This
is the Procedure for the Italian(Schengen) Visa.
Please read the following points below on steps to get your Italian
visa.
*Visa
for Italian consulate can only be done in person and can never
through any of the travel agents.
*Personal
appointment is mandatory for all applicants requiring visa.
*Visa
Appointments for the London Consulate can only be booked on 09065
540 707.
*Book
your appointments by calling on the above number.
*If
you are a group of 4 friends travelling, then all 4 can be booked in
the same appointment call.
*Visa
will not be given on the same day, on the appointment day you will
submit all your documents and after 2 days you can collect them from
the same place.
*To
collect the passport, all people need not go, only one from the
group is enough to collect all the passports.
All required
information and visa application is in the link below.
http://www.conslondra.esteri.it/Consolato_Londra/Menu/I_Servizi/Per_chi_si_reca_in_italia/
See below for the list of documents required.
Documents
requested: (as specified in the consulate site)
Always check consulate
site for any changes.
Please also supply one photocopy of each document
1. A national passport or official travel document valid for more
than 3 months beyond the validity of the requested visa, with a
blank visa page to affix the visa sticker. Your British Residence
permit must also exceed by more than 3 months the validity of the
requested visa. Exception will be made (1 month) for people
returning for good to their country on presentation of their travel
tickets. The British residency must stamped onto the passport.
2. One application form duly completed and signed by the applicant
(or the legal guardian for children).
3. 2 recent passport-size photographs in color (3,5 x 4,5cm) per
person taken against a white background with good contrast / clear /
good quality, printed on normal photographic paper, unmonted and
full face without sunglasses or head covering.
4. Proof of financial means of support: a recent bank statement of
less than 1 month or traveller’s cheques. A minimum of £40 per day
spent in Italy per person is required.
5. Proof of travel: A confirmed return ticket to Italy or booking
fully paid from your travel agent (including itinerary if
participating in a tour).
6. Proof of accomodation: A confirmed hotel reservation or a
Certificate of Board and Lodging ("Attestation d’Accueil") to be
obtained by the person you are visiting in Italy
7. Travel insurance including medical cover and repatriation. It
must cover the duration of the requested visa.
Additional
documents to be produced according to the applicant’s current
occupation:
If employed:
8. An official up-to-date letter from your employer (less than 3
months old) stating the position held within the company as well as
the starting date; 9. Last 3 payslips.
If self-employed:
8. An up-to-date letter from your solicitor;
Or an up-to-date letter from your accountant;
Or an up-to-date letter from your Bank Manager;
Or an up-to-date letter from your local Chamber of Commerce.
If studying:
8. An official up-to-date letter from your school, college or
university (less than 3 months old) stating the type of studies,
details of course and attendance record.
If inactive and married:
8. An up-to-date letter from your spouse’s employer (less than 3
months old), as above;
9. Spouse’s valid passport;
10. Your marriage certificate.
If visiting the UK, i.e. either holding a C-Visit British visa or
with a British Residency valid for 6 months or less:
8. Your confirmed return travel ticket to your country of residence;
9. Proof of your stay in the UK (letter from the British school/
company for studies/ business, letter of invitation from your
daughter/ son/ sponsor in the UK + their passport + their birth
certificate with English translation certified by Embassy). Those
applicants must apply in person.
Ensure that all documents requested are provided.
If deemed necessary, additional documents may be requested.
Incomplete applications will not be dealt with: applicants will need
to book another appointment to lodge their applications again. |