Italy Business Visa Fees for Indians (2026, in Rupees)

Those two lines are the only compulsory payments at VFS. Everything else is either optional or paid to someone other than the visa authorities. Below is the full rupee breakdown for a business trip to Italy, how payment works at VFS, and the cases where the fee differs, as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. For other visa types, see our Italy visa guide for Indian travellers.

What is the total rupee cost of an Italy business visa in 2026?

VFS Global India lists the following charges for a Schengen C visa, which covers business trips:

The VFS service charge is per application. The visa fee is converted from euros, and VFS notes that the EUR-INR rate is periodically adjusted. The current rupee amounts took effect at the Ahmedabad, Cochin and Pune centres on 27 March 2026 and at the Mumbai centre on 30 March 2026, according to the VFS Mumbai one-pager.

Travel medical insurance is compulsory but is bought from an insurer, not paid at VFS. Your policy needs minimum cover of EUR 30,000 for emergency hospital and repatriation expenses, from the approved list of Indian insurers. Premiums are set by insurers and are not part of the official fee table.

Which optional VFS charges might you add?

None of these are required for a decision. They are conveniences you can choose at the centre:

• Courier of your passport back to you: INR 795.
• Courier Assurance: INR 631.
• Premium Lounge at New Delhi: INR 4669.
• Postal drop-box applications: a VFS service charge of INR 1975 by separate demand draft. Drop boxes are available to applicants whose biometrics were given after 2 November 2015; first-time applicants must attend in person for fingerprints.

A frequent business traveller who has already given fingerprints may find the drop-box route convenient, but it costs more in VFS charges than walking in.

How do you pay the Italy visa fee at VFS?

The visa fee is payable by demand draft favouring VFS Global Services Private Limited, or in cash at the VFS centre. If you are sending a company employee, ask your finance team to prepare the draft in that exact name. The fee is not refunded if the visa is refused, so check the file before paying.

Italy accepts applications at 11 VFS centres: New Delhi, Jalandhar and Chandigarh for the Embassy in New Delhi; Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune and Kochi for the Consulate General in Mumbai; Kolkata for the Consulate General in Kolkata; and Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad for the Consulate General in Bangalore. You apply to the mission covering the state where you have lived continuously for the last six months.

Do any business travellers pay a different amount?

Yes. The official fee list has several exceptions that matter for professional travel:

If you will work for an Italian employer, or stay beyond 90 days, the business category is not the right one: short-stay employment needs a work Nulla Osta, a national D employment visa needs a Nulla Osta from the Sportello Unico per l'Immigrazione first, and for employment appointments VFS New Delhi asks for the INR 631 service charge to be pre-paid at booking.

What does the business checklist require for that fee?

Paying the fee does not make a file complete. The Embassy of Italy's business checklist asks for:

• The signed application form, one photo with a white background, and a passport issued within 10 years, valid at least 3 months after the stay, with 2 blank pages; plus copies of the passport and previous Schengen visas.
• Overseas medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000, a travel itinerary with a return flight reservation, and confirmed hotel bookings.
• Proof of the sending company's economic status: registration certificate, company bank statement for the last six months, and an IEC number if applicable.
• A letter from the Indian company explaining the purpose, your role and the relationship with the Italian company, signed by an identified authorised person.
• Your own finances: salary slips for 3 months, ITR with barcode for 3 years, Income Tax Challan receipts for 3 years, and a personal bank statement for 6 months stamped by the bank.
• An invitation letter from the Italian company in Italian, in the VFS format, signed by an authorised person with a copy of their ID, plus the company's Visura Camerale.

Apply at least 15 days before travel. Short-stay processing takes 15 working days and can be extended up to 45.

Does a multiple-entry business visa cost more?

The fee table lists one rate for Categories A, B and C and no separate price for multiple entries. Frequent travellers can request multiple-entry Schengen visas valid for up to 5 years, according to the Embassy of Italy. Under EU rules from 18 April 2024, Indians who have obtained and lawfully used two Schengen visas within the previous three years can receive a two-year multiple-entry visa, normally followed by a five-year visa. Apply under Business - Holding previous Schengen visa if that describes you, rather than Business - first issuance.

How to avoid paying the fee twice

• Use the VFS-format invitation letter in Italian; an informal e-mail invitation does not match the checklist.
• Submit at least 15 days before the trip.
• Apply in the right jurisdiction, based on six months of continuous residence.
• Make sure the company bank statement covers six months and the personal statement is bank-stamped.
• Choose the correct appointment category: first issuance or holding a previous Schengen visa.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Italy business visa fee different at the Mumbai and Delhi VFS centres?

The same € 90 / INR 9,630 adult fee is listed on the VFS New Delhi and Mumbai one-pagers. The Mumbai one-pager notes the current rupee amounts took effect at Ahmedabad, Cochin and Pune on 27 March 2026 and at Mumbai on 30 March 2026.

Can I pay the Italy visa fee online or by card?

The published payment methods are a demand draft favouring VFS Global Services Private Limited or cash at the VFS centre. Card payment is not mentioned for the visa fee in the official fee notes.

How long does an Italy business visa take?

VFS lists 15 working days for short-term Schengen visas, extendable up to 45. The Embassy's business checklist asks you to apply at least 15 days before travel.

Do I need hotel bookings for an Italy business visa?

Yes. The Embassy of Italy's business checklist lists confirmed hotel bookings, together with a travel itinerary that includes a return flight reservation. Both should match the dates in your invitation letter.