Italy Visa Requirements
Indian passport holders who are willing to apply for a Italy visa can find the necessary visa information on this page. In the following, you can find Italy visa requirements which mainly include the visa documents and eligibility criteria. General guidelines to be followed at the time of submission of Italy visa documents are mentioned on the page. For further visa consultation, you can contact visas 4 world Executives.
BUSINESS Visa Requirements for ITALY (DELHI)
(APPLIED THROUGH VFS) KINDLY PROVIDE ALL THE DOCUMENTS IN A4 SIZE. PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE ANY DOCUMENTS
Kindly check vfs/embassy website for latest visa requirements and quarantine rules, as they change frequently without any intimation.
- Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets. Handwritten passports, Passports with observation and passports of 20 year validity are NOT acceptable.
- 2 Forms (Printed back to back, ONLY) to be filled and duly signed by the passenger in his own handwriting only (Signature to be done twice in the signature box).
- Data Protection Form (EU) is mandatory to be signed by the applicant.
- 2 Recent Coloured Photograph (Fresh ones i.e. NOT used earlier for any visa) should be: –
- 35mm x 45mm in dimension
- On matte finish paper
- With White background
- With 80% face coverage, non-smiling [without glasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background
- not previously used in a visa
- Detailed Covering Letter (Addressed to The Embassy of Italy) from Indian Company (on company letter head) mentioning duration of visit and the detail of business activities with the Italian Company, Indian Company Details etc.
- Personal Covering Letter (Addressed to The Embassy of Italy) on plain paper from Applicant mentioning duration of visit, purpose of visit, expenses clause .
- Covering Letter should have an instruction to dispatch the passports to the below mentioned address after visa approval.
- Invitation letter in ORIGINAL from Italy ( Individually for each applicant and only in the prescribed format as saved in our Form section ) if the invitation is not arranged as per the embassy format then the application shall not be accepted. photocopy of the picture ID Proof of the signing authority of the invitation letter (passport or identity card) containing relevant data signature validity of the document ( Invitation letter should be in Italian Language)
- VISURA CAMERALE (CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LETTER) FROM THE ITALIAN COMPANY
- Travel Insurance as per Schengen specification, matching with ticket dates with risk coverage of Euro 30,000. For downloading the list of Approved Insurance Companies and detailed information on Travel Insurance please visit our visa forms section of our website.
- Tour itinerary /Day to day Itinerary
- Confirmed Return Ticket (or ticket with Live PNR) covering all the sectors
- Confirmed Hotel as per the ticket (with hotel Name, Address, Telephone no and Email. Id)
- Personal Income Tax Return for Last 3 years.
- Personal Income Tax Challan receipt for last 3 years
- Original updated Personal bank statement for last 6 months with bank seal and signature from the authorized person from the Bank.
- Original updated Company bank statement for last 6 months with bank seal and signature from the authorized person from the Bank
- Company ITR for last 3 years
- Occupation proof
- In case of Employee -Proof of employment(employment certificate/NOC)and Pay slip of last 6 months.
- In case applicant is the proprietor / owner of the company-,Cover letter on companies letter head ,company`s Original 6 month`s bank statement (with bank seal and signature), proof of paid income tax (for 3 years), company memo, partnership deed, establishment license or proprietorship etc are required.
- If the applicant is sponsored – proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation by completing a national form of the Schengen State concerned (seethe website of the Member State of destination).
- Declaration Form and Data Protection form are mandatory and to be signed by the applicant.
- Authority letter on letter head/blank sheet from pax authorizing Mr. Pavan / Jagdish /Vasudevan of Visas4world to submit the documents on his behalf.
- Copy of Company`s Registration certificate
- GST certificate of the organization
- BIOMETRIC MANDATORY for all Applicants w.e.f. 02-Nov-2015. (Please see instructions below)
NOTE :-
- Incase of minors, the visa application form is to be signed by both the parents.
- Appointment for visa submission to be taken through VFS web site.
- East India issued passport to be applied in Kolkata.
- Embassy have stopped accepting the passports which are handwritten or have any observation on the front data page Hence, all such passport holders are requested to get a fresh passport booklet to apply for Visa.
- The Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents and/or for a personal interview
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIOMETRIC:
From 2nd November 2015, Biometric is mandatory which will be valid for 59 months.
Personal appearance for visa application submission is mandatory for every traveler after 2nd November.
Applicants who have undertaken the biometric after 2nd November, are NOT required to go for biometric again for next 59 months and VISAS4WORLD SHALL BE SUBMITTING THEIR CASES.
Visas4world provides very premium services for Schengen as listed below:-
- Appointment Taking
- Documentation Assistance and Scrutiny
- Visa Fee Preparation
- Meet and Assist For Biometric
Submission - Dispatch of Passports
Kindly note that in case of any shortcoming in visa form or documents, the applicants would be asked to take a fresh appointment and visit again. Hence, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND TAKING EXPERT SERVICE OF VISAS4WORLD TO AVOID ANY SUCH HASSLE OR RE-VISIT FOR VISA SUBMISSION.
Please do send us your passports and documents at least 2 days in advance so that we may check documents, take the appointment and prepare the documentation for visa submission.
Following travelers are exempted from Biometric
- Children under 12 years of age
- Persons for whom the collection of fingerprints is physically impossible
- Sovereigns and other senior members of a royal family, Heads of State and members of the national Governments (with their official delegations and spouses) if they travel for official purposes.
- Applicant who have VIS printed on their last Schengen visa (provided the last Schengen visa is issued within 59 months)
Biometric will be valid for a period of 59 months, hence, the travelers who have undergone biometric for Schengen country after 2nd November 2015, will NOT NEED to undergo biometric for their next Schengen travel in next 59 months.
VISAS4WORLD SHALL BE SUBMITTING THEIR VISAS WITHOUT PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF THE APPLICANTS.
Medical Requirement
Travel Insurance as per Schengen specification, matching with ticket dates with risk coverage of Euro 30,000. For downloading the list of Approved Insurance Companies and detailed information on Travel Insurance please visit our visa forms section of our website.
Fees
Short Term – Rs. 8120/-(Adult)
Short Term – Rs. 3530/-(Child)
VFS charges Rs. 1210/-
Processing Time
15-17 working Days.
NOTE
Please note that above is only an indicative processing time which is based on the current trend. Actual processing time may vary and is at sole discretion of the Visa Consular of the Embassy/Consulate.
Disclaimer :
- Applicants to check themselves for COVID related travel advisory/guidelines before their travel.
- Visas4world only facilitates visa related process and shall not bear any liability for any travel disruption or inconvenience if caused during the travel.
Note :
- Although our team takes very special care in updating visa requirements onto our website, possibility of human errors cannot be ruled out.
- Many a times, Embassies/Consulates change the visa requirements without any notice or publications and we come across such changes only after we apply for the respective visas. Hence, there may be some delay in website update for such cases.
- In case of any discrepancy in visa requirements on our website we request you to please highlight and oblige us. Partners like you are the most critical component of our success. Thank you.
TOURIST Visa Requirements for ITALY (DELHI)
(APPLIED THROUGH VFS) KINDLY PROVIDE ALL THE DOCUMENTS IN A4 SIZE. PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE ANY DOCUMENTS
Kindly check vfs/embassy website for latest visa requirements and quarantine rules, as they change frequently without any intimation.
- Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets. Handwritten passports, Passports with observation and passports of 20 year validity are NOT acceptable.
- 2 Forms (Printed back to back, ONLY) to be filled and duly signed by the passenger in his own handwriting only (Signature to be done twice in the signature box).
- Data Protection Form (EU) is mandatory to be signed by the applicant.
- 2 Recent Coloured Photograph (Fresh ones i.e. NOT used earlier for any visa) should be: –
- 35mm x 45mm in dimension
- On matte finish paper
- With White background
- With 80% face coverage, non-smiling [without glasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background and not previously used in a visa
- Personal Covering Letter (Addressed to The Embassy of Italy) with mentioning duration of visit, purpose of visit, expenses clause .Details of all Applicants with name, passport number, If Applicable
- Covering Letter should have an instruction to dispatch the passports to the address after visa approval.
- Travel Insurance as per Schengen specification, matching with ticket dates with risk coverage of Euro 30,000. For downloading the list of Approved Insurance Companies and detailed information on Travel Insurance please visit our visa forms section of our website.
- Tour itinerary /Day to day Itinerary
- Confirmed Return Ticket (or ticket with Live PNR) , covering all the sectors
- Confirmed Hotel as per the ticket (with hotel Name, Address, Telephone no and Email. Id)
- Other proofs of adequate financial ties/ guarantees.
- Original updated bank statement for last 6 months with bank seal and signature from the authorized person from the Bank.
- Income Tax Return for Last 3 years.
- Personal Income Tax Challan receipt for last 3 years
- Occupation proof
- In case of Employee -Proof of employment(employment certificate/NOC)and Pay slip of last 6 months.
- In case applicant is the proprietor / owner of the company-,Cover letter on companies letter head ,company`s Original 6 month`s bank statement (with bank seal and signature), proof of paid income tax (for 3 years), company memo, partnership deal, establishment license or proprietorship etc are required.
- For student– leave letter / report card issued from School and ID is required.
- If the applicant is sponsored – proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation by completing a national form of the Schengen State concerned (seethe website of the Member State of destination)
- If the applicant is retired– Proof of retirement, pension statements for the last three months – proof of regular income generated by ownership of property or business.
- If minor is accompanied by one parent/travelling alone shall provide a ATTESTED AFFIDAVIT from relevant home department is required.
- Affidavit noc from other parent side, if only one parent is traveling along with child. Child birth certificate should be notarized
- In Case of Honeymoon couples spouse name MUST to be endorsed on the passport. or original marriage certificate attested from home dept. and ministry of external affairs in Delhi and also note before marriage without endorsement of spouse name we can apply with engagement Photograph (Fresh ones i.e. NOT used earlier for any visa) and wedding card.
- Declaration Form and Data Protection form are mandatory and to be signed by the applicant.
- Authority letter on letter head/blank sheet from pax authorizing Mr Pavan / Jagdish /Vasudevan of Visas4world to submit the documents on his behalf.
- BIOMETRIC MANDATORY for all Applicants w.e.f. 02-Nov-2015. (Please see instructions below)
- Personal Covering Letter (Addressed to The Embassy of Italy) with mentioning duration of visit, purpose of visit, expenses clause .
NOTE :-
- Incase of minors, the visa application form is to be signed by both the parents.
- Appointment for visa submission to be taken through VFS web site.
- East India issued passport to be applied in Kolkata.
- Embassy have stopped accepting the passports which are handwritten or have any observation on the front data page Hence, all such passport holders are requested to get a fresh passport booklet to apply for Visa.
- The Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents and/or for a personal interview
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIOMETRIC:
From 2nd November 2015, Biometric is mandatory which will be valid for 59 months.
Personal appearance for visa application submission is mandatory for every traveler after 2nd November.
Applicants who have undertaken the biometric after 2nd November, are NOT required to go for biometric again for next 59 months and VISAS4WORLD SHALL BE SUBMITTING THEIR CASES.
Visas4world provides very premium services for Schengen as listed below:-
- Appointment Taking
- Documentation Assistance and Scrutiny
- Visa Fee Preparation
- Meet and Assist For Biometric
Submission - Dispatch of Passports
Kindly note that in case of any shortcoming in visa form or documents, the applicants would be asked to take a fresh appointment and visit again. Hence, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND TAKING EXPERT SERVICE OF VISAS4WORLD TO AVOID ANY SUCH HASSLE OR RE-VISIT FOR VISA SUBMISSION.
Please do send us your passports and documents at least 2 days in advance so that we may check documents, take the appointment and prepare the documentation for visa submission.
Following travelers are exempted from Biometric
- Children under 12 years of age
- Persons for whom the collection of fingerprints is physically impossible
- Sovereigns and other senior members of a royal family, Heads of State and members of the national Governments (with their official delegations and spouses) if they travel for official purposes.
- Applicant who have VIS printed on their last Schengen visa (provided the last Schengen visa is issued within 59 months)
Biometric will be valid for a period of 59 months, hence, the travelers who have undergone biometric for Schengen country after 2nd November 2015, will NOT NEED to undergo biometric for their next Schengen travel in next 59 months.
VISAS4WORLD SHALL BE SUBMITTING THEIR VISAS WITHOUT PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF THE APPLICANTS.
Medical Requirement
Travel Insurance as per Schengen specification, matching with ticket dates with risk coverage of Euro 30,000. For downloading the list of Approved Insurance Companies and detailed information on Travel Insurance please visit our visa forms section of our website.
Fees
Short Term – Rs. 8120/-(Adult)
Short Term – Rs. 3530/-(Child)
VFS charges Rs. 1210/-
Processing Time
15-17 working Days.
NOTE
Please note that above is only an indicative processing time which is based on the current trend. Actual processing time may vary and is at sole discretion of the Visa Consular of the Embassy/Consulate.
Disclaimer :
- Applicants to check themselves for COVID related travel advisory/guidelines before their travel.
- Visas4world only facilitates visa related process and shall not bear any liability for any travel disruption or inconvenience if caused during the travel.
Note :
- Although our team takes very special care in updating visa requirements onto our website, possibility of human errors cannot be ruled out.
- Many a times, Embassies/Consulates change the visa requirements without any notice or publications and we come across such changes only after we apply for the respective visas. Hence, there may be some delay in website update for such cases.
- In case of any discrepancy in visa requirements on our website we request you to please highlight and oblige us. Partners like you are the most critical component of our success. Thank you.
WORK Visa Requirements for ITALY (DELHI)
(AGENTS NOT ALLOWED, PAX TO SPEAK TO EMBASSY TO CHECK LATEST REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING VISA FEES BEFORE APPLYING DIRECTLY WITH EMBASSY) – BIOMETRIC IS MANDATORY W.E.F. 02-NOV-2015
- Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets.
- Visa application form (Printed back to back,ONLY)duly filled and Signed by the Applicant.
- 2 Recent Coloured Photograph (Fresh ones i.e. NOT used earlier for any visa) should be: –
- 35mm x 45mm in dimension
- On matte finish paper
- With White background
- With 80% face coverage, non-smiling [without glasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background and not previously used in a visa
. Please do not staple photo on the Application form.
- Passport having validity of 90 days from date of expiry of visa with 1 blank page, issued within the jurisdiction of the Embassy / Consulate.
- Covering letter addressed to Embassy Of Italy from the Applicant detailing purpose of trip, duration of stay and outlining the Travel itinery.
- Original and Photocopy of Autorizzazione Al Lavoro Subordinatoor the Work Permit Authorization issued by the competent Ufficio Provinciale Del Lavoro or the Labour Provincial Directorate – Italy whose date should not be prior to 6 months should be duly Authorized by the competent Questura or the Police Head Quarters – Italy.
- An undertaking letter from the Employer is Mandatory assuring that the Applicant will return back to their country after the completion of their work contract.
- Proof of Educational and Professional certificates.
- Confirmed one way Air Ticket.
- Travel Insurance as per Schengen specification, matching with ticket dates with risk coverage of Euro 30,000.For downloading the list of Approved Insurance Companies and detailed information on Travel Insurance please visit our visa forms section of our website.
- BIOMETRIC MANDATORY for all Applicants w.e.f. 02-Nov-2015. (Please see instructions below)
NOTE :-
- Incase of minors, the visa application form is to be signed by both the parents.
- Appointment for visa submission to be taken through VFS web site.
- East India issued passport to be applied in Kolkata.
- Embassy have stopped accepting the passports which are handwritten or have any observation on the front data page Hence, all such passport holders are requested to get a fresh passport booklet to apply for Visa.
- The Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents and/or for a personal interview
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIOMETRIC:
From 2nd November 2015, Biometric is mandatory which will be valid for 59 months.
Personal appearance for visa application submission is mandatory for every traveler after 2nd November.
Applicants who have undertaken the biometric after 2nd November, are NOT required to go for biometric again for next 59 months and VISAS4WORLD SHALL BE SUBMITTING THEIR CASES.
Visas4world provides very premium services for Schengen as listed below:-
- Appointment Taking
- Documentation Assistance and Scrutiny
- Visa Fee Preparation
- Meet and Assist For Biometric
Submission - Dispatch of Passports
Kindly note that in case of any shortcoming in visa form or documents, the applicants would be asked to take a fresh appointment and visit again. Hence, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND TAKING EXPERT SERVICE OF VISAS4WORLD TO AVOID ANY SUCH HASSLE OR RE-VISIT FOR VISA SUBMISSION.
Please do send us your passports and documents at least 2 days in advance so that we may check documents, take the appointment and prepare the documentation for visa submission.
Following travelers are exempted from Biometric
- Children under 12 years of age
- Persons for whom the collection of fingerprints is physically impossible
- Sovereigns and other senior members of a royal family, Heads of State and members of the national Governments (with their official delegations and spouses) if they travel for official purposes.
- Applicant who have VIS printed on their last Schengen visa (provided the last Schengen visa is issued within 59 months)
Biometric will be valid for a period of 59 months, hence, the travelers who have undergone biometric for Schengen country after 2nd November 2015, will NOT NEED to undergo biometric for their next Schengen travel in next 59 months.
VISAS4WORLD SHALL BE SUBMITTING THEIR VISAS WITHOUT PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF THE APPLICANTS.
Medical Requirement
Travel Insurance as per Schengen specification, matching with ticket dates with risk coverage of Euro 30,000. For downloading the list of Approved Insurance Companies and detailed information on Travel Insurance please visit our visa forms section of our website.
Fees
Long Term- Rs. 9650/-
VFS charges Rs. 1210/-
Processing Time
Minimum 15 working days.
NOTE
Please note that above is only an indicative processing time which is based on the current trend. Actual processing time may vary and is at sole discretion of the Visa Consular of the Embassy/Consulate.
Submission Days
Monday To Friday except Thursday
Submission Time
08:00am To 12:00noon and 01:00pm To 04:00pm
Collection Days
Monday To Friday except Thursday.
Collection Time
01:00pm To 04:00pm
Special Instructions
NOTE :-Further, any change in fees, additional document or personal presence of the applicant might be required which is on the discretion of the embassy.
Disclaimer :
- Applicants to check themselves for COVID related travel advisory/guidelines before their travel.
- Visas4world only facilitates visa related process and shall not bear any liability for any travel disruption or inconvenience if caused during the travel.
Note :
- Although our team takes very special care in updating visa requirements onto our website, possibility of human errors cannot be ruled out.
- Many a times, Embassies/Consulates change the visa requirements without any notice or publications and we come across such changes only after we apply for the respective visas. Hence, there may be some delay in website update for such cases.
- In case of any discrepancy in visa requirements on our website we request you to please highlight and oblige us. Partners like you are the most critical component of our success. Thank you.
Download ITALY VISA FORM
ITALY HEALTH INSURANCE
ITALY DISCLAIMER FORM
ITALY INVITATION {PERSNOLVISIT}
ITALY AUTHORITY LETTER
ITALY INVITATION BUISNESS VISIT
DATA PROTECTION
BUISNESS CHECKLIST
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