How to Apply for a Visa to Italy in 2025

About Italy

Italy, officially the Italian Republic or Republic of Italy, is a country consisting of a peninsula bordered by the Alps and several surrounding islands, and its territory largely coincides with the geographical region of the same name.

About Schengen Visa

The Schengen Area visa policy is determined by the European Union and applies to the Schengen Area and to other EU member states except Ireland.

The visa policy allows citizens of certain countries to enter the Schengen Area by air, land, or sea without a visa for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

Apply for an Italian Schengen Visa

You will find the detailed application process in How to Apply for a Sticker Visa.

How to apply for an Italy visa

• Fill out the application form.

You can find the application form here.

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Once you have filled out the application form, do not forget to sign it.

Step 2: Prepare supporting documents

1. Visa application form with two copies.

2. Travel document (passport) with two copies of the data page and the photo page if separate.

The travel document must be valid for at least six (6) months after the planned trip, issued within the previous ten years, and contain at least two (2) blank pages.

3. Documents proving the purpose of the trip

• Proof of flight path
• Travel program documents that provide clear evidence of your travel program, transportation reservations, itinerary, etc.

4. Transportation reservations

Flight Booking Attention: The ticket must be purchased only after the visa has been issued!

5. Proof of residence

Proof of residence: - For the entire duration of the intended stay.

6. Documents proving the applicant’s circumstances

Proof of employment (employment contract)

7- Requirements for sufficient funds:

Official bank statement showing your balance for at least 6 months

8. Travel medical insurance

• Book your appointment and go to the visa application office.

VFS Global is the office responsible for submitting visa applications. You can find the link here.

https://www.vfsglobal.com/en/individuals/index.html

• Submit your documents and pay your fees.

The visa fee is fixed at 80 euros for adults and 40 euros for minors.

Italy COVID-19 travel restrictions and regulations.

If you apply through our team of specialists, we provide you with:

• Online application and complete application process
• Bank statement
• Insurance
• Apply for immigration and asylum
• Employment contracts
• Facilitate the payment process
• Book an appointment at the embassy and a biometric appointment if necessary.
• Provide a language certificate if required.
• Follow up with the applicant step by step until the visa is issued (even obtaining permanent residency if it is a goal for the applicant).