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Italy visa for Indian citizens

Applies via: VFS Global + embassySchengen short-stay visaSources checked on

Indian citizens apply for a Italy visa through VFS Global and the embassy. The published fee for Visa Fee (Categories A, B or C) is € 90 / INR 9,630. Processing time (Other Schengen Visas (short term)): 15 Working Days (extendable up to 45); Embassy: decisions on C visas are generally reached within 15 calendar days. Application locations listed include New Delhi, Jalandhar, Chandigarh, Mumbai and Ahmedabad (6 more listed below). Sources checked on October 10, 2026.

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Italy visa for Indians — key facts

Visa fee
€ 90 / INR 9,630Visa Fee (Categories A, B or C)
Processing time
15 Working Days (extendable up to 45)Other Schengen Visas (short term)
Where to apply
11 locations listedNew Delhi, Jalandhar, Chandigarh…
Insurance required
Yes

Overview

How do Indian citizens apply for a Italy visa?

Applies via: VFS Global + embassy

Who handles applications in India

Italy issues short-term Schengen C visas (tourism, business, family visits) and long-term national D visas (study, work, family reunion etc.). Applications are submitted by appointment at VFS Global Visa Application Centres and decided by the Italian mission competent for your state of residence: the Embassy in New Delhi (Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Chandigarh), or the Consulates General in Mumbai, Kolkata or Bangalore. You must apply where you have continuously lived for the last 6 months; applications can be lodged up to six months before travel.

How to apply from India — step by step

  1. 1

    Prepare your documents

    Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.

  2. 2

    Book an appointment

    Book an appointment as described on the VFS Global / embassy pages linked below.

  3. 3

    Submit your application

    Submit at a VFS Global centre or other listed location: New Delhi, Jalandhar, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune and others listed below.

  4. 4

    Pay the fees

    Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee.

Steps follow the official pages in the Sources section; always follow the latest instructions there.

Before you apply

Visa fees

How much is the Italy visa fee for Indian citizens?

  • Visa Fee (Categories A, B or C)

    € 90 / INR 9,630

    Payable by demand draft favouring 'VFS Global Services Private Limited' or in cash at VFS; EUR-INR rate periodically adjusted; not refunded if refused

  • Visa fee for applicants aged between 6 - 12 (Categories A, B or C)

    € 45 / INR 4,820

  • Visa fee for applicants aged under 6

    € 0 / INR 0

  • Visa Fee (Categories D)

    € 116 / INR 12410

  • Research C

    Gratis

  • Study visa (Mumbai jurisdiction)

    Exempted from Visa Fees

    VFS service charge still payable

Service fee: VFS Service Charge (inclusive of all taxes) of INR 631 per application. Optional: Courier INR 795, Courier Assurance INR 631, Premium Lounge INR 4669 (New Delhi). Postal drop-box applications: VFS service charge INR 1975 by separate demand draft.

Checklist

What documents are required for a Italy visa from India?

All applicants

13 items
  • Application form fully completed and signed by applicant (printed back-to-back; applicant's own working phone number, not an agent's)
  • One recent passport-size photograph (white background)
  • Passport issued within the previous 10 years, valid at least 3 months after intended stay (VFS: at least 6 months valid from date of travel for short-term visas), with at least 2 blank pages; machine-readable only, handwritten passports not accepted
  • Cover letter
  • Overseas medical insurance with minimum coverage of Euro 30,000 for emergency hospital and repatriation expenses, from the approved list of Indian insurers
  • Travel itinerary with travel dates, including a return flight reservation or ticket
  • Copy of applicant's passport and previous Schengen visas
  • Evidence of employment: employee - company letter, latest 3 months pay slips and latest 3 years Income Tax Return; self-employed - Certificate of Incorporation, last 3 months business bank statement, latest 3 years ITR; students - original letter from the school
  • Financial means: salary slips of last three months, ITR with barcode (last 3 years), Income Tax Challan receipt (last 3 years), personal bank statement for the last six months stamped by the bank
  • Proof of accommodation: confirmed hotel bookings
  • Minors: application signed by both parents, birth certificate, legalised parental consent letters as applicable
  • Processing time declaration (waiver declaration) and declaration on travel health insurance (VFS formats)
  • Proof of residence in the jurisdiction for the last 6 months

Tourist

2 items
  • Hotel bookings are mandatory for the Tourist category
  • Apply under 'Tourism - first issuance' or 'Tourism - Holding previous Schengen visa'; holders of an invitation from an EU/non-EU national must apply under Visiting Family and Friends / EU Citizen relative

Business

2 items
  • Letter of Invitation (business) - VFS format
  • Apply under 'Business - first issuance' or 'Business - Holding previous Schengen visa'

Other C and D categories

1 item
  • Separate checklists published by VFS for Visiting Family and Friends, Research C, Religious, Study (C and D), Sports, Transit, Invitation, Family Reunion, Declaration of Value (DoV) etc. - not itemised here

Photo

What are the Italy visa photo specifications?

Size
Not published
Background
Light background (white or off-white)
  • One recent photograph, not more than 6 months old, in colour
  • Full face (80% zoom), non-smiling, no sunglasses/hat/head covering unless for religious belief or ethnic background
  • Printed on normal photographic paper; stick the photograph on the visa application form
  • Photo booth meeting these requirements is available at the centre

Insurance

Is travel medical insurance required for a Italy visa?

Required

Travel medical insurance is mandatory: minimum coverage EUR 30,000, valid throughout the Schengen territory for the entire stay, covering repatriation, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death. Only insurers on the list approved by the Schengen consular posts in India are accepted (VFS links an April 2026 list).

Processing

How long does Italy visa processing take?

Other Schengen Visas (short term)
15 Working Days (extendable up to 45); Embassy: decisions on C visas are generally reached within 15 calendar days
Study Short Stay
90 Days
Study Long Stay
90 Working Days
Family Reunion Long Stay
30 Working Days
Employment Long Stay
90 Working Days
Employment Long Stay with N.O. SUI
30 Working Days
Self-Employment Long Stay
120 Working Days

Visa types

Which Italy visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Short Term Visas - Schengen "C" Type

  • Tourist
  • Business
  • Visiting Family and Friends
  • Research C
  • Religious
  • Study
  • Sports
  • Transit
  • Invitation
  • Visiting Family EU (SPOUSE/CIVIL UNION/CHILDREN BELOW 21/DEPENDENT PARENTS/DEPENDENT IN LAWS)
  • Internship C (Tirocinio Formazione)

Long Term Visas - "D" Type

  • Religious
  • Study
  • Family Reunion Visa
  • Employment Visa
  • Self-Employment (Lavoro Autonomo)
  • Internship (Tirocinio Formazione)
  • Research D
  • Re-Entry
  • Family EU Reunion D Visa
  • Accompanying Spouse/Parents (Al Seguito)

Where to apply

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Italy visa?

  • New Delhi
  • Jalandhar
  • Chandigarh
  • Mumbai
  • Ahmedabad
  • Pune
  • Kochi
  • Kolkata
  • Bengaluru
  • Chennai
  • Hyderabad

FAQ

Italy visa for Indians — frequently asked questions

Answers built only from the VFS Global and embassy pages listed in the Sources section.

How much is the Italy visa fee for Indian citizens?

Visa Fee (Categories A, B or C): € 90 / INR 9,630; Visa fee for applicants aged between 6 - 12 (Categories A, B or C): € 45 / INR 4,820; Visa fee for applicants aged under 6: € 0 / INR 0. 3 more fee rows are listed on this page. Service fee: VFS Service Charge (inclusive of all taxes) of INR 631 per application. Optional: Courier INR 795, Courier Assurance INR 631, Premium Lounge INR 4669 (New Delhi). Postal drop-box applications: VFS service charge INR 1975 by separate demand draft..

What documents are required for a Italy visa from India?

Application form fully completed and signed by applicant (printed back-to-back; applicant's own working phone number, not an agent's); One recent passport-size photograph (white background); Passport issued within the previous 10 years, valid at least 3 months after intended stay (VFS: at least 6 months valid from date of travel for short-term visas), with at least 2 blank pages; machine-readable only, handwritten passports not accepted; Cover letter; Overseas medical insurance with minimum coverage of Euro 30,000 for emergency hospital and repatriation expenses, from the approved list of Indian insurers; Travel itinerary with travel dates, including a return flight reservation or ticket. Plus 7 more items listed on this page. Category-specific checklists are listed for 3 visa categories.

How long does Italy visa processing take for Indians?

Other Schengen Visas (short term): 15 Working Days (extendable up to 45); Embassy: decisions on C visas are generally reached within 15 calendar days; Study Short Stay: 90 Days; Study Long Stay: 90 Working Days.

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Italy visa?

Applications go via VFS Global + embassy. Locations listed: New Delhi, Jalandhar, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Kochi, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad.

What photo size is required for a Italy visa?

Background: Light background (white or off-white).

Is travel medical insurance required for a Italy visa?

Yes. Travel medical insurance is mandatory: minimum coverage EUR 30,000, valid throughout the Schengen territory for the entire stay, covering repatriation, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death. Only insurers on the list approved by the Schengen consular posts in India are accepted (VFS links an April 2026 list).

Which Italy visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Short Term Visas - Schengen "C" Type and Long Term Visas - "D" Type. 21 visa types are listed on this page.

Sources

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