Documents required for family/friends visit visa

-  Original Valid passport for 06 months from the date of arrival  + Old passports if any. with at least two blank pages.

-  Visa Application forms.

-  2 photographs: 35X45mm, white background Matt finish, 80% face size.

-  Covering letter mentioning the purpose of the visit, itinerary, name and contacts of the person in Italy.

-  Air ticket.

-  Overseas Travel Insurance. Minimum 10 days insurance is mandatory from the travel dates.

-  Income tax returns or Form 16 for the last 3 years.

-  Original personal bank statements for last 6 months updated with healthy and sufficient balance.

-  Salary Slips for last 3 months - if employed

-  Original Leave Letter from Employer/School/University.

-  Company registration proof eg.Shop ACt/MOA/Deed.

-  Retire proof /Pension order- if retired

-  Student id and bonafide letter - if a student

-  Original Forex receipt OR International Credit card and card statement.

In case of Minor travelling with anyone parent or with a third party: Affidavit from the parent/s stating that he/she has no objection to the travel of the minor. The affidavit has to be notarized and legalized by the competent Home Department of the State of Residence. The parent/s resident in Italy can make a similar self-declaration with a copy of his/her stay permit and passport.

Documents required from Family/friend -

v  Passport and Visa copy.

v  Invitation letter from Italy (Lettera d’invito)

v  Original and a copy of the Bank Guarantee (Fidejussione bancaria) if sponsored by an Italian.

Documents required for a Student/Internship/research Visa

-  Original Valid passport for 06 months from the date of arrival  + Old passports if any. with at least two blank pages.

-  Visa Application forms.

-  2 photographs : 35X45mm, white background Matt finish, 80% face size.

-  Covering letter from Indian Company explaining the purpose of the visit, professional status of the applicant, and details regarding activities and business relationship with the Italian company.

-  “Dichiarazione di Valore” (Declaration of Value) of the applicant’s educational certificates duly legalized by the Consular office of this Embassy. The local Institution or School should advise this Embassy directly in case it is not required. 

-  Education Certificates duly Apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs

-  Acceptance of enrolment by the Italian School or Institution, stating the duration of course

-  Receipt of full payment of Tuition fees.

-  Air ticket.

-  Confirmed hotel reservation.

-  Overseas Travel Insurance. Minimum 10 days insurance is mandatory.

-  Income tax returns or Form 16 for last 3 years.

-  Original personal bank statements for last 6 months update.

-  In case of Minor traveling with anyone parent or with a third party: Affidavit from the parent/s stating that he/she has no objection to the travel of the minor. The affidavit has to be notarized and legalized by the competent Home Department of the State of Residence. The parent/s resident in Italy can make a similar self-declaration with a copy of his/her stay permit and passport.

Documents required for Business Visa

-  Original Valid passport for 06 months from the date of arrival  + Old passports if any. with at least two blank pages.

-  Visa Application forms.

-  2 photographs : 35X45mm, white background Matt finish, 80% face size.

-  Covering letter from Indian Company explaining the purpose of the visit, professional status of the applicant, and details regarding activities and business relationship with the Italian company.

-  Invitation Letter mentioning Travel dates, itinerary and duration of stay. Purpose of Trip. Penal responsibility clause required to be mentioned. Name, designation and signature of the authorized signatory. Copy of the identity card/ passport copy of the person signing the invitation letter.

-  Air ticket.

-  Confirmed hotel reservation.

-  Overseas Travel Insurance. Minimum 10 days insurance is mandatory.

-  Income tax returns or Form 16 for last 3 years.

-  Original personal bank statements for last 6 months update.

-  Salary Slips for last 3 months - if employed

-  Company registration proof eg. Shop ACt/MOA/Deed.

-  Original Forex receipt OR International Credit card and card statement

In case of Minor traveling with anyone parent or with a third party: Affidavit from the parent/s stating that he/she has no objection to the travel of the minor. The affidavit has to be notarized and legalized by the competent Home Department of the State of Residence. The parent/s resident in Italy can make a similar self-declaration with a copy of his/her stay permit and passport.