Applying for an Italy Visa?

The Italian Government has outsourced it's Visa Services to some Private Companies such as VFS GLOBAL, COX and Kings and TLS INTERNATIONAL those have opened their Visa Application Centres across all regions in the World.

All foreign nationals wishing to enter Italy must be able to submit statutory documents at the border concerning the reasons for their stay, their means of support and accommodation arrangements. You can find here the list of Countries those were outsourced along with their local Websites

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is providing a new IT tool for Italian citizens living abroad, to allow them to receive information and services without having to visit our consular offices in person. The new online consular services portal, SECOLI, was launched in Belgium on 12 November 2012.

A visa is generally required, in the absence of a waiver. For general information and for preparing, submitting and tracking your visa application, log on to Italian-Visas Government Service Portal SECOLI, Italian Government’s official visa site.

Most Common documents

We have listed here the Mandatory requirements and you need to select your region to find more specific documents (if any):

  • A Valid Original Passport (valid at least for your duration of intended Travel or for the next 6 months
  • Completed and Signed Schengen Visa Application Form (Parents could sign on Children's behalf)
  • Minimum 2nos. Passport Size photograph
  • Travel Insurance covering your Travel period
  • Air Ticket and Hotel Bookings
  • Proof of your Financial ability (ex: Bank statements(3to6 months), Property Documents, Investments etc.,
  • If you are working a letter from your Current Employer confirming your position, salary and duration of work with the Company and approval to leave you for this trip
  • If you are a Student a letter from your Educational Institution confirming your leave for this trip
  • Appropriate Visa fees and Service Charges to the Visa Application Centre

Visa Application Forms

Entry visa application form (Schengen Visa Application Form)

Visa Photo Requirements

Please select your respective Nationality Residence Type of Visa in the above given "4 Questions to find out if you need a visa to Italy" in order to visit the local website of the Embassy of Italy to understand the Photo requirements.

Fees

Please select your respective Nationality Residence Type of Visa in the above given "4 Questions to find out if you need a visa to Italy" in order to visit the local website of the Embassy of Italy to understand the Fee requirements.

Visa Appointment wait times

Please select your respective Nationality Residence Type of Visa in the above given "4 Questions to find out if you need a visa to Italy" in order to visit the local website of the Embassy of Italy to understand the Visa Appointment Wait time and requirements.