Visa Centre
Visa required · For Indian Passport Holders
Italy visa for Indians
Visa type
Visa required
Fee (approx)
USD 90 / ~₹7,800
Processing
15-30 days
Max stay
90 days
Validity
90 days
Schengen visa. Apply via VFS Global.
Document checklist
20 documents across 4 categories.
Mandatory Documents
- Original passport (max 10 years old, min 2 blank pages, valid 3 months beyond return date)
- Completed & signed Schengen visa application form
- 2 recent passport photos (35x45mm, white background, 80% face coverage)
- Confirmed round-trip flight reservation
- Hotel booking confirmations for all nights
- Travel insurance (min €30,000 coverage, valid across Schengen area)
Financial Documents
- Bank statements (last 6 months, original with bank stamp & seal)
- Last 3 years ITR with computation/acknowledgement
- Form 16 / Salary slips (last 6 months)
Employment / Business
- Employment letter on company letterhead (designation, salary, tenure, leave sanctioned)
- Leave approval letter from employer
- NOC from employer (if applicable)
- Company registration / GST certificate (for business owners)
Supporting Documents
- Day-wise travel itinerary
- Cover letter explaining purpose of visit
- Property documents / Fixed deposits (proof of ties to India)
- Previous Schengen visa copies (if any)
- Previous passport copies (travel history)
- Invitation letter with host's ID (if visiting family/friends)
- Sponsorship letter with sponsor's financials (if sponsored)
Official source: vistoperitalia.esteri.it
Disclaimer: Visa rules for Italy change frequently. This checklist is a general guide for Indian passport holders and is not legal or immigration advice. Always verify current requirements with the official embassy or consulate before applying.
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