Italy Schengen Visa Applications
For short stays of up to 90 days in Italy.
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An Italian Schengen visa enables you to travel to any country that resides within the Schengen area. The Schengen visa allows you to remain there for a maximum of 90 days within a six month period and will cost 80 euros to apply. For stays longer than 90 days, you will need to hold an Italian National visa. Whether you need to apply for an Italy Schengen depends on what country you are from, as you may be entitled to simply travel with your passport.
We strongly advise you to apply as soon as possible to ensure that you are approved for an Italy Schengen in time for your trip. You will not be allowed on your flight without a valid visa document.
If you are planning to visit Italy and you are a citizen of a country outside of the EU You can start the process by clicking ‘Start Application‘ and completing our form. It is advisable to take your time to complete correctly as misinformation can lead to problems later in the process. You can choose the following when you are applying;
An Schengen visa for Italy is a short-term European visa. This type of Visa enables the holder to travel freely throughout Italy and the rest of the Schengen Area. The visa, itself is issued by the Italy Embassy (or whichever country you are visiting for the longest). That is to say, you can visit any of the Schengen countries for up to 90 days during a 180-day period.
The Schengen Visa is the most common visa in Europe. In order words, it entitles the holder to enter, travel freely within, and exit the Schengen area from any Schengen member country. There are no border controls within the Schengen Zone.
The standard set of documentation required for your submission is as follows:
Your information will be checked and your application will be processed after you have finished the online form and submitted your data. First and foremost, any errors or unclear information will be explained or addressed to ensure that your application runs smoothly.
An appointment is required to submit your application, however first we will verify availability and advise you appropriately. You must acquire the necessary papers to demonstrate that you have adequate financial resources to maintain yourself, as well as proof of your accommodation and flights to and from the nation.
Because interview wait times vary according on location, season, and visa type, you should apply for your visa as soon as possible if you want to visit Italy. Examine the appointment wait time at the location where you want to apply.
An Italy Schengen visa allows a foreigner to travel to a Schengen port of entry (often an airport) and seek authorization to enter the nation. We can make sure your visa application goes easily, but an accepted visa does not guarantee entry into the Schengen zone.
Business people, tourists, specialist employees, and students who wish to remain in Italy for a short period for particular travel objectives need Schengen visas. Applicants seeking a Schengen visa must demonstrate to the Visa Application Centre that they plan to depart the Schengen zone at the conclusion of their temporary stay.
When you submit your application, it will go through our 8-point verification process to guarantee that there will be no problems with your authorisation. It may take up to 72 hours to organise your consultation call with the attorney, but you will be kept informed as soon as your application is received.
All updates will be emailed to the email address you provide on your Visa Application.
This depends on a number of things such as whether or not you have had a Schengen visa in the past or how many countries you intend to visit. Generally you first Schengen visa will be issued for the duration of your stay. Future applications may be granted for multiple entry for a number of years.
There are 26 Schengen members states in Europe. You can see the full list of countries further up this page.
You can expect an update on your application within 3 days of submission. You can choose express processing at checkout for a response within 24 hours.
Once you attend your appointment, your visa can take up to 15 working days to be processed by the Embassy.
The Schengen rule prohibits stays of more than 90 days in the Schengen Area. If you do, you may be liable to a fine, deportation, and a prohibition on re-entry into the Schengen Area.
In Italy, persons who overstay their visa as a result of border checks done while they are voluntarily departing the country are not subject to a fee, while those who overstay their visa on Italian land are theoretically susceptible to both an expulsion order and a fine between €5,000 and €10,000.
