Italy
Application Submission
Document Verification
Visa Approval & Travelling
Brochure Download
Italy
Study, Work, Tour in Italy
An entry visa is a permit required by persons wishing to enter Italy for a temporary visit. Depending on the purpose and duration for your stay in Italy you can either apply for a short- term “Schengen visa” ( C visa) or for a long-term “Italian national visa” for stay over 90 days
( D Visa).
| FAQ
Find Your Answers
Do Indians need a visa to travel to Italy?
Yes. You will require a visa to travel to Italy, which is a member of the European Union (EU) and Schengen Area – meaning you will need a Schengen Italy Visa from India.
How much does an Italian Visa application cost?
Upon filling out your application, you will need to pay a fee of €80 for adults and €40 for minors. Visa fees are waived for children under six years of age, as well in special circumstances for those traveling for study purposes, researchers, those under 25 years old traveling with charitable organizations, and those taking part in sporting or cultural events.
How much do I need in the bank to obtain a Visa to Italy?
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy, the following are the required amounts of means of subsistence needed to be attested by a foreigner, at the moment of applying for an Italian Visa to an Italian embassy or consulate. For stays up to five days, the overall amount is €269.60 per person and €212.81 if you are traveling in a party of two and more persons. For stays six to 10 days, the daily amount is €44.93 per person and €26.33 for two or more persons. For stays of 11-20 days, you need a fixed sum of €51.64 per person and €25.82 each for two more persons, plus €36.67 per day of your stay, and €22.21 each per day for two and more persons. For stays over 20 days, the overall amount required is the basic amount of €206.58 per person or €118.79 for two and more persons, plus a daily amount of €27.89 and €17.04 for two or more persons.
Where do I apply for a Italy Visa in India?
Italy’s official visa processing partner is the company VFSGlobal, who deal with initial applications on behalf of Italian officials – before forwarding them to the embassy for approval. You can apply online via the VFSGlobal website, and you will need to attend an interview at a VFSGlobal center, which are located in Mumbai, Pune, Puducherry, Chennai, Jalandhar, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Goa, New Delhi, Kochi, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and Bengaluru. Applications should take around 15 days but can take up to 30 days to process, especially during busy periods. However, in some cases, it may take up to 60 days – so apply as early as you can.
