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Visa Requirements for Italy

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Schengen Tourist Visa

Student visa, family visa, visa overstays, extending your visa.

Italy is one of the most-visited countries in the world, welcoming millions of international tourists every year who come to visit ancient sites, lounge on Mediterranean beaches, and dine on the world's most recognized cuisine. Anyone traveling with a passport from the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the U.K., the EU, or more than 50 other visa-exempt countries can enter with just a passport for up to 90 days, as long as it doesn't expire for at least three months after you plan to leave.

Italy is one of the 26 countries that make up the Schengen Area , a group of European nations that have abolished border checks between each other. Because these countries are considered to be one entity, the 90-day limit for visiting applies to the entire Schengen Area, not each individual country. Countries that are a part of this agreement include Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.

If you have a passport from a non-exempt country , you'll need to apply for a Schengen Tourist Visa in order to enter Italy—which also allows the holder to travel freely around the Schengen Area for up to 90 days.

Anyone who isn't from the EU and is planning to move to Italy for a period longer than 90 days must apply for a national visa. This applies to workers, students, and relatives of Italian residents.

Only nationals from certain countries need to apply for a tourist visa, but the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs offers an easy-to-use tool for determining if you need one or not. If you have a passport from a non-exempt country, the Schengen Tourist Visa allows you to freely travel around Europe for 90 days just as a visa-exempt visitor can. Depending on what you're approved for, the tourist visa may allow you multiple entries into the Schengen Area or just one, so pay close attention to what your visa says.

Visa Fees and Application

If you need a Schengen Tourist Visa, first confirm you're applying through the right country. If you're only visiting Italy or Italy is the primary destination of your trip—meaning the most number of days—you'll have to apply through an Italian consulate. If you're visiting multiple countries for an equal number of days but Italy is the first Schengen county you visit, you'll also apply at an Italian consulate.

• Find your nearest Italian consulate and make an appointment to present your documents.
• Bring a completed application form , your passport, a color photo of yourself, bank statements to show financial means, roundtrip airfare, travel insurance, and accommodations for the entire trip.
• The visa fee of 80 euros is payable by money order or cashier's check in the local currency at the time of your appointment. Check your consulate's webpage for the current exchange rate.
• If your application is approved, your passport will be mailed to you within seven to 14 days with the visa affixed inside.

If your plan is to move to Italy to work, you'll need to apply for a national long-term visa. These visas are granted for individuals who have already been offered a job by an Italian company or who are self-employed and have business in Italy. These visas are initially approved for periods up to one year, but you'll need to apply for a residency card in the local police station— Questura —upon arrival, which can be renewed annually.

The first step is obtaining the nulla osta lavoro , which is a work permit that comes from the provincial immigration office in Italy (the office is the Sportello Unico dell’Immigrazione ). If you've been hired by an Italian company, your employer is responsible for completing this step. It's more complicated if you're applying for a self-employed work visa since you'll need to hire a proxy in Italy to complete this step for you.

Once the Italian immigration office approves the request, they'll send the nulla osta to your local Italian consulate in your home country, where you'll need to make an appointment to turn in the remaining documents.

• Bring with you a completed application form , your passport, and a color photo of yourself.
• You'll pay the visa fee at the time of your appointment, which is 116 euros payable in the local currency by money order or cashier's check.
• After your appointment, the processing time takes about two weeks for your passport to be mailed back to you with the visa inside.

Italy is the most desired country in the world for study abroad students and its many prestigious universities—which are some of the oldest in all of Europe—also attract plenty of foreigners who come to study full-time. Whether you're studying abroad for a term or enrolling in an Italian university, if you'll be in Italy for longer than 90 days you need to apply for a student visa.

If you're from a visa-exempt country and your program is less than 90 days—such as a summer program—you don't need a visa to study and you can enter as a tourist. If you're from a non-exempt country and your program is less than 90 days, you'll apply for a Schengen Tourist Visa and mark that the reason for your trip is educational (which also waives the visa fee).

Student visas are granted for the duration of the program for up to one year, and all visa holders must apply for a residency card at the local police station ( Questura ) upon arriving in Italy. For programs that last longer than a year, you can renew your residency card within Italy.

As with all Italian visas, you'll need to physically turn in your documents to your nearest consulate after making an appointment.

• Bring your completed application form , passport, a color photo of yourself, a letter of acceptance into an education program, proof of financial means, travel insurance, and proof of accommodations.
• The letter of acceptance must be written in Italian and include the contact information for a school administrator who resides in Italy.
• The fee for a student visa is 50 euros, which is payable in the local currency via money order or a cashier's check. Check your consulate's website for the current exchange rate.
• Visas are usually processed within two weeks from your appointment. If approved, your passport will be mailed back to you with your visa affixed inside.

If you are a legal resident of Italy, you can sponsor your spouse or domestic partner of the same or opposite sex, your minor child, your child over 18 who is dependent on you, or your parents if they are over 65 to join you by applying for a family visa. The family visa only applies when the sponsor is a legal resident of Italy—such as with a work or student visa—but not a citizen of Italy or any other EU country. In the latter case, there is a more streamlined process that is done through the police station in Italy.

The initial process for obtaining a family visa is similar to the work visa—the sponsor must already be in Italy and request a nulla osta from the immigration office in the province where they reside for their family members. Once the nulla osta is approved, the applicant can schedule an appointment at the Italian consulate in their home country.

• The applicant must bring to the appointment a completed application , passport, a color photograph, and legal certificates that show the relation to the sponsor.
• All certificates must be legalized and translated into Italian.
• The fee for the family visa is 116 euros and must be paid with a money order or cashier's check in the local currency.
• Unless further information is needed or something needs to be clarified, family visas are typically approved within two weeks.

Whether you're from a visa-exempt country or you're granted a Schengen Tourist Visa, you're allowed to be in Italy and the entire Schengen Area for up to 90 days in a 180-day period. To make sure you don't go over, pull out a calendar and go to the date you expect to leave the Schengen Area for good. From there, count back 180 days—roughly six months—and add up all of the days you were in a Schengen Area country. If the total comes out to 90 or less, you don't have to worry.

If you count more than 90 days, you'll be overstaying your visa which is a serious problem. The exact punishment varies depending on your particular circumstances and what country you're caught in, but expect anything from a hefty fine up to detention, deportation, and being banned from returning.

If you want to prolong your vacation for longer than 90 days you can request an extension, but you'll need a good reason for doing so. Potential reasons include a natural disaster, humanitarian crisis, medical emergency, or an unexpected death. You'll need to visit a police station in Italy to ask for the extension and the final decision lies with the officer who happens to help you. Most important, you must request the extension before your initial 90-day limit runs out. If you wait until after, you'll have already overstayed your visa and you may be immediately deported.

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Do I need a visa to visit Italy?

May 19, 2023 • 4 min read

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Do you need a visa to travel to Italy ? That all depends on which passport you hold. Visa requirements for Italy range from precisely zero – no visa or registration needed – to mandatory visas which must be applied for well in advance of your trip. That’s in addition to restrictions on the length of stay, which also vary, depending on what passport you have.

Whether it’s the cliffside Cinque Terre villages or the cityscapes of Rome , Florence and Venice  that draw you in, Italy is one of Europe’s big-hitter destinations with good reason.

Deciding to go is the simple part, but figuring out the rules around visiting can be a bit trickier. To make things a little simpler, here’s our guide to visa requirements for Italy, with everything you need to know about the different visa types available and the rules around them.

Visa-free travel to Italy 

Italy is part of the Schengen area – a bloc of 27 European countries that comprise the largest border-free area on the planet. Citizens of these countries, as well as the wider EU and EAA, do not require a visa to enter Italy, and there is no time limit on how long they may stay.

Around 60 countries outside the EU, including the UK, USA, Canada, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand and Australia, are also granted visa-free travel to Italy and other Schengen countries for a maximum of 90 days within any 180 day period. Your passport must be valid for at least three months after your intended departure date, and you may be required to show documentation justifying the reason for your stay and your date of departure. To see if your country is covered, use the questionnaire on the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.

Note that the 90 days covers travel in the entire Schengen area; for example, if you’ve spent 30 days in France, your maximum stay in Italy is 60 days. The 180 days are calculated on a rolling basis and the 90 days don’t have to be consecutive – you can dip in and out of Schengen throughout the year. Calculate dates carefully, as the 90 days cannot be extended, and overstayers risk being deported or barred from re-entry to the bloc. Various online calculators exist to crunch the numbers and work out your remaining allowance if you input your travel dates and destinations.

Note that the EU plans to bring its long-awaited ETIAS visa waiver scheme in 2024. Non-EU passport holders who currently travel visa-free to Italy will need to get preauthorization before travel, in a system similar to the United States’ ESTA program. It is set to cost around €7 and should give speedy online authorization.

Visa requirements from other countries 

Travelers from all other countries require a Schengen visa to enter Italy (and the wider Schengen area). Such countries include India, Pakistan, China, Egypt, Thailand, the Philippines and Rwanda. Again, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website lists requirements by country.

If required, visas should be applied for at the nearest Italian consulate in your country of origin. Documents needed include a recent passport-size photograph and a passport with an expiry date of at least three months longer than that of the visa requested. You may also be asked to show a return ticket and booked accommodation, as well as proof that you have the financial means to support yourself during your visit to the country, and health insurance to cover your trip.

Schengen visas cost €80 for adults and €40 for children (aged 6-12; there is no charge for children under 6). The tourist visa duration is 90 days for the entire Schengen area. Visas are usually valid for six months and can only be extended in exceptional circumstances. The website for your nearest Italian consulate will have details on how to book an appointment and make the application.

Can I get a working holiday visa for Italy?

Italy offers a working holiday visa to 18-30 year olds from Australia, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea, and 18-35 year olds from Canada. These visas allow holders to stay in Italy for one year, and work for a maximum of six months (for a maximum of three months for the same employer) during that time to financially support themselves.

It’s also worth noting that a permesso di soggiorno (permit to stay, also referred to as a residence permit) is required by all non-EU nationals who stay in Italy longer than three months. In theory, you should apply for one within eight days of arriving in Italy.

EU citizens do not require a permesso di soggiorno , but are required to register with the local registry office (Ufficio Anagrafe) if they stay in Italy for more than three months.

This article was first published Jun 1, 2021 and updated May 19, 2023.

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Instructions for visas.

IT CAN BE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FIND AN APPOINTMENT

As you have learned by clicking through the previous page, our jurisdiction covers over 40.000.000 people. This means we are often booked out for several months in advance. The online appointment-booking system, https://prenotami.esteri.it , holds all appointments offered by this Consulate.

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If you are resident in this jurisdiction, you cannot apply at another Consulate.

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL VISA APPLICANTS

PROCESSING TIME IS ABOUT 7-15 DAYS AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT.

Passports must be valid for at least three months beyond the date of your intended return to the United States. Passports must contain at least two blank pages for the visa sticker. Passports must have been issued within the previous 10 years.

Travelers who visit Italy for business, tourism, or study for up to 90 days must fill out a “dichiarazione di presenza” (declaration of presence). This form will be given to travelers when they arrive in Italy.

All travelers who intend to stay for more than 90 days must apply for a “permesso di soggiorno” (residency permit) from the local Questura (police department) within 8 days of their arrival in Italy.

Passports and visas will be returned exclusively by mail. The applicant must bring a self addressed, prepaid or stamped envelope. The Visa Office will accept only USPS Express Mail prepaid envelopes from the U.S. Postal Service (no FedEx, no UPS). The Visa Office is not responsible for lost or stolen passports in transit.

For Schengen visas (visas of 90 days or less), please also see the general information for Schengen visas at the bottom of the webpage.

MAILING AND STREET ADDRESS:

2590 Webster Street San Francisco, CA 94115

Please mark all envelopes “ATTN: VISA OFFICE”

Schengen Tourist/Transit (including business and academic conferences)

Schengen Business

Subordinate Work

Religious Activity

Dependents of U.S. Military Serving Abroad (Mission Visa)

Civilian Employees Assigned to U.S. / NATO Bases (Mission Visa)

Family of EU/EEA citizens (including Italian citizens) resident in Italy

Family of non-EU/EEA citizens resident in Italy

Elective Residency

Independent Work

Digital nomad / Remote worker Visa

Schengen (Short stay) Visa Application Form (visas for trips of up to 90 days)

National (Long stay) Visa Application Form (visas for trips of more than 90 days)

Declaration for Mailing Passports (required for ALL visa applications)

Declaration of Hospitality (Original required. No photocopies, faxes, or scanned versions accepted.)

Affidavit of Financial Support (to be filled out by anyone who is financially supporting a traveller)

Parental Consent for a Minor Traveling Abroad

Invitation Letter for Business Visas

Letter from employer

The Consulate General of Italy does not work with any third parties to schedule appointments. The booking system is entirely FREE OF CHARGE. Users will never be asked to pay any fee in order to book an appointment at the Consulate General.

Your appointment date must be within SIX MONTHS of your departure date.

You must bring all required documents to your appointment (see “Instructions for Visas” above). You do not need the required documents to book an appointment.

Please CLICK HERE to book an appointment on the Prenot@Mi website.

VISA FEES – VALID FROM 01 JULY TO  30 SEPTEMBER

SCHENGEN VISA / SHORT STAY VISA (up to 90 days) ADULTS and MINORS 12 YEARS AND OLDER: $97.00 MINORS between 6 and 11 years old: $48.50 MINORS UNDER 6 years old: NO FEE Citizens of Ukraine, Macedonia, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Republic of Moldova pay only: $48.50

NATIONAL VISA / LONG STAY VISA (more than 90 days): $125.00 NATIONAL STUDY VISA (courses of study of more than 90 days): $53.90

VISA FEES – VALID FROM 01 APRIL TO 30 JUNE

SCHENGEN VISA / SHORT STAY VISA (up to 90 days) ADULTS and MINORS 12 YEARS AND OLDER: $86.90 [$97.80 beginning 11 June 2024] MINORS between 6 and 11 years old: $38.10 [$48.90 beginning 11 June 2024] MINORS UNDER 6 years old: NO FEE Citizens of Ukraine, Macedonia, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Republic of Moldova pay only: $38.10

NATIONAL VISA / LONG STAY VISA (more than 90 days): $126.00 NATIONAL STUDY VISA (courses of study of more than 90 days): $54.30

General Information for Schengen Visas

The Schengen Member States are:

Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland.

Citizens of the following nations do  NOT  need visas to visit the Schengen Area for tourism, study, official, or business stays of 90 days or less every six months:

Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria,  Canada , Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, El Salvador, Georgia, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong SAR, Israel, Japan, Liechtenstein, Macao SAR, Malaysia, Mauritius,  Mexico , Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Seychelles, Singapore, South Korea, St. Kittis-Nevis, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago,  United States of America , Uruguay, Vatican City, Venzuela.

Taiwanese citizens receive the same privileges  ONLY  if their passports include their Identity Card reference number.

Citizens of the following nations do  NOT  need visas when visiting the Schengen Area for a stay of up to 90 days every six months ONLY if they are travelling with a biometric passport:

Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia.

Citizens of other countries must have a visa to enter the Schengen Area, even if they are residents of the United States of America.

To determine whether Italy is the correct nation to receive your application, count up the days you will be spending in Italy and in other Schengen Area countries. If:

Italy is your only Schengen Area destination,  OR  You are visiting different countries in the Schengen Area, but Italy is the country in the Schengen Area where you will be spending most of the time (number of days),  OR  You are visiting different countries in the Schengen area, but you are spending an equal number of days in each country, and Italy is your first port of entry in the Schengen area, then you may apply for a Schengen visa through this Consulate.

If you are not sure you require a visa to visit Italy, please consult the official tool: https://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home/en

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Please note that we will process  exclusively  requests submitted by applicants who legally reside in our Consular District: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Bahamas, Jamaica, St. Marteen, St. Eustatius, Saba, American Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Turks & Caicos.

PRIVACY POLICY ACKNOLEDGMENT:  By submitting documentation to this Consulate General of Italy in Miami, you  confirm that you have read and understood the  Information on the protection of individuals with reference to the processing of personal data for the issuance of an entry visa in Italy and in the Schengen area  (General Data Protection Regulation/GDPR (EU) 2016/679, art. 13)  , click on the following link  PRIVACY POLICY .

DO I NEED A VISA?  Click here to find out if you need a visa , then return to this page and scroll down for detailed visa instructions.

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Schengen visas applications must have a departure date of at least 15 days after your appointment.

Appointments are only handled online, check daily, several times during the day, for cancellations and new available dates.

Below, you can find the table with the consular fees (the prices for the main services offered by the Consulate General of Italy in Miami), which applies to this quarter, and the Eur/$ exchange rate.

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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL VISA APPLICANTS

For information not specifically listed in the pages indicated below, please contact the visa office at the following e-mail address: [email protected]

Passports must be valid at least 3 months beyond the date of your return to the United States. Passports must contain at least two blank pages for the visa sticker. Passports must have been issued within the previous 10 years.

Foreigners who visit Italy for business, tourism, or study for up to 90 days must fill out a“dichiarazione di presenza” (declaration of presence). This document will be given to foreigners when they arrive in Italy.

All visitors who stay for more than 90 days must apply for a “permesso di soggiorno” (residency permit) from the local Questura (police department) within 8 working days of their arrival in Italy.

Passports and visas will be returned exclusively by mail. The applicant must bring a self addressed, prepaid or stamped envelope. The Visa Office will accept only USPS Express Mail prepaid envelopes from the U.S. Postal Service (no FedEx, no UPS). The Visa Office is not responsible for lost or stolen passports in transit.

VISA OFFICE HOURS –  BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

• Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays : 9:00am – 12:30pm
• Thursday:       Closed to the Public

You can book an appointment at your convenience, but your appointment date must be within six months of your departure date.

MAILING AND STREET ADDRESS:

Consulate General of Italy Attn. VISA OFFICE 4000 Ponce de Leon, Suite 590 Coral Gables, FL 33146

Instructions for Visas

Schengen Tourist/Transit  (including business and academic conferences)

Schengen Business

Subordinate Work

Religious Activity

Dependents of U.S. Military Serving Abroad   (Mission)

Civilian Employees Assigned to U.S. / NATO Bases   (Mission)

Family of non-EU citizens resident in Italy

Elective Residency

Independent Work

Subordinate work visa – Remote Work

Self-employment – Nomad Visa

Schengen (Short stay) Visa Application Form   (up to 90 days)

National (Long stay) Visa Application Form  (more than 90 days)

Declaration for Mailing Passports  (required for ALL visa applications)

Declaration of Hospitality   (Original required. No photocopies, faxes, or scanned versions accepted.)

Affidavit of Financial Support  (to be filled out by anyone who is financially supporting a traveller)

Parental Consent for a Minor Traveling Abroad

Invitation Letter for Business Visas

General Information for Schengen Visas

The Schengen Member States are:

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland.

Citizens of the following nations do  NOT  need visas to visit the Schengen Area for tourism, study, official, or business stays of 90 days or less every six months:

Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria,  Canada , Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, El Salvador, Georgia, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong SAR, Israel, Japan, Liechtenstein, Macao SAR, Malaysia, Mauritius,  Mexico , Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Seychelles, Singapore, South Korea, St. Kittis-Nevis, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago,  United States of America , Uruguay, Vatican City, Venezuela.

Taiwanese citizens receive the same privileges  ONLY  if their passports include their Identity Card reference number.

Citizens of the following nations do  NOT  need visas when visiting the Schengen Area for a stay of up to 90 days every six months ONLY if they are travelling with a biometric passport:

Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine.

Citizens of other countries must have a visa to enter the Schengen Area, even if they are legal residents of the United States of America.

To determine whether Italy is the correct nation to receive your application, count up the days you will be spending in Italy and in other Schengen Area countries. If:

Italy is your only Schengen Area destination,  OR  You are visiting different countries in the Schengen Area, but Italy is the country in the Schengen Area where you will be spending most of the time (number of days),  OR  You are visiting different countries in the Schengen area, but you are spending an equal number of days in each country, and Italy is your first port of entry in the Schengen area, then you may apply for a Schengen visa through this Consulate.

Important Notices:

You need to book the correct type of  visa appointment :

• for stays up to 90 days it is a   Schengen visa appointment
• for stays of more than 91 days it is a   National visa appointment

Appointments scheduled for the wrong category will not be honored, you will be required to reschedule your appointment accordingly.

  PLEASE NOTE:

For Schengen visas the departure date must be at least 15 days after the appointment date

  In order to apply in Miami you need to have proof of physical residence in our Consular District *.

As proof of residence, we do accept  only  one of these documents with an address in our Consular District * :

• Driver License
• Recent Tax Return

For students only, if you do not have any of the above listed documents, you can submit the Student ID from a school in our Consular District* AND the official transcripts, otherwise you must apply with the Italian Consulate competent for the state that issued your driver license.

* Consular District: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Bahamas, Jamaica, St. Marteen, St. Eustatius, Saba, American Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Turks & Caicos .)

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With its rich cultural, architectural and culinary history, Italy is a favorite travel destination for people all over the globe. In order to enter Italy legally, visas may be required, depending upon the country from which you hold citizenship. To visit Italy for recreation, you will need determine whether your country of origin requires only a passport or a tourist visa. Some countries, such as the United States, are only required a passport if visiting Italy for less than 90 days. Other countries are issued a standard visa through the Schengen Agreement, which allows European countries within the Schengen borders to travel for leisure or business. To apply for a tourist visa, you will need to contact your local Italian embassy or consulate. The following general guidelines are required for entry to Italy.

• Fill out your name, address, date of birth, marital status, type of travel document (regular, special or diplomatic passport), current occupation and the name of your employer, purpose of travel, duration of your stay in Italy, names of the hosts in Italy, or the hotel where you plan to stay, and proof of sufficient funds while visiting the country.

• Provide a current passport that will be valid for 3 months past the date of departure from Italy. The passport must have a valid photograph and a blank page for attaching the visa.

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SCHENGEN VISA 

The Schengen Visa is a visa issued by this Consulate, valid for a maximum of 90 days, which allows the visa holder to travel in all of the 26 European Countries that signed the Schengen Agreement, namely: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland. If you intend to visit one or more Schengen Countries in the course of a single trip, you must apply for a visa at the Consulate of the Country that is your main destination (i.e. where you will stay longer). If, in the course of your trip, you will spend an equal amount of time in different Countries, the visa MUST be requested at the Consulate of the Schengen Country port of entry.

Please note that the border authorities may refuse entry to a foreign national who does not meet all requirements.

NATIONAL VISA

The National Visa is a long-term visa (over 90 days) issued by at the Italian Consulate for various purposes (elective residency, work, study, family reunion, diplomatic or military mission, adoption etc). This type of visa allows a foreign national, who is awaiting a residency permit in Italy, to move freely within any other Schengen Country for up to a maximum of 90 days within 6 months from the initial date of validity of the visa. A foreign national who has been granted an Italian National Visa must report to the Questura (Central Police Station) within 8 working days from the date of entry to apply for a permesso di soggiorno (residence permit). Please note that failing to report to the Questura, might compromise your ability to legally reside in Italy.

ELIGIBILITY

Do you need a visa?  https://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home/en

Legal status in the UK: Passports, travel documents and residence cards must have a validity of at least three months beyond the last day of your trip in the Schengen Area. In order to apply, you must be resident in the Consular district: England, Wales, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Channel Islands, Gibraltar and South Georgia & Sandwich Islands. Please note that applicants not residing in the mentioned area or holders of a UK C-visit visa are not eligible to apply.

APPOINTMENTS

Appointments are processed exclusively at our outsourcing service VFS Global.

Please follow this link to book an appointment  http://www.vfsglobal.com/italy/uk/

An extra fee will be applied as service charge.

3, 66 Wilson St, Finsbury, London EC2A 2BT

VFS Manchester 50 Devonshire St N, Manchester M12 6JH

VFS Joint Visa Application Centre

1 Rennie’s Isle, Leith Edinburgh EH6 6QT website:  https://visa.vfsglobal.com/gbr/en/ita

email: [email protected] Helpline number: 0871 376 0023

PLEASE NOTE

Applicants must always appear in person.

Please, make sure to have all paperwork complete and in order before coming to the visa office to apply for the type of visa you wish to request. All documents must be printed out and presented in original plus a photocopy where required. This office does not make photocopies on your behalf.

Be aware that at the time of your appointment, your application will not be accepted unless presented with all required documents. If the items listed in the relevant visa category are not presented, the applicant will have to reschedule a new appointment.

This consular administration has full authority to evaluate and request additional documentation, if deemed necessary, in addition to what has been submitted. Furthermore, the applicant, is hereby informed that submitting all the required documentation, does not guarantee the issuance of any particular visa.

PASSPORTS AND TRAVEL DOCUMENTS:  Before applying for your visa, make sure those documents have a validity of at least three months beyond the last day of your trip in the Schengen Area and at least two empty ‘VISA’ pages. The passport will be kept and returned with the visa, if approved. Therefore, passport’s withdrawal is not allowed.

Citizens of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Palestine and Travel Documents holders (with the three letters code XXA or XXB appearing in the ICAO)  need to provide full names of mother and father and it must result from a birth certificate or Consular declaration.

CERTIFICATES:

a. Marriage/civil partnership certificates older than 6 months will NOT be accepted.

b. Certificates issued by a foreign authority other than the UK, MUST be translated in English or Italian and legalised by the Italian Consular Office of the issuing Country OR by the Consular Authority in the UK of the issuing Country.

c. Certificates issued by one of the Schengen countries will be accepted only if multilingual, otherwise please refer to second note.

• If one or both parents do not appear in person on the application day, a parental consent notarised by a UK notary is mandatory.
• If the parents live abroad, the consent must be notarised by the Italian Consulate of their country of residence. This also applies when parents living abroad nominate a guardian;
• a photocopy of both parents’ passports must be provided.

PROCESSING TIME : Generally, varies from 2 to 15 days depending on the type of visa and citizenship of the applicant. It can take up to 45 days for Schengen Visa and up to 90 days for National Visa.

Please be aware that it is not possible to rush processing time because the system is completely automated.

You can apply for a visa no more than six months before the start of the intended visit, and no later than 15 calendar days before the start of the intended visit; the seafarers, in the performance of their duties, no more than 9 months in advance to the intended travel date are issued at the discretion of the Consulate upon fulfilments of all requirements provided by the Law.

VISA FEE : Visa fees are payable only in cash and in British Pounds at the Visa Office of this General Consulate. Visa fees at our VFS centres can be paid both in cash and card in British Pounds only.

RECEIVING YOUR PASSPORT:  Passports at the Visa Office of this General Consulate will be returned by post. On the day of your appointment you will need to provide a pre-paid envelope, in order for the passport to be sent to you once the visa has been processed. Furthermore, you will need to submit an assumption of responsibility for posting passports [ click here ].

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It’s being said you have to spend your life-time to see all of the tourist attractions in Italy. The architecture from the Roman Empire to the Renaissance, endless places to see. The food? That’s a different story. To visit Italy for tourism, you might need an Italy Tourist Visa. In this blog, we will explain if you need this visa or not, requirements, application, validity, fees, FAQs, etc.

In case you want to visit Italy for Tourism purposes, you have to apply for a tourist visa. Italy is one of the members of the Schengen area, so you may have to apply for a Schengen visa. With a Schengen Italy Tourism visa, you can travel to the other Schengen countries as well.

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Who Needs and Doesn’t Need an Italy Tourist Visa?

The answer depends on your nationality. The citizens of a few countries are exempt from Italy’s tourist visa. Yet, some have to apply for it.

The list of the countries who don’t need an Italy Tourist visa is as follows:

• The citizens of EU/EEA
• The citizens of Schengen Area
• Swiss citizens
• The people who have a US passport
• Canadian citizen
• Japanese citizen

In case you have a valid residence permit from:

• A Schengen country
• An EU country
• An EEA country
• The United States of America
• The Principality of Andorra
• the Republic of San Marino

The nationals of these countries are also free of Italy tourist visa. They can visit Italy with their passport up to 90 days:

North America 

South america .

When you have an Italy tourist visa, you do not need an Italy transit visa .

What are the Required Documents for an Italy Tourist Visa?

There are a few general required documents for an Italy tourist visa. But, the requirements may vary according to your nationality and the authorities’ request.

The requirements for an Italy tourist visa are as follows:

• A valid passport.
• Application form.
• Two Photos.
• A copy of your previous visas (if applicable).
• Medical Health insurance.
• Accommodation proof.
• Proof of financial funds.
• Cover letter.
• Copy of your ticket.
• A cover letter.
• Proof of civil status.
• Invitation letter (if applicable).

There are other requirements based on your employment status and if your minors are traveling with you.

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The Application Process for an Italy Tourist Visa

The application process for almost all Italy visas is the same. The first step is to know what type of visa you need. In this case, you already know you need an Italy Tourist visa. Then you should find out if you need to apply for an Italy tourist visa or not. If yes, there are procedures for you to follow:

Complete the application form. Complete the Italy tourism visa application form. Be careful and fill it with correct and exact information. The information you fill in must be the same as your documents.

Gather the Required documents.  Collect the required documents, as we mentioned above. As we said, there are further requirements according to your employment and if your children are traveling with you. Make sure to cover everything. Please keep in mind that Schengen countries are strict with their visa laws. Don’t take anything easy. Try to be careful with even small details.

Figure out where you should apply. Where you can apply and submit your Italy Tourist visa application depends on your country. So you can apply in one of these centers:

• The Italian Embassy/consulate
• A Visa Application Center that Italy has outsourced it.
• The Embassy / Consulate of another Schengen country that the Italian government has outsourced it.

Book an interview. When you found out where to apply, book an appointment online/ through a phone call. How you should arrange the appointment depends on the embassy/center.

Participate in the interview and submit the Italy visa application. When the appointment time has come, get to your appointment in person. Please don’t be late. Your first impression might determine whether you will get the visa or not. Submit the printed and signed application along with the required documents.

Then, you should enter an interview. The visa officer might ask a few questions, including:

• The purpose of your trip
• How you will support your costs.
• Accommodation in Italy
• Your background
• Perhaps personal question

Try to be strong, friendly, and give true answers. Your answers determine the fate of your visa.

Pay the Italy tourism visa fee. Once you submit your application, you have to pay the visa processing fee. The fee for all short-stay visas is the “same,” for instance, Italy’s cultural visa .

Adults have to pay €80. The 6-12 Minors will pay €40, and under six minors are free-charge. Please remember that if you don’t get a visa, your fee is non-refundable.

Wait for Processing. Once you have finished your interview and paid your fees, wait for processing. Italy visa processing takes about 2-3 weeks. Yet, it might get longer. It depends on:

• The embassy or visa center workload
• The country you apply from
• Your special case
• Special circumstances. Etc.

Where Can You Apply for an Italy Tourist visa?

It depends on the country you reside in. If there is an Italian embassy or consulate, you can apply it to them. If not, there may be some Visa Application Centers authorized by the Italian government to do so. Even if this case is not available in your country, you can apply to an Italian embassy/consulate in a neighboring country.

The Italy Tourist Visa Processing Time

The required time for processing an Italy Tourist visa is different. But it often takes 15 days. Yet, due to your special case, it might take up to 30 days. If the embassy or visa center you apply at is busy, it might take longer. The processing time in the tourist season could take even longer.

How Long is the Italy Tourist Visa Valid for?

Lots of people ask: “For how long is my Italy tourist visa valid?”. You should know that it’s valid for 90 days in six months. If you want to know whether you have exceeded your stay limit or not, count the days you have been to Schengen states in the past six months. If it’s more than 90 days, then you have reached your limitations. If you want to stay for longer than this, you have to apply for another type of Italy visa, such as a work visa .

Can You Extend Your Italy Tourist Visa?

YES and NO. If some Force majeure or emergency has come up that you can not leave Italy, then you can extend your visa. Please remember that you have to convince the officials that your reason for staying is urgent. You may not extend your Italy Tourist visa to study, work, or stay with relatives. For each purpose, you have to apply for another visa type from your resident country.

Can You Work in Italy with a Tourist Visa?

NO. You can not work in Italy or any other Schengen state wh an Italy tourism visa. To do so, you have to apply for a visa from your resident country.

Can You Apply for a Resident Permit with an Italy Tourist Visa?

NO. You can not apply for an Italy Resident permit with an Italy tourist visa. The tourist visa is for visiting Italy and Schengen states for less than 90 days. You have to apply for another type of Italy visa from the country you live in.

Do You Have to Buy Health Insurance for Italy Tourist Visa?

YES. Medical health insurance is one of the mandatory documents for a tourist visa. The Schengen states are strict with their laws. Even one single mistake could lead to a visa denial.

Let’s sum up…

In this blog, we explained all the information about the Italy Tourist visa.

If you want to visit Italy for tourism purposes, then you should apply for a Tourist visa.

The people who need a tourism visa, the requirements, the application process, etc. got explained.

You can find all the Italy visa information in the world here.

To find out more about the visa that suits you, go through the menu on the site. You can find all the Italy types of visas on the left sidebar.

You can check the visa library to find more information about other countries’ visas.

In case you have some experience, please write it down in the comment section. Your comments let the readers choose better and avoid mistakes. Conveying your experiences as comments is a great help for applicants.

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Do you need a visa to Italy? Please check here  https://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home/en

Visas are issued by the Consulate General of Italy in New York only to applicants who are residents of its consular jurisdiction ( States of New York, Connecticut, New Jersey (only the Counties of Bergen, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union, Warren, Essex, Middlesex, Monmouth, Hunterdon, Mercer, Somerset) and Bermuda  

SCHENGEN VISA

The Schengen visa is valid for a maximum of 90 days and allows the visa holder to travel to all of the 27 European Countries that signed the Schengen Agreement namely: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

If you intend to visit one or more Schengen Countries in the course of a single trip, you must apply for a visa at the Consulate of the Country that is your main destination (i.e. where you will stay longer). If you are planning to spend an equal amount of time in different Countries, the visa must be requested at the Consulate of the Schengen Country port of entry (the Country you enter first).

Please note that the border authorities may refuse entry to a foreign national who does not meet all requirements.

NATIONAL VISA

The National Visa is a long-term visa (over 90 days) issued by the Consulate General of Italy in New York for various purposes (elective residency, work, study, family reunion, diplomatic or military mission, adoption etc).

If a visa is required, please schedule  an appointment online

Appointments must always be confirmed by the applicant, using the online portal Prenot@mi,  3 to 10 days prior to the scheduled appointment date .

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Italy Schengen Visa: Requirements & application

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What you need to know.

With the Italy Schengen Visa, you can stay in Italy and the entire Schengen Zone for a maximum of 90 days per entry

With the Italy Schengen Visa you can do tourist and business activities, short studies, sports, medical treatments, visit friends/family

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What is the Italy Schengen Visa?

The Italy Schengen Visa is one of the most sought-after visas to the Schengen area. It allows travelers to explore Italy and other Schengen member countries without thinking about border crossings or obtaining separate visas for each country on your itinerary.

With the Italy Schengen Visa, you can visit the following Schengen states:

Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.

Italy has to be the country in which you will spend the most time during your visit to the Schengen Zone.

What can I do with an Italian Schengen Visa?

Visit Italy and the Schengen Area for tourism and visit family and friends

Make stopovers at an airport in the Schengen zone

Attend business meetings, conferences, or other business activities

Do a short recreational course

Play sports

What can I not do with an Italian Schengen Visa?

Do remunerated business (paid work)

Receive medical treatment

Marry or register a civil partnership

Study for an extended time or participate in a traineeship

Who requires the Italy Schengen Visa?

European residents and nationals of Schengen countries have the privilege of exploring the Schengen Zone visa-free.

However, most other foreign travelers must go through all the requirements and interview procedures to obtain a Schengen visa.

Children or minors are also required to apply for a Schengen Visa to visit Italy if they come from an eligible country. Both parents must sign the application form, and additional documents may be necessary, such as a birth certificate.

Additionally, passport holders from the following countries can visit the Schengen zone without a visa :

• United States
• United Kingdom
• New Zealand

How long can I stay in Italy with the Schengen Visa?

You can visit Italy and the Schengen zone for up to 90 days within a 180-day period .

The Italian authorities make the final decision if you receive a multiple-entry, double-entry, or single-entry visa. Multiple-entry visas can be issued from 180 days to a maximum of 5 years.

Required documents to apply for the Italy Schengen Visa

Some of the documents you need for the Italy Schengen Visa application:

A copy of a valid passport: Your passport must be valid for at least six months after your planned arrival date.

Proof of your travel plans: This can be a return ticket to your home country or confirmed hotel reservation(s).

Proof of sufficient funds: Show evidence that you can support yourself during your stay in Europe. You can do this by providing bank statements or a letter from your employer stating your income.

Travel/medical insurance: This travel health insurance must cover medical expenses up to €30,000 and repatriation in case of an emergency.

Two passport-size photos

Visa application form: The official application form with the 2D BARCODE that contains all the information of your specific application, should be correctly and honestly filled out, printed, and signed.

Additional documents: Proving your professional and social status (if applicable).

You may need to provide additional documents for any dependents traveling with you, such as children.

Those who meet these basic requirements should have no problem getting their Italy Schengen Visa applications approved.

How to apply for the Italy Schengen Visa

To get the Italy Schengen Visa quickly and easily, apply through the Italian Embassy or Consulate near you and follow their instructions.

An interview is usually part of the process.

Costs and processing time of the Italy Schengen Visa

There is a government fee of about US$85 (can differ per nationality) that must be paid during your appointment (half-price for children between the ages of 6 and 12, free for kids under 6 years old).

You won’t need to pay the government fee if you are a foreign spouse of a French national or a foreign member of a family composed of members of the EU or EEA.

Do I need an Italian Schengen Visa if I’m transiting through the country?

Transit Schengen visas are issued to some nationals who only want to enter the Schengen area to change transportation means.

There are two transit visa categories:

Airport Transit Schengen Visa

Transit Schengen Visa for Seafarers

Check with your nearest Italian Embassy if you require a transit visa.

Entry requirements and restrictions in Italy

COVID-19 testing, vaccination, or quarantine are not required to enter the Schengen Zone and Italy.

Where can I learn more?

If you want to learn more about the Italy Schengen Visa or have questions about the application process, we’re here to help.

Our dedicated online team of customer service agents is available via online chat to answer any questions you may have, or you can contact us on WhatsApp .

The Italy Schengen Visa offers a stay of a maximum of 90 days within a 180-day period, from the moment of arrival in Italy.

A multiple-entry visa can be issued with a validity between 180 days and 5 years. The government decides this based on your circumstances.

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ENTRY VISAS FOR ITALY

SCHENGEN VISAS APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Residents of the States of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Orissa, Sikkim, Tripura, West Bengal, Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands can apply for visa at this Consulate General and through the outsourcing agency VFS.

Applications at the VFS agency can be submitted from Monday to Friday, from 9:00 to 15:00. Call center: 022 67866004.

Further information can be found on the website of the VFS outsourcing agency. visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/ita/

Please note that the adoption visa application must be submitted by both adoptive parents. In the absence of one of the two, a special power of attorney will be required from the parent who is not present.

Nepalese citizens residing in Nepal can apply for a visa at the VFS agency in Kathmandu at the address:

3rd Floor, Chhaya Center, Chhaya Devi Complex, Amrit Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu

Tel: +977 01 5252263

Email: [email protected]

Please note that we do not provide information on the visa issuing procedure by telephone. Any other requests for information can be sent to [email protected] , or by telephone (consulate landline) from 9.30am to 3.30pm from Monday to Thursday.

Business Visa : Italian companies that intend to invite Indian citizens for business visits are kindly requested, for the purposes of granting the relevant visa, to draft the invitation letters in Italian according to this Invitation Letter model.

The interested party must produce the invitation letter attaching the documents indicated in it, together with the rest of the documentation.

Tourist Visa : Italian citizens who intend to invite Indian guests are requested to draw up the invitation according to this Invitation Letter model .

Schengen visa application form (type C)

National visa request form (type D)

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‘Come overprepared’: Advice and tips from one of the first people to get Italy’s digital nomad visa

A fter years of speculation Italy finally launched a brand new digital nomad visa in April this year. It allows remote workers to stay in the country for up to a year.

It has only been available for a few months but some adventurous travellers are already taking advantage of the scheme.

Chelsea Waite, originally from the US, started her own business in 2020 and has been working remotely ever since. After visiting Italy in 2017 for the first time, she knew where she wanted to live.

“When I found out this past April that the digital nomad visa had been launched, I was just so excited and I knew it was something I had to pursue and pursue aggressively,” she tells Euronews Travel.

“I tried to do as much research as I could … However, because this is such a new visa, there literally is not any information out there besides just stating that the visa exists.”

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Luckily, Chelsea found her way and is now one of the first people to have been granted the visa and she is now living in Milan.

Here she shares her journey and top tips on how to get Italy’s digital nomad visa .

Is it difficult to get Italy’s digital nomad visa?

Navigating such a new visa process came with many hurdles. Chelsea puts her success down to perseverance and preparedness.

One area, she says, that can be notoriously hard in Italy is getting a rental contract- an essential piece of paperwork for the digital nomad visa application.

Most people assume that you need a ‘codice fiscale’ - an Italian tax code - to sign a lease on a property , she explains. Granted to Italians at birth, this code is required for all kinds of vital everyday services like opening a bank account or even getting an Italian phone number. But a ‘codice fiscale’ can be difficult to get if you are not already living in the country or don’t yet hold a visa.

Finding an estate agent in Italy was a lifesaver for Chelsea.

“My real estate agent had informed me that there is a way to register the contract, for individuals who will be moving to Italy and don't yet have this codice fiscale,” she explains.

“So I would recommend if you do get pushback from a property owner or a real estate management company, definitely inform them that this is a possibility and see how they can work together with you.”

Italy’s digital nomad visa is also a little different to some others in Europe . It is aimed at highly skilled workers who carry out “highly qualified work activity” and earn at least €28,000 a year.

Part of the application process for Chelsea meant having her degree certified. She thought that having it notarised by the US Secretary of State’s office would be enough. But Italy requires qualifications to be verified through the Information Centre on Academic Mobility and Equivalence or CIMEA, which manages the recognition of foreign degrees within the country.

“You have to upload your proof of degree there, you have to upload your transcripts and then it goes through an internal review process which can take days or it can take months.”

It is nuanced requirements like this, she says, that can cause roadblocks in your application.

What are Chelsea’s top tips for getting Italy’s digital nomad visa?

Chelsea has three tips for anyone looking to follow in her footsteps and apply for Italy’s digital nomad visa.

“My first would definitively be, come overprepared versus underprepared,” she explains.

“You want to have all the ammunition at your disposal versus being told that you have a piece of documentation missing and you have to come back and redo the whole process from the beginning.”

Secondly, she recommends getting help within Italy with vital parts of the process such as finding accommodation.

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“I would also recommend, if you have the opportunity to come over to Italy between when you received your appointment (with the Italian consulate) and when the actual appointment will be.”

Chelsea adds that forging relationships with locals is a lot easier face-to-face than virtually.

“And my third piece of recommendation would just be to stay flexible and to come financially prepared.”

She says digital nomads need to consider fees like deposits on flats or houses, health insurance , the cost of having documents verified and the fees for the visa itself.

“The whole process definitely cost a little bit more than I was anticipating.”

The non-refundable fee for the application alone is €116 per person.

With so little information currently out there about how to apply for Italy’s digital nomad visa, Chelsea is now writing a guide to try and help other people navigate the process.

Watch the video above to find out how Chelsea got one of Italy’s first digital nomad visas.

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For information regarding the status of the visa contact VFS Helpline tel.: +91-22-67866004

In order to facilitate as much as possible the issuing of visas to people residing in different parts of India, the Italian diplomatic-consular network has established an outsourcing visa service . The VFS agency , that has eight offices in this consular branch (Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Goa, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai and Kochi), has the task to collect the documentation required by the actual visa regulations, and transmit it to the Consulate General, who is only one responsible for the evaluation. VFS cannot receive any incomplete visa application form. For the addresses of VFS’ agencies and visa application checklist, please see the following web site

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At the end of a gradual process of adaptation to the common visa policy laid down in the Convention Implementing the Schengen Agreement, Italy entered the Schengen system on October 26, 1997.

The strengthening of the common external border was therefore followed by the parallel and gradual abolition of internal border controls. Hence the so-called Schengen Area was achieved with full freedom of movement throughout the countries of all the signatories to the Schengen Agreement.

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