Visa Information
Visa Types
Select the visa type that is right for you to see important information on visa fees, documents required, forms, photo specifications and processing times.
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.
The Schengen “C” Visas are further of two types
- Uniform Schengen Visas (USVs, Italian initials VSU) - valid for the entire territory of the Schengen countries
- Limited Territorial Validity Visas (LTV, Italian initials VTL) - only issued in exceptional circumstances. They are valid for the territory of one or more Schengen member states but not for all of them.
Short-stay visas can be issued for business, medical treatment, sporting events, by invitation, self-employment, dependent employment, missions, religious grounds, study, transport and tourism.
Approved list of Indian travel insurance companies of the consular posts of Schengen click here
This list is applied by the Schengen States of Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland as well as the European Union Member States of Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Romania.
Consular Posts of Schengen States approved the travel medical insurance policy schemes for corporate travels of travel insurance companies on this list with 70 years of age as upper limit of appropriate full coverage. Acceptance of travel medical insurance policy schemes for group travels (e.g. tour or incentive groups) with 70 years of age as upper limit of appropriate full coverage is conditioned by the Consular Posts of Schengen States ability to check the coverage of individual members of these groups in the Travel Insurance Portals of Non-Life Insurers of the General Insurance Council. Failure of this verification may lead the Consular Posts of Schengen States to the request of submitting a new travel medical insurance policy for the visa procedure.
Visa applicants are advised to note that other travel medical insurances issued by Indian insurance companies are not accepted for Schengen visa procedure. However, visa applicants may seek to obtain insurance in any other country where claims against the insurance company would be recoverable in a Schengen State.
Note1
Visa applicants for a Schengen visa for one or two entries shall prove that they are in possession of adequate and valid travel medical insurance to cover any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment or death, during their stay(s) on the territory of the Schengen States. Visa applicants for a uniform visa for more than two entries (multiple entries) shall prove that they are in possession of adequate and valid travel medical insurance covering the period of their first intended visit. In addition, such applicants shall sign the statement, set out in the application form, declaring that they are aware of the need to be in possession of travel medical insurance for subsequent stays. The insurance shall be valid throughout the territory of the Schengen States and cover the entire period of the person’s intended stay or transit. The minimum coverage shall be EUR 30 000. Applicants shall, in principle, take out insurance in their country of residence. Where this is not possible, they shall seek to obtain insurance in any other country. When assessing whether the insurance cover is adequate, consulates shall ascertain whether claims against the insurance company would be recoverable in a Schengen State.
1 This note makes reference to Article 15 of Regulation 810/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas.
With Effect from 28 January 2019, applicants can also submit their visa applications to 29 drop boxes located across India if bio metric has been given (Post 02 November 2015) at the following postal visa application centers.
HOW TO APPLY
Operational Hours – Applications can be submitted at the drop box locations between 09:00 to 15:00.
Blue Dart Postal Visa Application Centre Address
Complete address of Postal visa application centers:-
Blue Dart Postal Visa Application Centre Address
Location | Address |
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Amritsar | 00/101, NATIONAL SHOPPING COM,, NEAR NANDAN CINEMA, G.T. ROAD PUNJAB Pincode : 143001 |
Lucknow | 3A/5, RADHA KRISHNA BHAWAN PARK ROAD UTTAR PRADESH Pincode : 226001 |
Ludhiana | BLDG #478, AMAN PALACE ASHOK NAGAR NEAR GEN. BUS STAND PUNJAB Pincode : 141002 |
Dehradun | KHASRA NO 546 MAUZA NIRANJANPUR PRAGNA, SAHARANPUR ROAD, OPP ITI, UTTARAKHAND Pincode : 248001 |
Agra | UNIT NO. 3 TO 7,GROUND FLOOR RAMAN TOWER, SANJAY PLACE AGRA UTTAR PRADESH Pincode : 282002 |
Kanpur | GF, NORTHERN SIDE, HALL NO. 1 SHIV SHANTI TOWERS, 37/19-G, THE MALL UTTAR PRADESH Pincode : 208001 |
Allahabad | SIDDHI VINAYAK BUILDING 3/3 COLVIN RD., CIVIL LINES, KANPUR ROAD CROSSING UTTAR PRADESH Pincode : 211001 |
Varansi | SIDDHA COMPLEX, D63/12B , PLOT#172/2OPP PASSPORT OFFICE, MAHMOOR GANJ UTTAR PRADESH Pincode : 221010 |
Jodhpur | BLUE DART EXPRESS LTD. W3-CROWN PLAZA, TRANSPORTNAGAR OPP.AIIMS BASNI PH-2,MAIN ROAD RAJASTHAN Pincode : 342005 |
Nagpur | PLOT NO. 22, GHAT ROAD, BESIDE A K GANDHI CAR SHOwroom,440009 |
Surat | Gr Flr Megharatna Complex Athugar Street, Nanpura,Surat – 395001 |
Coimbatore | Page Towers 128 to 132 Kottoor Street P N Palayam Near Maheswari Cars Coimbatore – 641037 |
Trivandrum | First Floor - Asiatic Business Centre, T c 2/2408-3, Attipra Village, Kazhakuttam, Trivandrum-695583 |
Vishakapatnam | Guttikonda Mansion,47-10-32,Ground floor,Dwarka Nagar,Vizag,530016 |
Mangalore | HARMONY COMPLEX ANAND SHETTY CIRCLE ATTAVARA KARNATAKA Pincode : 575001 |
Vijaywada | Blue Dart Express Limited D.NO.24-29-214/5&6, Ground Floor Akhil Chmabers, BRTS Road, Gulabhi Thota, Vijayawada-520004 , Andhra Pradesh |
Indore | Ground Floor,”Gurukulam” ,5/6 South Tukoganj ,Behind Hotel Surya,Indore -452001,India |
Bhuwaneshwar | Plot no 622/A Sahid Nagar,Bhubaneswar 751007. |
Raipur | PROGRESSIVE POINT BUILDING NEAR NEW FRUIT MARKET LALPUR CHHATISGARH Pincode : 492001 |
Guwahati | Nilgiri Path, R G Baruah Road, Near Doordarshan Kendra, Guwahati – 781024 |
Patna | BLUE DART EXPRESS LIMITED Rajendra Ram Plaza, Ground Floor, Behind YES Bank, Exhibition Road, Patna - 800 001 |
Ranchi | SHOP NO. 11, GROUND FLOOR, KALI TOWER, HB ROAD RANCHI JHARKHAND Pincode : 834001 |
Imphal | Ground Floor, North Block, Secured Office Building, Near 2nd M R Gate, Imphal West, Imphal-795001 |
Agartala | GURKHA BASTI, OPP. INDIAN BANK,NEAR VIJAYA BANK, AIRPORT ROAD, Agartala. Pincode : 799006 |
Ghachibowli | Survey No 142, Ground Floor, Sri Sai Gayatri Tower, Gachibowli, Nanakramguda Village, Hyderabad, Telangana 500032 |
Bhopal | 229, Nirmal Bhavan, Zone 1 Maharana Pratap Nagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462011 |
Jamesdpur | KRISHNA KUNJ, NR REGENT HOTEL INNER CIRCLE ROAD BISTUPUR, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand 831001 |
Siliguri | A W Figgis Building, Sevoke Road, Siliguri, West Bengal 734002 |
VISA FEES / SERVICE CHARGES
The applicants using Postal service must enclose two separate bank demand drafts drawn in the name of “VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd” payable at New Delhi for Visa Fee, VFS service charge and courier charge.
Demand draft 1 (visa fee) – This demand draft will be applicable for the visa fee as per Visa category. Please visit the visa fee page to know your fee - http://www.vfs-italy.co.in/mumbai/shortterm.html
Demand draft 2 (VFS service charges) – This demand draft shall be for the VFS service charge per application inclusive of taxes. This is non-refundable. VFS Service Charge (inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%), of INR 1975 – Please refer to the website for more information - http://www.vfs-italy.co.in/mumbai/shortterm.html
STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED
Applicant needs to ensure the following before handing over Visa application to Blue Dart officer:
Each applicant will have to submit declaration. click here Applicant completes his/her visa application form duly signed, ensures all supporting documents, photograph as per specification (collectively, the “Documents") and enclose his/her passport along with applicable demand draft for Visa fees & other charges. |
Each application has to be packed in a separate envelope. |
Each Applicant has to submit Courier consent form for passport delivery at applicant’s desired address. |
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Each Applicant has to fill up the form as Declaration form stating that he/she knows the complete process for submission at Drop off location. |
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The content of the envelope will be checked by the Blue Dart executive while booking the shipment and envelope to be sealed in his/her presence. Blue Dart executive issues Air Waybill as a token of receipt. There is no payment to be made by applicants to Blue Dart directly at the time of booking the shipment. Each envelope has to be addressed for North India Jurisdiction: Italy Visa Application Centre, Each envelope has to be addressed for West and South Jurisdiction: Each envelope has to be addressed for East India Jurisdiction: IMPORTANT NOTE Kindly Note:
For any further Clarification you can contact us on our Helpline or send an e-mail.
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Tourist
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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 me be either continuous or several visits depending upon whether the visa is single or multiple entry. -
The Visa Fee and VFS Service charges are applicable per application.
Visa Fee Type In Euros In Indian Rupees Visa Fee (Categories A, B or C) € 90 INR 8130 Visa Fee for applicants aged between 6 – 12 (Categories A, B or C) € 45 INR 4070 Visa fee for applicants aged under 6 € 0 INR 0
Applications submitted at Mumbai the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 30th December 2024
Applications submitted at Pune, Ahmedabad, and Cochin, the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 27th December 2024
Applicants have the option of paying Demand Draft for visa fee and it must be favoring 'VFS Global services private limited' and payable at the city wherein you lodge your application. One Banking Instrument will be accepted per applicant.
Applicants paying by Demand Draft will have to pay the VFS service charges and the value-added services charges in cash only.
VFS Global service charge
In addition to the visa fees, an applicant requires to pay the VFS Global service Charge (inclusive of all taxes) of INR 533/-
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. To know about these services please refer the additional service page of this website.
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, Mumbai.
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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.
- Applicant has to submit the original Invitation letter and not the photo copy.
- Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,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 Declaration on Travel Health Insurance Declaration for missing documents 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.
Business
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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 me be either continuous or several visits depending upon whether the visa is single or multiple entry.
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Visa Fees
The Visa Fee and VFS Service charges are applicable per application.
VISA FEE TYPE IN EUROS IN INDIAN RUPEES Visa Fee (Categories A, B or C) € 90 INR 8130 Visa Fee for applicants aged between 6 – 12 (Categories A, B or C) € 45 INR 4070 Visa fee for applicants aged under 6 € 0 INR 0
Applications submitted at Mumbai the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 30th December 2024
Applications submitted at Pune, Ahmedabad, and Cochin, the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 27th December 2024
Applicants have the option of paying Demand Draft for visa fee and it must be favoring 'VFS Global services private limited' and payable at the city wherein you lodge your application. One Banking Instrument will be accepted per applicant.
Applicants paying by Demand Draft will have to pay the VFS service charges and the value added services charges in cash only.
VFS Global service charge
In addition to the visa fees, an applicant requires to pay the VFS Global service Charge (inclusive of all taxes) of INR 533/-
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. To know about these services please refer the additional service page of this website.
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, Mumbai.
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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.- The Invitation Letter has to be original and not a photo copy.
- Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here
Business Visa Checklist 2024
Other Important Declaration / Formats
Processing time Declaration (waiver declaration) Invitation letter (Lettera d'invito) - Business Declaration of Travel Health Insurance Declaration for missing documents 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.
Religious
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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
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Visa Fees
The Visa Fee and VFS Service charges are applicable per application.
Visa Fee Type In Euros In Indian Rupees Visa Fee ( Categories A, B or C) € 90 INR 8130
Applications submitted at Mumbai the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 30th December 2024
Applications submitted at Cochin, Pune, and Ahmedabad the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 27th December 2024
Applicants have the option of paying Demand Draft for visa fee and it must be favoring 'VFS Global services private limited' and payable at the city wherein you lodge your application. One Banking Instrument will be accepted per applicant.
Applicants paying by Demand Draft will have to pay the VFS service charges and the value added services charges in cash only.
VFS Global service charge
In addition to the visa fees, an applicant requires to pay the VFS Global service Charge (inclusive of all taxes) of INR 533/-
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. To know about these services please refer the additional service page of this website.
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, Mumbai.
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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.
- Applicant has to submit the original Invitation letter and not the photo copy.
- Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here
Requisite Documents for religious Visa
Other Important Declaration / Formats
Processing time Declaration (waiver declaration) Declaration on Travel Health Insurance Declaration for missing documents 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.
Study
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Overview
All applicants who wish to submit their student visa application w.e.f 15/04/2024 will have to follow the below process.
- Book your appointment at Mumbai or Cochin for the submission of the visa application by using the following link https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/ita/book-an-appointment
- Refer to the checklist https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/italy/india/mumbai/english/pdf/checklist_studio_student_new.pdf
- Complete your Video Conference interview at the visa application centre immediately after submitting the application. The interview will be conducted by the officer from the Consulate General of Italy.
- As per the instruction from Consulate general of Italy in Mumbai, all student applicants need to schedule their student visa appointment using their own email ID and the Contact number.
- All documents submitted for legalization would be crossed checked.
- With the documents submitted for visa application and should there be
- Any discrepancy, strict action would be taken against the applicants.
- For Mumbai Jurisdiction Students joining Bachelor Degree and Master Degree courses in Italy can apply for a study visa from 15.04.2024
- Italy Consulate General, in Mumbai will accept study visa applications only for students residing in the States of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Goa and Kerala, the applications can be submitted exclusively in the VFS centers of Mumbai and Cochin.
- Students residing in Mumbai jurisdiction (Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Goa and Kerala) whose Indian final degree or high school diploma were issued in the following States that are no longer part of Mumbai jurisdiction (Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana), will be required to submit their application for DOV with the Consulate General of Italy in Bangalore, and apply for a visa ONLY if they have their DOV ready to submit.
- If a student has obtained his or her degree/diploma from Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, he can apply for a study visa at VFS Mahalaxmi and Cochin centre only If he or she has already obtained the DOV from the Consulate General in Bangalore.
- A student can apply for a DOV without applying for a VISA but he/she must know that he/she will be able to apply for a visa only after obtaining the DOV.
Important points to consider:
- You can use our optional Digital Document Checking service to ensure your documentation is correct which could help in quicker processing of your application.
- Purchase of any optional services does not guarantee approval of a visa.
- Students are requested to be present 15 minutes prior to their scheduled appointment time. Please be informed that an allotted slot cannot be rescheduled.
For any further personalized assistance for university admission, pre enrolment and visa application process please contact the Uni-Italia India Center at [email protected] or at +91 7506497361.
All information regarding Study in Italy opportunities are available on Facebook & Instagram.
For further details on Uni-Italia assistance please click here or refer to their official website:
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Visa Fees
Applicants applying for Study visa are exempted from Visa Fees.
In addition to the visa fees, an applicant requires to pay the VFS Global service Charge (inclusive of all taxes) of INR 533/-
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. To know about these services please refer the additional service page of this website.
Note: 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, Mumbai.
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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.
- Applicant has to submit the original Invitation letter and not the photo copy.
- Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here
Requisite Documents for Study Visa
Other Important Declaration / Formats
Processing time Declaration (waiver declaration) Declaration on Travel Health Insurance Declaration for missing documents 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.
Sports
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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.
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Visa Fees
The Visa Fee and VFS Service charges are applicable per application.
Visa Fee Type In Euros In Indian Rupees Visa Fee (Categories A, B or C) € 90 INR 8130 Visa Fee for applicants aged between 6 – 12 (Categories A, B or C) € 45 INR 4070 Visa fee for applicants aged under 6 € 0 INR 0
Applications submitted at Mumbai the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 30th December 2024
Applications submitted at Cochin, Pune, and Ahmedabad, the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 27th December 2024
Applicants have the option of paying Demand Draft for visa fee and it must be favoring 'VFS Global services private limited' and payable at the city wherein you lodge your application. One Banking Instrument will be accepted per applicant.
Applicants paying by Demand Draft will have to pay the VFS service charges and the value added services charges in cash only.
VFS Global service charge
In addition to the visa fees, an applicant requires to pay the VFS Global service Charge (inclusive of all taxes) of INR 533/-
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. To know about these services please refer the additional service page of this website.
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, Mumbai.
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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.
- Applicant has to submit the original Invitation letter and not the photo copy.
- Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here
Requisite Documents for Sports Visa
Other Important Declaration / Formats
Processing time Declaration (waiver declaration) Declaration on Travel Health Insurance 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.
Transit / Seaman
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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.
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Visa Fees
The Visa Fee and VFS Service charges are applicable per application.
Visa Fee Type In Euros In Indian Rupees Visa Fee (Categories A, B or C) € 90 INR 8130 Visa Fee (Categories D) € 116 INR 10480
Applications submitted at Mumbai the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 30th December 2024
Applications submitted at Cochin, Pune and Ahmedabad the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 27th December 2024
Applicants have the option of paying Demand Draft for visa fee and it must be favoring 'VFS Global services private limited' and payable at the city wherein you lodge your application. One Banking Instrument will be accepted per applicant.
Applicants paying by Demand Draft will have to pay the VFS service charges and the value added services charges in cash only.
VFS Global service charge
In addition to the visa fees, an applicant requires to pay the VFS Global service Charge (inclusive of all taxes) of INR 533/-
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. To know about these services please refer the additional service page of this website.
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, Mumbai.
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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.
- Applicant has to submit the original Invitation letter and not the photo copy.
- Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here
Requisite Documents for Transit/Seaman Visa type C Requisite Documents for Transit/Seaman Visa type D 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 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
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.
Invitation
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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.
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Visa Fees
The Visa Fee and VFS Service charges are applicable per application.
Visa Fee Type In Euros In Indian Rupees Visa Fee (Categories A, B or C) € 90 INR 8130 Visa Fee for applicants aged between 6 – 12 (Categories A, B or C) € 45 INR 4070 Visa fee for applicants aged under 6 € 0 INR 0
Applications submitted at Mumbai the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 30th December 2024
Applications submitted at Cochin, Pune and Ahmedabad the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 27th December 2024
Applicants have the option of paying Demand Draft for visa fee and it must be favoring 'VFS Global services private limited' and payable at the city wherein you lodge your application. One Banking Instrument will be accepted per applicant.
Applicants paying by Demand Draft will have to pay the VFS service charges and the value-added services charges in cash only.
VFS Global service charge
In addition to the visa fees, an applicant requires to pay the VFS Global service Charge (inclusive of all taxes) of INR 533/-
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. To know about these services please refer the additional service page of this website.
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, Mumbai.
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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.
- Applicant has to submit the original Invitation letter and not the photo copy.
- Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here
Requisite Documents for Invitation
Other Important Declaration / Formats
Processing time Declaration (waiver declaration) Declaration on Travel Health Insurance Declaration for missing documents 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.
Long Term Visas-"D" Type
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.
For Mumbai Jurisdiction, there is no capping for long term except for Student Category.
Religious
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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
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Visa Fees
The Visa Fee and VFS Service charges are applicable per application.
Visa Fee Type In Euros In Indian Rupees Visa Fee ( Categories D) € 116 INR 10480
Applications submitted at Mumbai the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 30th December 2024
Applications submitted Cochin, Pune and Ahmedabad the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 27th December 2024
Applicants have the option of paying Demand Draft for visa fee and it must be favoring 'VFS Global services private limited' and payable at the city wherein you lodge your application. One Banking Instrument will be accepted per applicant.
Applicants paying by Demand Draft will have to pay the VFS service charges and the value-added services charges in cash only.
VFS Global service charge
In addition to the visa fees, an applicant requires to pay the VFS Global service Charge (inclusive of all taxes) of INR 533/-
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. To know about these services please refer the additional service page of this website.
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, Mumbai.
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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.
- Applicant has to submit the original Invitation letter and not the photo copy.
- Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here
Requisite Documents for Religious Purpose
Other Important Declaration / Formats
Processing time Declaration (waiver declaration) Declaration on Travel Health Insurance 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.
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Application Forms
Research visa-Long term(D)
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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
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Visa Fees
The Visa Fee and VFS Service charges are applicable per application.
Visa Fee Type In Euros In Indian Rupees Visa Fee ( Categories D) € 116 INR 10480
Applications submitted at Mumbai the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 30th December 2024
Applications submitted at Cochin, Pune and Ahmedabad the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 27th December 2024
Applicants have the option of paying Demand Draft for visa fee and it must be favoring 'VFS Global services private limited' and payable at the city wherein you lodge your application. One Banking Instrument will be accepted per applicant.
Applicants paying by Demand Draft will have to pay the VFS service charges and the value-added services charges in cash only.
VFS Global service charge
In addition to the visa fees, an applicant requires to pay the VFS Global service Charge (inclusive of all taxes) of INR 533/-
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. To know about these services please refer the additional service page of this website.
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, Mumbai.
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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.
- Applicant has to submit the original Invitation letter and not the photo copy.
- Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here
Requisite Documents for Research Purpose
Other Important Declaration / Formats
Processing time Declaration (waiver declaration) Declaration on Travel Health Insurance 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.
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Application Forms
Re-Entry
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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.
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Visa Fees
The Visa Fee is applicable per application.
Visa Fee Type In Euros In Indian Rupees Visa Fee ( Categories D) € 116 INR 10480
Application submitted at Mumbai the above visa fees will be applicable will be effect from 30th December 2024
Applications submitted at Cochin Pune and Ahmedabad the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 27th December 2024
Applicants have the option of paying Demand Draft for visa fee and it must be favoring 'VFS Global services private limited' and payable at the city wherein you lodge your application. One Banking Instrument will be accepted per applicant.
Applicants paying by Demand Draft will have to pay the VFS service charges and the value-added services charges in cash only.
VFS Global service charge
In addition to the visa fees, an applicant requires to pay the VFS Global service Charge (inclusive of all taxes) of INR 533/-
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. To know about these services please refer the additional service page of this website.
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, Mumbai.
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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.
- Applicant has to submit the original Invitation letter and not the photo copy.
- Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here
Requisite Documents for Re-entry 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.
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Application Forms
Study
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Overview
The below update has been shared by the Consulate General of Italy, Mumbai
The average processing time for long term Italian study visa applications is 45-60 days. However, in view of the high volume of applications and in compliance with the Italian official directions in force, the same can take up to 90 days.
Important information for Students applying in Mumbai Jurisdiction:
As the deadline to apply for study visas for those admitted to Bachelor and Master Degree courses of academic year 2024-2025 is till 29th of November. Only the following study visa applications can be accepted after this date:
- C type study visa;
- 1-year single courses, P.h.D, student exchange, long term private courses (e.g. Design academies, Cooking academies etc.), that do not require pre-enrolment on Universitaly;
- Bachelor or Master Degree courses of Universities with a January or February intake (often POLITECNICO di Milano e Torino).
Application will not be accepted post 29th November 2024 of the applicants who are admitted to Bachelor or Master Degree course 2024-2025 (Classes started already)
All applicants who wish to submit their student visa application w.e.f 15/04/2024 will have to follow the below process.
- Book your appointment at Mumbai or Cochin for the submission of the visa application by using the following link https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/ita/book-an-appointment
- Refer to the checklist https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/italy/india/mumbai/english/pdf/checklist_studio_student_new.pdf
- Complete your Video Conference interview at the visa application centre immediately after submitting the application. The interview will be conducted by the officer from the Consulate General of Italy.
- As per the instruction from Consulate general of Italy in Mumbai, all student applicants need to schedule their student visa appointment using their own email ID and the Contact number.
- All documents submitted for legalization would be crossed checked.
- With the documents submitted for visa application and should there be
- Any discrepancy, strict action would be taken against the applicants.
- For Mumbai Jurisdiction Students joining Bachelor Degree and Master Degree courses in Italy can apply for a study visa from 15.04.2024
- Italy Consulate General, in Mumbai will accept study visa applications only for students residing in the States of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Goa and Kerala, the applications can be submitted exclusively in the VFS centers of Mumbai and Cochin.
- Students residing in Mumbai jurisdiction (Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Goa and Kerala) whose Indian final degree or high school diploma were issued in the following States that are no longer part of Mumbai jurisdiction (Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana), will be required to submit their application for DOV with the Consulate General of Italy in Bangalore, and apply for a visa ONLY if they have their DOV ready to submit.
- If a student has obtained his or her degree/diploma from Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, he can apply for a study visa at VFS Mahalaxmi and Cochin centre only If he or she has already obtained the DOV from the Consulate General in Bangalore.
- A student can apply for a DOV without applying for a VISA but he/she must know that he/she will be able to apply for a visa only after obtaining the DOV.
Important points to consider:
- You can use our optional Digital Document Checking service to ensure your documentation is correct which could help in quicker processing of your application.
- Purchase of any optional services does not guarantee approval of a visa.
- Students are requested to be present 15 minutes prior to their scheduled appointment time. Please be informed that an allotted slot cannot be rescheduled.
For any further personalized assistance for university admission, pre enrolment and visa application process please contact the Uni-Italia India Center at [email protected] or at +91 7506497361.
All information regarding Study in Italy opportunities are available on Facebook & Instagram.
For further details on Uni-Italia assistance please click here or refer to their official website:
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Visa Fees
The Visa Fee and VFS Service charges are applicable per application.
Visa Fee Type In Euros In Indian Rupees Visa Fee ( Category D) € 50 INR 4520
Application submitted at Mumbai the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 30th December 2024
Applications submitted at Cochin the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 27th December 2024
Applicants have the option of paying Demand Draft for visa fee and it must be favoring 'VFS Global services private limited' and payable at the city wherein you lodge your application. One Banking Instrument will be accepted per applicant.
Applicants paying by Demand Draft will have to pay the VFS service charges and the value-added services charges in cash only.
VFS Global service charge
In addition to the visa fees, an applicant requires to pay the VFS Global service Charge (inclusive of all taxes) of INR 533/-
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. To know about these services please refer the additional service page of this website.
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, Mumbai.
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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.
- Applicant has to submit the original Invitation letter and not the photo copy.
- Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here
Requisite Documents for Study Visa Study (Exchange Program Check list)
Other Important Declaration / Formats
Processing time Declaration (waiver declaration) Declaration on Travel Health Insurance 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.
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Application Forms
Accompanying Spouse/Parents(Al Seguito)
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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.
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Visa Fees
The Visa Fee and VFS Service charges are applicable per application.
Visa Fee Type In Euros In Indian Rupees Visa Fee ( Category D) € 116 INR 10480
Application submitted at Mumbai the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 30th December 2024
Applications submitted at Pune, Ahmedabad and Cochin, the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 27th December 2024
Applicants have the option of paying Demand Draft for visa fee and it must be favoring 'VFS Global services private limited' and payable at the city wherein you lodge your application. One Banking Instrument will be accepted per applicant.
Applicants paying by Demand Draft will have to pay the VFS service charges and the value-added services charges in cash only.
VFS Global service charge
In addition to the visa fees, an applicant requires to pay the VFS Global service Charge (inclusive of all taxes) of INR 533/-
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. To know about these services please refer the additional service page of this website.
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, Mumbai.
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Documents Required
Please note all of the required documentation listed below in the checklist is mandatory for all applicants.
- Applicant has to submit the original Invitation letter and not the photo copy.
- Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here
Requisite Documents for Accompanying Spouse/Parents 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.
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Application Forms
Employment
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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.
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Visa Fees
The Visa Fee and VFS Global Service charges are applicable per application.
Visa Fee Type In Euros In Indian Rupees Visa Fee ( Categories D) € 116 INR 10480
Application submitted at Mumbai the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 30th December 2024
Applications submitted at Pune, Ahmedabad and Cochin the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 27th December 2024
Applicants have the option of paying Demand Draft for visa fee and it must be favoring 'VFS Global services private limited' and payable at the city wherein you lodge your application. One Banking Instrument will be accepted per applicant.
Applicants paying by Demand Draft will have to pay the VFS service charges and the value-added services charges in cash only.
VFS Global service charge
In addition to the visa fees, an applicant requires to pay the VFS Global service Charge (inclusive of all taxes) of INR 533/-
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. To know about these services please refer the additional service page of this website.
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, Mumbai.
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Documents Required
Please note all of the required documentation listed below in the checklist is mandatory for all applicants.
- Applicant has to submit the original Invitation letter and not the photo copy.
- Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here
Requisite Documents for Employment 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 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
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.
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Application Forms
Elective Residence
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Overview
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Visa Fees
The Visa Fee and VFS Service charges are applicable per application.
Visa Fee Type In Euros In Indian Rupees Visa Fee ( Categories D) € 116 INR 10480
Applications submitted at Mumbai the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 30th December 2024
Applications submitted at Cochin, Pune and Ahmedabad the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 27th December 2024
Applicants have the option of paying Demand Draft for visa fee and it must be favoring 'VFS Global services private limited' and payable at the city wherein you lodge your application. One Banking Instrument will be accepted per applicant.
Applicants paying by Demand Draft will have to pay the VFS service charges and the value-added services charges in cash only.
VFS Global service charge
In addition to the visa fees, an applicant requires to pay the VFS Global service Charge (inclusive of all taxes) of INR 533/-
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. To know about these services please refer the additional service page of this website.
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, Mumbai.
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Documents Required
Please note all of the required documentation listed below in the checklist is mandatory for all applicants.
- Applicant has to submit the original Invitation letter and not the photo copy.
- Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, Click here
Long Term D Visa-Elective Residency 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
Employment
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Overview
This visa is for applicants who are holders of work contract or are consultants
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Visa Fees
The Visa Fee and VFS Service charges are applicable per application.
Visa Fee Type In Euros In Indian Rupees Visa Fee ( Categories D) € 116 INR 10480
Applications submitted at Mumbai the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 30th December 2024
Applications submitted at Cochin, Pune and Ahmedabad the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 27th December 2024
Applicants have the option of paying Demand Draft for visa fee and it must be favoring 'VFS Global services private limited' and payable at the city wherein you lodge your application. One Banking Instrument will be accepted per applicant.
Applicants paying by Demand Draft will have to pay the VFS service charges and the value-added services charges in cash only.
VFS Global service charge
In addition to the visa fees, an applicant requires to pay the VFS Global service Charge (inclusive of all taxes) of INR 533/-
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. To know about these services please refer the additional service page of this website.
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, Mumbai.
-
Documents Required
Please note all of the required documentation listed below in the checklist is mandatory for all applicants.
- Applicant has to submit the original Invitation letter and not the photo copy.
- Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here
Requisite Documents for Lavoro Autonomo (holders of work contracts, consultancy, etc.) 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
Employment visa (LAVORO SUBORDINATO)
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Overview
This visa is for applicants who are holders of work contract or are consultants
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Visa Fees
The Visa Fee and VFS Service charges are applicable per application.
Visa Fee Type In Euros In Indian Rupees Visa Fee ( Categories D) € 116 INR 10480
Applications submitted at Mumbai the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 30th December 2024
Applications submitted at Cochin, Pune and Ahmedabad the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 27th December 2024
Applicants have the option of paying Demand Draft for visa fee and it must be favoring 'VFS Global services private limited' and payable at the city wherein you lodge your application. One Banking Instrument will be accepted per applicant.
Applicants paying by Demand Draft will have to pay the VFS service charges and the value-added services charges in cash only.
VFS Global service charge
In addition to the visa fees, an applicant requires to pay the VFS Global service Charge (inclusive of all taxes) of INR 533/-
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. To know about these services please refer the additional service page of this website.
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, Mumbai.
-
Documents Required
Please note all of the required documentation listed below in the checklist is mandatory for all applicants.
- Applicant has to submit the original Invitation letter and not the photo copy.
- Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here
Requisite Documents for Employment visa (LAVORO SUBORDINATO) 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
Employment
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Overview
This visa is for applicants who require work permit for carrying out their independent work or are independent professionals.
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Visa Fees
The Visa Fee and VFS Global Service charges are applicable per application.
Visa Fee Type In Euros In Indian Rupees Visa Fee ( Categories D) € 116 INR 10480
Applications submitted at Mumbai the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 30th December 2024
Applications submitted at Ahmedabad, Pune and Cochin the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 27th December 2024
Applicants have the option of paying Demand Draft for visa fee and it must be favoring 'VFS Global services private limited' and payable at the city wherein you lodge your application. One Banking Instrument will be accepted per applicant.
Applicants paying by Demand Draft will have to pay the VFS service charges and the value added services charges in cash only.
VFS Global service charge
In addition to the visa fees, an applicant requires to pay the VFS Global service Charge (inclusive of all taxes) of INR 533/-
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. To know about these services please refer the additional service page of this website.
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, Mumbai.
-
Documents Required
Please note all of the required documentation listed below in the checklist is mandatory for all applicants.
- Applicant has to submit the original Invitation letter and not the photo copy.
- Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here
Requisite Documents for Lavoro Autonomo (Independent work and independent professional 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
Employment-Lavoro Autonomo Spettacolo(Artists,Dancers,Entertainers)
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Overview
This visa is for applicants who are artist, dancers, and entertainers and are going to perform in Italy
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Visa Fees
The Visa Fee and VFS Service charges are applicable per application.
Visa Fee Type In Euros In Indian Rupees Visa Fee ( Categories D) € 116 INR 10480
Applications submitted at Mumbai, the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 30th December 2024
Applications submitted at Ahmedabad, Pune and Cochin the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 27th December 2024
Applicants have the option of paying Demand Draft for visa fee and it must be favoring 'VFS Global services private limited' and payable at the city wherein you lodge your application. One Banking Instrument will be accepted per applicant.
Applicants paying by Demand Draft will have to pay the VFS service charges and the value-added services charges in cash only.
VFS Global service charge
In addition to the visa fees, an applicant requires to pay the VFS Global service Charge (inclusive of all taxes) of INR 533/-
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. To know about these services please refer the additional service page of this website.
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, Mumbai.
-
Documents Required
Please note all of the required documentation listed below in the checklist is mandatory for all applicants.
- Applicant has to submit the original Invitation letter and not the photo copy.
- Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here
Requisite Documents for Lavoro Autonomo Spettacolo (Artists, Dancers, Entertainers) 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
Family Reunion for Children
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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.
It is by the Consulate General of Italy, Mumbai to apply for verification services offered by VFS Global for faster processing of their applications.
For further details please visit http://www.vfs-italy.co.in/mumbai/verificationservices.html -
Visa Fees
The Visa Fee and VFS Service charges are applicable per application.
Visa Fee Type In Euros In Indian Rupees Visa Fee ( Categories D) € 116 INR 10480
Applications submitted at Mumbai, the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 30th December 2024
Applications submitted at Ahmedabad Pune and Cochin the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 27th December 2024
Applicants have the option of paying Demand Draft for visa fee and it must be favoring 'VFS Global services private limited' and payable at the city wherein you lodge your application. One Banking Instrument will be accepted per applicant.
Applicants paying by Demand Draft will have to pay the VFS service charges and the value added services charges in cash only.
VFS Global service charge
In addition to the visa fees, an applicant requires to pay the VFS Global service Charge (inclusive of all taxes) of 533/-
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. To know about these services please refer the additional service page of this website.
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, Mumbai.
-
Documents Required
Please note all of the required documentation listed below in the checklist is mandatory for all applicants.
- Applicant has to submit the original Invitation letter and not the photo copy.
- Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here
Requisite Documents for Family Reunion Visa for Children 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
Family Reunion for Dependant Parents
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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.
It is by the Consulate General of Italy, Mumbai to apply for verification services offered by VFS Global for faster processing of their applications.
For further details please visit http://www.vfs-italy.co.in/mumbai/verificationservices.html -
Visa Fees
The Visa Fee and VFS Service charges are applicable per application.
Visa Fee Type In Euros In Indian Rupees Visa Fee ( Categories D) € 116 INR 10480
Applications submitted at Mumbai, the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 30th December 2024
Applications submitted at Ahmedabad Pune and Cochin the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 27th December 2024
Applicants have the option of paying Demand Draft for visa fee and it must be favoring 'VFS Global services private limited' and payable at the city wherein you lodge your application. One Banking Instrument will be accepted per applicant.
Applicants paying by Demand Draft will have to pay the VFS service charges and the value-added services charges in cash only.
VFS Global service charge
In addition to the visa fees, an applicant requires to pay the VFS Global service Charge (inclusive of all taxes) of 533/-
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. To know about these services please refer the additional service page of this website.
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, Mumbai.
-
Documents Required
Please note all of the required documentation listed below in the checklist is mandatory for all applicants.
- Applicant has to submit the original Invitation letter and not the photo copy.
- Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here
Requisite Documents for Family Reunion Visa for Dependent Parents 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
Family Reunion for Joining Spouse
-
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.
It is advised by the Consulate General of Italy, Mumbai to apply for verification services offered by VFS Global for faster processing of their applications.
For further details please visit http://www.vfs-italy.co.in/mumbai/verificationservices.html -
Visa Fees
The Visa Fee and VFS Service charges are applicable per application.
Visa Fee Type In Euros In Indian Rupees Visa Fee ( Categories D) € 116 INR 10480
Applications submitted at Mumbai, the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 30th December 2024
Applications submitted at Ahmedabad Pune and Cochin the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 27th December 2024
Applicants have the option of paying Demand Draft for visa fee and it must be favoring 'VFS Global services private limited' and payable at the city wherein you lodge your application. One Banking Instrument will be accepted per applicant.
Applicants paying by Demand Draft will have to pay the VFS service charges and the value-added services charges in cash only.
VFS Global service charge
In addition to the visa fees, an applicant requires to pay the VFS Global service Charge (inclusive of all taxes) of 533/-
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. To know about these services please refer the additional service page of this website.
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, Mumbai.
-
Documents Required
Please note all of the required documentation listed below in the checklist is mandatory for all applicants.
- Applicant has to submit the original Invitation letter and not the photo copy.
- Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here
Requisite Documents for Family Reunion Visa for Joining Spouse 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
Tirocinio Formazione Visa
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Overview
This visa option is for students who wish to undergo Internship in Italy.
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Visa Fees
The Visa Fee and VFS Service charges are applicable per application.
Visa Fee Type In Euros In Indian Rupees Visa Fee ( Categories D) € 116 INR 10480
Applications submitted at Mumbai, the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 30th December 2024
Applications submitted at Ahmedabad Pune and Cochin the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 27th December 2024
Applicants have the option of paying Demand Draft for visa fee and it must be favoring 'VFS Global services private limited' and payable at the city wherein you lodge your application. One Banking Instrument will be accepted per applicant.
Applicants paying by Demand Draft will have to pay the VFS service charges and the value-added services charges in cash only.
VFS Global service charge
In addition to the visa fees, an applicant requires to pay the VFS Global service Charge (inclusive of all taxes) of 533/-
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. To know about these services please refer the additional service page of this website.
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, Mumbai.
-
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.
- Applicant has to submit the original Invitation letter and not the photo copy.
- Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here
Requisite Documents for Tirocinio Formazione Visa
Other Important Declaration / Formats
Processing time Declaration (waiver declaration) Declaration on Travel Health Insurance 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.
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