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Italy Tourist Visa

An Italian tourist visa is simply a Schengen visa for tourism purpose. That’s because Italy is a member of the Schengen Agreement, which unites 27 European nations and has initiated visa-free travel among them.

So if you are planning for a holiday in Italy, you have to apply for Schengen tourist visa. Within the duration of the visa’s validity, this visa entitles you to unrestricted travel to all other Schengen nations.

How to Apply Tourist Visa

  • MAKE THE APPOINTMENT
  • COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
  • GO TO THE VISA CENTRE WITH ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
  • SUBMIT THE APPLICATION IN PERSON
  • PAY YOUR VISA FEES
  • GET YOUR VISA AND PASSPORT VIA POST

ITALY – TOURIST VISA CHECKLIST

  • Visa application form, duly filled out in English & signed by the applicant (signed by parents or legal guardian in case of minors).
  • Original passport valid for at least six months from the return date. A copy of the passport and any prior Schengen visas from the past three years. The passport must include at least two blank pages (back to back) for visa stamping.
  • Copies of your civil ID and Passport.
  • A copy of a residency permit that is valid for at least three months from the date of return.
  • Latest (not older than three months) passport-sized photographs of 40 x 60 mm in white background.
  • Explicit Itinerary: Cities, dates & transports used to move across Schengen region; if travelling to a Non-Schengen nation during the same trip, transport ticket and valid visa (for the non-Schengen country) is needed.
  • Hotel Reservations: Bookings must cover your entire trip duration along with name and address of the hotel.
  • Return Tickets: Fully paid air, train or fairy tickets. Driving license, registration and insurance of the car in case travelling by car.
  • Medical Insurance: supplied by an insurance provider in the UK or the Schengen region. Must provide coverage for the entire stay duration, include the applicant’s complete name as it appears on the passport, be valid across the entire Schengen Zone, and include a minimum of 30.000 Euro in coverage for emergency hospitalization or repatriation costs. The insurance company’s stamp and signature are also required.
  • Financial Means: Candidates must demonstrate that they have enough financial resources. In particular, they must include an original bank statement (written on bank paper or stamped by the bank) with the latest six months’ worth of transactions. The financial records must demonstrate that there are enough cash available to pay for all travel and lodging costs in Italy. The transactions related to the monthly salary must also be included in the bank statement.
  • Employment evidence of the Applicant
  • IF EMPLOYED: The original approved letter from the headed paper company should include the following information: the applicant’s full name, job title, salary, and the number of vacation days; the company’s stamp; the manager’s signature; the full address of the company; the date the letter was issued; and the most recent three pay stubs.
  • IF SELF EMPLOYED: Complete Business Certificate + last three months’ Business Bank Statement, most recent tax return, or an accountant’s letter dated no more than 30 days prior to the date of filing. Accountant letters must include their complete name, address, phone number, authority to sign, and registration number in the UK. The letter must also include the annual pay received from the firm.
  • IF SOLE TRADER: Provide the most recent tax return and the letter from HMRC with UTR code.
  • IF UNEMPLOYED & RECEIVING BENEFITS: Official confirmation of obtaining government benefits.

Tourist Visa Requirements For children below 18 years of age

  • FOR MINORS GOING WITH PARENTS
  • Copy of parent’s first & second page of passport with signature & valid Schengen visa.
  • Copy of both parent’s civil id.
  • Birth certificate translated in English.
  • Translated custodianship certificate and death certificate where applicable.
  • Proof of enrollment at a school or university for students.
  • Translated Parental Authorization from.
  • IF PARENTS ARE NOT TRAVELLING ALONG WITH THE CHILD
  • Copy of parent’s first & second page of passport with signature & valid Schengen visa.
  • Copy of both parent’s civil id.
  • A copy of the accompanying person’s passport and valid Schengen visa.
  • Birth certificate translated in English.
  • Translated custodianship certificate and death certificate where applicable.
  • Proof of enrollment at a school or university for students.
  • Translated Parental Authorization form.

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