Italy Visa

About Italy Visa

The Schengen region consists of 26 Schengen states, including Italy. To visit Italy, non-EU citizens must apply for a relevant Italy visa according to the Schengen guidelines. Italy visa requirements include many essential steps, which have been discussed below.

The Embassy of Italy grants all foreign visitors who wish to come here a Schengen visa for Italy. With multiple Schengen visas available, visitors can apply for a suitable Italy visa online, depending on their purpose of visit.

This Schengen visa is a comprehensive visa issued to non-European citizens to enter the Schengen area. Take a look at some important features of the Italy Visa for Indians:

*Values will vary depending on the category of the visa applied

The Italian Embassy has appointed VFS Global Services as the official partner to provide Italy visa application services in India. It facilitates the Embassy/ Consulates in collecting Italy visa application forms, visa fees and returning the passports to the applicants. Travellers can learn about Italy visa requirements here. It is also compulsory for all foreign nationals to buy Schengen travel insurance to apply for an Italian visa.

Types of Italy Visa

Different types of visas are issued to non-Schengen citizens who want to visit Italy. The Italian Embassy has divided Italy visas into various categories. Take a look at the different Italy visas below:

• Type A: Airport Transit
  It is required if travellers are passing through Italy. It is meant for people who have a stopover in Italy and must board a connecting flight to reach their destination country.
• Type C: Schengen Visa
  A short-term Uniform visa for Italy is issued by the Italian Embassy to people who want to travel to Italy for a short period, with a maximum of 90 days.
  It is issued to people whose primary purpose of travel is a vacation or to visit family and friends based in Italy. People can also apply for this visa to receive medical treatment, attend business meetings, cultural events, sports competitions, short-term study courses, etc. Depending on the purpose of the visit, Indians can apply for any of these Italy visas.
• Type D Schengen Visa: National Visa for Italy
  This Italy visa is granted to foreign nationals who want to stay in Italy for more than 90 daysThe National visa is available in three sub-categories:
  1. Study Visa
  Italy Study visa can be applied by people who want to study in Italy. The applicant must be enrolled in a full-time course in Italy to be eligible for this visa. People with this visa can also conduct research work in Italy.
  2. Work Visa
  Italy Work visa allows foreign nationals to work in Italy and includes both employment and self-employment visas. While an Italy employment visa is made for intra-company transfers, skilled professionals and salaried workers, a self-employment visa is meant for business owners, startup owners, freelancers, sportspersons, etc.
  3. Family Reunion Visa
  A family Reunion visa is a type of Italy visa meant for people visiting Italy to reunite with their family members and stay with them for a long time.
  Foreigners can apply for an Italy visa for a short stay or a Schengen visa even if they visit more than one Schengen state. However, your Schengen visa application will be accepted by the Italian Embassy only if Italy is the main destination of your trip. The main destination refers to the Schengen state where the traveller would spend the longest duration of their trip or the trip's main purpose will unfold.

Italy Visa Processing Time

Different types of Italy visas can take a varied amount of time to get processed. Take a look at the processing time for various kinds of Italy visas:

How to Apply for Italy Visa?

Italy visa requirements are quite simple. All Italy visa application forms must be submitted to VFS Global Services, which collects them on behalf of the Italian Embassy/Consulate. Check the Consulate that has jurisdiction over your residence city when applying for the Italy visa. The jurisdiction will cover the city you have been residing in for the last six months. Follow the steps given below to apply for Italy visa for Indians:

• Visit the official website of VFS Global Italy
• Select the type of visa you want to apply for as per your purpose of travel
• Arrange all the required documents
• Schedule an appointment at the Visa Application Centre
• Submit the documents
• Pay the visa fees

Documents Required to Apply for Italy Visa

Application for Italy visa for Indians requires a set of documents along with their visa application. Here is a list of documents needed to apply for an Italy visa:

• Duly filled-in Italy visa application forms
• Booking confirmation of return flight tickets
• Proof of accommodation in Italy
• Two recent passport-size photographs
• Passport with a minimum of 3 months more validity from the date of intended visa expiry. It should have at least two empty pages and should have been issued in the last 10 years
• Documents supporting the applicant’s employment status
• Evidence of sufficient financial ability
• Travel health insurance or medical travel insurance valid throughout the Schengen area
• Polio vaccination certificate mentioning the applicant was vaccinated 4 weeks to 12 months before travelling to Italy (People who have stayed in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Congo, Kenya, Nigeria, Syria or Somalia for more than 4 weeks)

Refer to the table given below to find out about additional documents required depending on the purpose of visiting Italy:

Italy Visa Fee

All applicants for Italy visas will have to pay a visa fee at the time of submitting the visa applications. Refer to the table given below to find out the visa fee you need to pay with different types of Italy visas:

Travel Insurance for Italy Visa

Italy is a lovely country with lots of historical marvels. A wide variety of adventure sports are available for tourists and locals alike. But even at the safest and the most gorgeous places, you can find yourself in an emergency.

You can get injured while having some fun or forget your handbag that had your passport at a pizza place in Rome. Such situations can create a lot of panic and might disrupt your trip entirely. However, you can handle such situations wisely if you have insured your trip with a travel insurance policy.

Schengen travel insurance for Italy protects you from such issues. It not only provides adequate medical and financial assistance in the hour of need but also compensates for any losses you may incur due to any eventuality.

Buying a Schengen travel insurance policy is mandatory for all applicants for an Italy visa, irrespective of whether you want to apply for an Italy tourist visa or an Italy work visa. Your visa application will be denied if you don’t have travel insurance. Ensure that your international travel insurance policy has a minimum cover of EUR 30,000 per the Embassy of Italy guidelines.

Typically, Schengen travel insurance covers medical expenses, loss of passport, personal accident cover, medical evacuation, personal liability, trip delay, missed connection flight, repatriation of mortal remains, etc.

Steps to Check the Status of Italy Visa

To check the status of your Italy visa, follow the steps given below:

• Visit the official website of VFS Global Italy
• Select your Embassy/ Consulate
• Go to ‘Track Your Application’
• Enter your reference number and date of birth
• Click on submit