# Italy visa for Indian citizens

> 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.

Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/india/italy
Sources checked on: 2026-10-10
Applies via: VFS Global + embassy
VFS Global: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/ita
Embassy / official site: https://ambnewdelhi.esteri.it/en/servizi-consolari-e-visti/servizi-per-il-cittadino-straniero/visti/

## Overview

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.

## Visa fees

- **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.

## Documents required

### All applicants

- 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

- 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

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

### Other C and D categories

- 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 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

## Travel medical insurance

**Required:** 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).

## 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
- **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 categories

### 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 in India

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

## How to apply from India

1. **Prepare your documents** — Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.
2. **Book an appointment** — Book an appointment as described on the VFS Global / embassy pages linked below.
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. **Pay the fees** — Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee.

## Frequently asked questions

### 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

- [VFS Global - Apply for VISA to Italy In North India](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/italy/india/new-delhi/english/) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-10
- [VFS Global - Apply for a VISA to Italy In West and South India](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/italy/india/mumbai/english/) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-10
- [Embassy of Italy New Delhi - Requisite documents for Tourist Visa](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/italy/india/new-delhi/english/pdf/tourism_checklist-italy.pdf) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-10
- [Embassy of Italy New Delhi - Visas](https://ambnewdelhi.esteri.it/en/servizi-consolari-e-visti/servizi-per-il-cittadino-straniero/visti/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-10

### Notes on sources

- visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/ita returns HTTP 403 to automated fetches; used the www.vfsglobal.com one-pager mirror
- No VFS one-pager found for the Kolkata or Bangalore consular jurisdictions; centre list for those comes from the Embassy page
- Photo size (mm) not specified on VFS/embassy pages fetched
- Embassy text naming the Bangalore consulate's jurisdiction was truncated on the fetched page
- Checklists for categories other than Tourist not itemised

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