Visa Details

1. Visa Application Form

• Completed and signed Schengen visa application form.

2. Passport

• Valid for at least 3 months beyond the return date.

• Must have at least 2 blank pages.

• Issued within the last 10 years.

• Attach copies of previous Schengen visas (if any).

3. Photographs

• 2 passport-sized color photos.

• White background, 35mm x 45mm, recent (not older than 6 months).

4. Cover Letter

• Mention purpose of visit, duration, and travel itinerary.

• Address it to the Consulate General of Italy.

5. Travel Itinerary

• Detailed day-by-day plan of your stay in Italy and/or Schengen area.

6. Flight Reservation

• Round-trip flight booking.

7. Accommodation Proof

• Hotel bookings or invitation letter from a host in Italy (if staying with friends/family).

8. Travel Insurance

• Valid in all Schengen countries.

• Minimum coverage: €30,000 for medical emergencies and repatriation.

9. Proof of Financial Means

• Last 3-6 months' bank statements, signed and stamped by bank.

• Income Tax Returns (ITR) of last 3 years.

• Salary slips (last 3 months), if employed.

• Proof of investments, fixed deposits, or sponsorship letter (if someone else is financing your trip).

10. Proof of Employment or Status

• Employed: Letter from employer, leave approval, company ID.

• Self-employed: Business license, company registration, bank statements.

• Student: Letter from educational institution and ID card.

• Retired: Pension documents, retirement proof.

• Unemployed: Sponsorship documents from family.

11. Residence Proof

• Aadhaar card, utility bills, or rental agreement.

12. Visa Fee Payment Receipt

• Receipt for the visa application fee paid to VFS Global.

Additional Documents (if applicable)

• Invitation Letter (if visiting someone): Include host’s passport/ID and Italian residence permit (if applicable).

• No Objection Certificate (NOC): From employer or school.

• Minors (under 18): Birth certificate, consent letter from both parents, and passport copies of parents.