Immigration Information

Italy Immigration Information

Who requires a visa?
Citizens of the following countries require a visa:
Required by all except the following for stays of up to 90 days:
(a) nationals of EU countries, Australia, Canada, Japan and US;
(b) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep. of), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, San Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Switzerland, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela;
(c) transit passengers continuing their journey to a third country by the same or connecting aircraft within 48 hours, provided holding tickets with reserved seats and valid documents for onward travel (except nationals of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Senegal, Somalia and Sri Lanka, who always require a visa). As the preceding list is liable to change at short notice, visitors are advised to check transit regulations with the relevant Embassy or Consulate before travelling.

Citizens of the following countries require a passport:
Passport valid for 6 months required by all except: nationals of Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Portugal, San Marino, Spain and Switzerland with a valid national ID card.
 
Required documents for visa:
Tourism:
(a) Passport valid for at least 3 months longer than validity of requested visa with 1 blank page to affix the visa.
(b) Completed application form.
(c) UK residence permit valid for at least 6 months beyond the expiry date for UK applicants.
(d) 1 passport-size photograph.
(e) Proof of sufficient funds to cover duration of stay (credit cards and cash are not accepted as proof of financial means).
(f) Where applicable, marriage certificate showing proof of marriage to an EU national.
(g) In some cases evidence of medical insurance required.
(h) Proof of travel arrangements.

Business:
(a)-(d) and, (e) Letter from employer addressed to the Italian Consulate General explaining the purpose and duration of the visit. If self-employed, a letter from an accountant, company secretary, solicitor or local Chamber of Commerce. Applicants should also arrange for an invitation from the host Italian company or firm.
 
Time required to issue visa:
Approximately 2 days, but varies according to nationality.
No visas are issued within 24 hours.
 
Costs of visa:
A uniform type of visa, the Schengen visa, is issued for tourist, business and private visits.
Short-stay: £17.10 (for up to 30 days); £20.50 (for up to 90 days).
Transit: £7. Airport Transit: Free.
 
Validity of visa:
Short-stay (single- and multiple-entry): valid for 6 months from date of issue for stays of maximum 90 days per entry.
Transit (single- and multiple-entry): valid for a maximum of 5 days per entry, including the day of arrival.
Visas cannot be extended and a new application must be made each time.
 
Comment:
Postal applications are not acceptable.
Travellers visiting just one Schengen country should apply to the Consulate of that country;
travellers visiting more than one Schengen country should apply to the Consulate of the country chosen as the main destination or the country they will enter first (if they have no main destination).

All information on this page has been carefuly investigated. However the information is provided without any warranty.