Visa Information

Overview

This visa is issued to applicants to allow them to enter Italy for a short term period of stay, for not more than 90 days and is issued to foreigners who have an economical commercial purpose.

Visa Fees

2. Service Charges

(The fee change is as per the currency exchange rates)

The above-mentioned service charges include VAT 12.5% and NHIL 2.5%. Fee amount can be paid only in local currency.

The fee will be applicable per set of documents to be legalized (each set will contain a maximum of 4 documents, (i.e) 2 originals and 2 translations). From the fifth document, the fee will be applicable twice.

Documents Required

Checklist for Business (including Fairs and Conferences)

• Visa application form, filled completely in block letters, and signed by the applicant.
• Signed Passport (valid for at least 3 months longer than intended stay), +1 photo copy of the said passport (without the blank pages)
• Previous passports, (if any) + 2 photocopy of page bearing particulars of the applicant of pages bearing particulars of the applicant
• 2 recent passport size photographs (not more than 3 months old) with applicants' usual signature at the back
• Visa Fee + VFS Charges
• Introduction letter from employer or school + parental consent (if applicant under 18 years)
• International health insurance cover for the duration of stay
• Flight booking slip - Reservation of the return ticket bill or proof of the availability of personal means of transport
• Air-ticket (open) for only applicants of long stay visa + 1 photocopy

Proof of economic ties with Ghana (+ 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant)

• Payslips of the past 3 months
• Employment letter stating terms and monthly income
• Letter of introduction from employer
• Bank statements of the past 3 months
• Business papers (if self-employed)

Proof of social ties (+ 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant)

• Birth certificate
• Marriage certificate (if applicable)
• Family record certificate
• Official leave letter from the university or school (if applicable)

Business

The following original documents (+ 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant) must be produced

• Evidence of the registered business in Ghana (original certificates including: Form C, Form 3 and Companies Code
• VAT Registration, tax clearance certificate and bills of lading
• Invitation, pro-forma invoice,
• certificate of business registration (with Italian Chamber of Commerce)
• Original correspondence with your business contact in Italy
• Original letter indicating designation and authority to act on behalf of company
• Bank statements (personal and company) for last 3 months (+ 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant)
• Reservation for accommodation (Hotel Reservation)
• Recent copy of the Register of Trade (« Visura camerale ») from the Italian company

Clarification on the acceptance of visa applications of minors who are not accompanied by at least one parent.

ACCRA – 31 January 2017


It is considered necessary to specify the following:

1. The visa applications for minors (for which ever type of visa) can be submitted and undersigned only by one of the parents or, in the absence of one of the parents or, in the absence of both parents, by a person in possession of a notarized authorization attesting the identity and relation as well as the contacts and address for purpose of any notification;
2. In the case a minor’s application is presented in the absence of a parent or a formal delegation, proceed as followed;
1. In case of family reunion application type D, a new appointment date can be given in queue with already fixed appointments. If the new interview date goes beyond the 180 days of the issuance of the authorization (Nulla Osta), the case should be notified to the Visa Office (via E-mail);
2. In case of a type C visa application, the applicant will be invited to take contact again when in possession of the requested documentation.

It should be noted that applications not complete with the required translated and legalized documents or Passports will not be considered admissible and therefore not accepted. The principles referred in point b) must be applied for the rescheduling of the appointment.

Photo Specifications

Photographs

Please provide your recent photograph (not more than 6 months old). The photographs should be in colour: -

• Taken against a clear background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background;
• Clear and of good quality;
• Printed on normal photographic paper;
• Unmounted - 45 mm x 35 mm in size;
• Full face (without sunglasses and normally without a hat or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background).

Processing Times

The minimum processing time of a Schengen visa application is 15 calendar days. It can take up to 45 days for Schengen Visa and up to 90 days for National Visa.

Applicants can apply until 6 months before their travel dates with the exception of the seafarers, in the performance of their duties, no more than 9 months in advance to the intended travel date.

One cannot apply if there are less than 15 days before their travel date, meaning that they cannot apply if there are less than 15 calendar days, between the application reaches the Consulate, and their travel date. Please kindly note that this rule is totally independent from the processing time which depends on applicants’ nationalities and, in case of incomplete documents submitted, starts only when the Consulate receives all the necessary documents, if considered correct.

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

In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is paramount that the visa application is complete and its documents submitted are as per the Mission’s requirements (see Documents Required for the different visa categories).

Applicants also need to be aware that, especially during holiday seasons (i.e. Easter, Summer, Christmas), the appointments (see Schedule an Appointment) are being booked very quickly as the Mission only processes a fixed amount of visa applications on a daily basis.

Furthermore, applicants need to consider that VFS/Mission’s closures and holidays (see Public Holidays/Closures) may extend the visa application processing time.

Therefore, VFS recommends all applicants:

• to book their appointment as soon as they know they’ll be travelling;
• to ensure that their visa application’s documentation meets the Mission’s requirements;
• to make sure the minimum time eligibility is respected.

Download Forms

Please find the Visa/Legalization application form below.

How do I read / print these forms?

The forms are stored in the Adobe Portable Document format (PDF). To read them on screen and print them out you need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader programme installed on your computer. You can download it free of charge from the:

Visa application forms are free of charge. If you have any problems downloading a form, please contact our Visa and Legalization Application centre.

	Short Stay Visa Form
	Long Stay Visa Form
	Legalization Form
	MODELLO DI INVITO PER AFFARI nuovo OK (The form is to be filled and signed by the inviting company in Italy and must be submitted as a supporting document to the visa application together with a copy of a valid ID of the Italian company’s legal representative)

Overview

The visa is issued to people who wish to visit Italy for tourist purposes. It is a short term (type "C") visa - Maximum stay: 90 days.

Visa Fees

2. Service Charges

(The fee change is as per the currency exchange rates)

The above-mentioned service charges include VAT 12.5% and NHIL 2.5%. Fee amount can be paid only in local currency.

The fee will be applicable per set of documents to be legalized (each set will contain a maximum of 4 documents, (i.e) 2 originals and 2 translations). From the fifth document, the fee will be applicable twice.

Documents Required

Checklist for Tourist Visa

• Visa application form, filled completely in block letters, and signed by the applicant.
• Signed Passport (valid for at least 3 months longer than intended stay), +1 photo copy of the said passport (without the blank pages)
• Previous passports, (if any) + 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant of pages bearing particulars of the applicant
• 2 recent passport size photographs (not more than 3 months old) with applicants usual signature at the back
• Visa Fee + VFS Charges
• Introduction letter from employer or school + parental consent (if applicant under 18 years)
• International health insurance cover for the duration of stay
• Flight booking slip - proof of the availability of personal means of transport
• Hotel Reservation/ Declaration of lodging from a person residing in Italy

Proof of economic ties with Ghana (+ 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant)

• Payslips of the last 3 months
• Employment letter stating terms and monthly income
• Letter from employer
• Bank statements of the past 3 months
• Business papers (if self-employeed)
• Other incomes
• Banking fideiussoria guarantee in Italy

Proof of social ties (+ 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant)

• Birth certificate
• Marriage certificate (if applicable)
• Family record certificate
• Official leave letter from the university or school (if applicable)

INVITATION/VISIT

• Invitation
• Copies of permit of stay of host in Italy
• ID card copy of host in Italy
• Family Status of host in Italy
• Bank Guarantee of host in Italy

Clarification on the acceptance of visa applications of minors who are not accompanied by at least one parent.

ACCRA – 31 January 2017


It is considered necessary to specify the following:

1. The visa applications for minors (for which ever type of visa) can be submitted and undersigned only by one of the parents or, in the absence of one of the parents or, in the absence of both parents, by a person in possession of a notarized authorization attesting the identity and relation as well as the contacts and address for purpose of any notification;
2. In the case a minor’s application is presented in the absence of a parent or a formal delegation, proceed as followed;
1. In case of family reunion application type D, a new appointment date can be given in queue with already fixed appointments. If the new interview date goes beyond the 180 days of the issuance of the authorization (Nulla Osta), the case should be notified to the Visa Office (via E-mail);
2. In case of a type C visa application, the applicant will be invited to take contact again when in possession of the requested documentation.

It should be noted that applications not complete with the required translated and legalized documents or Passports will not be considered admissible and therefore not accepted. The principles referred in point b) must be applied for the rescheduling of the appointment.

Photo Specifications

Photographs

Please provide your recent photograph (not more than 6 months old). The photographs should be in colour: -

• Taken against a clear background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background;
• Clear and of good quality;
• Printed on normal photographic paper;
• Unmounted - 45 mm x 35 mm in size;
• Full face (without sunglasses and normally without a hat or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background).

Processing Times

The minimum processing time of a Schengen visa application is 15 calendar days. It can take up to 45 days for Schengen Visa and up to 90 days for National Visa.

Applicants can apply until 6 months before their travel dates with the exception of the seafarers, in the performance of their duties, no more than 9 months in advance to the intended travel date.

One cannot apply if there are less than 15 days before their travel date, meaning that they cannot apply if there are less than 15 calendar days, between the application reaches the Consulate, and their travel date. Please kindly note that this rule is totally independent from the processing time which depends on applicants’ nationalities and, in case of incomplete documents submitted, starts only when the Consulate receives all the necessary documents, if considered correct.

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

In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is paramount that the visa application is complete and its documents submitted are as per the Mission’s requirements (see Documents Required for the different visa categories).

Applicants also need to be aware that, especially during holiday seasons (i.e. Easter, Summer, Christmas), the appointments (see Schedule an Appointment) are being booked very quickly as the Mission only processes a fixed amount of visa applications on a daily basis.

Furthermore, applicants need to consider that VFS/Mission’s closures and holidays (see Public Holidays/Closures) may extend the visa application processing time.

Therefore, VFS recommends all applicants:

• to book their appointment as soon as they know they’ll be travelling;
• to ensure that their visa application’s documentation meets the Mission’s requirements;
• to make sure the minimum time eligibility is respected.

Download Forms

Please find the Visa/Legalization application form below.

How do I read / print these forms?

The forms are stored in the Adobe Portable Document format (PDF). To read them on screen and print them out you need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader programme installed on your computer. You can download it free of charge from the:

Visa application forms are free of charge. If you have any problems downloading a form, please contact our Visa and Legalization Application centre.

	Short Stay Visa Form
	Long Stay Visa Form
	Legalization Form

Overview

This visa allows an applicant to enter Italy to study in Italian universities or other eligible institutions/schools or for professional trainings for a short term period (type “C”) or for a long term (type “D”) period of stay.

The Italian Embassy would like to inform the student body that from 03 June 2025, Student Visa Applications will be opened at the VFS Global Office. See below for documents required

	Study Info English
	Study Info French
	Study Info Italian
	Mod Request For Decleration English
	Mod Request For Decleration French

Visa Fees

2. Service Charges

(The fee change is as per the currency exchange rates)

The above-mentioned service charges include VAT 12.5% and NHIL 2.5%. Fee amount can be paid only in local currency.

(*) The fee will be applicable per set of documents to be legalized (each set will contain a maximum of 4 documents, (i.e) 2 originals and 2 translations). From the fifth document, the fee will be applicable twice.

Documents Required

	Study Info English
	Study Info French
	Study Info Italian
	Mod Request For Decleration English
	Mod Request For Decleration French

Photo Specifications

Photographs

Please provide your recent photograph (not more than 6 months old). The photographs should be in colour: -

• Taken against a clear background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background;
• Clear and of good quality;
• Printed on normal photographic paper;
• Unmounted - 45 mm x 35 mm in size;
• Full face (without sunglasses and normally without a hat or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background).

Processing Times

The minimum processing time of a Schengen visa application is 15 calendar days. It can take up to 45 days for Schengen Visa and up to 90 days for National Visa.

Applicants can apply until 6 months before their travel dates with the exception of the seafarers, in the performance of their duties, no more than 9 months in advance to the intended travel date.

One cannot apply if there are less than 15 days before their travel date, meaning that they cannot apply if there are less than 15 calendar days, between the application reaches the Consulate, and their travel date. Please kindly note that this rule is totally independent from the processing time which depends on applicants’ nationalities and, in case of incomplete documents submitted, starts only when the Consulate receives all the necessary documents, if considered correct.

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

In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is paramount that the visa application is complete and its documents submitted are as per the Mission’s requirements (see Documents Required for the different visa categories).

Applicants also need to be aware that, especially during holiday seasons (i.e. Easter, Summer, Christmas), the appointments (see Schedule an Appointment) are being booked very quickly as the Mission only processes a fixed amount of visa applications on a daily basis.

Furthermore, applicants need to consider that VFS/Mission’s closures and holidays (see Public Holidays/Closures) may extend the visa application processing time.

Therefore, VFS recommends all applicants:

• to book their appointment as soon as they know they’ll be travelling;
• to ensure that their visa application’s documentation meets the Mission’s requirements;
• to make sure the minimum time eligibility is respected.

Download Forms

Please find the Visa/Legalization application form below.

How do I read / print these forms?

The forms are stored in the Adobe Portable Document format (PDF). To read them on screen and print them out you need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader programme installed on your computer. You can download it free of charge from the:

Visa application forms are free of charge. If you have any problems downloading a form, please contact our Visa and Legalization Application centre.

	Short Stay Visa Form
	Long Stay Visa Form
	Legalization Form

Overview

This Visa is issued for individuals who wish to move to Italy to engage in independent professional, entrepreneurial, or artistic activities. This visa category is ideal for freelancers, entrepreneurs, artists, and professionals who plan to work independently rather than being employed by an Italian company

Visa Fees

2. Service Charges

(The fee change is as per the currency exchange rates)

The above-mentioned service charges include VAT 12.5% and NHIL 2.5%. Fee amount can be paid only in local currency.

(*) The fee will be applicable per set of documents to be legalized (each set will contain a maximum of 4 documents, (i.e) 2 originals and 2 translations). From the fifth document, the fee will be applicable twice.

Documents Required

• Visa application form, filled completely in block letters, and signed by the applicant.
• Signed Passport (valid for at least 3 months longer than intended stay), +1 photo copy of the said passport (without the blank pages)
• Previous passports, (if any) + 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant of pages bearing particulars of the applicant
• 2 recent passport size photographs (not more than 3 months old) with applicants usual signature at the back
• Visa Fee + VFS Charges
• Introduction letter from employer or school + parental consent (if applicant under 18 years)
• International health insurance cover for the duration of stay
• Flight booking slip - Reservation of the bill return ticket or bill or proof of the availability of personal means of transport
• Air-ticket (open) for only applicants of long stay visa + 1 photocopy

Proof of economic ties with Ghana (+ 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant)

• Payslips of the last 3 months
• Employment letter stating terms and monthly income
• Letter from employer
• Bank statements of the past 3 months
• - Business papers (if self-employed)

Proof of social ties (+ 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant)

• Birth certificate
• Marriage certificate (if applicable)
• Family record certificate
• Official leave letter from the university or school (if applicable)

Business

• The following original documents (+ 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant) must be produced
• Evidence of the registered business in Ghana (original certificates including: Form C, Form 3 and Companies Code
• VAT Registration, tax clearance certificate and bills of lading
• Invitation, pro-forma invoice,
• certificate of business registration (with Italian Chamber of Commerce)
• Original correspondence with your business contact in Italy
• Original letter indicating designation and authority to act on behalf of company
• Bank statements (personal and company) for last 3 months (+ 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant)
• Reservation for accommodation (Hotel Reservation)
• Recent copy of the Register of Trade (« Visura camerale ») from the Italian company

Clarification on the acceptance of visa applications of minors who are not accompanied by at least one parent.

ACCRA – 31 January 2017

It is considered necessary to specify the following:

1. The visa applications for minors (for which ever type of visa) can be submitted and undersigned only by one of the parents or, in the absence of one of the parents or, in the absence of both parents, by a person in possession of a notarized authorization attesting the identity and relation as well as the contacts and address for purpose of any notification;
2. In the case a minor’s application is presented in the absence of a parent or a formal delegation, proceed as followed;

1. In case of family reunion application type D, a new appointment date can be given in queue with already fixed appointments. If the new interview date goes beyond the 180 days of the issuance of the authorization (Nulla Osta), the case should be notified to the Visa Office (via E-mail);
2. In case of a type C visa application, the applicant will be invited to take contact again when in possession of the requested documentation.

It should be noted that applications not complete with the required translated and legalized documents or Passports will not be considered admissible and therefore not accepted. The principles referred in point b) must be applied for the rescheduling of the appointment.

Photo Specifications

Photographs

Please provide your recent photograph (not more than 6 months old). The photographs should be in colour: -

• Taken against a clear background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background;
• Clear and of good quality;
• Printed on normal photographic paper;
• Unmounted - 45 mm x 35 mm in size;
• Full face (without sunglasses and normally without a hat or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background).

Processing Times

The minimum processing time of a Schengen visa application is 15 calendar days. It can take up to 45 days for Schengen Visa and up to 90 days for National Visa.

Applicants can apply until 6 months before their travel dates with the exception of the seafarers, in the performance of their duties, no more than 9 months in advance to the intended travel date.

One cannot apply if there are less than 15 days before their travel date, meaning that they cannot apply if there are less than 15 calendar days, between the application reaches the Consulate, and their travel date. Please kindly note that this rule is totally independent from the processing time which depends on applicants’ nationalities and, in case of incomplete documents submitted, starts only when the Consulate receives all the necessary documents, if considered correct.

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

In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is paramount that the visa application is complete and its documents submitted are as per the Mission’s requirements (see Documents Required for the different visa categories).

Applicants also need to be aware that, especially during holiday seasons (i.e. Easter, Summer, Christmas), the appointments (see Schedule an Appointment) are being booked very quickly as the Mission only processes a fixed amount of visa applications on a daily basis.

Furthermore, applicants need to consider that VFS/Mission’s closures and holidays (see Public Holidays/Closures) may extend the visa application processing time.

Therefore, VFS recommends all applicants:

• to book their appointment as soon as they know they’ll be travelling;
• to ensure that their visa application’s documentation meets the Mission’s requirements;
• to make sure the minimum time eligibility is respected.

Download Forms

Please find the Visa/Legalization application form below.

How do I read / print these forms?

The forms are stored in the Adobe Portable Document format (PDF). To read them on screen and print them out you need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader programme installed on your computer. You can download it free of charge from the:

Visa application forms are free of charge. If you have any problems downloading a form, please contact our Visa and Legalization Application centre.

	Short Stay Visa Form
	Long Stay Visa Form
	Legalization Form

Overview

The visa is issued to patients who need to undergo specific medical treatments in Italy. It's a short term period visa (type "C"): maximum stay 90 days or can also be a long term period visa (type “D”) for stays beyond 90 days.

Visa Fees

2. Service Charges

(The fee change is as per the currency exchange rates)

The above-mentioned service charges include VAT 12.5% and NHIL 2.5%. Fee amount can be paid only in local currency.

The fee will be applicable per set of documents to be legalized (each set will contain a maximum of 4 documents, (i.e) 2 originals and 2 translations). From the fifth document, the fee will be applicable twice.

Documents Required

Checklist for Medical Treatment

• Visa application form, filled completely in block letters, and signed by the applicant.
• Signed Passport (valid for at least 3 months longer than intended stay), +1 photo copy of the said passport (without the blank pages)
• Previous passports, (if any) + 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant of pages bearing particulars of the applicant
• 2 recent passport size photographs (not more than 3 months old) with applicants' usual signature at the back
• Visa Fee + VFS Charges
• Introduction letter from employer or school + parental consent (if applicant under 18 years)
• International health insurance cover for the duration of stay/medical insurance
• Flight booking slip - Reservation of the return ticket bill or proof of the availability of personal means of transport
• Air-ticket (open) for only applicants of long stay visa + 1 photocopy

Medical documentation including

• Medical documentation established by the country of origin attesting disease of the applicant.
• Declaration of a public or private Italian hospital (having to be accredited by the National Service of Health) indicating the type of the treatment, the date estimated, duration and the cost.
• Document of the Italian hospital confirming the deposit from at least 30% of the estimated cost of the necessary treatment or a specific administrative certificate by an Italian area or a specific authorization by the Ministry for Health sponsoring a program of humanitarian help
• Document proving the availability in Italy of financial resources sufficient in Italy

Clarification on the acceptance of visa applications of minors who are not accompanied by at least one parent.

ACCRA – 31 January 2017

It is considered necessary to specify the following:

1. The visa applications for minors (for which ever type of visa) can be submitted and undersigned only by one of the parents or, in the absence of one of the parents or, in the absence of both parents, by a person in possession of a notarized authorization attesting the identity and relation as well as the contacts and address for purpose of any notification;
2. In the case a minor’s application is presented in the absence of a parent or a formal delegation, proceed as followed;

1. In case of family reunion application type D, a new appointment date can be given in queue with already fixed appointments. If the new interview date goes beyond the 180 days of the issuance of the authorization (Nulla Osta), the case should be notified to the Visa Office (via E-mail);
2. In case of a type C visa application, the applicant will be invited to take contact again when in possession of the requested documentation.

It should be noted that applications not complete with the required translated and legalized documents or Passports will not be considered admissible and therefore not accepted. The principles referred in point b) must be applied for the rescheduling of the appointment.

Photo Specifications

Photographs

Please provide your recent photograph (not more than 6 months old). The photographs should be in colour: -

• Taken against a clear background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background;
• Clear and of good quality;
• Printed on normal photographic paper;
• Unmounted - 45 mm x 35 mm in size;
• Full face (without sunglasses and normally without a hat or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background).

Processing Times

The minimum processing time of a Schengen visa application is 15 calendar days. It can take up to 45 days for Schengen Visa and up to 90 days for National Visa.

Applicants can apply until 6 months before their travel dates with the exception of the seafarers, in the performance of their duties, no more than 9 months in advance to the intended travel date.

One cannot apply if there are less than 15 days before their travel date, meaning that they cannot apply if there are less than 15 calendar days, between the application reaches the Consulate, and their travel date. Please kindly note that this rule is totally independent from the processing time which depends on applicants’ nationalities and, in case of incomplete documents submitted, starts only when the Consulate receives all the necessary documents, if considered correct.

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

In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is paramount that the visa application is complete and its documents submitted are as per the Mission’s requirements (see Documents Required for the different visa categories).

Applicants also need to be aware that, especially during holiday seasons (i.e. Easter, Summer, Christmas), the appointments (see Schedule an Appointment) are being booked very quickly as the Mission only processes a fixed amount of visa applications on a daily basis.

Furthermore, applicants need to consider that VFS/Mission’s closures and holidays (see Public Holidays/Closures) may extend the visa application processing time.

Therefore, VFS recommends all applicants:

• to book their appointment as soon as they know they’ll be travelling;
• to ensure that their visa application’s documentation meets the Mission’s requirements;
• to make sure the minimum time eligibility is respected.

Download Forms

Please find the Visa/Legalization application form below.

How do I read / print these forms?

The forms are stored in the Adobe Portable Document format (PDF). To read them on screen and print them out you need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader programme installed on your computer. You can download it free of charge from the:

Visa application forms are free of charge. If you have any problems downloading a form, please contact our Visa and Legalization Application centre.

	Short Stay Visa Form
	Long Stay Visa Form
	Legalization Form

Overview

People lawfully residing in Italy, having lost their residence permit or people having left the country before receiving the renewal of the said permit, can apply for the re-entry visa proving that he/she has travelled out of the country for genuine and importatnt reasons.

The visa will be issued from the competent "Questura" (Police Headquarters) in Italy. It is a long term period visa (type D) - Single entry.

Visa Fees

2. Service Charges

(The fee change is as per the currency exchange rates)

The above-mentioned service charges include VAT 12.5% and NHIL 2.5%. Fee amount can be paid only in local currency.

(*) The fee will be applicable per set of documents to be legalized (each set will contain a maximum of 4 documents, (i.e) 2 originals and 2 translations). From the fifth document, the fee will be applicable twice.

Documents Required

Checklist for Re-entry Visa

• Visa application form, filled completely in block letters, and signed by the applicant.
• Signed Passport (valid for at least 3 months longer than intended stay), +1 photo copy of the said passport (without the blank pages)
• Previous passports, (if any) + 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant of pages bearing particulars of the applicant
• 2 recent passport size photographs (not more than 3 months old) with applicants' usual signature at the back
• Visa Fee + VFS Charges
• In the case of a theft or a loss of residence permit, a copy of the report of loss or theft of the local police force translated into Italian
• In the case of the expiry of a residence permit within a time lower than 60 days, the original or the copy of the expired document and a copy of the receipt of request for renewal

Clarification on the acceptance of visa applications of minors who are not accompanied by at least one parent.

ACCRA – 31 January 2017

It is considered necessary to specify the following:

1. The visa applications for minors (for which ever type of visa) can be submitted and undersigned only by one of the parents or, in the absence of one of the parents or, in the absence of both parents, by a person in possession of a notarized authorization attesting the identity and relation as well as the contacts and address for purpose of any notification;
2. In the case a minor’s application is presented in the absence of a parent or a formal delegation, proceed as followed;

1. In case of family reunion application type D, a new appointment date can be given in queue with already fixed appointments. If the new interview date goes beyond the 180 days of the issuance of the authorization (Nulla Osta), the case should be notified to the Visa Office (via E-mail);
2. In case of a type C visa application, the applicant will be invited to take contact again when in possession of the requested documentation.

It should be noted that applications not complete with the required translated and legalized documents or Passports will not be considered admissible and therefore not accepted. The principles referred in point b) must be applied for the rescheduling of the appointment.

Photo Specifications

Photographs

Please provide your recent photograph (not more than 6 months old). The photographs should be in colour: -

• Taken against a clear background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background;
• Clear and of good quality;
• Printed on normal photographic paper;
• Unmounted - 45 mm x 35 mm in size;
• Full face (without sunglasses and normally without a hat or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background).

Processing Times

The minimum processing time of a Schengen visa application is 15 calendar days. It can take up to 45 days for Schengen Visa and up to 90 days for National Visa.

Applicants can apply until 6 months before their travel dates with the exception of the seafarers, in the performance of their duties, no more than 9 months in advance to the intended travel date.

One cannot apply if there are less than 15 days before their travel date, meaning that they cannot apply if there are less than 15 calendar days, between the application reaches the Consulate, and their travel date. Please kindly note that this rule is totally independent from the processing time which depends on applicants’ nationalities and, in case of incomplete documents submitted, starts only when the Consulate receives all the necessary documents, if considered correct.

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

In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is paramount that the visa application is complete and its documents submitted are as per the Mission’s requirements (see Documents Required for the different visa categories).

Applicants also need to be aware that, especially during holiday seasons (i.e. Easter, Summer, Christmas), the appointments (see Schedule an Appointment) are being booked very quickly as the Mission only processes a fixed amount of visa applications on a daily basis.

Furthermore, applicants need to consider that VFS/Mission’s closures and holidays (see Public Holidays/Closures) may extend the visa application processing time.

Therefore, VFS recommends all applicants:

• to book their appointment as soon as they know they’ll be travelling;
• to ensure that their visa application’s documentation meets the Mission’s requirements;
• to make sure the minimum time eligibility is respected.

Download Forms

Please find the Visa/Legalization application form below.

How do I read / print these forms?

The forms are stored in the Adobe Portable Document format (PDF). To read them on screen and print them out you need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader programme installed on your computer. You can download it free of charge from the:

Visa application forms are free of charge. If you have any problems downloading a form, please contact our Visa and Legalization Application centre.

	Short Stay Visa Form
	Long Stay Visa Form
	Legalization Form

Overview

The Visa allows applicants to enter Italy for a short term period (type "C") or for a long term period (type "D") with the purpose to work while earning a salary.

This Visas are subject to an Authorisation ("NULLA OSTA") issued by the competent Italian Authority ("SPORTELLO UNICO PER L'IMMIGRAZIONE") which is valid within 6 months from the date of issuing.

Visa Fees

2. Service Charges

(The fee change is as per the currency exchange rates)

The above-mentioned service charges include VAT 12.5% and NHIL 2.5%. Fee amount can be paid only in local currency.

(*) The fee will be applicable per set of documents to be legalized (each set will contain a maximum of 4 documents, (i.e) 2 originals and 2 translations). From the fifth document, the fee will be applicable twice.

Documents Required

Checklist for Subordinate Employment Visa

• Visa application form, filled completely in block letters, and signed by the applicant.
• Signed Passport (valid for at least 3 months longer than intended stay), +1 photo copy of the said passport (without the blank pages)
• Previous passports, (if any) + 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant of pages bearing particulars of the applicant
• 2 recent passport size photographs (not more than 3 months old) with applicants usual signature at the back
• Visa Fee + VFS Charges
• Birth Certificate legalized by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana.
• Copy of "Nulla Osta" delivered since less than 6 months by "Sportello Unico per l’Immigrazione".
• Contract of Employment

Clarification on the acceptance of visa applications of minors who are not accompanied by at least one parent.

ACCRA – 31 January 2017

It is considered necessary to specify the following:

1. The visa applications for minors (for which ever type of visa) can be submitted and undersigned only by one of the parents or, in the absence of one of the parents or, in the absence of both parents, by a person in possession of a notarized authorization attesting the identity and relation as well as the contacts and address for purpose of any notification;
2. In the case a minor’s application is presented in the absence of a parent or a formal delegation, proceed as followed;

1. In case of family reunion application type D, a new appointment date can be given in queue with already fixed appointments. If the new interview date goes beyond the 180 days of the issuance of the authorization (Nulla Osta), the case should be notified to the Visa Office (via E-mail);
2. In case of a type C visa application, the applicant will be invited to take contact again when in possession of the requested documentation.

It should be noted that applications not complete with the required translated and legalized documents or Passports will not be considered admissible and therefore not accepted. The principles referred in point b) must be applied for the rescheduling of the appointment.

Photo Specifications

Photographs

Please provide your recent photograph (not more than 6 months old). The photographs should be in colour: -

• Taken against a clear background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background;
• Clear and of good quality;
• Printed on normal photographic paper;
• Unmounted - 45 mm x 35 mm in size;
• Full face (without sunglasses and normally without a hat or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background).

Processing Times

The minimum processing time of a Schengen visa application is 15 calendar days. It can take up to 45 days for Schengen Visa and up to 90 days for National Visa.

Applicants can apply until 6 months before their travel dates with the exception of the seafarers, in the performance of their duties, no more than 9 months in advance to the intended travel date.

One cannot apply if there are less than 15 days before their travel date, meaning that they cannot apply if there are less than 15 calendar days, between the application reaches the Consulate, and their travel date. Please kindly note that this rule is totally independent from the processing time which depends on applicants’ nationalities and, in case of incomplete documents submitted, starts only when the Consulate receives all the necessary documents, if considered correct.

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

In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is paramount that the visa application is complete and its documents submitted are as per the Mission’s requirements (see Documents Required for the different visa categories).

Applicants also need to be aware that, especially during holiday seasons (i.e. Easter, Summer, Christmas), the appointments (see Schedule an Appointment) are being booked very quickly as the Mission only processes a fixed amount of visa applications on a daily basis.

Furthermore, applicants need to consider that VFS/Mission’s closures and holidays (see Public Holidays/Closures) may extend the visa application processing time.

Therefore, VFS recommends all applicants:

• to book their appointment as soon as they know they’ll be travelling;
• to ensure that their visa application’s documentation meets the Mission’s requirements;
• to make sure the minimum time eligibility is respected.

Download Forms

Please find the Visa/Legalization application form below.

How do I read / print these forms?

The forms are stored in the Adobe Portable Document format (PDF). To read them on screen and print them out you need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader programme installed on your computer. You can download it free of charge from the:

Visa application forms are free of charge. If you have any problems downloading a form, please contact our Visa and Legalization Application centre.

	Short Stay Visa Form
	Long Stay Visa Form
	Legalization Form

Overview

This visa allows an applicant to enter Italy to study in Italian universities or other eligible institutions/schools or for professional trainings for a short term period (type “C”)

Visa Fees

2. Service Charges

(The fee change is as per the currency exchange rates)

The above-mentioned service charges include VAT 12.5% and NHIL 2.5%. Fee amount can be paid only in local currency.

(*) The fee will be applicable per set of documents to be legalized (each set will contain a maximum of 4 documents, (i.e) 2 originals and 2 translations). From the fifth document, the fee will be applicable twice.

Documents Required

Checklist for Training Course Visa

• Visa application form, filled completely in block letters, and signed by the applicant.
• Signed Passport (valid for at least 3 months longer than intended stay), +1 photo copy of the said passport (without the blank pages)
• Previous passports, (if any) + 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant of pages bearing particulars of the applicant
• 2 recent passport size photographs (not more than 3 months old) with applicants usual signature at the back
• Visa Fee + VFS Charges
• International health insurance cover for the duration of stay
• Flight booking slip - proof of the availability of personal means of transport
• Hotel Reservation/ Declaration of lodging from a person residing in Italy
• Project of training written by an organization authorized and aimed by the qualified Italian Area.

Proof of economic ties with Ghana (+ 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant)

• Payslips of the last 3 months
• Employment letter stating terms and monthly income
• Letter from employer
• Bank statements of the past 3 months
• Business papers (if self-employeed)
• Other incomes
• Banking fidejussory guarantee in Italy

Proof of social ties (+ 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant)

• Birth certificate
• Marriage certificate (if applicable)
• Family record certificate
• Official leave letter from the university or school (if applicable)

Clarification on the acceptance of visa applications of minors who are not accompanied by at least one parent.

ACCRA – 31 January 2017

It is considered necessary to specify the following:

1. The visa applications for minors (for which ever type of visa) can be submitted and undersigned only by one of the parents or, in the absence of one of the parents or, in the absence of both parents, by a person in possession of a notarized authorization attesting the identity and relation as well as the contacts and address for purpose of any notification;
2. In the case a minor’s application is presented in the absence of a parent or a formal delegation, proceed as followed;

1. In case of family reunion application type D, a new appointment date can be given in queue with already fixed appointments. If the new interview date goes beyond the 180 days of the issuance of the authorization (Nulla Osta), the case should be notified to the Visa Office (via E-mail);
2. In case of a type C visa application, the applicant will be invited to take contact again when in possession of the requested documentation.

It should be noted that applications not complete with the required translated and legalized documents or Passports will not be considered admissible and therefore not accepted. The principles referred in point b) must be applied for the rescheduling of the appointment.

Photo Specifications

Photographs

Please provide your recent photograph (not more than 6 months old). The photographs should be in colour: -

• Taken against a clear background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background;
• Clear and of good quality;
• Printed on normal photographic paper;
• Unmounted - 45 mm x 35 mm in size;
• Full face (without sunglasses and normally without a hat or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background).

Processing Times

The minimum processing time of a Schengen visa application is 15 calendar days. It can take up to 45 days for Schengen Visa and up to 90 days for National Visa.

Applicants can apply until 6 months before their travel dates with the exception of the seafarers, in the performance of their duties, no more than 9 months in advance to the intended travel date.

One cannot apply if there are less than 15 days before their travel date, meaning that they cannot apply if there are less than 15 calendar days, between the application reaches the Consulate, and their travel date. Please kindly note that this rule is totally independent from the processing time which depends on applicants’ nationalities and, in case of incomplete documents submitted, starts only when the Consulate receives all the necessary documents, if considered correct.

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

In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is paramount that the visa application is complete and its documents submitted are as per the Mission’s requirements (see Documents Required for the different visa categories).

Applicants also need to be aware that, especially during holiday seasons (i.e. Easter, Summer, Christmas), the appointments (see Schedule an Appointment) are being booked very quickly as the Mission only processes a fixed amount of visa applications on a daily basis.

Furthermore, applicants need to consider that VFS/Mission’s closures and holidays (see Public Holidays/Closures) may extend the visa application processing time.

Therefore, VFS recommends all applicants:

• to book their appointment as soon as they know they’ll be travelling;
• to ensure that their visa application’s documentation meets the Mission’s requirements;
• to make sure the minimum time eligibility is respected.

Download Forms

Please find the Visa/Legalization application form below.

How do I read / print these forms?

The forms are stored in the Adobe Portable Document format (PDF). To read them on screen and print them out you need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader programme installed on your computer. You can download it free of charge from the:

Visa application forms are free of charge. If you have any problems downloading a form, please contact our Visa and Legalization Application centre.

	Short Stay Visa Form
	Long Stay Visa Form
	Legalization Form

Overview

This visa is issued to applicants (after proving the necessity of passing through the schengen area) to allow them to pass through Italy to reach their final destination.

This visa is a short term (type “C”) period visa with a maximum of 90 days

Clarification on the acceptance of visa applications of minors who are not accompanied by at least one parent.

ACCRA – 31 January 2017

It is considered necessary to specify the following:

1. The visa applications for minors (for which ever type of visa) can be submitted and undersigned only by one of the parents or, in the absence of one of the parents or, in the absence of both parents, by a person in possession of a notarized authorization attesting the identity and relation as well as the contacts and address for purpose of any notification;
2. In the case a minor’s application is presented in the absence of a parent or a formal delegation, proceed as followed;

1. In case of family reunion application type D, a new appointment date can be given in queue with already fixed appointments. If the new interview date goes beyond the 180 days of the issuance of the authorization (Nulla Osta), the case should be notified to the Visa Office (via E-mail);
2. In case of a type C visa application, the applicant will be invited to take contact again when in possession of the requested documentation.

It should be noted that applications not complete with the required translated and legalized documents or Passports will not be considered admissible and therefore not accepted. The principles referred in point b) must be applied for the rescheduling of the appointment.

Visa Fees

2. Service Charges

(The fee change is as per the currency exchange rates)

The above-mentioned service charges include VAT 12.5% and NHIL 2.5%. Fee amount can be paid only in local currency.

(*) The fee will be applicable per set of documents to be legalized (each set will contain a maximum of 4 documents, (i.e) 2 originals and 2 translations). From the fifth document, the fee will be applicable twice.

Documents Required

Checklist for Transit B Visa

• Visa application form, filled completely in block letters, and signed by the applicant.
• Signed Passport (valid for at least 3 months longer than intended stay), +1 photo copy of the said passport (without the blank pages)
• Previous passports, (if any) + 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant of pages bearing particulars of the applicant
• 2 recent passport size photographs (not more than 3 months old) with applicants usual signature at the back
• Visa Fee + VFS Charges
• International health insurance cover for the duration of stay
• Flight booking slip - proof of the availability of personal means of transport
• Documentation showing the reason of travelling and proving the necessity to transit through Italy
• Hotel Reservation/ Declaration of lodging from a person residing in Italy

Proof of economic ties with Ghana (+ 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant)

• Payslips of the last 3 months
• Employment letter stating terms and monthly income
• Letter from employer
• Bank statements of the past 3 months
• Business papers (if self-employeed)
• Other incomes
• Banking fidejussory guarantee in Italy

Proof of social ties (+ 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant)

• Birth certificate
• Marriage certificate (if applicable)
• Family record certificate
• Official leave letter from the university or school (if applicable)

Photo Specifications

Photographs

Please provide your recent photograph (not more than 6 months old). The photographs should be in colour: -

• Taken against a clear background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background;
• Clear and of good quality;
• Printed on normal photographic paper;
• Unmounted - 45 mm x 35 mm in size;
• Full face (without sunglasses and normally without a hat or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background).

Processing Times

The minimum processing time of a Schengen visa application is 15 calendar days. It can take up to 45 days for Schengen Visa and up to 90 days for National Visa.

Applicants can apply until 6 months before their travel dates with the exception of the seafarers, in the performance of their duties, no more than 9 months in advance to the intended travel date.

One cannot apply if there are less than 15 days before their travel date, meaning that they cannot apply if there are less than 15 calendar days, between the application reaches the Consulate, and their travel date. Please kindly note that this rule is totally independent from the processing time which depends on applicants’ nationalities and, in case of incomplete documents submitted, starts only when the Consulate receives all the necessary documents, if considered correct.

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

In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is paramount that the visa application is complete and its documents submitted are as per the Mission’s requirements (see Documents Required for the different visa categories).

Applicants also need to be aware that, especially during holiday seasons (i.e. Easter, Summer, Christmas), the appointments (see Schedule an Appointment) are being booked very quickly as the Mission only processes a fixed amount of visa applications on a daily basis.

Furthermore, applicants need to consider that VFS/Mission’s closures and holidays (see Public Holidays/Closures) may extend the visa application processing time.

Therefore, VFS recommends all applicants:

• to book their appointment as soon as they know they’ll be travelling;
• to ensure that their visa application’s documentation meets the Mission’s requirements;
• to make sure the minimum time eligibility is respected.

Download Forms

Please find the Visa/Legalization application form below.

How do I read / print these forms?

The forms are stored in the Adobe Portable Document format (PDF). To read them on screen and print them out you need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader programme installed on your computer. You can download it free of charge from the:

Visa application forms are free of charge. If you have any problems downloading a form, please contact our Visa and Legalization Application centre.

	Short Stay Visa Form
	Long Stay Visa Form
	Legalization Form

Overview

The visa is issued to people who wish to visit Italy for cultural purposes. It is a short term (type "C") visa - Maximum stay: 90 days.

Visa Fees

2. Service Charges

(The fee change is as per the currency exchange rates)

The above-mentioned service charges include VAT 12.5% and NHIL 2.5%. Fee amount can be paid only in local currency.

The fee will be applicable per set of documents to be legalized (each set will contain a maximum of 4 documents, (i.e) 2 originals and 2 translations). From the fifth document, the fee will be applicable twice.

Documents Required

Checklist for Cultural Visa

1. Visa application form, filled completely in block letters, and signed by the applicant.
2. Signed Passport (valid for at least 3 months longer than intended stay), +1 photo copy of the said passport (without the blank pages)
3. Previous passports, (if any) + 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant of pages bearing particulars of the applicant
4. 2 recent passport size photographs (not more than 3 months old) with applicants usual signature at the back
5. Visa Fee + VFS Charges
6. Introduction letter from employer or school + parental consent (if applicant under 18 years)
7. International health insurance cover for the duration of stay
8. Flight booking slip - proof of the availability of personal means of transport
9. Hotel Reservation/ Declaration of lodging from a person residing in Italy
   

   Proof of economic ties with Ghana (+ 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant)

10. Payslips of the last 3 months
11. Employment letter stating terms and monthly income
12. Letter from employer
13. Bank statements of the past 3 months
14. Business papers (if self-employeed)
15. Other incomes
16. Banking fidejussory guarantee in Italy
    

    Proof of social ties (+ 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant)

17. Birth certificate
18. Marriage certificate (if applicable)
19. Family record certificate
20. Official leave letter from the university or school (if applicable)

Cultural

Cultural purposes: recording/concert/festival/performance/lessons

1. Introductory letter from an association and musician card and proof of musical activities.
2. For recording: studio contract & transfer slip for instalments of studio fees.
3. For lessons: contract stating duration and payment.

For festivals or concerts: detailed concert schedule, contract stating duration and payment

Clarification on the acceptance of visa applications of minors who are not accompanied by at least one parent.

ACCRA – 31 January 2017

It is considered necessary to specify the following:

1. The visa applications for minors (for which ever type of visa) can be submitted and undersigned only by one of the parents or, in the absence of one of the parents or, in the absence of both parents, by a person in possession of a notarized authorization attesting the identity and relation as well as the contacts and address for purpose of any notification;
2. In the case a minor’s application is presented in the absence of a parent or a formal delegation, proceed as followed;
3. In case of family reunion application type D, a new appointment date can be given in queue with already fixed appointments. If the new interview date goes beyond the 180 days of the issuance of the authorization (Nulla Osta), the case should be notified to the Visa Office (via E-mail);
4. In case of a type C visa application, the applicant will be invited to take contact again when in possession of the requested documentation.
   It should be noted that applications not complete with the required translated and legalized documents or Passports will not be considered admissible and therefore not accepted. The principles referred in point b) must be applied for the rescheduling of the appointment.

Photo Specifications

Photographs

Please provide your recent photograph (not more than 6 months old). The photographs should be in colour: -

• Taken against a clear background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background;
• Clear and of good quality;
• Printed on normal photographic paper;
• Unmounted - 45 mm x 35 mm in size;
• Full face (without sunglasses and normally without a hat or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background).

Processing Times

The minimum processing time of a Schengen visa application is 15 calendar days. It can take up to 45 days for Schengen Visa and up to 90 days for National Visa.

Applicants can apply until 6 months before their travel dates with the exception of the seafarers, in the performance of their duties, no more than 9 months in advance to the intended travel date.

One cannot apply if there are less than 15 days before their travel date, meaning that they cannot apply if there are less than 15 calendar days, between the application reaches the Consulate, and their travel date. Please kindly note that this rule is totally independent from the processing time which depends on applicants’ nationalities and, in case of incomplete documents submitted, starts only when the Consulate receives all the necessary documents, if considered correct.

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

In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is paramount that the visa application is complete and its documents submitted are as per the Mission’s requirements (see Documents Required for the different visa categories).

Applicants also need to be aware that, especially during holiday seasons (i.e. Easter, Summer, Christmas), the appointments (see Schedule an Appointment) are being booked very quickly as the Mission only processes a fixed amount of visa applications on a daily basis.

Furthermore, applicants need to consider that VFS/Mission’s closures and holidays (see Public Holidays/Closures) may extend the visa application processing time.

Therefore, VFS recommends all applicants:

• to book their appointment as soon as they know they’ll be travelling;
• to ensure that their visa application’s documentation meets the Mission’s requirements;
• to make sure the minimum time eligibility is respected.

Download Forms

Please find the Visa/Legalization application form below.

How do I read / print these forms?

The forms are stored in the Adobe Portable Document format (PDF). To read them on screen and print them out you need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader programme installed on your computer. You can download it free of charge from the:

Visa application forms are free of charge. If you have any problems downloading a form, please contact our Visa and Legalization Application centre.

	Short Stay Visa Form
	Long Stay Visa Form
	Legalization Form

Overview

The visa is issued to people who wish to visit Italy for Sports purposes. It is a short term (type "C") visa - Maximum stay: 90 days.

Visa Fees

2. Service Charges

(The fee change is as per the currency exchange rates)

The above-mentioned service charges include VAT 12.5% and NHIL 2.5%. Fee amount can be paid only in local currency.

(*) The fee will be applicable per set of documents to be legalized (each set will contain a maximum of 4 documents, (i.e) 2 originals and 2 translations). From the fifth document, the fee will be applicable twice.

Documents Required

Checklist for Sports Visa

1. Visa application form, filled completely in block letters, and signed by the applicant.
2. Signed Passport (valid for at least 3 months longer than intended stay), +1 photo copy of the said passport (without the blank pages)
3. Previous passports, (if any) + 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant of pages bearing particulars of the applicant
4. 2 recent passport size photographs (not more than 3 months old) with applicants usual signature at the back
5. Visa Fee + VFS Charges
6. Introduction letter from employer or school + parental consent (if applicant under 18 years)
7. International health insurance cover for the duration of stay
8. Flight booking slip - proof of the availability of personal means of transport
9. Hotel Reservation/ Declaration of lodging from a person residing in Italy
   

   Proof of economic ties with Ghana (+ 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant)

10. Payslips of the last 3 months
11. Employment letter stating terms and monthly income
12. Letter from employer
13. Bank statements of the past 3 months
14. Business papers (if self-employeed)
15. Other incomes
16. Banking fidejussory guarantee in Italy
    

    Proof of social ties (+ 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant)

17. Birth certificate
18. Marriage certificate (if applicable)
19. Family record certificate
20. Official leave letter from the university or school (if applicable)

Sports

Sports (tournaments or trials for transfers)

1. Letter of invitation from the organiser, sponsor company or sports club.
2. Letter of introduction from Ghana Sports Council and/or respective sports association/federation that there is no objection for the applicant to compete in tournaments or trials for transfers.
3. Proof of sporting ability (CV, world ranking, trophies, selection for the national team, personal records).).

Clarification on the acceptance of visa applications of minors who are not accompanied by at least one parent.

ACCRA – 31 January 2017

It is considered necessary to specify the following:

1. The visa applications for minors (for which ever type of visa) can be submitted and undersigned only by one of the parents or, in the absence of one of the parents or, in the absence of both parents, by a person in possession of a notarized authorization attesting the identity and relation as well as the contacts and address for purpose of any notification;
2. In the case a minor’s application is presented in the absence of a parent or a formal delegation, proceed as followed;
3. In case of family reunion application type D, a new appointment date can be given in queue with already fixed appointments. If the new interview date goes beyond the 180 days of the issuance of the authorization (Nulla Osta), the case should be notified to the Visa Office (via E-mail);
4. In case of a type C visa application, the applicant will be invited to take contact again when in possession of the requested documentation.
   It should be noted that applications not complete with the required translated and legalized documents or Passports will not be considered admissible and therefore not accepted. The principles referred in point b) must be applied for the rescheduling of the appointment.

Photo Specifications

Photographs

Please provide your recent photograph (not more than 6 months old). The photographs should be in colour: -

• Taken against a clear background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background;
• Clear and of good quality;
• Printed on normal photographic paper;
• Unmounted - 45 mm x 35 mm in size;
• Full face (without sunglasses and normally without a hat or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background).

Processing Times

The minimum processing time of a Schengen visa application is 15 calendar days. It can take up to 45 days for Schengen Visa and up to 90 days for National Visa.

Applicants can apply until 6 months before their travel dates with the exception of the seafarers, in the performance of their duties, no more than 9 months in advance to the intended travel date.

One cannot apply if there are less than 15 days before their travel date, meaning that they cannot apply if there are less than 15 calendar days, between the application reaches the Consulate, and their travel date. Please kindly note that this rule is totally independent from the processing time which depends on applicants’ nationalities and, in case of incomplete documents submitted, starts only when the Consulate receives all the necessary documents, if considered correct.

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

In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is paramount that the visa application is complete and its documents submitted are as per the Mission’s requirements (see Documents Required for the different visa categories).

Applicants also need to be aware that, especially during holiday seasons (i.e. Easter, Summer, Christmas), the appointments (see Schedule an Appointment) are being booked very quickly as the Mission only processes a fixed amount of visa applications on a daily basis.

Furthermore, applicants need to consider that VFS/Mission’s closures and holidays (see Public Holidays/Closures) may extend the visa application processing time.

Therefore, VFS recommends all applicants:

• to book their appointment as soon as they know they’ll be travelling;
• to ensure that their visa application’s documentation meets the Mission’s requirements;
• to make sure the minimum time eligibility is respected.

Download Forms

Please find the Visa/Legalization application form below.

How do I read / print these forms?

The forms are stored in the Adobe Portable Document format (PDF). To read them on screen and print them out you need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader programme installed on your computer. You can download it free of charge from the:

Visa application forms are free of charge. If you have any problems downloading a form, please contact our Visa and Legalization Application centre.

	Short Stay Visa Form
	Long Stay Visa Form
	Legalization Form

Overview

Family reunion visa allows Non-EU Nationals who are legally residing in Italy to bring their non-EU family members to Join them. This visa is issued for stays longer than 3 months and allows family members to legally stay and work in Italy.

Visa Fees

2. Service Charges

(The fee change is as per the currency exchange rates)

The above-mentioned service charges include VAT 12.5% and NHIL 2.5%. Fee amount can be paid only in local currency.

(*) The fee will be applicable per set of documents to be legalized (each set will contain a maximum of 4 documents, (i.e) 2 originals and 2 translations). From the fifth document, the fee will be applicable twice.

Documents Required

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR FAMILY REUNION APPLICATION.

GENERAL MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

Long Stay Visa form duly filled for each applicant.

4 Passport pictures of each applicant on a white background; one pasted on, and the other three attached to Visa form

2 Clear and Legible copy of Bio Data pages of passport for each applicant.

Original passport of applicant. The passport must have a validity of at least 6 months from departure date.

Original nulla osta.

Original legalised birth certificate and one clear copy for each applicant.

Original and recent certificate of residenza e stato di famiglia of relation in italy, valid within six months of application.

ORIGINAL sworn Declaration of Family Status of relation in Italy (in Italian “ATTO NOTORIO”) including details of ALL Family member both in Italy and abroad.

Clear copy of old and new “permesso di soggiorno” of relation in italy.

Clear copy of valid “carta d’identità” of relation in italy.

Clear copy of all pages of all passports of relation in italy.

One passport picture of relation in italy.

Copy of birth certificate of relation in italy.

• SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR SPOUSE:

Original Affidavit including details of ALL family members – To be done at the Public Notary or the High Court – by the applicant in Ghana.

Original Legalised Ordinance Marriage Certificate and One clear copy.

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS FOR SPOUSE:

Ordinance Marriage Pictures, and/or other pictures of the couple.

Copy of verifiable Money Transfers/Remittance with the name of relation in Italy and the applicant.

Any other useful document to support the genuinity of the relationship.

• SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILDREN;

Original guardian’s permission to travel – please click here for more information.

Original school certificates and report cards of the child.

ORIGINAL Weighing Card of Child.

For those who are lacking proper certification to prove the paternity/maternity of relation in Italy, it is possible to voluntarily undergo a DNA test, following the OIM Procedure.

• SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR PARENT(S);

Original Affidavit Including details of ALL family members (in Ghana and abroad) – to be done at the Public Notary or the High Court – by the applicant in Ghana.

Copy of verifiable Money Transfers/Remittance with the name of relation in Italy and the applicant, for a period of at least 3 years.

Please Note that ALL documents must be presented at Visa appointment at VFS.

Failure to submit complete and consistent application may cause delay in the Visa process or a denial.

Starting from 11 October 2024, no rejection notice will be issued by the Embassy, therefore it will not be possible to submit additional documents after Visa appointment.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR FAMILY REUNION WITH ITALIAN NATIONAL.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS;

1. Long Stay Visa form duly filled for applicant.
2. 4 Passport pictures of each applicant on a white background; two pasted on forms 1 and 2 and the other two attached to the Visa form
3. 1 Clear and Legible copy each of Data pages of passport for each applicant.
4. ORIGINAL passport of applicant.
5. ORIGINAL Birth Certificate and ONE Clear copy for each applicant.
6. ORIGINAL and RECENT Stato di Famiglia of relation in Italy, valid within SIX months of application.
7. ORIGINAL Certificato Residenza Storico Anagrafico of relation in Italy valid within SIX months of application.
8. ORIGINAL Declaration of Family Status of relation in Italy (ATTO NOTORIO) to include details of ALL persons in Nuclear Family.
9. Clear copy of OLD Permesso di Soggiorno of relation in Italy.
10. Clear copy of VALID Carta D’Identita of relation in Italy.
11. Clear copy of ALL pages of ALL GHANAIAN passports ever possessed of relation in Italy.
12. Clear copy of CERTIFICATO DI CITTADINANZA of relation in Italy.

IF SPOUSE;

1. ORIGINAL Declaration of Family Status to include details of ALL persons in Nuclear Family – To be done at the Public Notary or the High Court – by Spouse in Ghana.
2. ORIGINAL LEGALISED Ordinance Marriage Certificate and One clear copy.
3. Proof of registered Marriage with the embassy by Italian Spouse.
4. Certificato di Stato Libero of Spouse in Italy.

FOR CHILDREN;

1. ORIGINAL Guardian’s Permission to Travel – To be done at the Public Notary or the High Court – And copy of Photo Identity Documents and ONE passport pictures. Please click here to view the consent declaration from parents of minors.
2. ORIGINAL TESTIMONIAL and Copy of Class Register.
3. ORIGINAL B.E.C and/or W.A.S.S.C with one clear copy each, if applicant has completed J.H.S and/or S.H.S.
4. ORIGINAL Weighing Card of Child.

FOR PARENT(S);

1. ORIGINAL Declaration of Family Status by Parent in Ghana to include details of ALL children both in and outside the country.
2. ORIGINALS of Money transfer Receipts received from Child in Italy.
3. Clear copy of Birth Certificate of Child – Italian Citizen – in Italy.

Please Note that ALL documents MUST be presented during submission at VFS. Any incomplete application will be RETURNED to VFS.

Clarification on the acceptance of visa applications of minors who are not accompanied by at least one parent.

ACCRA – 31 January 2017

It is considered necessary to specify the following:

1. The visa applications for minors (for which ever type of visa) can be submitted and undersigned only by one of the parents or, in the absence of one of the parents or, in the absence of both parents, by a person in possession of a notarized authorization attesting the identity and relation as well as the contacts and address for purpose of any notification;
2. In the case a minor’s application is presented in the absence of a parent or a formal delegation, proceed as followed;

1. In case of family reunion application type D, a new appointment date can be given in queue with already fixed appointments. If the new interview date goes beyond the 180 days of the issuance of the authorization (Nulla Osta), the case should be notified to the Visa Office (via E-mail);
2. In case of a type C visa application, the applicant will be invited to take contact again when in possession of the requested documentation.

It should be noted that applications not complete with the required translated and legalized documents or Passports will not be considered admissible and therefore not accepted. The principles referred in point b) must be applied for the rescheduling of the appointment.

Photo Specifications

Photographs

Please provide your recent photograph (not more than 6 months old). The photographs should be in colour: -

• Taken against a clear background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background;
• Clear and of good quality;
• Printed on normal photographic paper;
• Unmounted - 45 mm x 35 mm in size;
• Full face (without sunglasses and normally without a hat or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background).

Processing Times

The minimum processing time of a Schengen visa application is 15 calendar days. It can take up to 45 days for Schengen Visa and up to 90 days for National Visa.

Applicants can apply until 6 months before their travel dates with the exception of the seafarers, in the performance of their duties, no more than 9 months in advance to the intended travel date.

One cannot apply if there are less than 15 days before their travel date, meaning that they cannot apply if there are less than 15 calendar days, between the application reaches the Consulate, and their travel date. Please kindly note that this rule is totally independent from the processing time which depends on applicants’ nationalities and, in case of incomplete documents submitted, starts only when the Consulate receives all the necessary documents, if considered correct.

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

In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is paramount that the visa application is complete and its documents submitted are as per the Mission’s requirements (see Documents Required for the different visa categories).

Applicants also need to be aware that, especially during holiday seasons (i.e. Easter, Summer, Christmas), the appointments (see Schedule an Appointment) are being booked very quickly as the Mission only processes a fixed amount of visa applications on a daily basis.

Furthermore, applicants need to consider that VFS/Mission’s closures and holidays (see Public Holidays/Closures) may extend the visa application processing time.

Therefore, VFS recommends all applicants:

• to book their appointment as soon as they know they’ll be travelling;
• to ensure that their visa application’s documentation meets the Mission’s requirements;
• to make sure the minimum time eligibility is respected.

Download Forms

Please find the Visa/Legalization application form below.

How do I read / print these forms?

The forms are stored in the Adobe Portable Document format (PDF). To read them on screen and print them out you need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader programme installed on your computer. You can download it free of charge from the:

Visa application forms are free of charge. If you have any problems downloading a form, please contact our Visa and Legalization Application centre.

	Short Stay Visa Form
	Long Stay Visa Form
	Legalization Form

Overview

The visa is issued to people who wish to travel to Italy for Transit purposes. It is a short term (type "C") visa

Visa Fees

2. Service Charges

(The fee change is as per the currency exchange rates)

The above-mentioned service charges include VAT 12.5% and NHIL 2.5%. Fee amount can be paid only in local currency.

(*) The fee will be applicable per set of documents to be legalized (each set will contain a maximum of 4 documents, (i.e) 2 originals and 2 translations). From the fifth document, the fee will be applicable twice.

Documents Required

1. Checklist for Transit Visa
2. Visa application form, filled completely in block letters, and signed by the applicant.
3. Signed Passport (valid for at least 3 months longer than intended stay), +1 photo copy of the said passport (without the blank pages)
4. Previous passports, (if any) + 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant of pages bearing particulars of the applicant
5. 2 recent passport size photographs (not more than 3 months old) with applicants usual signature at the back
6. Visa Fee + VFS Charges
7. Flight booking slip - proof of the availability of personal means of transport
8. Documentation showing the reason of travelling and proving the necessity to transit through Italy, especially LOI (Letter of Invitation) from Employer, employment contract and any other relevant documents pertaining to employment on vessel.
9. Additional Documents if present
10. Seaman’s booklet
11. Certifications of maritime courses taken, original and copy

Photo Specifications

Photographs

Please provide your recent photograph (not more than 6 months old). The photographs should be in colour: -

• Taken against a clear background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background;
• Clear and of good quality;
• Printed on normal photographic paper;
• Unmounted - 45 mm x 35 mm in size;
• Full face (without sunglasses and normally without a hat or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background).

Processing Times

The minimum processing time of a Schengen visa application is 15 calendar days. It can take up to 45 days for Schengen Visa and up to 90 days for National Visa.

Applicants can apply until 6 months before their travel dates with the exception of the seafarers, in the performance of their duties, no more than 9 months in advance to the intended travel date.

One cannot apply if there are less than 15 days before their travel date, meaning that they cannot apply if there are less than 15 calendar days, between the application reaches the Consulate, and their travel date. Please kindly note that this rule is totally independent from the processing time which depends on applicants’ nationalities and, in case of incomplete documents submitted, starts only when the Consulate receives all the necessary documents, if considered correct.

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

In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is paramount that the visa application is complete and its documents submitted are as per the Mission’s requirements (see Documents Required for the different visa categories).

Applicants also need to be aware that, especially during holiday seasons (i.e. Easter, Summer, Christmas), the appointments (see Schedule an Appointment) are being booked very quickly as the Mission only processes a fixed amount of visa applications on a daily basis.

Furthermore, applicants need to consider that VFS/Mission’s closures and holidays (see Public Holidays/Closures) may extend the visa application processing time.

Therefore, VFS recommends all applicants:

• to book their appointment as soon as they know they’ll be travelling;
• to ensure that their visa application’s documentation meets the Mission’s requirements;
• to make sure the minimum time eligibility is respected.

Download Forms

Please find the Visa/Legalization application form below.

How do I read / print these forms?

The forms are stored in the Adobe Portable Document format (PDF). To read them on screen and print them out you need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader programme installed on your computer. You can download it free of charge from the:

Visa application forms are free of charge. If you have any problems downloading a form, please contact our Visa and Legalization Application centre.

	Short Stay Visa Form
	Long Stay Visa Form
	Legalization Form

Overview

This visa is issued to applicants to allow them to enter Italy for a short term or Long term period of stay. It is issued to foreign religious officials and ministers for religious or pastoral purpose.

Visa Fees

2. Service Charges

(The fee change is as per the currency exchange rates)

The above-mentioned service charges include VAT 12.5% and NHIL 2.5%. Fee amount can be paid only in local currency.

The fee will be applicable per set of documents to be legalized (each set will contain a maximum of 4 documents, (i.e) 2 originals and 2 translations). From the fifth document, the fee will be applicable twice.

Documents Required

1. Visa application form, filled completely in block letters, and signed by the applicant.
2. Signed Passport (valid for at least 3 months longer than intended stay), +1 photo copy of the said passport (without the blank pages)
3. Previous passports, (if any) + 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant of pages bearing particulars of the applicant
4. 2 recent passport size photographs (not more than 3 months old) with applicants usual signature at the back
5. Visa Fee + VFS Charges
6. Condition of "religious" or minister of religion of one's own confessional organization of belonging
7. ntroduction letter from Apostolic Nunciature (where applies)
8. Religious nature of the initiative or of the activities that the applicant will carry out in the national territory;
9. Verification by the Ministry of the Interior on the nature of the inviting body, when it is not belongs to a denomination that has entered into an agreement with the Italian State.
10. International health insurance cover for the duration of stay
11. Flight booking slip - Reservation of the bill return ticket or bill or proof of the availability of personal means of transport
12. Air-ticket (open) for only applicants of long stay visa + 1 photocopy

Photo Specifications

Photographs

Please provide your recent photograph (not more than 6 months old). The photographs should be in colour: -

• Taken against a clear background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background;
• Clear and of good quality;
• Printed on normal photographic paper;
• Unmounted - 45 mm x 35 mm in size;
• Full face (without sunglasses and normally without a hat or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background).

Processing Times

The minimum processing time of a Schengen visa application is 15 calendar days. It can take up to 45 days for Schengen Visa and up to 90 days for National Visa.

Applicants can apply until 6 months before their travel dates with the exception of the seafarers, in the performance of their duties, no more than 9 months in advance to the intended travel date.

One cannot apply if there are less than 15 days before their travel date, meaning that they cannot apply if there are less than 15 calendar days, between the application reaches the Consulate, and their travel date. Please kindly note that this rule is totally independent from the processing time which depends on applicants’ nationalities and, in case of incomplete documents submitted, starts only when the Consulate receives all the necessary documents, if considered correct.

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

In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is paramount that the visa application is complete and its documents submitted are as per the Mission’s requirements (see Documents Required for the different visa categories).

Applicants also need to be aware that, especially during holiday seasons (i.e. Easter, Summer, Christmas), the appointments (see Schedule an Appointment) are being booked very quickly as the Mission only processes a fixed amount of visa applications on a daily basis.

Furthermore, applicants need to consider that VFS/Mission’s closures and holidays (see Public Holidays/Closures) may extend the visa application processing time.

Therefore, VFS recommends all applicants:

• to book their appointment as soon as they know they’ll be travelling;
• to ensure that their visa application’s documentation meets the Mission’s requirements;
• to make sure the minimum time eligibility is respected.

Download Forms

Please find the Visa/Legalization application form below.

How do I read / print these forms?

The forms are stored in the Adobe Portable Document format (PDF). To read them on screen and print them out you need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader programme installed on your computer. You can download it free of charge from the:

Visa application forms are free of charge. If you have any problems downloading a form, please contact our Visa and Legalization Application centre.

	Short Stay Visa Form
	Long Stay Visa Form
	Legalization Form