Italy Visa Requirements at Delhi Consulate
Complete documentation and requirements for all visa types at the Italy consulate in Delhi
Common Requirements for All Visa Types
These documents are required for all visa types at Delhi consulate:
Personal Documents
Valid Passport
Must not be older than 10 years, must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should include all old passport booklets. Handwritten passports, passports with observations, and passports with 20-year validity are NOT acceptable.
Signed Visa Form
2 Forms (Printed back to back ONLY) to be filled and duly signed by the passenger in his own handwriting (Signature to be done twice in the signature box).
Declaration Form and Data Protection Form (EU)
It is mandatory to be signed by the applicant.
Passport Size Photos
2 Recent Colored Photograph (Fresh ones i.e. NOT used earlier for any visa). Dimensions: 35mm x 45mm on matte finish paper with white background, 80% face coverage, non-smiling [without glasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background and not previously used in a visa.
Signed Cover Letter
Personal Covering Letter (Addressed to The Embassy of Italy) on plain paper from Applicant mentioning duration of visit, purpose of visit, expenses clause .
Travel Documents
Confirmed Hotel Bookings
Confirmed hotel as per the ticket (with hotel name, address, telephone number, and email ID).
Confirmed Air Tickets
Return ticket, covering all sectors. Travel date should be 20 days after submission date.
Travel Insurance
It should be as per Schengen specification, matching with ticket dates with risk coverage of Euro 30,000. For downloading the list of Approved Insurance Companies and detailed information on Travel Insurance please visit our visa forms section of our website. Travel Insurance should have special condition The geographical area for this policy stands changed to worldwide.
Proof of Funds
Bank Statement
Latest personal bank statement (original) for the last 6 months, sealed and signed by bank authorities.
Income Tax Return
Personal ITR for the last 3 years along with the ITR challan copies.
Other Proofs of Adequate Financial Ties/Guarantees
Occupation Proof
If you are an Employee
Last 6 months' salary slips. NOC from the company.
If you are Proprietor/Owner of the Company
Company’s original bank statement for the last 6 months, stamped by the bank. Company’s ITR for the last 3 years. Company proof (e.g., GST, Incorporation certificate, Partnership deed, etc.). Cover letter on the company’s letterhead.
Visa Type Specific Requirements
Additional documents required for each visa type
Business Visa
Business Documents
Invitation letter
Invitation letter in ORIGINAL from Italy ( Individually for each applicant and only in the prescribed format as saved in our Form section ) if the invitation is not arranged as per the embassy format then the application shall not be accepted.
Photocopy of the picture ID Proof of the signing authority of the invitation letter (passport or identity card) containing relevant data signature validity of the document ( Invitation letter should be in Italian Language)
Company Cover Letter
Detailed Covering Letter (Addressed to The Embassy of Italy) from Indian Company (on company letter head) mentioning duration of visit and the detail of business activities with the Italian Company, Indian Company Details etc
VISURA CAMERALE (CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LETTER) FROM THE ITALIAN COMPANY
Copy of Company`s Registration certificate
GST certificate of the organization
Company Bank Statement
Original updated Company bank statement for last 6 months with bank seal and signature from the authorized person from the Bank
Company Income Tax Return
Company ITR for last 3 years
Biometric Information
BIOMETRIC MANDATORY for all Applicants w.e.f. 02-Nov-2015. (Please see instructions below)
Note
Incase of minors, the visa application form is to be signed by both the parents.
Appointment for visa submission to be taken through VFS web site.
East India issued passport to be applied in Kolkata.
Embassy have stopped accepting the passports which are handwritten or have any observation on the front data page Hence, all such passport holders are requested to get a fresh passport booklet to apply for Visa.
The Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents and/or for a personal interview
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIOMETRIC:
From 2nd November 2015, Biometric is mandatory which will be valid for 59 months.Personal appearance for visa application submission is mandatory for every traveler after 2nd November.Applicants who have undertaken the biometric after 2nd November, are NOT required to go for biometric again for next 59 months and Mondy SHALL BE SUBMITTING THEIR CASES.
Mondy provides very premium services for Schengen as listed below:-
Appointment Taking
Documentation Assistance and Scrutiny
Visa Fee Preparation
Meet and Assist For Biometric Submission
Dispatch of Passports
Kindly note that in case of any shortcoming in visa form or documents, the applicants would be asked to take a fresh appointment and visit again. Hence, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND TAKING EXPERT SERVICE OF Mondy TO AVOID ANY SUCH HASSLE OR RE-VISIT FOR VISA SUBMISSION.Please do send us your passports and documents at least 2 days in advance so that we may check documents, take the appointment and prepare the documentation for visa submission.Following travelers are exempted from Biometric
Children under 12 years of age
Persons for whom the collection of fingerprints is physically impossible
Sovereigns and other senior members of a royal family, Heads of State and members of the national Governments (with their official delegations and spouses) if they travel for official purposes.
Applicant who have VIS printed on their last Schengen visa (provided the last Schengen visa is issued within 59 months)
Medical Requirement
Travel Insurance as per Schengen specification, matching with ticket dates with risk coverage of Euro 30,000. For downloading the list of Approved Insurance Companies and detailed information on Travel Insurance please visit our visa forms section of our website.
Business checklist
to be signed by the applicant
Fees
Short Term - Rs. 8090/- (Adult) Short Term - Rs. 4050/- (Child) VFS charges - Rs. 1200/-
Processing Time
15-17 working days. Note: Please note that the above is only an indicative processing time which is based on the current trend. Actual processing time may vary and is at the sole discretion of the Visa Consular of the Embassy/Consulate.
Tourist Visa
For honeymooners
If bride or groom is not employed, then the Financials of the parents are required (Check According to the above-mentioned occupations)
For Minors
If minor is accompanied by one parent/travelling alone shall provide a ATTESTED AFFIDAVIT from relevant home department is required.
Affidavit noc from other parent side, if only one parent is traveling along with child. Child birth certificate should be notarized
Biometric Information
BIOMETRIC MANDATORY for all Applicants w.e.f. 02-Nov-2015. (Please see instructions below)
Note
Incase of minors, the visa application form is to be signed by both the parents.
Appointment for visa submission to be taken through VFS web site.
East India issued passport to be applied in Kolkata.
Embassy have stopped accepting the passports which are handwritten or have any observation on the front data page Hence, all such passport holders are requested to get a fresh passport booklet to apply for Visa.
The Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents and/or for a personal interview
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIOMETRIC:
From 2nd November 2015, Biometric is mandatory which will be valid for 59 months.Personal appearance for visa application submission is mandatory for every traveler after 2nd November.Applicants who have undertaken the biometric after 2nd November, are NOT required to go for biometric again for next 59 months and Mondy SHALL BE SUBMITTING THEIR CASES.
Mondy provides very premium services for Schengen as listed below:-
Appointment Taking
Documentation Assistance and Scrutiny
Visa Fee Preparation
Meet and Assist For Biometric Submission
Dispatch of Passports
Kindly note that in case of any shortcoming in visa form or documents, the applicants would be asked to take a fresh appointment and visit again. Hence, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND TAKING EXPERT SERVICE OF Mondy TO AVOID ANY SUCH HASSLE OR RE-VISIT FOR VISA SUBMISSION.Please do send us your passports and documents at least 2 days in advance so that we may check documents, take the appointment and prepare the documentation for visa submission.Following travelers are exempted from Biometric
Children under 12 years of age
Persons for whom the collection of fingerprints is physically impossible
Sovereigns and other senior members of a royal family, Heads of State and members of the national Governments (with their official delegations and spouses) if they travel for official purposes.
Applicant who have VIS printed on their last Schengen visa (provided the last Schengen visa is issued within 59 months)
Medical Requirement
Travel Insurance as per Schengen specification, matching with ticket dates with risk coverage of Euro 30,000. For downloading the list of Approved Insurance Companies and detailed information on Travel Insurance please visit our visa forms section of our website.
Fees
Short Term - Rs. 8090/- (Adult) Short Term - Rs. 4050/- (Child) VFS charges - Rs. 1200/-
Processing Time
15-17 working days. Note: Please note that the above is only an indicative processing time which is based on the current trend. Actual processing time may vary and is at the sole discretion of the Visa Consular of the Embassy/Consulate.
Work Visa
Work Documents
Original and Photocopy of Work Permit
Original and photocopy of Autorizzazione Al Lavoro Subordinato or the Work Permit Authorization issued by the competent Ufficio Provinciale Del Lavoro or the Labour Provincial Directorate - Italy, whose date should not be prior to 6 months and duly authorized by the competent Questura or the Police Headquarters - Italy.
Undertaking Letter from Employer
An undertaking letter from the employer is mandatory, assuring that the applicant will return back to their country after the completion of their work contract.
Proof of Educational and Professional Certificates
Biometric Information
Biometric Mandatory
From 2nd November 2015, biometric is mandatory and will be valid for 59 months. Personal appearance for visa application submission is mandatory for every traveler after this date.
Note
Incase of minors, the visa application form is to be signed by both the parents.
Appointment for visa submission to be taken through VFS web site.
East India issued passport to be applied in Kolkata.
Embassy have stopped accepting the passports which are handwritten or have any observation on the front data page Hence, all such passport holders are requested to get a fresh passport booklet to apply for Visa.
The Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents and/or for a personal interview
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIOMETRIC:
From 2nd November 2015, Biometric is mandatory which will be valid for 59 months.Personal appearance for visa application submission is mandatory for every traveler after 2nd November.Applicants who have undertaken the biometric after 2nd November, are NOT required to go for biometric again for next 59 months and Mondy SHALL BE SUBMITTING THEIR CASES.
Mondy provides very premium services for Schengen as listed below:-
Appointment Taking
Documentation Assistance and Scrutiny
Visa Fee Preparation
Meet and Assist For Biometric Submission
Dispatch of Passports
Kindly note that in case of any shortcoming in visa form or documents, the applicants would be asked to take a fresh appointment and visit again. Hence, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND TAKING EXPERT SERVICE OF Mondy TO AVOID ANY SUCH HASSLE OR RE-VISIT FOR VISA SUBMISSION.Please do send us your passports and documents at least 2 days in advance so that we may check documents, take the appointment and prepare the documentation for visa submission.Following travelers are exempted from Biometric
Children under 12 years of age
Persons for whom the collection of fingerprints is physically impossible
Sovereigns and other senior members of a royal family, Heads of State and members of the national Governments (with their official delegations and spouses) if they travel for official purposes.
Applicant who have VIS printed on their last Schengen visa (provided the last Schengen visa is issued within 59 months)
Medical Requirement
Travel Insurance as per Schengen specification, matching with ticket dates with risk coverage of Euro 30,000. For downloading the list of Approved Insurance Companies and detailed information on Travel Insurance please visit our visa forms section of our website.
Fees
Long Term- Rs. 9650/- VFS charges Rs. 1200/-
Processing Time
Minimum 15 working days. Note: Please note that above is only an indicative processing time which is based on the current trend. Actual processing time may vary and is at sole discretion of the Visa Consular of the Embassy/Consulate. 08:00am To 12:00noon and 01:00pm To 04:00pm 01:00pm To 04:00pm
Contact Information
Italy Embassy/Consulate in Delhi
Address
50-E, Chandra Gupta Marg, New Delhi
Tel
26114355
Fax
26873889
ambasciata.newdelhi@esteri.it
Website
www.vfs-italy.co.in