Italian Embassy in India

Italian Embassy Locations in India

The Italian Embassy is located in New Delhi, the main hub for visa and consular services. Considering India's size and the high demand for services, Italy has created a network of Consulates General in various regions.

India and Italy Relations

India and Italy are actively working to grow their international relationship across various areas like economics, trade, culture, tourism, and job creation.

• Trade and Economics: India is now Italy’s second-largest trading partner in Asia. In 2023, Italy's exports to India grew by 7.6%, crossing EUR 5.1 billion. Machinery and equipment are the top exported items.
• Employment Generation: Over 700 Italian companies are present in India, employing around 60,000 people and generating a total turnover of EUR 9.7 billion.
• Tourism: Both countries are working to boost tourism. ITA Airways, a new Italian flag carrier, offers daily direct flights from Rome to New Delhi, while Indian airlines, including SpiceJet (Milan–Amritsar) and Air India (Delhi–Milan), are also operational. The Indian mission works with tour operators and tourism bodies in Italy to promote travel to India.
• Visa for Indians: Indians need a Schengen visa (C Visa) for short stays (up to 90 days). For longer stays related to education, employment, or family reunion, a National visa (D Visa) is required.

Services Offered by Italian Embassy and Consulates General in India

The Embassy of Italy in India operates as headquarters for providing consular and visa services, while the Consulate General works locally to provide services to Indian and Italian citizens in that specific region.

Services Offered by Italian Embassy in India

Here are the various services provided by Italian Embassy in India:

• Legalisation and Translation of Documents: The Embassy attests to Indian documents and helps translate certificates and official documents issued in India. These services are carried out through VFS Global offices with the help of authorised translators.
• Issuing Visas: Italian Embassy processes visa applications submitted either through appointment-based VFS Visa Application Centres or directly at the embassy. All applications are evaluated by the Visa Section in line with Italian and Schengen immigration laws and policies.
• Emergency Travel Documents: The embassy can issue emergency travel documents to Italian citizens if their passports are lost or stolen.
• Other Services: The embassy supports Italian nationals with various needs, including adoption procedures in India, assistance in securing grants or subsidies, and help during emergencies or difficult situations.

Services Offered by Italian Consulate General in India

Consulates General offer similar services to Indians and Italians on a regional level, such as processing Italian visa applications, helping Italian citizens, and legalising documents. They assist the embassy in making these services faster and more accessible.

How to Contact the Italian Embassy in India?

Here is the official contact information for the Italian Embassy and Consulates General, including addresses, contact numbers, and e-mail addresses.

Do You Need Italy Travel Insurance?

To get your Schengen visa for Italy, you must have an overseas travel insurance policy of at least 10 days with a minimum cover of EUR 30,000. Coverage for repatriation to your home country should be included. Travel insurance is also helpful in other situations, like:

• Medical Emergencies: With international travel insurance, you can get financial help for hospitalisation or emergency medical treatment required during your trip.
• Missed Connecting Flights: Travel insurance can compensate you for your losses if you miss your connecting flight to Italy.
• Personal Liability: International travel insurance also covers compensation for any property damage or injury caused to any person in Italy during unfortunate accidents.