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Short Term Visas- Schengen "C'" Type

Short-stay visas are for visits of up to a total of 90 days, calculated over a period of 180 days. The number of days is calculated from the date of first entry to the territory of the countries of the Schengen area.

In case of transit visas, the duration is authorized in accordance with the period of stay required for the transit.

Important Notice

Approved list of Indian Travel Insurance Companies of the consular posts of Schengen States
Providing travel medical insurances for Schengen visa procedure
effective of 15 June 2017

Please note that the travel insurance has to be minimum 10 days if your duration of trip is less than 10 days. Further if the duration is more than 10 days then need to purchase travel insurance covering the entire duration of stay in the Schengen area.

Please click here for the updated Travel Insurance List which is applicable with effect from 12 July 2018

Visa applicants are advised to note that starting from 15 June 2017 travel medical insurances issued by Indian insurance companies other than the ones listed above will not be accepted for Schengen visa procedure.
However, visa applicants may seek to obtain insurance from Italy only where claims against the insurance company would be recoverable in a Schengen State.

After scrutinizing the visa application by Consulate General of Kolkata, your application may have the following
  • Visa applied for is granted.
  • Further documentation is requested.
  • Applicant is requested to appear for a personal interview.
  • The application is rejected.
Short stay visas are processed in Kolkata by:

Consulate General of Italy, Kolkata
5G New Road
Kolkata 700 027

Short stay visa applications cannot be submitted more than 180 days in advance before the proposed date of travel.
However, they must be submitted at least 15 calendar days prior to the proposed date of travel. VFS Global is the outsourcing office responsible for the reception and release of passports for short stay visa applications.

Application Pick-up Service for Visa Submission

You can now avail our Application Pick-up service for submitting your application – D visa or C visa (only if holding any previous Schengen visa with last 59 months). For more information about this service, please email us at [email protected].

STEPS TO FOLLOW:

1. Applicants need to email us at [email protected], mentioning the following details:

  • Pick-up address
  • Visa category
  • Applicant’s information
  • Passport copy
  • For long-term visas (employment, Family reunion, Research D), please also provide the Nulla Osta.

2. Once all information is validated by the Consulate General of Italy, you will receive a payment link via email. Upon payment, we will arrange for the pick-up of your application at your desired location.

3. Applicant must complete the visa application form, ensuring it is duly signed, and gather all supporting documents as per category visa checklist and 2 photographs that meets specifications. Enclose these along with the passport in an envelope.

4. Each application must be packed in a separate envelope.

Tourist

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Application Forms

  • Overview

    A Schengen short stay visa entitles the holder to visit the Schengen countries for Tourism, visiting friends / family or other non-business related purposes up to 90 days within a 180 day period from date of first entry. The stay may be either continuous or several visits depending upon whether the visa is single or multiple entry.

    EAST JURISDICTION : Applications from the residents of the States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Orissa, Tripura, Sikkim and West Bengal, the Union Territory of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Nepal are to be decided by the Consulate of Italy in Kolkata.

    The place of issue of a passport or the permanent resident mentioned in the passport does not determine the jurisdiction but it is the current place where an applicant resides for the past 6 months that determines whether he/she belongs to a specific jurisdiction.
    All the applicants who are claiming that they are working from home since last 6 months they should provide a declaration regarding the same on the Letter Head of the organization duly signed by the HR Head.
    Please note that visa applications cannot be processed from applicants (including Indian nationals) not permanently residing in India. Those visiting India and wishing to go to Italy from India - even on their way back to their country of residence - need to apply for their Schengen visa before departing from the relevant Consulate of their country of residence.

    You’ll also need to know the documents that you’ll have to submit along with your application, how long the application might take and fees you’ll have to pay.

  • Visa Fees

    Type Visa Fees in INR Visa Fees in Euros
    C Schengen 8,090 90
    Children between 6-12 years 4,050 45

    The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid by cash or Demand Draft /Cash/Debit & Credit Card in Indian Rupees (INR). Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of “VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd”, payable at Kolkata, India.

    'The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice and the exchange rate is given by the mission'


    VFS SERVICE CHARGE

    In addition to the Visa Fees, applicant requires to pay the VFS Service Charge (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%), of INR 530 (Payable in Cash/Online/Debit/Credit card).

    To add value to our customer, we offer some value-added services. You will need to pay an extra fee in addition to the visa application fee when you avail these value-added services.

    Courier Facility available at INR 668/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Courier Assurance Facility available at INR 530/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Premium Lounge Facility available at INR 2651/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Note: Visa fee and service charges are not refunded if your application is refused by the Consulate General of Italy, or if you withdraw you application while it is under processing at the Consulate General of Italy, Kolkata.

  • Documents Required

    Please note all of the required documentation listed below in the checklist is mandatory for all applicants, including such cases where flights, accommodation, insurance and other items may be arranged by applicant, employer, travel companies or any other companies or individuals.

    Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here

    Important Notice for Health Insurance:

    Please be informed that the Overseas Medical Insurance must be bought from one of the stated Indian Insurance Companies. For more information click here.

    Requisite Documents for Tourist Visa

    Requisite Documents for Tourist Visa for relatives of Italian-EU Citizens

    Other Important Declaration / Formats

    Processing time Declaration (waiver declaration)

    Invitation letter

    Template of Letter of Invitation for Tourist Visa

    Declaration on Data Protection

  • Photo Specifications

    Photograph Quality
    The photographs must be:

    of white background and the applicant should wear dark coloured clothes

    no more than 6-months old

    3.5cm x 4.5cm

    close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70–80% of the photograph

    in sharp focus and clear

    of high quality and resolution with no ink marks or creases
    The photographs must:

    show you looking directly at the camera

    show your skin tones naturally

    have appropriate brightness and contrast

    be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution

    Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
    Style and lighting
    The photographs must:

    be colour neutral

    show your eyes open and clearly visible—no hair across your eyes

    show you facing squareon to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly

    be taken with a plain light-coloured background

    be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

    Glasses and head covers
    If you wear glasses:

    the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames— wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)

    make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.


















    Head coverings:

    - are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
    Expression and frame
    Your photographs must:

    - show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

  • Application Forms


Business

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Application Forms

  • Overview

    This visa allows business people to make a short business visit to Schengen during your visa validity period. Business activities may include a conference, negotiation or exploratory business visit up to 90 days within a 180 day period from date of first entry. The stay may be either continuous or several visits depending upon whether the visa is single or multiple entry.

    EAST JURISDICTION : Applications from the residents of the States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Orissa, Tripura, Sikkim and West Bengal, the Union Territory of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Nepal are to be decided by the Consulate of Italy in Kolkata.

    The place of issue of a passport or the permanent resident mentioned in the passport does not determine the jurisdiction but it is the current place where an applicant resides for the past 6 months that determines whether he/she belongs to a specific jurisdiction.
    All the applicants who are claiming that they are working from home since last 6 months they should provide a declaration regarding the same on the Letter Head of the organization duly signed by the HR Head.
    Please note that visa applications cannot be processed from applicants (including Indian nationals) not permanently residing in India. Those visiting India and wishing to go to Italy from India - even on their way back to their country of residence - need to apply for their Schengen visa before departing from the relevant Consulate of their country of residence.

    You’ll also need to know the documents that you’ll have to submit along with your application, how long the application might take and fees you’ll have to pay.

  • Visa Fees

    Type Visa Fees in INR Visa Fees in Euros
    C Schengen 8,090 90
    Children between 6-12 years 4,050 45

    The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid by cash or Demand Draft /Cash/Debit & Credit Card in Indian Rupees (INR). Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of “VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd”, payable at Kolkata, India.

    'The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice and the exchange rate is given by the mission'


    VFS SERVICE CHARGE

    In addition to the Visa Fees, applicant requires to pay the VFS Service Charge (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%), of INR 530 (Payable in Cash/Online/Debit/Credit card).

    To add value to our customer, we offer some value-added services. You will need to pay an extra fee in addition to the visa application fee when you avail these value-added services.

    Courier Facility available at INR 668/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Courier Assurance Facility available at INR 530/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Premium Lounge Facility available at INR 2651/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Note: Visa fee and service charges are not refunded if your application is refused by the Consulate General of Italy, or if you withdraw you application while it is under processing at the Consulate General of Italy, Kolkata.

  • Documents Required

    Please note all of the required documentation listed below in the checklist is mandatory for all applicants, including such cases where flights, accommodation, insurance and other items may be arranged by applicant, employer, travel companies or any other companies or individuals.

    Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here

    Important Notice for Health Insurance:

    Please be informed that the Overseas Medical Insurance must be bought from one of the stated Indian Insurance Companies. For more information click here

    Requisite Documents for Business Visa

    Other Important Declaration / Formats

    Processing time Declaration (waiver declaration)

    Invitation letter (Lettera d'invito) - Business

    Declaration on Data Protection

  • Photo Specifications

    Photograph Quality
    The photographs must be:

    of white background and the applicant should wear dark coloured clothes

    no more than 6-months old

    3.5cm x 4.5cm

    close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70–80% of the photograph

    in sharp focus and clear

    of high quality and resolution with no ink marks or creases
    The photographs must:

    show you looking directly at the camera

    show your skin tones naturally

    have appropriate brightness and contrast

    be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution

    Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
    Style and lighting
    The photographs must:

    be colour neutral

    show your eyes open and clearly visible—no hair across your eyes

    show you facing squareon to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly

    be taken with a plain light-coloured background

    be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

    Glasses and head covers
    If you wear glasses:

    the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames— wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)

    make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.


















    Head coverings:

    - are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
    Expression and frame
    Your photographs must:

    - show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

  • Application Forms


Religious

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Application Forms

  • Overview

    This visa provides for the temporary stay of persons who will be full-time religious workers in Schengen. Religious work is work of a religious nature for which the applicant has had relevant religious training. The religious work proposed must directly serve an organization’s religious objectives. It would usually be religious work involved in:

    • Providing spiritual leadership
    • Conducting worship
    • Teaching or guidance in religion
    • Ministering, pastoral care or proselytizing
    • Other high level specialist work in relation to the above

    EAST JURISDICTION : Applications from the residents of the States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Orissa, Tripura, Sikkim and West Bengal, the Union Territory of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Nepal are to be decided by the Consulate of Italy in Kolkata.

    The place of issue of a passport or the permanent resident mentioned in the passport does not determine the jurisdiction but it is the current place where an applicant resides for the past 6 months that determines whether he/she belongs to a specific jurisdiction.
    All the applicants who are claiming that they are working from home since last 6 months they should provide a declaration regarding the same on the Letter Head of the organization duly signed by the HR Head.
    Please note that visa applications cannot be processed from applicants (including Indian nationals) not permanently residing in India. Those visiting India and wishing to go to Italy from India - even on their way back to their country of residence - need to apply for their Schengen visa before departing from the relevant Consulate of their country of residence.

    You’ll also need to know the documents that you’ll have to submit along with your application, how long the application might take and fees you’ll have to pay.

  • Visa Fees

    Type Visa Fees in INR Visa Fees in Euros
    C Schengen 8,090 90
    Children between 6-12 years 4,050 45

    The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid by cash or Demand Draft /Cash/Debit & Credit Card in Indian Rupees (INR). Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of “VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd”, payable at Kolkata, India.

    'The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice and the exchange rate is given by the mission'

    VFS SERVICE CHARGE

    In addition to the Visa Fees, applicant requires to pay the VFS Service Charge (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%), of INR 530 (Payable in Cash/Online/Debit/Credit card).

    To add value to our customer, we offer some value-added services. You will need to pay an extra fee in addition to the visa application fee when you avail these value-added services.

    Courier Facility available at INR 668/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Courier Assurance Facility available at INR 530/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Premium Lounge Facility available at INR 2651/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Note: Visa fee and service charges are not refunded if your application is refused by the Consulate General of Italy, or if you withdraw you application while it is under processing at the Consulate General of Italy, Kolkata.

  • Documents Required

    For more information regarding documents please click the below link.

    Please Click here for document required list.

    Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here

    Important Notice for Health Insurance:

    Please be informed that the Overseas Medical Insurance must be bought from one of the stated Indian Insurance Companies. For more information click here-

    Please note that this is subject to change without prior notice.

  • Photo Specifications

    Photograph Quality
    The photographs must be:

    of white background and the applicant should wear dark coloured clothes

    no more than 6-months old

    3.5cm x 4.5cm

    close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70–80% of the photograph

    in sharp focus and clear

    of high quality and resolution with no ink marks or creases
    The photographs must:

    show you looking directly at the camera

    show your skin tones naturally

    have appropriate brightness and contrast

    be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution

    Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
    Style and lighting
    The photographs must:

    be colour neutral

    show your eyes open and clearly visible—no hair across your eyes

    show you facing squareon to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly

    be taken with a plain light-coloured background

    be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

    Glasses and head covers
    If you wear glasses:

    the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames— wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)

    make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.


















    Head coverings:

    - are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
    Expression and frame
    Your photographs must:

    - show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

  • Application Forms

    Visa Application Form
    Please submit the Information General Data Protection Regulation mandatory with every application(with or without biometrics; for applicants under 18 years of age both parents need to sign)
    Visa declaration for Applicants with processing time less than 15 working days

    Download Instructions:
    The forms are in PDF format.
    You will need an Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and download these forms.

    To Download a Form:

    1. Click on the form link
    2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

    OR

    1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
    2. Select Save Target As from the list
    3. Save the form on your computer.

Study

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Application Forms

  • Overview

    This visa option is for applicants who wish to study or do research in Italy for a duration up to 90 days.

    EAST JURISDICTION : Applications from the residents of the States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Orissa, Tripura, Sikkim and West Bengal, the Union Territory of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Nepal are to be decided by the Consulate of Italy in Kolkata.

    The place of issue of a passport or the permanent resident mentioned in the passport does not determine the jurisdiction but it is the current place where an applicant resides for the past 6 months that determines whether he/she belongs to a specific jurisdiction.
    All the applicants who are claiming that they are working from home since last 6 months they should provide a declaration regarding the same on the Letter Head of the organization duly signed by the HR Head.
    Please note that visa applications cannot be processed from applicants (including Indian nationals) not permanently residing in India. Those visiting India and wishing to go to Italy from India - even on their way back to their country of residence - need to apply for their Schengen visa before departing from the relevant Consulate of their country of residence.

    You’ll also need to know the documents that you’ll have to submit along with your application, how long the application might take and fees you’ll have to pay.

  • Visa Fees

    Applicants applying for Study visa are exempted from Visa Fees.


    The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid by cash or Demand Draft /Cash/Debit & Credit Card in Indian Rupees (INR). Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of “VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd”, payable at Kolkata, India.

    'The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice and the exchange rate is given by the Mission'.

    VFS SERVICE CHARGE

    In addition to the Visa Fees, applicant requires to pay the VFS Service Charge (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%), of INR 530 (Payable in Cash/Online/Debit/Credit card).

    To add value to our customer, we offer some value-added services. You will need to pay an extra fee in addition to the visa application fee when you avail these value-added services.

    Courier Facility available at INR 668/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Courier Assurance Facility available at INR 530/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Premium Lounge Facility available at INR 2651/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Note: Visa fee and service charges are not refunded if your application is refused by the Consulate General of Italy, or if you withdraw you application while it is under processing at the Consulate General of Italy, Kolkata.

  • Documents Required

    For more information regarding documents please click the below link.

    Please Click here for document required list.

    Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here

    Important Notice for Health Insurance:

    Please be informed that the Overseas Medical Insurance must be bought from one of the stated Indian Insurance Companies. For more information click here-

    Please note that this is subject to change without prior notice.

  • Photo Specifications

    Photograph Quality
    The photographs must be:

    of white background and the applicant should wear dark coloured clothes

    no more than 6-months old

    3.5cm x 4.5cm

    close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70–80% of the photograph

    in sharp focus and clear

    of high quality and resolution with no ink marks or creases
    The photographs must:

    show you looking directly at the camera

    show your skin tones naturally

    have appropriate brightness and contrast

    be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution

    Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
    Style and lighting
    The photographs must:

    be colour neutral

    show your eyes open and clearly visible—no hair across your eyes

    show you facing squareon to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly

    be taken with a plain light-coloured background

    be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

    Glasses and head covers
    If you wear glasses:

    the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames— wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)

    make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.


















    Head coverings:

    - are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
    Expression and frame
    Your photographs must:

    - show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

  • Application Forms

    Visa Application Form
    Please submit the Information General Data Protection Regulation mandatory with every application(with or without biometrics; for applicants under 18 years of age both parents need to sign)
    Visa declaration for Applicants with processing time less than 15 working days

    Download Instructions:
    The forms are in PDF format.
    You will need an Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and download these forms.

    To Download a Form:

    1. Click on the form link
    2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

    OR

    1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
    2. Select Save Target As from the list
    3. Save the form on your computer.

Sports

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Application Forms

  • Overview

    This visa is for professional and amateur sportspeople, judges and adjudicators who want to come to Italy to participate in their field of sport.

    EAST JURISDICTION : Applications from the residents of the States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Orissa, Tripura, Sikkim and West Bengal, the Union Territory of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Nepal are to be decided by the Consulate of Italy in Kolkata.

    The place of issue of a passport or the permanent resident mentioned in the passport does not determine the jurisdiction but it is the current place where an applicant resides for the past 6 months that determines whether he/she belongs to a specific jurisdiction.
    All the applicants who are claiming that they are working from home since last 6 months they should provide a declaration regarding the same on the Letter Head of the organization duly signed by the HR Head.
    Please note that visa applications cannot be processed from applicants (including Indian nationals) not permanently residing in India. Those visiting India and wishing to go to Italy from India - even on their way back to their country of residence - need to apply for their Schengen visa before departing from the relevant Consulate of their country of residence.

    You’ll also need to know the documents that you’ll have to submit along with your application, how long the application might take and fees you’ll have to pay.

  • Visa Fees

    Type Visa Fees in INR Visa Fees in Euros
    C Schengen 8,090 90
    Children between 6-12 years 4,050 45

    The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid by cash or Demand Draft /Cash/Debit & Credit Card in Indian Rupees (INR). Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of “VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd”, payable at Kolkata, India.

    'The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice and the exchange rate is given by the mission'

    VFS SERVICE CHARGE

    In addition to the Visa Fees, applicant requires to pay the VFS Service Charge (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%), of INR 530 (Payable in Cash/Online/Debit/Credit card).

    To add value to our customer, we offer some value-added services. You will need to pay an extra fee in addition to the visa application fee when you avail these value-added services.

    Courier Facility available at INR 668/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Courier Assurance Facility available at INR 530/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Premium Lounge Facility available at INR 2651/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Note: Visa fee and service charges are not refunded if your application is refused by the Consulate General of Italy, or if you withdraw you application while it is under processing at the Consulate General of Italy, Kolkata.

  • Documents Required

    For more information regarding documents please click the below link.

    Please Click here for document required list.

    Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here

    Important Notice for Health Insurance:

    Please be informed that the Overseas Medical Insurance must be bought from one of the stated Indian Insurance Companies. For more information click here-

    Please note that this is subject to change without prior notice.

  • Photo Specifications

    Photograph Quality
    The photographs must be:

    of white background and the applicant should wear dark coloured clothes

    no more than 6-months old

    3.5cm x 4.5cm

    close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70–80% of the photograph

    in sharp focus and clear

    of high quality and resolution with no ink marks or creases
    The photographs must:

    show you looking directly at the camera

    show your skin tones naturally

    have appropriate brightness and contrast

    be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution

    Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
    Style and lighting
    The photographs must:

    be colour neutral

    show your eyes open and clearly visible—no hair across your eyes

    show you facing squareon to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly

    be taken with a plain light-coloured background

    be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

    Glasses and head covers
    If you wear glasses:

    the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames— wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)

    make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.


















    Head coverings:

    - are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
    Expression and frame
    Your photographs must:

    - show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

  • Application Forms

    Visa Application Form
    Please submit the Information General Data Protection Regulation mandatory with every application(with or without biometrics; for applicants under 18 years of age both parents need to sign)
    Visa declaration for Applicants with processing time less than 15 working days

    Download Instructions:
    The forms are in PDF format.
    You will need an Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and download these forms.

    To Download a Form:

    1. Click on the form link
    2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

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    2. Select Save Target As from the list
    3. Save the form on your computer.

Transit

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Application Forms

  • Overview

    This visa is for applicants who are basically transiting through Italy and it mainly issued for Seaman’s whose vessels are expected to transit through Italy.

    EAST JURISDICTION : Applications from the residents of the States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Orissa, Tripura, Sikkim and West Bengal, the Union Territory of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Nepal are to be decided by the Consulate of Italy in Kolkata.

    The place of issue of a passport or the permanent resident mentioned in the passport does not determine the jurisdiction but it is the current place where an applicant resides for the past 6 months that determines whether he/she belongs to a specific jurisdiction.
    All the applicants who are claiming that they are working from home since last 6 months they should provide a declaration regarding the same on the Letter Head of the organization duly signed by the HR Head.
    Please note that visa applications cannot be processed from applicants (including Indian nationals) not permanently residing in India. Those visiting India and wishing to go to Italy from India - even on their way back to their country of residence - need to apply for their Schengen visa before departing from the relevant Consulate of their country of residence.

    You’ll also need to know the documents that you’ll have to submit along with your application, how long the application might take and fees you’ll have to pay.

  • Visa Fees

    Type Visa Fees in INR Visa Fees in Euros
    C Schengen 8,090 90
    Children between 6-12 years 4,050 45

    The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid by cash or Demand Draft /Cash/Debit & Credit Card in Indian Rupees (INR). Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of “VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd”, payable at Kolkata, India.

    'The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice and the exchange rate is given by the mission'


    VFS SERVICE CHARGE

    In addition to the Visa Fees, applicant requires to pay the VFS Service Charge (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%), of INR 530 (Payable in Cash/Online/Debit/Credit card).

    To add value to our customer, we offer some value-added services. You will need to pay an extra fee in addition to the visa application fee when you avail these value-added services.

    Courier Facility available at INR 668/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Courier Assurance Facility available at INR 530/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Premium Lounge Facility available at INR 2651/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Note: Visa fee and service charges are not refunded if your application is refused by the Consulate General of Italy, or if you withdraw you application while it is under processing at the Consulate General of Italy, Kolkata.

  • Documents Required

    For more information regarding documents please click the below link.


    Please Click here for document required list.

    Please note that the travel insurance has to cover the entire period of stay in Italy until joining the ship.

    Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here

    Important Notice for Health Insurance:

    Please be informed that the Overseas Medical Insurance must be bought from one of the stated Indian Insurance Companies. For more information click here-

    Please note that this is subject to change without prior notice.

  • Photo Specifications

    Photograph Quality
    The photographs must be:

    of white background and the applicant should wear dark coloured clothes

    no more than 6-months old

    3.5cm x 4.5cm

    close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70–80% of the photograph

    in sharp focus and clear

    of high quality and resolution with no ink marks or creases
    The photographs must:

    show you looking directly at the camera

    show your skin tones naturally

    have appropriate brightness and contrast

    be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution

    Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
    Style and lighting
    The photographs must:

    be colour neutral

    show your eyes open and clearly visible—no hair across your eyes

    show you facing squareon to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly

    be taken with a plain light-coloured background

    be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

    Glasses and head covers
    If you wear glasses:

    the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames— wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)

    make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.


















    Head coverings:

    - are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
    Expression and frame
    Your photographs must:

    - show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

  • Application Forms

    Visa Application Form
    Please submit the Information General Data Protection Regulation mandatory with every application(with or without biometrics; for applicants under 18 years of age both parents need to sign)
    Visa declaration for Applicants with processing time less than 15 working days

    Download Instructions:
    The forms are in PDF format.
    You will need an Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and download these forms.

    To Download a Form:

    1. Click on the form link
    2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

    OR

    1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
    2. Select Save Target As from the list
    3. Save the form on your computer.

Invitation

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Application Forms

  • Overview

    This visa is for applicants from the Public Body or Institution detailing the professional status of the applicant & purpose of the visit, which for this type of visa has to be a “public” one.

    EAST JURISDICTION : Applications from the residents of the States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Orissa, Tripura, Sikkim and West Bengal, the Union Territory of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Nepal are to be decided by the Consulate of Italy in Kolkata.

    The place of issue of a passport or the permanent resident mentioned in the passport does not determine the jurisdiction but it is the current place where an applicant resides for the past 6 months that determines whether he/she belongs to a specific jurisdiction.
    All the applicants who are claiming that they are working from home since last 6 months they should provide a declaration regarding the same on the Letter Head of the organization duly signed by the HR Head.
    Please note that visa applications cannot be processed from applicants (including Indian nationals) not permanently residing in India. Those visiting India and wishing to go to Italy from India - even on their way back to their country of residence - need to apply for their Schengen visa before departing from the relevant Consulate of their country of residence.

    You’ll also need to know the documents that you’ll have to submit along with your application, how long the application might take and fees you’ll have to pay.

  • Visa Fees

    Type Visa Fees in INR Visa Fees in Euros
    C Schengen 8,090 90
    Children between 6-12 years 4,050 45

    The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid by cash or Demand Draft /Cash/Debit & Credit Card in Indian Rupees (INR). Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of “VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd”, payable at Kolkata, India.

    'The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice and the exchange rate is given by the mission'


    VFS SERVICE CHARGE

    In addition to the Visa Fees, applicant requires to pay the VFS Service Charge (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%), of INR 530 (Payable in Cash/Online/Debit/Credit card).

    To add value to our customer, we offer some value-added services. You will need to pay an extra fee in addition to the visa application fee when you avail these value-added services.

    Courier Facility available at INR 668/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Courier Assurance Facility available at INR 530/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Premium Lounge Facility available at INR 2651/- clusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Note: Visa fee and service charges are not refunded if your application is refused by the Consulate General of Italy, or if you withdraw you application while it is under processing at the Consulate General of Italy, Kolkata.

  • Documents Required

    For more information regarding documents please click the below link.

    Please Click here for document required list.

    Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here

    Important Notice for Health Insurance:

    Please be informed that the Overseas Medical Insurance must be bought from one of the stated Indian Insurance Companies. For more information click here-

    Please note that this is subject to change without prior notice.

  • Photo Specifications

    Photograph Quality
    The photographs must be:

    of white background and the applicant should wear dark coloured clothes

    no more than 6-months old

    3.5cm x 4.5cm

    close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70–80% of the photograph

    in sharp focus and clear

    of high quality and resolution with no ink marks or creases
    The photographs must:

    show you looking directly at the camera

    show your skin tones naturally

    have appropriate brightness and contrast

    be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution

    Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
    Style and lighting
    The photographs must:

    be colour neutral

    show your eyes open and clearly visible—no hair across your eyes

    show you facing squareon to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly

    be taken with a plain light-coloured background

    be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

    Glasses and head covers
    If you wear glasses:

    the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames— wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)

    make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.


















    Head coverings:

    - are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
    Expression and frame
    Your photographs must:

    - show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

  • Application Forms

    Visa Application Form
    Please submit the Information General Data Protection Regulation mandatory with every application(with or without biometrics; for applicants under 18 years of age both parents need to sign)
    Visa declaration for Applicants with processing time less than 15 working days

    Download Instructions:
    The forms are in PDF format.
    You will need an Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and download these forms.

    To Download a Form:

    1. Click on the form link
    2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

    OR

    1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
    2. Select Save Target As from the list
    3. Save the form on your computer.

Research C

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Application Forms

  • Overview

    This visa allows researchers to visit Schengen during your visa validity period, up to 90 days within a 180 day period from date of first entry. The stay me be either continuous or several visits depending upon whether the visa is single or multiple entry.

    Important: Please note that for Short Term Visa Applications the passport submitted should be at least 6 months Valid from the date of Travel

  • Visa Fees

    Applicants applying for Research C visa are exempted from Visa Fees.

    The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid by cash or Demand Draft /Cash/Debit & Credit Card in Indian Rupees (INR). Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of “VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd”, payable at Kolkata, India.

    'The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice and the exchange rate is given by the Mission'.


    VFS SERVICE CHARGE

    In addition to the Visa Fees, applicant requires to pay the VFS Service Charge (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%), of INR 530 (Payable in Cash/Online/Debit/Credit card).

    To add value to our customer, we offer some value-added services. You will need to pay an extra fee in addition to the visa application fee when you avail these value-added services.

    Courier Facility available at INR 668/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Courier Assurance Facility available at INR 530/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Premium Lounge Facility available at INR 2651/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Note: Visa fee and service charges are not refunded if your application is refused by the Consulate General of Italy, or if you withdraw you application while it is under processing at the Consulate General of Italy, Kolkata.

  • Documents Required

    For more information regarding documents please click the below link.

    Please Click here for document required list.

    Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here

    Important Notice for Health Insurance:

    Please be informed that the Overseas Medical Insurance must be bought from one of the stated Indian Insurance Companies. For more information click here-

    Please note that this is subject to change without prior notice.

  • Photo Specifications

    Photograph Quality
    The photographs must be:

    of white background and the applicant should wear dark coloured clothes

    no more than 6-months old

    3.5cm x 4.5cm

    close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70–80% of the photograph

    in sharp focus and clear

    of high quality and resolution with no ink marks or creases
    The photographs must:

    show you looking directly at the camera

    show your skin tones naturally

    have appropriate brightness and contrast

    be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution

    Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
    Style and lighting
    The photographs must:

    be colour neutral

    show your eyes open and clearly visible—no hair across your eyes

    show you facing squareon to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly

    be taken with a plain light-coloured background

    be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

    Glasses and head covers
    If you wear glasses:

    the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames— wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)

    make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.


















    Head coverings:

    - are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
    Expression and frame
    Your photographs must:

    - show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

  • Application Forms

    Visa Application Form
    Please submit the Information General Data Protection Regulation mandatory with every application(with or without biometrics; for applicants under 18 years of age both parents need to sign)
    Visa declaration for Applicants with processing time less than 15 working days

    Download Instructions:
    The forms are in PDF format.
    You will need an Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and download these forms.

    To Download a Form:

    1. Click on the form link
    2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

    OR

    1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
    2. Select Save Target As from the list
    3. Save the form on your computer.

Long Term Visas-"D" Type

  • Overview

  • Overview

    A long-term entry visa (for more than 90 days) is called a “National Visa” NV and grants access for long-term sojourn (stay) in the State that issued it allows, on condition it is still valid, the free circulation for a period of no more than 90 days per half-year in the territory of other Member States.

    EAST JURISDICTION : Applications from the residents of the States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Orissa, Tripura, Sikkim and West Bengal, the Union Territory of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Nepal are to be decided by the Consulate of Italy in Kolkata.

    The place of issue of a passport or the permanent resident mentioned in the passport does not determine the jurisdiction but it is the current place where an applicant resides for the past 6 months that determines whether he/she belongs to a specific jurisdiction.
    All the applicants who are claiming that they are working from home since last 6 months they should provide a declaration regarding the same on the Letter Head of the organization duly signed by the HR Head.
    Please note that visa applications cannot be processed from applicants (including Indian nationals) not permanently residing in India. Those visiting India and wishing to go to Italy from India - even on their way back to their country of residence - need to apply for their Schengen visa before departing from the relevant Consulate of their country of residence.

    You’ll also need to know the documents that you’ll have to submit along with your application, how long the application might take and fees you’ll have to pay.

     

Religious

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Application Forms

  • Overview

    This visa provides for the long stay of persons who will be full-time religious workers in Schengen. Religious work is work of a religious nature for which the applicant has had relevant religious training. The religious work proposed must directly serve an organization’s religious objectives. It would usually be religious work involved in:


    • Providing spiritual leadership
    • Conducting worship
    • Teaching or guidance in religion
    • Ministering, pastoral care or proselytizing
    • Other high level specialist work in relation to the above

    EAST JURISDICTION : Applications from the residents of the States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Orissa, Tripura, Sikkim and West Bengal, the Union Territory of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Nepal are to be decided by the Consulate of Italy in Kolkata.

    The place of issue of a passport or the permanent resident mentioned in the passport does not determine the jurisdiction but it is the current place where an applicant resides for the past 6 months that determines whether he/she belongs to a specific jurisdiction.
    All the applicants who are claiming that they are working from home since last 6 months they should provide a declaration regarding the same on the Letter Head of the organization duly signed by the HR Head.
    Please note that visa applications cannot be processed from applicants (including Indian nationals) not permanently residing in India. Those visiting India and wishing to go to Italy from India - even on their way back to their country of residence - need to apply for their Schengen visa before departing from the relevant Consulate of their country of residence.

    You’ll also need to know the documents that you’ll have to submit along with your application, how long the application might take and fees you’ll have to pay.

  • Visa Fees

    Type Visa Fees in INR Visa Fees in Euros
    D-Visa 10,430 116

    The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid by cash or Demand Draft /Cash/Debit & CREDIT Card in Indian Rupees (INR). Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of “VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd”, payable at Kolkata, India. The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice

    'The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice and the exchange rate is given by the Mission'.


    VFS SERVICE CHARGE

    In addition to the Visa Fees, applicant requires to pay the VFS Service Charge (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%), of INR 530 (Payable in Cash/Online/Debit/Credit card).

    To add value to our customer, we offer some value-added services. You will need to pay an extra fee in addition to the visa application fee when you avail these value-added services.

    Courier Facility available at INR 668/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Courier Assurance Facility available at INR 530/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Premium Lounge Facility available at INR 2651/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Note: Visa fee and service charges are not refunded if your application is refused by the Consulate General of Italy, or if you withdraw you application while it is under processing at the Consulate General of Italy, Kolkata.

  • Documents Required

    For more information regarding documents please click the below link.

    Please Click here for document required list.

    Please note that the travel insurance has to be for one month from the date of arrival in the Schengen area.

    Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here

    Important Notice for Health Insurance:

    Please be informed that the Overseas Medical Insurance must be bought from one of the stated Indian Insurance Companies. For more information click here-

    Please note that this is subject to change without prior notice.

  • Photo Specifications

    Photograph Quality
    The photographs must be:

    of white background and the applicant should wear dark coloured clothes

    no more than 6-months old

    3.5cm x 4.5cm

    close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70–80% of the photograph

    in sharp focus and clear

    of high quality and resolution with no ink marks or creases
    The photographs must:

    show you looking directly at the camera

    show your skin tones naturally

    have appropriate brightness and contrast

    be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution

    Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
    Style and lighting
    The photographs must:

    be colour neutral

    show your eyes open and clearly visible—no hair across your eyes

    show you facing squareon to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly

    be taken with a plain light-coloured background

    be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

    Glasses and head covers
    If you wear glasses:

    the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames— wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)

    make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.


















    Head coverings:

    - are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
    Expression and frame
    Your photographs must:

    - show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

  • Application Forms

    Visa Application Form

    Please submit the Information General Data Protection Regulation mandatory with every application(with or without biometrics; for applicants under 18 years of age both parents need to sign)

    Visa declaration for Applicants with processing time less than 15 working days

    Download Instructions:
    The forms are in PDF format.
    You will need an Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and download these forms.

    To Download a Form:

    1. Click on the form link
    2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

    OR

    1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
    2. Select Save Target As from the list
    3. Save the form on your computer.

Re Entry

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Application Forms

  • 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 important reasons.

    EAST JURISDICTION : Applications from the residents of the States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Orissa, Tripura, Sikkim and West Bengal, the Union Territory of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Nepal are to be decided by the Consulate of Italy in Kolkata.

    The place of issue of a passport or the permanent resident mentioned in the passport does not determine the jurisdiction but it is the current place where an applicant resides for the past 6 months that determines whether he/she belongs to a specific jurisdiction.
    All the applicants who are claiming that they are working from home since last 6 months they should provide a declaration regarding the same on the Letter Head of the organization duly signed by the HR Head.
    Please note that visa applications cannot be processed from applicants (including Indian nationals) not permanently residing in India. Those visiting India and wishing to go to Italy from India - even on their way back to their country of residence - need to apply for their Schengen visa before departing from the relevant Consulate of their country of residence.

    You’ll also need to know the documents that you’ll have to submit along with your application, how long the application might take and fees you’ll have to pay.

  • Visa Fees

    Type Visa Fees in INR Visa Fees in Euros
    Re-entry 10,430 116

    The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid by cash or Demand Draft /Cash/Debit & CREDIT Card in Indian Rupees (INR). Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of “VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd”, payable at Kolkata, India. The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice

    'The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice and the exchange rate is given by the Mission'.

    VFS SERVICE CHARGE

    In addition to the Visa Fees, applicant requires to pay the VFS Service Charge (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%), of INR 530 (Payable in Cash/Online/Debit/Credit card).

    To add value to our customer, we offer some value-added services. You will need to pay an extra fee in addition to the visa application fee when you avail these value-added services.

    Courier Facility available at INR 668/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Courier Assurance Facility available at INR 530/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Premium Lounge Facility available at INR 2651/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Note: Visa fee and service charges are not refunded if your application is refused by the Consulate General of Italy, or if you withdraw you application while it is under processing at the Consulate General of Italy, Kolkata.

  • Documents Required

    For more information regarding documents please click the below link.

    Please Click here for document required list

    Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here

    Important Notice for Health Insurance:

    Please be informed that the Overseas Medical Insurance must be bought from one of the stated Indian Insurance Companies. For more information click here-

    Please note that this is subject to change without prior notice.

  • Photo Specifications

    Photograph Quality
    The photographs must be:

    of white background and the applicant should wear dark coloured clothes

    no more than 6-months old

    3.5cm x 4.5cm

    close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70–80% of the photograph

    in sharp focus and clear

    of high quality and resolution with no ink marks or creases
    The photographs must:

    show you looking directly at the camera

    show your skin tones naturally

    have appropriate brightness and contrast

    be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution

    Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
    Style and lighting
    The photographs must:

    be colour neutral

    show your eyes open and clearly visible—no hair across your eyes

    show you facing squareon to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly

    be taken with a plain light-coloured background

    be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

    Glasses and head covers
    If you wear glasses:

    the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames— wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)

    make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.


















    Head coverings:

    - are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
    Expression and frame
    Your photographs must:

    - show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

  • Application Forms

    Visa Application Form

    Please submit the Information General Data Protection Regulation mandatory with every application(with or without biometrics; for applicants under 18 years of age both parents need to sign)

    Visa declaration for Applicants with processing time less than 15 working days

    Download Instructions:
    The forms are in PDF format.
    You will need an Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and download these forms.

    To Download a Form:

    1. Click on the form link
    2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

    OR

    1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
    2. Select Save Target As from the list
    3. Save the form on your computer.

Study

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Application Forms

  • Overview

    This visa option is for applicants who wish to study or do research in Italy for a duration of more than 90 days.

    EAST JURISDICTION : Applications from the residents of the States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Orissa, Tripura, Sikkim and West Bengal, the Union Territory of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Nepal are to be decided by the Consulate of Italy in Kolkata .

    The place of issue of a passport or the permanent resident mentioned in the passport does not determine the jurisdiction but it is the current place where an applicant resides for the past 6 months that determines whether he/she belongs to a specific jurisdiction. Please note that visa applications cannot be processed from applicants (including Indian nationals) not permanently residing in India. Those visiting India and wishing to go to Italy from India - even on their way back to their country of residence - need to apply for their Schengen visa before departing from the relevant Consulate of their country of residence.

    You’ll also need to know the documents that you’ll have to submit along with your application, how long the application might take and fees you’ll have to pay.

  • Visa Fees

    Type Visa Fees in INR Visa Fees in Euros
    D-Visa 4,500 50

    'The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice and the exchange rate is given by the Mission'.

    VFS SERVICE CHARGE

    In addition to the Visa Fees, applicant requires to pay the VFS Service Charge (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%), of INR 530 (Payable in Cash/Online/Debit/Credit card).

    To add value to our customer, we offer some value-added services. You will need to pay an extra fee in addition to the visa application fee when you avail these value-added services.

    Courier Facility available at INR 668/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Courier Assurance Facility available at INR 530/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Premium Lounge Facility available at INR 2651/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Note: Visa fee and service charges are not refunded if your application is refused by the Consulate General of Italy, or if you withdraw you application while it is under processing at the Consulate General of Italy, Kolkata.

  • Documents Required

    For more information regarding documents for Study Visa please click the below link.

    Please Click here for document required list.

    Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here

    Important Notice for Health Insurance:

    Please be informed that the Overseas Medical Insurance must be bought from one of the stated Indian Insurance Companies. For more information click here-

    Please note that this is subject to change without prior notice.

  • Photo Specifications

    Photograph Quality
    The photographs must be:

    of white background and the applicant should wear dark coloured clothes

    no more than 6-months old

    3.5cm x 4.5cm

    close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70–80% of the photograph

    in sharp focus and clear

    of high quality and resolution with no ink marks or creases
    The photographs must:

    show you looking directly at the camera

    show your skin tones naturally

    have appropriate brightness and contrast

    be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution

    Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
    Style and lighting
    The photographs must:

    be colour neutral

    show your eyes open and clearly visible—no hair across your eyes

    show you facing squareon to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly

    be taken with a plain light-coloured background

    be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

    Glasses and head covers
    If you wear glasses:

    the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames— wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)

    make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.


















    Head coverings:

    - are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
    Expression and frame
    Your photographs must:

    - show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

  • Application Forms

    Visa Application Form

    Please submit the Information General Data Protection Regulation mandatory with every application(with or without biometrics; for applicants under 18 years of age both parents need to sign)

    Visa declaration for Applicants with processing time less than 15 working days

    Download Instructions:
    The forms are in PDF format.
    You will need an Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and download these forms.

    To Download a Form:

    1. Click on the form link
    2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

    OR

    1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
    2. Select Save Target As from the list
    3. Save the form on your computer.

Accompanying Spouse/Parent

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Application Forms

  • Overview

    This visa option is for spouse/parents who wish to accompany the principal applicant on a work permit visa. The application for both main applicant and accompanying spouse should be lodged together.

    EAST JURISDICTION : Applications from the residents of the States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Orissa, Tripura, Sikkim and West Bengal, the Union Territory of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Nepal are to be decided by the Consulate of Italy in Kolkata.

    The place of issue of a passport or the permanent resident mentioned in the passport does not determine the jurisdiction but it is the current place where an applicant resides for the past 6 months that determines whether he/she belongs to a specific jurisdiction.
    All the applicants who are claiming that they are working from home since last 6 months they should provide a declaration regarding the same on the Letter Head of the organization duly signed by the HR Head.
    Please note that visa applications cannot be processed from applicants (including Indian nationals) not permanently residing in India. Those visiting India and wishing to go to Italy from India - even on their way back to their country of residence - need to apply for their Schengen visa before departing from the relevant Consulate of their country of residence.

    You’ll also need to know the documents that you’ll have to submit along with your application, how long the application might take and fees you’ll have to pay.

  • Visa Fees

    Type Visa Fees in INR Visa Fees in Euros
    D-Visa 10,460 116

    The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid by cash or Demand Draft /Cash/Debit & CREDIT Card in Indian Rupees (INR). Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of “VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd”, payable at Kolkata, India. The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice

    'The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice'

    Please Note:

    Exemption of Visa Fee for a child is applicable only in the case of Short Term category, if the child's age is less than 6 years at the date of submission.
    According to the Schengen code, visa is free of charge for the following EU citizens’ relatives:
    spouses;
    sons/daughters (under 21 year-old or dependents);
    Parents ONLY IF they are dependents (that must be proved, of course).

    VFS Service Charge for India

    Applicants shall be levied a service charge of INR 532/-
    Please Note:

    There is a courier facility available at INR 670/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application
    The Premium Courier Service is an optional service to accompany your purchase of Courier Return with a charge of INR 532/- (Inclusive of Goods and Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per applicant.
    There is a Premium Lounge Charges: INR 2659/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%)per application
    There is a Courier Assurance for Premium Lounge: INR 532/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%)per application.

    Please Note:

    The fee is non-refundable

  • Documents Required

    For more information regarding documents please click the below link.


    Please Click here for document required list.

    Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here

    Important Notice for Health Insurance:

    Please be informed that the Overseas Medical Insurance must be bought from one of the stated Indian Insurance Companies. For more information click here-

    Please note that this is subject to change without prior notice.

  • Photo Specifications

    Photograph Quality
    The photographs must be:

    of white background and the applicant should wear dark coloured clothes

    no more than 6-months old

    3.5cm x 4.5cm

    close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70–80% of the photograph

    in sharp focus and clear

    of high quality and resolution with no ink marks or creases
    The photographs must:

    show you looking directly at the camera

    show your skin tones naturally

    have appropriate brightness and contrast

    be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution

    Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
    Style and lighting
    The photographs must:

    be colour neutral

    show your eyes open and clearly visible—no hair across your eyes

    show you facing squareon to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly

    be taken with a plain light-coloured background

    be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

    Glasses and head covers
    If you wear glasses:

    the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames— wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)

    make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.


















    Head coverings:

    - are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
    Expression and frame
    Your photographs must:

    - show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

  • Application Forms

    Visa Application Form

    Please submit the Information General Data Protection Regulation mandatory with every application(with or without biometrics; for applicants under 18 years of age both parents need to sign)

    Visa declaration for Applicants with processing time less than 90 working days

    Download Instructions:
    The forms are in PDF format.
    You will need an Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and download these forms.

    To Download a Form:

    1. Click on the form link
    2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

    OR

    1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
    2. Select Save Target As from the list
    3. Save the form on your computer.

Employment

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Application Forms

  • 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 Authorization ("NULLA OSTA") issued by the competent Italian Authority ("SPORTELLO UNICO PER L'IMMIGRAZIONE") which is valid within 6 months from the date of issuing

    EAST JURISDICTION : Applications from the residents of the States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Orissa, Tripura, Sikkim and West Bengal, the Union Territory of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Nepal are to be decided by the Consulate of Italy in Kolkata.

    The place of issue of a passport or the permanent resident mentioned in the passport does not determine the jurisdiction but it is the current place where an applicant resides for the past 6 months that determines whether he/she belongs to a specific jurisdiction.
    All the applicants who are claiming that they are working from home since last 6 months they should provide a declaration regarding the same on the Letter Head of the organization duly signed by the HR Head.
    Please note that visa applications cannot be processed from applicants (including Indian nationals) not permanently residing in India. Those visiting India and wishing to go to Italy from India - even on their way back to their country of residence - need to apply for their Schengen visa before departing from the relevant Consulate of their country of residence.

    You’ll also need to know the documents that you’ll have to submit along with your application, how long the application might take and fees you’ll have to pay.

  • Visa Fees

    Type Visa Fees in INR Visa Fees in Euros
    D-Visa 10,430 116

    The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid by cash or Demand Draft /Cash/Debit & CREDIT Card in Indian Rupees (INR). Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of “VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd”, payable at Kolkata, India. The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice

    'The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice and the exchange rate is given by the Mission'.

    VFS SERVICE CHARGE

    In addition to the Visa Fees, applicant requires to pay the VFS Service Charge (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%), of INR 530 (Payable in Cash/Online/Debit/Credit card).

    To add value to our customer, we offer some value-added services. You will need to pay an extra fee in addition to the visa application fee when you avail these value-added services.

    Courier Facility available at INR 668/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Courier Assurance Facility available at INR 530/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Premium Lounge Facility available at INR 2651/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Note: Visa fee and service charges are not refunded if your application is refused by the Consulate General of Italy, or if you withdraw you application while it is under processing at the Consulate General of Italy, Kolkata.

  • Documents Required

    For more information regarding documents please click the below link.

    Please Click here for document required list.

    Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here

    Important Notice for Health Insurance:

    Please be informed that the Overseas Medical Insurance must be bought from one of the stated Indian Insurance Companies. For more information click here-

    Please note that this is subject to change without prior notice.

  • Photo Specifications

    Photograph Quality
    The photographs must be:

    of white background and the applicant should wear dark coloured clothes

    no more than 6-months old

    3.5cm x 4.5cm

    close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70–80% of the photograph

    in sharp focus and clear

    of high quality and resolution with no ink marks or creases
    The photographs must:

    show you looking directly at the camera

    show your skin tones naturally

    have appropriate brightness and contrast

    be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution

    Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
    Style and lighting
    The photographs must:

    be colour neutral

    show your eyes open and clearly visible—no hair across your eyes

    show you facing squareon to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly

    be taken with a plain light-coloured background

    be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

    Glasses and head covers
    If you wear glasses:

    the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames— wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)

    make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.


















    Head coverings:

    - are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
    Expression and frame
    Your photographs must:

    - show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

  • Application Forms

    Visa Application Form

    Please submit the Information General Data Protection Regulation mandatory with every application(with or without biometrics; for applicants under 18 years of age both parents need to sign)

    Visa declaration for Applicants with processing time less than 15 working days

    Download Instructions:
    The forms are in PDF format.
    You will need an Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and download these forms.

    To Download a Form:

    1. Click on the form link
    2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

    OR

    1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
    2. Select Save Target As from the list
    3. Save the form on your computer.

Seafarer Employment Visa

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Application Forms

  • 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.

    EAST JURISDICTION : Applications from the residents of the States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Orissa, Tripura, Sikkim and West Bengal, the Union Territory of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Nepal are to be decided by the Consulate of Italy in Kolkata.

    The place of issue of a passport or the permanent resident mentioned in the passport does not determine the jurisdiction but it is the current place where an applicant resides for the past 6 months that determines whether he/she belongs to a specific jurisdiction.
    All the applicants who are claiming that they are working from home since last 6 months they should provide a declaration regarding the same on the Letter Head of the organization duly signed by the HR Head.
    Please note that visa applications cannot be processed from applicants (including Indian nationals) not permanently residing in India. Those visiting India and wishing to go to Italy from India - even on their way back to their country of residence - need to apply for their Schengen visa before departing from the relevant Consulate of their country of residence.

    You’ll also need to know the documents that you’ll have to submit along with your application, how long the application might take and fees you’ll have to pay.

  • Visa Fees

    Type Visa Fees in INR Visa Fees in Euros
    D-Visa 10,430 116

    The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid by cash or Demand Draft /Cash/Debit & CREDIT Card in Indian Rupees (INR). Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of “VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd”, payable at Kolkata, India. The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice

    'The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice and the exchange rate is given by the Mission'.

    VFS SERVICE CHARGE

    In addition to the Visa Fees, applicant requires to pay the VFS Service Charge (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%), of INR 530 (Payable in Cash/Online/Debit/Credit card).

    To add value to our customer, we offer some value-added services. You will need to pay an extra fee in addition to the visa application fee when you avail these value-added services.

    Courier Facility available at INR 668/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Courier Assurance Facility available at INR 530/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Premium Lounge Facility available at INR 2651/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Note: Visa fee and service charges are not refunded if your application is refused by the Consulate General of Italy, or if you withdraw you application while it is under processing at the Consulate General of Italy, Kolkata.

  • Documents Required

    For more information regarding documents please click the below link.

    Please Click here for document required list.

    Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here

    Important Notice for Health Insurance:

    Please be informed that the Overseas Medical Insurance must be bought from one of the stated Indian Insurance Companies. For more information click here-

    Please note that this is subject to change without prior notice.

  • Photo Specifications

    Photograph Quality
    The photographs must be:

    of white background and the applicant should wear dark coloured clothes

    no more than 6-months old

    3.5cm x 4.5cm

    close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70–80% of the photograph

    in sharp focus and clear

    of high quality and resolution with no ink marks or creases
    The photographs must:

    show you looking directly at the camera

    show your skin tones naturally

    have appropriate brightness and contrast

    be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution

    Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
    Style and lighting
    The photographs must:

    be colour neutral

    show your eyes open and clearly visible—no hair across your eyes

    show you facing squareon to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly

    be taken with a plain light-coloured background

    be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

    Glasses and head covers
    If you wear glasses:

    the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames— wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)

    make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.


















    Head coverings:

    - are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
    Expression and frame
    Your photographs must:

    - show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

  • Application Forms

    Visa Application Form

    Please submit the Information General Data Protection Regulation mandatory with every application(with or without biometrics; for applicants under 18 years of age both parents need to sign)

    Visa declaration for Applicants with processing time less than 15 working days

    Download Instructions:
    The forms are in PDF format.
    You will need an Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and download these forms.

    To Download a Form:

    1. Click on the form link
    2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

    OR

    1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
    2. Select Save Target As from the list
    3. Save the form on your computer.

Employment-Lavoro Autonomo(holders of work contracts,consultancy, etc)

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Application Forms

  • Overview

    This visa is for applicants who require work permit (permesso di soggiorno per lavoro autonomo) given their work requires or permits them to be self-employed.

    EAST JURISDICTION : Applications from the residents of the States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Orissa, Tripura, Sikkim and West Bengal, the Union Territory of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Nepal are to be decided by the Consulate of Italy in Kolkata.

    The place of issue of a passport or the permanent resident mentioned in the passport does not determine the jurisdiction but it is the current place where an applicant resides for the past 6 months that determines whether he/she belongs to a specific jurisdiction.
    All the applicants who are claiming that they are working from home since last 6 months they should provide a declaration regarding the same on the Letter Head of the organization duly signed by the HR Head.
    Please note that visa applications cannot be processed from applicants (including Indian nationals) not permanently residing in India. Those visiting India and wishing to go to Italy from India - even on their way back to their country of residence - need to apply for their Schengen visa before departing from the relevant Consulate of their country of residence.

    You’ll also need to know the documents that you’ll have to submit along with your application, how long the application might take and fees you’ll have to pay.

  • Visa Fees

    Type Visa Fees in INR Visa Fees in Euros
    D-Visa 10230 116

    The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid by cash or Demand Draft /Cash/Debit & CREDIT Card in Indian Rupees (INR). Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of “VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd”, payable at Kolkata, India. The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice


    'The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice'

    Please Note:

    Exemption of Visa Fee for a child is applicable only in the case of Short Term category, if the child's age is less than 6 years at the date of submission.
    According to the Schengen code, visa is free of charge for the following EU citizens’ relatives:
    spouses;
    sons/daughters (under 21 year-old or dependents);
    Parents ONLY IF they are dependents (that must be proved, of course).
    VFS Service Charge for India

    Applicants shall be levied a service charge of INR 528/-
    Please Note:

    The fee is non-refundable
    There is a courier facility available at INR 427/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application
    The Premium Courier Service is an optional service to accompany your purchase of Courier Return with a charge of INR 523/- (Inclusive of Goods and Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per applicant.
    The Walk-in without appointment facility costs INR 2938/-(Inclusive of Goods and Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per applicant. This charge is in addition to the visa application fee.
    There is a SMS service available at INR 88/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application
    There is a Form filling Charges: INR 111/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%)per application
    There is a Premium Lounge Charges: INR 2217/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%)per application
    There is a Courier Assurance for Premium Lounge: INR 523/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%)per application.


    Please Note:

    The fee is non-refundable

  • Documents Required

    For more information regarding documents please click the below link.

    Please Click here for document required list.

    Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here

  • Photo Specifications

    Photograph Quality
    The photographs must be:

    of white background and the applicant should wear dark coloured clothes

    no more than 6-months old

    3.5cm x 4.5cm

    close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70–80% of the photograph

    in sharp focus and clear

    of high quality and resolution with no ink marks or creases
    The photographs must:

    show you looking directly at the camera

    show your skin tones naturally

    have appropriate brightness and contrast

    be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution

    Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
    Style and lighting
    The photographs must:

    be colour neutral

    show your eyes open and clearly visible—no hair across your eyes

    show you facing squareon to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly

    be taken with a plain light-coloured background

    be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

    Glasses and head covers
    If you wear glasses:

    the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames— wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)

    make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.


















    Head coverings:

    - are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
    Expression and frame
    Your photographs must:

    - show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

  • Application Forms

    Visa Application Form

    Please submit the Information General Data Protection Regulation mandatory with every application(with or without biometrics; for applicants under 18 years of age both parents need to sign)

    Visa declaration for Applicants with processing time less than 15 working days

    Download Instructions:
    The forms are in PDF format.
    You will need an Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and download these forms.

    To Download a Form:

    1. Click on the form link
    2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

    OR

    1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
    2. Select Save Target As from the list
    3. Save the form on your computer.

Employment-Lavoro Autonomo(Independent work and independent professional)

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Application Forms

  • Overview

    This visa is for applicants who require work permit for carrying out their independent work or are independent professionals.

    EAST JURISDICTION : Applications from the residents of the States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Orissa, Tripura, Sikkim and West Bengal, the Union Territory of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Nepal are to be decided by the Consulate of Italy in Kolkata.

    The place of issue of a passport or the permanent resident mentioned in the passport does not determine the jurisdiction but it is the current place where an applicant resides for the past 6 months that determines whether he/she belongs to a specific jurisdiction.
    All the applicants who are claiming that they are working from home since last 6 months they should provide a declaration regarding the same on the Letter Head of the organization duly signed by the HR Head.
    Please note that visa applications cannot be processed from applicants (including Indian nationals) not permanently residing in India. Those visiting India and wishing to go to Italy from India - even on their way back to their country of residence - need to apply for their Schengen visa before departing from the relevant Consulate of their country of residence.

    You’ll also need to know the documents that you’ll have to submit along with your application, how long the application might take and fees you’ll have to pay.

  • Visa Fees

    Type Visa Fees in INR Visa Fees in Euros
    D-Visa 10230 116

    The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid by cash or Demand Draft /Cash/Debit & CREDIT Card in Indian Rupees (INR). Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of “VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd”, payable at Kolkata, India. The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice


    'The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice'

    Please Note:

    Exemption of Visa Fee for a child is applicable only in the case of Short Term category, if the child's age is less than 6 years at the date of submission.
    According to the Schengen code, visa is free of charge for the following EU citizens’ relatives:
    spouses;
    sons/daughters (under 21 year-old or dependents);
    Parents ONLY IF they are dependents (that must be proved, of course).
    VFS Service Charge for India

    Applicants shall be levied a service charge of INR 528/-
    Please Note:

    The fee is non-refundable
    There is a courier facility available at INR 427/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application
    The Premium Courier Service is an optional service to accompany your purchase of Courier Return with a charge of INR 523/- (Inclusive of Goods and Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per applicant.
    The Walk-in without appointment facility costs INR 2938/-(Inclusive of Goods and Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per applicant. This charge is in addition to the visa application fee.
    There is a SMS service available at INR 88/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application
    There is a Form filling Charges: INR 111/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%)per application
    There is a Premium Lounge Charges: INR 2217/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%)per application
    There is a Courier Assurance for Premium Lounge: INR 523/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%)per application.


    Please Note:

    The fee is non-refundable

  • Documents Required

    For more information regarding documents please click the below link.

    Please Click here for document required list.

    Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here

  • Photo Specifications

    Photograph Quality
    The photographs must be:

    of white background and the applicant should wear dark coloured clothes

    no more than 6-months old

    3.5cm x 4.5cm

    close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70–80% of the photograph

    in sharp focus and clear

    of high quality and resolution with no ink marks or creases
    The photographs must:

    show you looking directly at the camera

    show your skin tones naturally

    have appropriate brightness and contrast

    be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution

    Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
    Style and lighting
    The photographs must:

    be colour neutral

    show your eyes open and clearly visible—no hair across your eyes

    show you facing squareon to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly

    be taken with a plain light-coloured background

    be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

    Glasses and head covers
    If you wear glasses:

    the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames— wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)

    make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.


















    Head coverings:

    - are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
    Expression and frame
    Your photographs must:

    - show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

  • Application Forms

    Visa Application Form

    Please submit the Information General Data Protection Regulation mandatory with every application(with or without biometrics; for applicants under 18 years of age both parents need to sign)

    Visa declaration for Applicants with processing time less than 15 working days

    Download Instructions:
    The forms are in PDF format.
    You will need an Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and download these forms.

    To Download a Form:

    1. Click on the form link
    2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

    OR

    1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
    2. Select Save Target As from the list
    3. Save the form on your computer.

Employment-Lavoro Autonomo Spettacolo(Artists,Dancers,Entertainers)

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Application Forms

  • Overview

    This visa is for applicants who are artist, dancers, and entertainers and are going to perform in Italy

    EAST JURISDICTION : Applications from the residents of the States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Orissa, Tripura, Sikkim and West Bengal, the Union Territory of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Nepal are to be decided by the Consulate of Italy in Kolkata.

    The place of issue of a passport or the permanent resident mentioned in the passport does not determine the jurisdiction but it is the current place where an applicant resides for the past 6 months that determines whether he/she belongs to a specific jurisdiction.
    All the applicants who are claiming that they are working from home since last 6 months they should provide a declaration regarding the same on the Letter Head of the organization duly signed by the HR Head.
    Please note that visa applications cannot be processed from applicants (including Indian nationals) not permanently residing in India. Those visiting India and wishing to go to Italy from India - even on their way back to their country of residence - need to apply for their Schengen visa before departing from the relevant Consulate of their country of residence.

    You’ll also need to know the documents that you’ll have to submit along with your application, how long the application might take and fees you’ll have to pay.

  • Visa Fees

    Type Visa Fees in INR Visa Fees in Euros
    D-Visa 10230 116

    The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid by cash or Demand Draft /Cash/Debit & CREDIT Card in Indian Rupees (INR). Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of “VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd”, payable at Kolkata, India. The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice


    'The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice'

    Please Note:

    Exemption of Visa Fee for a child is applicable only in the case of Short Term category, if the child's age is less than 6 years at the date of submission.
    According to the Schengen code, visa is free of charge for the following EU citizens’ relatives:
    spouses;
    sons/daughters (under 21 year-old or dependents);
    Parents ONLY IF they are dependents (that must be proved, of course).
    VFS Service Charge for India

    Applicants shall be levied a service charge of INR 528/-
    Please Note:

    The fee is non-refundable
    There is a courier facility available at INR 427/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application
    The Premium Courier Service is an optional service to accompany your purchase of Courier Return with a charge of INR 523/- (Inclusive of Goods and Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per applicant.
    The Walk-in without appointment facility costs INR 2938/-(Inclusive of Goods and Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per applicant. This charge is in addition to the visa application fee.
    There is a SMS service available at INR 88/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application
    There is a Form filling Charges: INR 111/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%)per application
    There is a Premium Lounge Charges: INR 2217/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%)per application
    There is a Courier Assurance for Premium Lounge: INR 523/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%)per application.


    Please Note:

    The fee is non-refundable

  • Documents Required

    For more information regarding documents please click the below link.

    Please Click here for document required list.

    Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here

  • Photo Specifications

    Photograph Quality
    The photographs must be:

    of white background and the applicant should wear dark coloured clothes

    no more than 6-months old

    3.5cm x 4.5cm

    close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70–80% of the photograph

    in sharp focus and clear

    of high quality and resolution with no ink marks or creases
    The photographs must:

    show you looking directly at the camera

    show your skin tones naturally

    have appropriate brightness and contrast

    be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution

    Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
    Style and lighting
    The photographs must:

    be colour neutral

    show your eyes open and clearly visible—no hair across your eyes

    show you facing squareon to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly

    be taken with a plain light-coloured background

    be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

    Glasses and head covers
    If you wear glasses:

    the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames— wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)

    make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.


















    Head coverings:

    - are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
    Expression and frame
    Your photographs must:

    - show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

  • Application Forms

    Visa Application Form

    Please submit the Information General Data Protection Regulation mandatory with every application(with or without biometrics; for applicants under 18 years of age both parents need to sign)

    Visa declaration for Applicants with processing time less than 15 working days

    Download Instructions:
    The forms are in PDF format.
    You will need an Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and download these forms.

    To Download a Form:

    1. Click on the form link
    2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

    OR

    1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
    2. Select Save Target As from the list
    3. Save the form on your computer.

Family Reunion for Children

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Application Forms

  • Overview

    Family reunion visas are visas intended to reunite family members specifically husbands/wives, children and parents economically dependent on the sponsors. It is a long term (type D) period visa. The Family reunion visas must be authorized through the specified authorization ("NULLA OSTA") issued by the competent Italian Authorization in which are listed the family members who may apply for the visa.

    Please note: the family members have to provide documentary evidence about the family ties which will be formally and substantially verified by the Embassy of Italy.

    Please be informed that your Nulla Osta is valid for 6 months from the date of issue. Your application will be accepted only with a valid Nulla Osta.

  • Visa Fees

    Type Visa Fees in INR Visa Fees in Euros
    D-Visa 10,430 116

    The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid by cash or Demand Draft /Cash/Debit & CREDIT Card in Indian Rupees (INR). Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of “VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd”, payable at Kolkata, India. The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice

    'The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice and the exchange rate is given by the Mission'.

    VFS SERVICE CHARGE

    In addition to the Visa Fees, applicant requires to pay the VFS Service Charge (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%), of INR 530 (Payable in Cash/Online/Debit/Credit card).

    To add value to our customer, we offer some value-added services. You will need to pay an extra fee in addition to the visa application fee when you avail these value-added services.

    Courier Facility available at INR 668/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Courier Assurance Facility available at INR 530/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Premium Lounge Facility available at INR 2651/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Note: Visa fee and service charges are not refunded if your application is refused by the Consulate General of Italy, or if you withdraw you application while it is under processing at the Consulate General of Italy, Kolkata.

  • Documents Required

    For more information regarding documents please click the below link.

    Please Click here for document required list.

    Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here

    Important Notice for Health Insurance:

    Please be informed that the Overseas Medical Insurance must be bought from one of the stated Indian Insurance Companies. For more information click here-

    Please note that this is subject to change without prior notice.

  • Photo Specifications

    Photograph Quality
    The photographs must be:

    of white background and the applicant should wear dark coloured clothes

    no more than 6-months old

    3.5cm x 4.5cm

    close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70–80% of the photograph

    in sharp focus and clear

    of high quality and resolution with no ink marks or creases
    The photographs must:

    show you looking directly at the camera

    show your skin tones naturally

    have appropriate brightness and contrast

    be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution

    Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
    Style and lighting
    The photographs must:

    be colour neutral

    show your eyes open and clearly visible—no hair across your eyes

    show you facing squareon to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly

    be taken with a plain light-coloured background

    be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

    Glasses and head covers
    If you wear glasses:

    the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames— wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)

    make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.


















    Head coverings:

    - are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
    Expression and frame
    Your photographs must:

    - show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

  • Application Forms

    Visa Application Form

    Please submit the Information General Data Protection Regulation mandatory with every application(with or without biometrics; for applicants under 18 years of age both parents need to sign)

    Visa declaration for Applicants with processing time less than 15 working days

    Download Instructions:
    The forms are in PDF format.
    You will need an Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and download these forms.

    To Download a Form:

    1. Click on the form link
    2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

    OR

    1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
    2. Select Save Target As from the list
    3. Save the form on your computer.

Family Reunion for Dependant Parents

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Application Forms

  • Overview

    Family reunion visas are visas intended to reunite family members specifically husbands/wives, children and parents economically dependent on the sponsors. It is a long term (type D) period visa. The Family reunion visas must be authorized through the specified authorization ("NULLA OSTA") issued by the competent Italian Authorization in which are listed the family members who may apply for the visa.

    Please note: the family members have to provide documentary evidence about the family ties which will be formally and substantially verified by the Embassy of Italy.

    Please be informed that your Nulla Osta is valid for 6 months from the date of issue. Your application will be accepted only with a valid Nulla Osta.

  • Visa Fees

    Type Visa Fees in INR Visa Fees in Euros
    D-Visa 10,430 116

    The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid by cash or Demand Draft /Cash/Debit & CREDIT Card in Indian Rupees (INR). Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of “VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd”, payable at Kolkata, India. The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice

    'The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice and the exchange rate is given by the Mission'.

    VFS SERVICE CHARGE

    In addition to the Visa Fees, applicant requires to pay the VFS Service Charge (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%), of INR 530 (Payable in Cash/Online/Debit/Credit card).

    To add value to our customer, we offer some value-added services. You will need to pay an extra fee in addition to the visa application fee when you avail these value-added services.

    Courier Facility available at INR 668/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Courier Assurance Facility available at INR 530/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Premium Lounge Facility available at INR 2651/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Note: Visa fee and service charges are not refunded if your application is refused by the Consulate General of Italy, or if you withdraw you application while it is under processing at the Consulate General of Italy, Kolkata.

  • Documents Required

    For more information regarding documents please click the below link.

    Please Click here for document required list.

    Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here

    Important Notice for Health Insurance:

    Please be informed that the Overseas Medical Insurance must be bought from one of the stated Indian Insurance Companies. For more information click here-

    Please note that this is subject to change without prior notice.

  • Photo Specifications

    Photograph Quality
    The photographs must be:

    of white background and the applicant should wear dark coloured clothes

    no more than 6-months old

    3.5cm x 4.5cm

    close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70–80% of the photograph

    in sharp focus and clear

    of high quality and resolution with no ink marks or creases
    The photographs must:

    show you looking directly at the camera

    show your skin tones naturally

    have appropriate brightness and contrast

    be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution

    Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
    Style and lighting
    The photographs must:

    be colour neutral

    show your eyes open and clearly visible—no hair across your eyes

    show you facing squareon to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly

    be taken with a plain light-coloured background

    be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

    Glasses and head covers
    If you wear glasses:

    the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames— wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)

    make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.


















    Head coverings:

    - are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
    Expression and frame
    Your photographs must:

    - show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

  • Application Forms

    Visa Application Form

    Please submit the Information General Data Protection Regulation mandatory with every application(with or without biometrics; for applicants under 18 years of age both parents need to sign)

    Visa declaration for Applicants with processing time less than 90 working days

    Download Instructions:
    The forms are in PDF format.
    You will need an Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and download these forms.

    To Download a Form:

    1. Click on the form link
    2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

    OR

    1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
    2. Select Save Target As from the list
    3. Save the form on your computer.

Family Reunion for Joining Spouse

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Application Forms

  • Overview

    Family reunion visas are visas intended to reunite family members specifically husbands/wives, children and parents economically dependent on the sponsors. It is a long term (type D) period visa. The Family reunion visas must be authorized through the specified authorization ("NULLA OSTA") issued by the competent Italian Authorization in which are listed the family members who may apply for the visa.

    Please note: the family members have to provide documentary evidence about the family ties which will be formally and substantially verified by the Embassy of Italy.

    Please be informed that your Nulla Osta is valid for 6 months from the date of issue. Your application will be accepted only with a valid Nulla Osta.

  • Visa Fees

    Type Visa Fees in INR Visa Fees in Euros
    D-Visa 10,430 116

    The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid by cash or Demand Draft /Cash/Debit & CREDIT Card in Indian Rupees (INR). Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of “VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd”, payable at Kolkata, India. The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice

    'The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice and the exchange rate is given by the Mission'.

    VFS SERVICE CHARGE

    In addition to the Visa Fees, applicant requires to pay the VFS Service Charge (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%), of INR 530 (Payable in Cash/Online/Debit/Credit card).

    To add value to our customer, we offer some value-added services. You will need to pay an extra fee in addition to the visa application fee when you avail these value-added services.

    Courier Facility available at INR 668/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Courier Assurance Facility available at INR 530/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Premium Lounge Facility available at INR 2651/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Note: Visa fee and service charges are not refunded if your application is refused by the Consulate General of Italy, or if you withdraw you application while it is under processing at the Consulate General of Italy, Kolkata.

  • Documents Required

    For more information regarding documents please click the below link.

    Please Click here for document required list.

    Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here

    Important Notice for Health Insurance:

    Please be informed that the Overseas Medical Insurance must be bought from one of the stated Indian Insurance Companies. For more information click here-

    Please note that this is subject to change without prior notice.

  • Photo Specifications

    Photograph Quality
    The photographs must be:

    of white background and the applicant should wear dark coloured clothes

    no more than 6-months old

    3.5cm x 4.5cm

    close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70–80% of the photograph

    in sharp focus and clear

    of high quality and resolution with no ink marks or creases
    The photographs must:

    show you looking directly at the camera

    show your skin tones naturally

    have appropriate brightness and contrast

    be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution

    Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
    Style and lighting
    The photographs must:

    be colour neutral

    show your eyes open and clearly visible—no hair across your eyes

    show you facing squareon to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly

    be taken with a plain light-coloured background

    be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

    Glasses and head covers
    If you wear glasses:

    the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames— wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)

    make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.


















    Head coverings:

    - are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
    Expression and frame
    Your photographs must:

    - show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

  • Application Forms

    Visa Application Form

    Please submit the Information General Data Protection Regulation mandatory with every application(with or without biometrics; for applicants under 18 years of age both parents need to sign)

    Visa declaration for Applicants with processing time less than 90 working days

    Download Instructions:
    The forms are in PDF format.
    You will need an Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and download these forms.

    To Download a Form:

    1. Click on the form link
    2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

    OR

    1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
    2. Select Save Target As from the list
    3. Save the form on your computer.

Tirocinio Formazione Visa

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Application Forms

  • Overview

    This visa option is for students who wish to undergo Internship in Italy.

    EAST JURISDICTION : Applications from the residents of the States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Orissa, Tripura, Sikkim and West Bengal, the Union Territory of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Nepal are to be decided by the Consulate of Italy in Kolkata.

    The place of issue of a passport or the permanent resident mentioned in the passport does not determine the jurisdiction but it is the current place where an applicant resides for the past 6 months that determines whether he/she belongs to a specific jurisdiction.
    All the applicants who are claiming that they are working from home since last 6 months they should provide a declaration regarding the same on the Letter Head of the organization duly signed by the HR Head.
    Please note that visa applications cannot be processed from applicants (including Indian nationals) not permanently residing in India. Those visiting India and wishing to go to Italy from India - even on their way back to their country of residence - need to apply for their Schengen visa before departing from the relevant Consulate of their country of residence.

    You’ll also need to know the documents that you’ll have to submit along with your application, how long the application might take and fees you’ll have to pay.

  • Visa Fees

    Type Visa Fees in INR Visa Fees in Euros
    D-Visa 10,430 116

    The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid by cash or Demand Draft /Cash/Debit & CREDIT Card in Indian Rupees (INR). Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of “VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd”, payable at Kolkata, India. The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice

    'The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice and the exchange rate is given by the Mission'.

    VFS SERVICE CHARGE

    In addition to the Visa Fees, applicant requires to pay the VFS Service Charge (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%), of INR 530 (Payable in Cash/Online/Debit/Credit card).

    To add value to our customer, we offer some value-added services. You will need to pay an extra fee in addition to the visa application fee when you avail these value-added services.

    Courier Facility available at INR 668/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Courier Assurance Facility available at INR 530/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Premium Lounge Facility available at INR 2651/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Note: Visa fee and service charges are not refunded if your application is refused by the Consulate General of Italy, or if you withdraw you application while it is under processing at the Consulate General of Italy, Kolkata.

  • Documents Required

    For more information regarding documents please click the below link.

    Please Click here for document required list.

    Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here

  • Photo Specifications

    Photograph Quality
    The photographs must be:

    of white background and the applicant should wear dark coloured clothes

    no more than 6-months old

    3.5cm x 4.5cm

    close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70–80% of the photograph

    in sharp focus and clear

    of high quality and resolution with no ink marks or creases
    The photographs must:

    show you looking directly at the camera

    show your skin tones naturally

    have appropriate brightness and contrast

    be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution

    Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
    Style and lighting
    The photographs must:

    be colour neutral

    show your eyes open and clearly visible—no hair across your eyes

    show you facing squareon to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly

    be taken with a plain light-coloured background

    be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

    Glasses and head covers
    If you wear glasses:

    the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames— wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)

    make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.


















    Head coverings:

    - are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
    Expression and frame
    Your photographs must:

    - show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

  • Application Forms

    Visa Application Form

    Please submit the Information General Data Protection Regulation mandatory with every application(with or without biometrics; for applicants under 18 years of age both parents need to sign)

    Visa declaration for Applicants with processing time less than 15 working days

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Research D

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Application Forms

  • Overview

    This visa option is for researchers who obtained a Nulla Osta to take part in a research in Italy.

    This Visas are subject to an Authorization ("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

    Type Visa Fees in INR Visa Fees in Euros
    D-Visa 10,460 116

    The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid by cash or Demand Draft /Cash/Debit & CREDIT Card in Indian Rupees (INR). Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of “VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd”, payable at Kolkata, India. The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice

    'The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice and the exchange rate is given by the Mission'.

    VFS SERVICE CHARGE

    In addition to the Visa Fees, applicant requires to pay the VFS Service Charge (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%), of INR 530 (Payable in Cash/Online/Debit/Credit card).

    To add value to our customer, we offer some value-added services. You will need to pay an extra fee in addition to the visa application fee when you avail these value-added services.

    Courier Facility available at INR 668/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Courier Assurance Facility available at INR 530/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Premium Lounge Facility available at INR 2651/- (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.

    Note: Visa fee and service charges are not refunded if your application is refused by the Consulate General of Italy, or if you withdraw you application while it is under processing at the Consulate General of Italy, Kolkata.

  • Documents Required

    For more information regarding documents please click the below link.

    Please Click here for document required list.

    Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here

  • Photo Specifications

    Photograph Quality
    The photographs must be:

    of white background and the applicant should wear dark coloured clothes

    no more than 6-months old

    3.5cm x 4.5cm

    close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70–80% of the photograph

    in sharp focus and clear

    of high quality and resolution with no ink marks or creases
    The photographs must:

    show you looking directly at the camera

    show your skin tones naturally

    have appropriate brightness and contrast

    be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution

    Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
    Style and lighting
    The photographs must:

    be colour neutral

    show your eyes open and clearly visible—no hair across your eyes

    show you facing squareon to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly

    be taken with a plain light-coloured background

    be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

    Glasses and head covers
    If you wear glasses:

    the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames— wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)

    make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.


















    Head coverings:

    - are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
    Expression and frame
    Your photographs must:

    - show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

  • Application Forms

    Visa Application Form

    Please submit the Information General Data Protection Regulation mandatory with every application(with or without biometrics; for applicants under 18 years of age both parents need to sign)

    Visa declaration for Applicants with processing time less than 15 working days

    Download Instructions:
    The forms are in PDF format.
    You will need an Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and download these forms.

    To Download a Form:

    1. Click on the form link
    2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

    OR

    1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
    2. Select Save Target As from the list
    3. Save the form on your computer.