Visa Country : Italy Visa Category : Tourist Nationality : Indian
VISA NOTES & FEES
Passport: Original Passport with validity of minimum three months and minimum two blank pages for visa stamps.
a) Copy of the first page and last page of the passport
Please note
a) Passports issued beyond 10 years will not be accepted by the Embassy
b) Attach all your old passports (if any)
c) Handwritten passports are not accepted.
d) Indian passports with any “observation” will not be accepted.
Schengen Visa Application Form : Two visa application form duly filled and signed by the applicant.
Please note : Applicant mobile number should be mentioned in visa form as Embassy / Consulate can contact the applicant at any point of time during visa processing.
Below Forms must also be filled:
a) WAIVER DECLARATION .
b) Declaration on Travel Health Insurance .
c) Important Disclaimer for all Visa Applicants applying for Italy Visa
Photo Specification: Two recent passport size coloured photographs with matt or semi matt finish,80% face coverage, white background and without border (Size: 35mm x 45mm)
For Chennai : Two recent passport size coloured photographs with glossy finish,80% face coverage, white background and without border (Size: 35mm x 45mm)
Please note: Photograph should not be more than 3 months old,scanned/stapled and should not be used in any of the previous visas
Covering-Letter: Covering Letter from applicant on business letter head mentioning name, designation,passport number, purpose and duration of visit in brief. The letter should be duly signed by authorized signatory with company stamp and addressed to – Consulate General of Italy, Mumbai
Please Note :
a) Post visa processing, VFS will courier the passport directly to the applicant at an additional cost of Rs 323. Therefore, it is mandate to mention the complete dispatch address on the covering-letter.
b) Covering Letter on Letterhead if applicant is Self Employed or on plain paper if Employed .
Financials
a) Personal ITR for last 3 years
b) Personal Bank Statement for last six months
c) Salary slips for last three months
d) Credit Card copy with recent statements/Original Foreign Exchange endorsement with receipt/Traveler’sCheque
Proof of Occupation
Self Employed
a) Company Registration Certificate / Certificate of Incorporation / Proof of Proprietorship / Partnership Deed
b) Brief Company Profile
c) Articles of Memorandum (Incase the applicant is MD/Director)
Employed
a) Leave letter and No Objection Certificate from employer
Student
a) Leave Sanction Letter, School ID Card and NOC from school mentioning the dates of trip
For Minors - In case of Minor traveling with any one parent or with a third party: Affidavit from the parents stating that he/she has no objection to the travel of the minor. The affidavit has to be notarized and legalized by the competent Home Department of the State of Residence. The parent/s resident in Italy can make a similar self-declaration with a copy of his/her stay permit and passport.
In case of Minor traveling with both the parents: Affidavit of consent is not required, provided that the names of both parents appear on the said minor's passport.
Proof of Accommodation : Hotel confirmation for the entire period of stay in Schengen area.
Please Note: Hotel should match the ticket dates and maximum stay should be Italy
In case invited by a contact in Italy, please provide Lettera di invito (letter of invitation)
Airline Reservation : Ticket Itinerary
Please Note: The travel date mentioned on ticket itinerary should be minimum 10 days after submission of application.
Medical : Original Medical Insurance for the stay duration amounting to 30,000 Euros duly signed and stamped by the insurance company.(Please Note: Policy should for minimum 15 days.)
Please Note :
a) Insurance has to be done by the Authorized Insurance Companies
b) Minimum 10 days insurance is mandatory from the travel date.
Address Proof: Proof of residence is required only for those applicants who are not resident in Mumbai Jurisdiction.Kindly note that the proof of residence should be for more than one year to be qualified to apply in the West and South region in India.
Mandatory Documents:
a) Letter on company letterhead specifying the period he/she has been working with them.
b) Lease agreement (letter from company,if accommodation provided by the company).
c) Bank statement and letter from bank specifying the period since when the account is operating.
d) Electricity Bill,Telephone Bill and Gas Bills
Additional Documents:
a) Pan Card and Income tax challans or Form 16A.
b) Ration card or Election card or Aadhaar card.
New Procedure for Schengen Visa Applications: With immediate effect, Indian citizens travelling to Schengen countries for short-term (max 90 days in 180 days) will have to visit VFS visa application centre personally to provide biometric data (fingerprints and digital photograph). For subsequent applications within next 5 years the biometric data will be copied from the previous visa application included in the VIS.
VISA COST
Entry Type
Visa Fee (INR)*
VFS Fee (INR)*
Remark
Charge Location
Age6-12
3010.00
496.00
DD in the name of 'VFS GLOBAL SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED',Mumbai.
Mumbai
Below 6
0.00
496.00
Mumbai
Normal
5020.00
496.00
DD in the name of 'VFS GLOBAL SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED',Mumbai
