Visa Information

The airport transit visa allows a foreign national subject to the obligation to enter the international transit area of airports without actually entering the territory of the Contracting Party which issued the visa.

(Maximum duration of stay: 24 hours, Applicant cannot leave the airport)

This kind of Visa is also granted to Seamen who need to embark a ship docked in an Italian Port.

Seamen are not required to book an appointment to lodge their application for transit Visa and they can walk-in as they can benefit of our dedicated counter.

Fee information:

1. The above visa fees are not subject to VAT; while the VFS service fee is subject to VAT
2. The VFS service fee must be paid for each application including gratis cases. This fee is inclusive of complimentary courier, photo and translation upon request
3. Accepted mode of payment: cash, credit/debit card, online payment (soon)
4. All fees are non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the application

Please check the following link to understand the documentation required for the Italy Transit Visa:

Checklist for the documents

Please click here to see the list of the recognized Travel medical Insurance Companies.

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Tourist visa is granted for those where the intention is to visit Italy for tourism and sightseeing.

(Maximum duration of stay: 90 days)

Applicants falling under this category must book an appointment to submit their visa application and have their biometric data registered at VFS Visa Application Center on their chosen appointment date and time.

Fee information:

1. The above visa fees are not subject to VAT; while the VFS service fee is subject to VAT
2. The VFS service fee must be paid for each application including gratis cases. This fee is inclusive of complimentary courier, photo and translation upon request
3. Accepted mode of payment: cash, credit/debit card, online payment (soon)
4. All fees are non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the application

Please check the following link to understand the documentation required for the Italy Tourist Visa.

Checklist for the documents

In case the applicant is traveling with an organized tour led by a travel agency please refer to the following checklist:

Checklist tourist travel agency

Please click here to see the list of the recognized Travel medical Insurance Companies.

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Note: The photographs submitted must meet with these specifications.

Please provide two recent photographs (not more than 6 months old) of yourself. The photographs should be in color and:

• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear share quality and with the face in focus.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
• Full face, non-smiling [without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background].
• Please stick (not stapled) one Photograph on the Visa Application Form and the second photograph to be handed over separately along with the documentation during submission at the visa application center.

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Fee information:

1. The above visa fees are not subject to VAT; while the VFS service fee is subject to VAT
2. The VFS service fee must be paid for each application including gratis cases. This fee is inclusive of complimentary courier, photo and translation upon request
3. Accepted mode of payment: cash, credit/debit card, online payment (soon)
4. All fees are non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the application

Please check the following link to understand the documentation required for the Italy Business Visa:

Checklist for the documents

Please click here to see the list of the recognized Travel medical Insurance Companies.

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

This visa is issued to sports people (athletes and trainers) invited to participate in competitions (both professionals and amateurs) only for a short term period of time, maximum 90 days. The issuance of this visa must be requested by the competent Italian Federation and duly authorized by the Italian National Olympic Committee (C.O.N.I.).

Applicants falling under this category must book an appointment to submit their visa application and have their biometric data registered at VFS Visa Application Center on their chosen appointment date and time.

Fee information:

1. The above visa fees are not subject to VAT; while the VFS service fee is subject to VAT
2. The VFS service fee must be paid for each application including gratis cases. This fee is inclusive of complimentary courier, photo and translation upon request
3. Accepted mode of payment: cash, credit/debit card, online payment (soon)
4. All fees are non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the application

Please check the following link to understand the documentation required for the Italy Sport Visa:.

Checklist for the documents

Please click here to see the list of the recognized Travel medical Insurance Companies.

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

This visa allows an applicant to enter Italy to study in Italian universities or other eligible institutions/schools or for professional trainings for a short period of stay.

(Maximum duration of stay: 90 days)

Applicants falling under this category must book an appointment to submit their visa application and have their biometric data registered at VFS Visa Application Center on their chosen appointment date and time.

Fee information:

1. The above visa fees are not subject to VAT; while the VFS service fee is subject to VAT
2. The VFS service fee must be paid for each application including gratis cases. This fee is inclusive of complimentary courier, photo and translation upon request
3. Accepted mode of payment: cash, credit/debit card, online payment (soon)
4. All fees are non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the application

Please check the following link to understand the documentation required for the Italy Study Visa:

Checklist for the documents

Please click here to see the list of the recognized Travel medical Insurance Companies.

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

Official Invitation Visa is granted for those where the intention is to visit Italy for official purposes. Applicants falling under this category are the members of official delegations invited to participate in meetings, consultations, negotiations or exchange programs.

(Maximum duration of stay: 90 days)

Applicants falling under this category must book an appointment to submit their visa application and have their biometric data registered at VFS Visa Application Center on their chosen appointment date and time.

Fee information:

1. The above visa fees are not subject to VAT; while the VFS service fee is subject to VAT
2. The VFS service fee must be paid for each application including gratis cases. This fee is inclusive of complimentary courier, photo and translation upon request
3. Accepted mode of payment: cash, credit/debit card, online payment (soon)
4. All fees are non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the application

Please check the following link to understand the documentation required for the Italy Official Invitation Visa:

Checklist for the documents

Please click here to see the list of the recognized Travel medical Insurance Companies.

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

Religious Purpose visa is granted for those applicants, invited by religious organizations, to visit Italy for religious purposes.

(Maximum duration of stay: 90 days)

Applicants falling under this category must book an appointment to submit their visa application and have their biometric data registered at VFS Visa Application Center on their chosen appointment date and time.

Fee information:

1. The above visa fees are not subject to VAT; while the VFS service fee is subject to VAT
2. The VFS service fee must be paid for each application including gratis cases. This fee is inclusive of complimentary courier, photo and translation upon request
3. Accepted mode of payment: cash, credit/debit card, online payment (soon)
4. All fees are non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the application

Please check the following link to understand the documentation required for the Italy Religious Purposes Visa.

Checklist for the documents

Please click here to see the list of the recognized Travel medical Insurance Companies.

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

This kind of Visa applies to those who are invited to visit family, friends in Italy.

(Maximum duration of stay: 90 days)

Applicants falling under this category must book an appointment to submit their visa application and have their biometric data registered at VFS Visa Application Center on their chosen appointment date and time.

Fee information:

1. The above visa fees are not subject to VAT; while the VFS service fee is subject to VAT
2. The VFS service fee must be paid for each application including gratis cases. This fee is inclusive of complimentary courier, photo and translation upon request
3. Accepted mode of payment: cash, credit/debit card, online payment (soon)
4. All fees are non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the application

Please check the following link to understand the documentation required for Visit family and friends Visa:

Checklist for the documents

Modello di autocertificazione - mandatory

Please click here to see the list of the recognized Travel medical Insurance Companies.

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

Fee information:

1. The above visa fees are not subject to VAT; while the VFS service fee is subject to VAT
2. The VFS service fee must be paid for each application including gratis cases. This fee is inclusive of complimentary courier, photo and translation upon request
3. Accepted mode of payment: cash, credit/debit card, online payment (soon)
4. All fees are non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the application

Please check the following link to understand the documentation required for the Italy Tourist Visa.

Checklist for the documents

Please click here to see the list of the recognized Travel medical Insurance Companies.

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