Italy Visa Fees for Indians

Planning an Italian trip requires visa formalities and packing essentials, for which you must know the Italian visa fees for Indians. Your trip starts only when you have completed your visa application and paid the appropriate fees. Italy visa fees start at EUR 45 (INR 4,723) for Indians, but it varies with visa types. This blog will provide you with a simple breakdown of Italian visa fees for various travel purposes, helping you to budget for your trip confidently.

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A Guide to Italy Visa Fees for Indians

Italy visa fees for Indians vary depending on whether you are applying for a short stay Schengen (Type C) visa or a National D visa for long-term residence. With reduced charges for students and children, here's a quick look at the fee structure based on different travel purposes:

Italy Tourist Visa Fees

If you plan to savour Naples' incredible food, glide through Venice's canals, or walk through Rome's historic streets, you must apply for a Schengen tourist visa in Italy. This is the fee structure for this visa:

Category	Fees
Schengen Visa (for visits up to 90 days)	Children (under 6 years old): Free Children (6 to 12 years old): EUR 45 (INR 4723) Other applicants: EUR 90 (INR 9445)

Note: The INR equivalent is subject to change based on the prevailing exchange rates.

Italy Business Visa Fees

If you are heading to Italy for meetings, conferences, or short-term business activities, you need a Schengen business visa. Here are the fees for Italy business visa:

Category	Fees
Schengen Visa (for visits up to 90 days)	Children (under 6 years old): Free Children (6 to 12 years old): EUR 45 (INR 4723) Other applicants: EUR 90 (INR 9445)

Note: The INR equivalent is subject to change based on the prevailing exchange rates.

Italy Work Visa Fees

If you plan to work in Italy for a local employer, you must first obtain a long-stay national work visa. After arriving in Italy, you will need to apply for a residence permit. The following are the visa fees for Indian applicants:

Category	Fees
National D Visa	EUR 116 (INR 12,174)

Note: The INR equivalent is subject to change based on the prevailing exchange rates.

Italy Student Visa Fees

As an Indian student, you can take short-term courses in Italy with a Schengen visa (up to 90 days) or choose a national visa for longer studies. Italy is also known for lower visa fee charges for students.

Here are the different Italy visa fees for students:

Category	Fees
National Visa (for courses of more than 90 days)	EUR 50 (INR 5,247)
Schengen visa (for short courses of up to 90 days)	Free

Note: The INR equivalent is subject to change based on the prevailing exchange rates.

Italy Visa Extension Fees

If you have a short-stay Schengen visa, you can only stay in Italy for the period specified on your visa. Extensions are only granted in exceptional circumstances, such as:

Medical emergencies
Inability to travel
Legitimate business reasons

In such cases, the local Questura (the local headquarters of the Italian state police) is responsible for reviewing and approving visa extension requests.

You cannot extend a long-stay national visa. Instead, once in Italy, you must apply for a residence permit (permesso di soggiorno), the only document that legally allows for a long-term stay.

Italy Visa Cancellation Charges

Italian visas do not have separate cancellation charges. Nonetheless, the visa fees are non-refundable and won't be reimbursed, regardless of whether your visa remains unused or is rejected.

Once you are familiar with the Italy visa fees for Indians, you can submit your application at the VAC as per your visa requirements.

Italy Visa for Indians: FAQs

Q: How much does an Italian visa from India cost?

Ans: Italy visa fees differ depending on the visa type and the applicant's age. For instance, the Schengen visa fee is EUR 45 for children aged 6-12 and EUR 90 for those aged 12 and over.
Q: Can I get an Italy visa in 5 days?

Ans: No, you can't have an Italian visa within 5 days. Typically, the standard processing time for Schengen visas is 15 calendar days. It can take longer for national visas.
Q: How can I pay the Italy visa fee?

Ans: You can pay your Italy visa fees while submitting your application in person at the visa application centre. You can do this via a demand draft. If you apply through the visa application centre, you can pay via cash, demand draft, or NEFT.
Q: What is the minimum bank balance required for an Italy visa?

Ans: If you want to stay in Italy for 1 to 5 days, you need to show proof of having EUR 269.60 (INR 28,294) per person if travelling alone and EUR 212.81 (INR 22,334) per person if travelling with others. Separate rates have been specified for longer visits.
Q: Are your income tax returns required for an Italian visa?

Ans: Yes, you must submit the acknowledgements of your income tax returns of the past three assessment years while applying for an Italy visa.
Q: Is travel insurance mandatory for Italy visa?

Ans: Yes, having a travel health insurance policy is mandatory if applying for a Schengen visa for Italy. The policy must be valid for at least 10 days and offer coverage of at least EUR 30,000. It should also include coverage for medical evacuation and repatriation, valid throughout the Schengen region.

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