal residence, not just nationality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After arrival, the holder usually must apply for a residence permit within the legal deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Important: some self-employment categories are tied to annual immigration quotas under the Decreto Flussi<\/strong>. Others, such as investor and startup routes, may operate outside or differently from standard quota limits. This must be checked carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consulates may ask for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may be ineligible or at high risk of refusal if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, saying you are a freelance consultant but submitting no client pipeline, no qualifications, and no activity plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Especially where bank statements are weak, recent large unexplained deposits appear, or the source of funds is unclear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many applicants should actually apply under:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Missing one licensing or authorization document can be fatal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Previous Schengen overstays, removals, or false statements can seriously damage the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the company, investor funds, business partners, or office arrangements cannot be verified, refusal risk rises sharply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Documents may be rejected if not translated into Italian where required, or not legalized\/apostilled when necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applicants sometimes undermine themselves by describing a purpose inconsistent with the file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Warning:<\/strong> Italian self-employment cases are often document-heavy and credibility-driven. A weak narrative can hurt as much as a missing document.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If later family procedures are met, spouses and children may be able to join.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A valid Italian residence permit usually helps with Schengen-area movement for short trips, subject to Schengen rules and carrying valid documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Italy offers a developed EU market and, in some cases, tax incentives may exist. However, tax treatment is separate from visa eligibility and should never be assumed from the visa alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lawful residence under a proper permit can potentially count toward:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Work rights are generally tied to the approved self-employed or investor status. They are not unlimited in every possible activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After arrival, you may need to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The visa itself is entry clearance, not a substitute for the residence permit. After arrival, avoid international travel during sensitive permit-filing stages unless you clearly understand re-entry rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Type D visa\u2019s sticker validity is usually limited to allow entry to Italy. The precise validity and number of entries appear on the visa sticker and may vary by consulate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The long-term stay is not governed only by the sticker. Once in Italy, the holder generally applies for the corresponding residence permit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many long-stay visas are issued as multiple-entry, but always check the actual visa label.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The visa has an \u201center by\u201d period. The residence permit timeline begins after arrival and filing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Italy, long-stay visa holders usually need to apply for a residence permit within 8 working days of arrival<\/strong> through the postal kit procedure where applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Italy does not provide a broad \u201cgrace period\u201d concept the way some countries do. Late filing can create legal problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Overstays and status violations can affect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Document requirements vary heavily by subcategory and consulate. Always use the consulate-specific checklist and any pre-authorization instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For self-employment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For investor route:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where the profession or route requires it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If family accompanies or follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not always applicable, but may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some consulates may request:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Foreign civil, corporate, and educational documents may need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This varies by document type and issuing country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consulates generally require passport-style recent photographs. Check the exact local instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Common Mistake:<\/strong> Applicants often assume a generic Schengen checklist is enough. For Italian self-employment, the underlying authorization and business evidence are often more important than the basic visa form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no single universal amount that covers every self-employed or investor case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You generally need to prove:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Exact financial thresholds can vary by route and may be tied to social allowance references or administrative guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The route depends on specific legal minimum commitments for approved categories. You must verify current official thresholds directly on the investor visa portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This route is primarily based on the applicant\u2019s own means and approved activity. Third-party support may help explain finances, but it does not usually replace core eligibility. Investor route funds must meet source and availability rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Italy does not always publicly state a universal \u201cseasoning period,\u201d but recent large deposits should be fully explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use statements showing currency and, where useful, include a simple EUR conversion summary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Strong funds evidence is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Official fees vary by route, consulate, and post-arrival permit type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Warning:<\/strong> Check the latest official fee pages before paying. Italian consular fees and residence permit charges can change, and local consular websites may present country-specific payment instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Decide whether you fit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For many self-employment categories, the visa cannot be issued until an Italian authority has issued the relevant authorization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on route, this may involve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use the official Type D application process through the competent Italian consulate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some posts use online booking systems. Appointment wait times can be long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Follow local payment instructions exactly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most applicants must appear in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consulates may ask for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If approved, the visa sticker is placed in the passport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Carry supporting documents, not just the passport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually within 8 working days<\/strong> through the post office kit procedure where applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may later attend fingerprinting and document review at the Questura.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on your case:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Processing times are highly variable. Italy does not publish one reliable universal number for all self-employment\/investor long-stay cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pro Tip:<\/strong> For this route, the slowest part is often not the visa sticker itself, but getting the underlying Italian authorization and perfecting the document pack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually required at the consulate and later again in Italy for the residence permit stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Possible, and often more substantive than a tourist visa interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\nVisa Snapshot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nItem<\/th>\n Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Country<\/td>\n Italy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Visa name<\/td>\n National Long-Stay Visa (Type D) \u2013 Self-Employment \/ Investor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Visa short name<\/td>\n D-Self-Employed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Category<\/td>\n Long-stay national visa leading to residence permit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Main purpose<\/td>\n Entry to Italy for approved self-employment, entrepreneurial, startup, freelance, company-office, or investor residence routes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Typical applicant<\/td>\n Entrepreneurs, freelancers, company directors, startup founders, artists\/professionals, and qualifying investors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Validity<\/td>\n Usually issued for entry; exact visa sticker validity varies by consulate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Stay duration<\/td>\n Long stay; after arrival, holder must usually apply for a residence permit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Entries allowed<\/td>\n Often multiple-entry for long-stay issuance, but check visa sticker and consulate practice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Extension possible?<\/td>\n Yes, through residence permit renewal if underlying conditions continue<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Work allowed?<\/td>\n Yes, but limited to the authorized self-employment\/investor basis and residence permit rules<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Study allowed?<\/td>\n Limited; short study is generally possible if consistent with status, but main purpose is not study<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Family allowed?<\/td>\n Yes, in many cases through accompanying\/following family procedures, subject to rules<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n PR path?<\/td>\n Possible; lawful residence may count toward EU long-term residence and later permanent-type residence rights if conditions are met<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Citizenship path?<\/td>\n Indirect; lawful residence can count toward naturalization timelines if statutory requirements are met<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n \n
Where it fits in Italy\u2019s immigration system<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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2. Who should apply for this visa?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nApplicant type<\/th>\n Usually should not use this route<\/th>\n Better route<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Tourist<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Schengen short-stay visa \/ visa-free short stay, if eligible<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Business visitor for meetings only<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Short-stay business visa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Employee with job offer<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Subordinate work route, not self-employment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Full-time student<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Study visa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Ordinary remote worker without fitting legal route<\/td>\n Usually yes<\/td>\n Check Italy\u2019s separate digital nomad\/remote worker rules if applicable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Family member joining resident<\/td>\n Usually yes<\/td>\n Family reunification route<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Medical traveler<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Medical treatment visa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Transit passenger<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Airport transit \/ short-stay route as applicable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Diplomat\/official traveler<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Diplomatic\/official visa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Specific category notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tourists<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Business visitors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Job seekers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Employees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Spouses\/partners and children<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Remote work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Marriage in Italy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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5. Eligibility criteria<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Core eligibility themes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Nationality rules<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Passport validity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Age<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Education and qualifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Language<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Work experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sponsorship \/ invitation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Job offer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Business\/investment thresholds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Investor Visa for Italy categories<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Self-employment route<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Maintenance funds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Accommodation proof<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Health and insurance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Character \/ criminal record<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Biometrics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Intent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Residency outside Italy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Local registration rules<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Quotas \/ caps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Embassy-specific rules<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Eligibility matrix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nRequirement<\/th>\n Classic self-employment<\/th>\n Startup founder<\/th>\n Investor route<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Type D visa<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Prior authorization often needed<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes, through startup process<\/td>\n Yes, via investor committee nulla osta<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Quota sensitivity<\/td>\n Often yes<\/td>\n Special process; verify current rules<\/td>\n Usually separate from normal work quotas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Business plan<\/td>\n Usually yes\/useful<\/td>\n Essential<\/td>\n Often required as supporting evidence<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Minimum investment<\/td>\n Not always fixed in one amount<\/td>\n Startup-related<\/td>\n Yes, route-specific<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Proof of qualifications\/licenses<\/td>\n Often yes<\/td>\n Often yes<\/td>\n Depends on category<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Accommodation proof<\/td>\n Usually yes<\/td>\n Usually yes<\/td>\n Usually yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Funds for support<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n 6. Who is NOT eligible \/ common refusal triggers<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Mismatch between purpose and evidence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Insufficient funds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Wrong visa class<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Prior overstays or immigration violations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Unverifiable business claims<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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No automatic right to any work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Entries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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10. Complete document checklist<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
A. Core documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nDocument<\/th>\n What it is<\/th>\n Why needed<\/th>\n Common mistakes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Visa application form<\/td>\n Official Type D form<\/td>\n Starts the application<\/td>\n Old form version, unsigned form<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Passport<\/td>\n Valid travel document<\/td>\n Identity and visa placement<\/td>\n Damage, low validity, missing blank pages<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Photos<\/td>\n Consular photo format<\/td>\n Identification<\/td>\n Wrong size\/background<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Cover letter<\/td>\n Applicant explanation<\/td>\n Clarifies the legal basis and plan<\/td>\n Too vague, emotional instead of factual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Prior authorization \/ nulla osta<\/td>\n Italian administrative clearance where required<\/td>\n Often mandatory before visa issuance<\/td>\n Submitting expired or wrong authorization<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n B. Identity\/travel documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nCost item<\/th>\n Notes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Visa application fee<\/td>\n Long-stay national visa fee; check current official fee page<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Service fee<\/td>\n If handled through an external visa center, where used<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Biometrics fee<\/td>\n Often included, but local practice varies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Translation fee<\/td>\n Depends on country and volume<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Apostille\/legalization<\/td>\n Per document, country-specific<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Police certificate cost<\/td>\n Country-specific<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Courier fee<\/td>\n If passport return uses courier<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Insurance cost<\/td>\n Varies by age and coverage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Residence permit fee<\/td>\n Payable in Italy for permit issuance\/kit\/postal processing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Investor route costs<\/td>\n Possible legal\/document preparation costs in addition to official processing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Business setup costs<\/td>\n Incorporation, accountant, notary, chamber registration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Dependent fees<\/td>\n Separate visa\/permit costs may apply<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Exact fee warning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
13. Step-by-step application process<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nStage<\/th>\n Typical reality<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Pre-authorization preparation<\/td>\n Weeks to months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Consular appointment wait<\/td>\n Days to months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Visa processing after submission<\/td>\n Often several weeks, but can be longer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Residence permit issuance after arrival<\/td>\n Often weeks to months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n 15. Biometrics, interview, medical, and police checks<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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