Visa Information

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.

Your visa application must be submitted in the country where you have continuously lived for the last 6 months, and you will need to provide proof of this residence when you apply. Please note that we cannot process visa applications from visitors to India, even if you are an Indian national. If you are visiting India and plan to travel to Italy, you must apply for your Schengen visa in your home country before your trip to India.

For West jurisdiction, click here

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended visa duration and must have been issued within the last 10 years.

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
• List of insurance companies approved for Schengen visa procedure

	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.

Processing Time

You should apply for your visa between 15 and 180 working days before your planned departure date.

Processing time for the Short term visa is of minimum 15 working days.

Application Forms

	VISA application form ITA 2024 Mumbai (Italian Version)
	VISA application form ITA 2024 Mumbai English Version)

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.

Your visa application must be submitted in the country where you have continuously lived for the last 6 months, and you will need to provide proof of this residence when you apply. Please note that we cannot process visa applications from visitors to India, even if you are an Indian national. If you are visiting India and plan to travel to Italy, you must apply for your Schengen visa in your home country before your trip to India.

For West jurisdiction, click here

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended visa duration and must have been issued within the last 10 years.

Visa Fees

The Visa Fee and VFS Service charges are applicable per application.

Application submitted at Ahmedabad, Cochin and Pune centers the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 27th March 2026

Application submitted at Mumbai centers the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 30th March 2026

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 631/-

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.

• 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
• List of insurance companies approved for Schengen visa procedure

	Business Visa Checklist 2024
	Business visa checklist Forum Brescia

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.

Processing Time

You should apply for your visa between 15 and 180 working days before your planned departure date.

Processing time for the Short term visa is of minimum 15 working days.

Application Forms

	VISA application form ITA 2024 Mumbai (Italian Version)
	VISA application form ITA 2024 Mumbai English Version)

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:

Your visa application must be submitted in the country where you have continuously lived for the last 6 months, and you will need to provide proof of this residence when you apply. Please note that we cannot process visa applications from visitors to India, even if you are an Indian national. If you are visiting India and plan to travel to Italy, you must apply for your Schengen visa in your home country before your trip to India.

For West jurisdiction, click here

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended visa duration and must have been issued within the last 10 years.

• 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

Visa Fees

The Visa Fee and VFS Service charges are applicable per application.

Application submitted at Ahmedabad, Cochin and Pune centers the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 27th March 2026

Application submitted at Mumbai centers the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 30th March 2026

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 631/-

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
• List of insurance companies approved for Schengen visa procedure

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.

Processing Time

You should apply for your visa between 15 and 180 working days before your planned departure date.

Processing time for the Short term visa is of minimum 15 working days.

Application Forms

	VISA application form ITA 2024 Mumbai (Italian Version)
	VISA application form ITA 2024 Mumbai English Version)

Overview

Your visa application must be submitted in the country where you have continuously lived for the last 6 months, and you will need to provide proof of this residence when you apply. Please note that we cannot process visa applications from visitors to India, even if you are an Indian national. If you are visiting India and plan to travel to Italy, you must apply for your Schengen visa in your home country before your trip to India.

For West jurisdiction, click here

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended visa duration and must have been issued within the last 10 years.

1. Book your appointment at Mumbai, Cochin, Pune or Ahmedabad for the submission of the visa application by using the following link https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/ita/book-an-appointment
2. Refer to the checklist https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/italy/india/mumbai/english/pdf/Study-Visa-Short-Term-C-type-2025-2026-updated.pdf
3. 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.
4. All documents submitted for legalization would be crossed checked.
5. Italy Consulate General, in Mumbai will accept study visa Application only for students residing in the States of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Goa and Kerala.
6. 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, Telangana, Pondicherry), 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.

• 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 75064 97361.

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 631/-

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.

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
• List of insurance companies approved for Schengen visa procedure

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.

Processing Time

You should apply for your visa between 15 and 180 working days before your planned departure date.

Processing time for the Short term visa is of minimum 15 working days.

Application Forms

	VISA application form ITA 2024 Mumbai (Italian Version)
	VISA application form ITA 2024 Mumbai English Version)

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.

Your visa application must be submitted in the country where you have continuously lived for the last 6 months, and you will need to provide proof of this residence when you apply. Please note that we cannot process visa applications from visitors to India, even if you are an Indian national. If you are visiting India and plan to travel to Italy, you must apply for your Schengen visa in your home country before your trip to India.

For West jurisdiction, click here

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended visa duration and must have been issued within the last 10 years.

Visa Fees

The Visa Fee and VFS Service charges are applicable per application.

Application submitted at Ahmedabad, Cochin and Pune centers the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 27th March 2026

Application submitted at Mumbai centers the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 30th March 2026

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 631/-

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
• List of insurance companies approved for Schengen visa procedure

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.

Processing Time

You should apply for your visa between 15 and 180 working days before your planned departure date.

Processing time for the Short term visa is of minimum 15 working days.

Application Forms

	VISA application form ITA 2024 Mumbai (Italian Version)
	VISA application form ITA 2024 Mumbai English Version)

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.

Your visa application must be submitted in the country where you have continuously lived for the last 6 months, and you will need to provide proof of this residence when you apply. Please note that we cannot process visa applications from visitors to India, even if you are an Indian national. If you are visiting India and plan to travel to Italy, you must apply for your Schengen visa in your home country before your trip to India.

For West jurisdiction, click here

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended visa duration and must have been issued within the last 10 years.

Visa Fees

The Visa Fee and VFS Service charges are applicable per application.

Application submitted at Cochin, Pune and Ahmedabad centers the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 27th March 2026

Application submitted at Mumbai Center the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 30th March 2026

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 631/-

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
• List of insurance companies approved for Schengen visa procedure

	Requisite Documents for Transit/Seaman Visa type C
	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.

Processing Time

You should apply for your visa between 15 and 180 working days before your planned departure date.

Processing time for the Short term visa is of minimum 15 working days.

Application Forms

	Visa application Form ITA 2024 Mumbai (Italian Version)
	Visa application form ITA 2024Mumbai (English Version)

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.

Your visa application must be submitted in the country where you have continuously lived for the last 6 months, and you will need to provide proof of this residence when you apply. Please note that we cannot process visa applications from visitors to India, even if you are an Indian national. If you are visiting India and plan to travel to Italy, you must apply for your Schengen visa in your home country before your trip to India.

For West jurisdiction, click here

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended visa duration and must have been issued within the last 10 years.

Visa Fees

The Visa Fee and VFS Service charges are applicable per application.

Application submitted at Cochin, Pune and Ahmedabad centers the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 27th March 2026

Application submitted at Mumbai Center the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 30th March 2026

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 631/-

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
• List of insurance companies approved for Schengen visa procedure

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.

Processing Time

You should apply for your visa between 15 and 180 working days before your planned departure date.

Processing time for the Short term visa is of minimum 15 working days.

Application Forms

	Visa application form ITA 2024 Mumbai (Italian Version)
	Visa application form ITA 2024 Mumbai (English Version)

Overview

1. Location scouting, recce and meetings with line producers and Italian partners

In this case, you will need to apply for a Type C Visa (Business category). Please refer to

complete checklist for details.

2. Crew members, actors, directors, DOPs, etc

These profiles must apply for a* "Lavoro subordinato - settore spettacolo"* visa, which

requires prior authorization (Nulla Osta) from the Italian Ministry of Labour (formerly ANPAL).

Your line producer in Italy will be able to assist you throughout the process. See the complete

checklist for full requirements.

3. *Helpers, runners, electricians, cooks, and other support staff without artistic added value: *

These roles, which could be easily filled by local professionals in Italy, will be subject to

thorough scrutiny. In such cases, full compliance with Italian minimum wage standards and

insurance coverage will be strictly evaluated. A *"Lavoro subordinato - settore spettacolo" *

visa, with prior authorization (Nulla Osta) from the Ministry of Labour (formerly ANPAL), is

also required. Please consult the complete checklist for further details.

Your visa application must be submitted in the country where you have continuously lived for the last 6 months, and you will need to provide proof of this residence when you apply. Please note that we cannot process visa applications from visitors to India, even if you are an Indian national. If you are visiting India and plan to travel to Italy, you must apply for your Schengen visa in your home country before your trip to India.

For West jurisdiction, click here

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended visa duration and must have been issued within the last 10 years.

Visa Fees

The Visa Fee and VFS Service charges are applicable per application.

Application submitted at Cochin, Pune and Ahmedabad centers the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 27th March 2026

Application submitted at Mumbai Center the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 30th March 2026

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 631/-

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
• List of insurance companies approved for Schengen visa procedure

Requisite Documents for Film Productions

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.

Processing Time

You should apply for your visa between 15 and 180 working days before your planned departure date.

Processing time for the Short term visa is of minimum 15 working days.

Application Forms

	Visa application form ITA 2024 Mumbai (Italian Version)
	Visa application form ITA 2024 Mumbai (English Version)

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:

Your visa application must be submitted in the country where you have continuously lived for the last 6 months, and you will need to provide proof of this residence when you apply. Please note that we cannot process visa applications from visitors to India, even if you are an Indian national. If you are visiting India and plan to travel to Italy, you must apply for your Schengen visa in your home country before your trip to India.

For West jurisdiction, click here

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended visa duration and must have been issued within the last 10 years.

• 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

Visa Fees

The Visa Fee and VFS Service charges are applicable per application.

Application submitted at Cochin, Pune and Ahmedabad centers the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 27th March 2026

Application submitted at Mumbai center the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 30th March 2026

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 631/-

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
• List of insurance companies approved for Schengen visa procedure

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.

Processing Time

You should apply for your visa between 15 and 180 working days before your planned departure date.

Processing time for the Long term visa is of minimum 90 working days.

Application Forms

Application Form

Overview

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

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

Your visa application must be submitted in the country where you have continuously lived for the last 6 months, and you will need to provide proof of this residence when you apply. Please note that we cannot process visa applications from visitors to India, even if you are an Indian national. If you are visiting India and plan to travel to Italy, you must apply for your Schengen visa in your home country before your trip to India.

For West jurisdiction, click here

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended visa duration and must have been issued within the last 10 years.

Visa Fees

The Visa Fee and VFS Service charges are applicable per application.

Application submitted at Cochin, Pune and Ahmedabad centers the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 27th March 2026

Application submitted at Mumbai Center the above visa fees will be applicable with effect from 30th March 2026

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 631/-

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
• List of insurance companies approved for Schengen visa procedure

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.

Processing Time

You should apply for your visa between 15 and 180 working days before your planned departure date.

Processing time for the Long term visa is of minimum 90 working days.

Application Forms

Application Form

Overview

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

Your visa application must be submitted in the country where you have continuously lived for the last 6 months, and you will need to provide proof of this residence when you apply. Please note that we cannot process visa applications from visitors to India, even if you are an Indian national. If you are visiting India and plan to travel to Italy, you must apply for your Schengen visa in your home country before your trip to India.

For West jurisdiction, click here

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended visa duration and must have been issued within the last 10 years.

Visa Fees

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
• List of insurance companies approved for Schengen visa procedure

	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.

Processing Time

You should apply for your visa between 15 and 180 working days before your planned departure date.

Processing time for the Long term visa is of minimum 90 working days.

Application Forms

Application Form

Overview

The below update has been shared by the Consulate General of Italy, Mumbai

By Law, the processing time for C-Type visa Application is up to 15 days from the date of receipt by the Consulate General and for D-Type it’s up to 90 days from the date of receipt.

Regarding the Study DOV, the processing time may take up to 90 days from the date of submission to the Consulate (excluding time for submission of additional requested documents, if any). Kindly note that attestations must be according to the updated checklist and, above all, the data protection form has to be signed by the applicant and the date mentioned.

Important information for Students applying in Mumbai Jurisdiction:

Study visa Application for BACHELOR and MASTER ('Laurea Magistrale") for September intake 20205-2026 will not be accepted after 28th November 2025.

All applicants who wish to submit their student visa application w.e.f 25/05/2025 will have to follow the below process:

• Book your appointment through your personal email ID and mobile no. at MUMBAI or COCHIN VFS centers 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-Study-May-2025.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 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.

NB: Italy Consulate General, in Mumbai will accept study visa Application only for students residing in the States of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Goa and Kerala, the Application 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, Telangana and Pondicherry), 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, Telangana and Pondicherry, 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.

The study DOV can be submitted either at the same time of VISA submission, or before that. A student applying for the Study DOV without/before applying for study VISA, must know that in this case they will be able to apply for study VISA only after obtaining back the DOV from Consulate. The student who submits their study DOV does not need to book any appointment to apply at VFS. The submission of study DOV is possible in all the VFS centers of West Jurisdiction.

Important points to consider:

• 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.

Your visa application must be submitted in the country where you have continuously lived for the last 6 months, and you will need to provide proof of this residence when you apply. Please note that we cannot process visa applications from visitors to India, even if you are an Indian national. If you are visiting India and plan to travel to Italy, you must apply for your Schengen visa in your home country before your trip to India.

For West jurisdiction, click here

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended visa duration and must have been issued within the last 10 years.

Visa Fees

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
• List of insurance companies approved for Schengen visa procedure

	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.

Processing Time

You should apply for your visa between 15 and 180 working days before your planned departure date.

Processing time for the Long term visa is of minimum 90 working days.

Application Forms

Application Form

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.

Your visa application must be submitted in the country where you have continuously lived for the last 6 months, and you will need to provide proof of this residence when you apply. Please note that we cannot process visa applications from visitors to India, even if you are an Indian national. If you are visiting India and plan to travel to Italy, you must apply for your Schengen visa in your home country before your trip to India.

For West jurisdiction, click here

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended visa duration and must have been issued within the last 10 years.

Visa Fees

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
• List of insurance companies approved for Schengen visa procedure

	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.

Processing Time

You should apply for your visa between 15 and 180 working days before your planned departure date.

Processing time for the Long term visa is of minimum 90 working days.

Application Forms

Application Form

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.

Your visa application must be submitted in the country where you have continuously lived for the last 6 months, and you will need to provide proof of this residence when you apply. Please note that we cannot process visa applications from visitors to India, even if you are an Indian national. If you are visiting India and plan to travel to Italy, you must apply for your Schengen visa in your home country before your trip to India.

For West jurisdiction, click here

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended visa duration and must have been issued within the last 10 years.

Visa Fees

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
• List of insurance companies approved for Schengen visa procedure

	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.

Processing Time

You should apply for your visa between 15 and 180 working days before your planned departure date.

Processing time for the Long term visa is of minimum 90 working days.

Application Forms

Application Form

Overview

Your visa application must be submitted in the country where you have continuously lived for the last 6 months, and you will need to provide proof of this residence when you apply. Please note that we cannot process visa applications from visitors to India, even if you are an Indian national. If you are visiting India and plan to travel to Italy, you must apply for your Schengen visa in your home country before your trip to India.

For West jurisdiction, click here

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended visa duration and must have been issued within the last 10 years.

Visa Fees

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
• List of insurance companies approved for Schengen visa procedure

	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.

Processing Time

You should apply for your visa between 15 and 180 working days before your planned departure date.

Processing time for the Long term visa is of minimum 90 working days.

Application Forms

Application Form

Overview

This visa is for applicants who are holders of work contract or are consultants

Your visa application must be submitted in the country where you have continuously lived for the last 6 months, and you will need to provide proof of this residence when you apply. Please note that we cannot process visa applications from visitors to India, even if you are an Indian national. If you are visiting India and plan to travel to Italy, you must apply for your Schengen visa in your home country before your trip to India.

For West jurisdiction, click here

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended visa duration and must have been issued within the last 10 years.

Visa Fees

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
• List of insurance companies approved for Schengen visa procedure

	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.

Processing Time

You should apply for your visa between 15 and 180 working days before your planned departure date.

Processing time for the Long term visa is of minimum 90 working days.

Application Forms

Application Form

Overview

This visa is for applicants who are holders of work contract or are consultants

Your visa application must be submitted in the country where you have continuously lived for the last 6 months, and you will need to provide proof of this residence when you apply. Please note that we cannot process visa applications from visitors to India, even if you are an Indian national. If you are visiting India and plan to travel to Italy, you must apply for your Schengen visa in your home country before your trip to India.

For West jurisdiction, click here

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended visa duration and must have been issued within the last 10 years.

Visa Fees

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
• List of insurance companies approved for Schengen visa procedure

	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.

Processing Time

You should apply for your visa between 15 and 180 working days before your planned departure date.

Processing time for the Long term visa is of minimum 90 working days.

Application Forms

Application Form

Overview

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

Your visa application must be submitted in the country where you have continuously lived for the last 6 months, and you will need to provide proof of this residence when you apply. Please note that we cannot process visa applications from visitors to India, even if you are an Indian national. If you are visiting India and plan to travel to Italy, you must apply for your Schengen visa in your home country before your trip to India.

For West jurisdiction, click here

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended visa duration and must have been issued within the last 10 years.

Visa Fees

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
• List of insurance companies approved for Schengen visa procedure

	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.

Processing Time

You should apply for your visa between 15 and 180 working days before your planned departure date.

Processing time for the Long term visa is of minimum 90 working days.

Application Forms

Application Form

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.

Your visa application must be submitted in the country where you have continuously lived for the last 6 months, and you will need to provide proof of this residence when you apply. Please note that we cannot process visa applications from visitors to India, even if you are an Indian national. If you are visiting India and plan to travel to Italy, you must apply for your Schengen visa in your home country before your trip to India.

For West jurisdiction, click here

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended visa duration and must have been issued within the last 10 years.

Visa Fees

Documents Required

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.

Processing Time

You should apply for your visa between 15 and 180 working days before your planned departure date.

Processing time for the Long term visa is of minimum 90 working days.

Application Forms

	Visa application Form ITA 2024 Mumbai (Italian Version)
	Visa application form ITA 2024Mumbai (English Version)
	Application Form [Long stay]

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 Application.

For further details please visit http://www.vfs-italy.co.in/mumbai/verificationservices.html

Your visa application must be submitted in the country where you have continuously lived for the last 6 months, and you will need to provide proof of this residence when you apply. Please note that we cannot process visa applications from visitors to India, even if you are an Indian national. If you are visiting India and plan to travel to Italy, you must apply for your Schengen visa in your home country before your trip to India.

For West jurisdiction, click here

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended visa duration and must have been issued within the last 10 years.

Visa Fees

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
• List of insurance companies approved for Schengen visa procedure

	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.

Processing Time

You should apply for your visa between 15 and 180 working days before your planned departure date.

Processing time for the Long term visa is of minimum 90 working days.

Application Forms

Application Form

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 Application.

For further details please visit http://www.vfs-italy.co.in/mumbai/verificationservices.html

Your visa application must be submitted in the country where you have continuously lived for the last 6 months, and you will need to provide proof of this residence when you apply. Please note that we cannot process visa applications from visitors to India, even if you are an Indian national. If you are visiting India and plan to travel to Italy, you must apply for your Schengen visa in your home country before your trip to India.

For West jurisdiction, click here

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended visa duration and must have been issued within the last 10 years.

Visa Fees

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
• List of insurance companies approved for Schengen visa procedure

	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.

Processing Time

You should apply for your visa between 15 and 180 working days before your planned departure date.

Processing time for the Long term visa is of minimum 90 working days.

Application Forms

Application Form

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 Application.

For further details please visit http://www.vfs-italy.co.in/mumbai/verificationservices.html

Your visa application must be submitted in the country where you have continuously lived for the last 6 months, and you will need to provide proof of this residence when you apply. Please note that we cannot process visa applications from visitors to India, even if you are an Indian national. If you are visiting India and plan to travel to Italy, you must apply for your Schengen visa in your home country before your trip to India.

For West jurisdiction, click here

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended visa duration and must have been issued within the last 10 years.

Visa Fees

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
• List of insurance companies approved for Schengen visa procedure

	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.

Processing Time

You should apply for your visa between 15 and 180 working days before your planned departure date.

Processing time for the Long term visa is of minimum 90 working days.

Application Forms

Application Form

Overview

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

Your visa application must be submitted in the country where you have continuously lived for the last 6 months, and you will need to provide proof of this residence when you apply. Please note that we cannot process visa applications from visitors to India, even if you are an Indian national. If you are visiting India and plan to travel to Italy, you must apply for your Schengen visa in your home country before your trip to India.

For West jurisdiction, click here

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended visa duration and must have been issued within the last 10 years.

Visa Fees

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
• List of insurance companies approved for Schengen visa procedure

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.

Processing Time

You should apply for your visa between 15 and 180 working days before your planned departure date.

Processing time for the Long term visa is of minimum 90 working days.

Application Forms

Application Form