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Italy Visa for Nepali Citizens

Visa requiredSchengen short-stay visaLast reviewed April 25, 2026

Nepali passport holders visiting Italy as tourists use the Schengen Short-Stay Visa. Processing time: 25 calendar days. Apply through VFS Global Italy Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu. The sources and the date this record was last reviewed are listed at the end of the page.

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Tourist visa: Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — TouristStay: Up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Visa fee: Not listed in our record
Processing time: 25 calendar days (15 working days + 10 calendar days for Kolkata transit) — apply ≥ 15 days before travel
Where to apply: VFS Global Italy Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu

At a glance

At a glance — Italy Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourist

Processing time: 25 calendar days (15 working days + 10 calendar days for Kolkata transit) — apply ≥ 15 days before travel; max 180 days in advance.
Stay duration: Up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Visa validity: Issued for the trip dates (single entry) or up to 5 years (multi-entry) at the consul's discretion based on travel history.
Entries: Single, double, or multiple.
Bank balance / financial proof: Bank statements (last 6 months) showing capacity for the trip plus return; recommended closing balance ≥ NPR 500,000.
Where to apply: Book online at vfsglobal.com/npl/en/ita/book-an-appointment, attend VFS Kathmandu (Chhaya Center, Thamel) with the full file + biometrics; courier to Kolkata for adjudication.

Visa types

Visa categories available

Tourist — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourist
Tourism, sightseeing, visiting friends or family, attending events — up to 90 days within any 180-day rolling window in the Schengen Area.
Stay
Up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Processing
25 calendar days (15 working days + 10 calendar days for Kolkata transit) — apply ≥ 15 days before travel; max 180 days in advance.
Business — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Business
Attending business meetings, conferences, negotiations, exhibitions, trade fairs — up to 90 days within any 180-day rolling window.
Stay
Up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Processing
25 calendar days (15 WD + 10 CD).
Religious — Schengen Short-Stay or Long-Stay Religious Visa
Religious workers performing spiritual leadership, worship, teaching of religion, ministering, or other high-level specialist religious work in Italy. Short-stay (≤ 90 days) for visits / events; long-stay D for ongoing assignments.
Stay
Up to 90 days (short C); 90 days – 1 year on D, renewable via Questura on arrival.
Processing
25 calendar days (C) or 30+ working days (D).
Student — Italy Study Visa (Short C ≤ 90 days OR Long D > 90 days)
Pursuing studies, training, language courses, or research at an Italian university, institute, or recognised school.
Stay
Short ≤ 90 days for short courses; long-stay D for full academic programmes (1 year per visa, renewable via Questura).
Processing
Short: 15 working days; Long: 30 working days from VFS submission.
Student / Trainee — Tirocinio Formazione Visa (Internship / Training, Long-Stay D)
Internship or vocational training at an Italian host organisation under a recognised training agreement (Tirocinio Formazione).
Stay
Up to 1 year per visa.
Processing
30 working days from VFS submission.
Researcher — Research Visa (Long-Stay D)
Hosted research at an Italian university, research institute, or recognised research entity under EU Directive 2005/71/EC.
Stay
1 year per visa, renewable via Questura.
Processing
30 working days.
Sports — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Sports
Participation in sports events, training camps, competitions, or short-term coaching engagements in Italy / Schengen Area.
Stay
Up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Processing
25 calendar days (15 WD + 10 CD).
Transit — Schengen Transit Visa (Type C — Seamen / Stopover)
Transit through Italy en route to a third country — including seaman transit (joining / leaving a vessel) and stopovers requiring entry into Schengen territory.
Stay
Authorised in line with the period required for the transit (typically ≤ 5 days for stopover; per assignment for seamen).
Processing
25 calendar days (15 WD + 10 CD).
Invitation — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Visit on Invitation
Visiting friends or family resident in Italy on an Invitation Letter — short stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Stay
Up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Processing
25 calendar days (15 WD + 10 CD).
Re-Entry — Re-Entry Visa (Long-Stay D) — Returning Italian Resident
For Italy residents whose Permesso di Soggiorno was lost / expired / not renewed in time, who travelled abroad and now need to return to Italy on a re-entry visa.
Stay
Until the original Permesso is regularised through the Questura on return.
Processing
15–30 working days.
Work — Italy Work Visa (Lavoro Subordinato — Long-Stay D)
Salaried employment in Italy under an Italian employer with a Nulla Osta al Lavoro (work authorisation) issued by the Sportello Unico per l'Immigrazione under the Decreto Flussi quota.
Stay
Tied to the Italian work contract (1–2 years per Permesso di Soggiorno cycle, renewable).
Processing
30 working days (after the Italian employer obtains the Nulla Osta — which itself takes weeks under the Decreto Flussi quota system).
Self-Employed — Italy Self-Employed Visa (Lavoro Autonomo — Long-Stay D)
Self-employed work in Italy — independent professional activity, consultancy, work contracts, freelancing, or company set-up. Includes both the "consultancy / work-contract" stream (holders of work contracts, consultancy assignments) and the "independent professional" stream (freelancers, regulated professionals).
Stay
Tied to the project / contract — 1–2 years per Permesso cycle, renewable.
Processing
30 working days (after the Italian Provincia issues the Nulla Osta and the Camera di Commercio confirms the activity is feasible).
Artist / Entertainer — Italy Lavoro Autonomo Spettacolo Visa (Artists / Dancers / Entertainers, Long-Stay D)
Artistic, dance, performance, or entertainment engagements in Italy — including theatre, opera, ballet, concerts, film / television productions.
Stay
Tied to the production / engagement — typically 90 days – 1 year, renewable through the Questura.
Processing
30 working days (after the Italian production company obtains the Spettacolo Nulla Osta).
Family Reunion — Italy Family Reunion Visa (Ricongiungimento Familiare, Long-Stay D)
Joining a family member legally resident in Italy — spouse, civil partner, child under 18 (or older if dependent), or dependent parent.
Stay
Tied to the sponsor's Permesso di Soggiorno; converted to "Permesso di Soggiorno per Motivi Familiari" on arrival.
Processing
90 working days (after the Italy-side Sportello Unico approves the Nulla Osta al Ricongiungimento).
Accompanying Family — Accompanying Spouse / Parent Visa (Long-Stay D)
Spouse or dependent parent accompanying a principal applicant who has been issued an Italian Lavoro / Lavoro Autonomo / Studio / Researcher visa — both files must be lodged together at VFS Kathmandu.
Stay
Aligned with the principal applicant's visa.
Processing
30 working days (lodged jointly with the principal applicant).

Checklist

Required documents — Italy tourist visa

28 required · 6 conditional — tick them off as you build your file.

Original passport + photocopy
Required
Issued within the last 10 years, valid for at least 3 months after planned return, with 2 blank facing pages and NO observations on bio fields. Machine-readable only — handwritten passports are rejected.
Passport bio-page copies + previous passports
Required
Plus copies of every visa / stamp page from previous passports if any.
Two recent passport photographs (35 × 45 mm)
Required
Printed photo-quality, white background, dark clothing, head 70–80% of frame, no glasses or head coverings (except religious). Digital photos NOT accepted.
Citizenship copy
Required
Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate, both sides.
Italy Schengen / D-visa application form
Required
Short-stay applicants: VFS application-form.pdf · Long-stay D applicants: d-visa-application-form-mar-2022.pdf — fully completed and signed.
GDPR consent form
Required
Information General Data Protection Regulation form — mandatory with every application; both parents sign for applicants under 18.
VFS visa declaration
Required
Visa-declaration-for-Applicants-New.pdf — for applications with processing time under 30 working days.
Cover letter
Required
Detailed letter in English stating purpose, itinerary, sponsor (if any), self-funding, and intent to return — addressed to the Consul General, Consulate of Italy, Kolkata.
Confirmed return / onward airline ticket
Required
Showing arrival in and departure from the Schengen Area within the visa validity (issue an airline-confirmed PNR; do NOT pay for the ticket before the visa is approved — VFS accepts a confirmed reservation).
Confirmed accommodation for the entire stay
Required
Hotel reservations in the applicant's name covering every night, OR a notarised host-invitation ("dichiarazione d'ospitalità") with host's ID + Italian residence proof.
Schengen-approved travel medical insurance
Required
Minimum EUR 30,000 cover including emergency medical, hospitalisation, and repatriation; valid throughout the Schengen Area for the entire stay. Indian-issued policies must be from the VFS-approved insurer list (effective 12 July 2018).
Bank statement (last 6 months)
Required
Original, signed and stamped on every page; recommended closing balance ≥ NPR 500,000–700,000 for tourist short-stay; higher for long-stay categories.
ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed)
Required
See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application)
Required
Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
1. Business Income
Conditional
Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
PAN Certificate
Required
Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
Business Registration Certificate
Required
Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable)
Conditional
Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
Latest Audit Report
Required
Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
Tax Clearance Certificate
Required
Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
2. Salary-Based Income
Conditional
Applicants who are employed must provide:
Salary Certificate / Salary Letter
Required
On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
Leave Approval Letter
Required
Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer
Required
Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements
Required
Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
3. Pension Income
Conditional
Applicants receiving pension must submit:
Pension Certificate (Pension Patta)
Required
Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
Company ID Card (if available)
Conditional
Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
Recent Pension Bank Statement
Required
Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank
Required
On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
4. Rental Income
Conditional
Applicants earning rental income must provide:
Land Ownership Certificate
Required
Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
Building Completion Certificate
Required
Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate
Required
Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

Where to apply

Where Nepali citizens apply for a Italy visa

Mission: Consulate General of Italy — Kolkata (consular jurisdiction over Nepal)
Address: 5G New Road, Kolkata 700 027, West Bengal, India
Phone: +91 33 2479 2414
Email: conskolkata@esteri.it
Hours: Adjudication only at Kolkata. Nepal applicants submit files in Kathmandu — see Application Centre below.
Application centre: VFS Global Italy Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu — 3rd Floor, Chhaya Center, Chhaya Devi Complex, Amrit Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal. Submission by appointment via vfsglobal.com/npl/en/ita/book-an-appointment.
Online portal: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/ita

Notes

Important notes

Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Where this page's destination notes ask for an apostille or a specific translator, follow those notes; otherwise a translation notarised by a Notary Public is the usual standard.
Italy has no visa-issuing embassy or consulate in Nepal — all Nepali applications are filed at VFS Global Kathmandu (Chhaya Center, Thamel) and forwarded to the Consulate General of Italy in Kolkata, India for adjudication. The Italian Honorary Consulate in Lazimpat does NOT process visas.
Visa fees are payable ONLY by Demand Draft in Indian Rupees (INR) drawn in favour of "Consulate General of Italy", payable at Kolkata, India — a Kolkata-route quirk specific to Italy. A bank counter inside VFS Kathmandu can prepare the DD on the spot for an additional NPR 2,053.
VFS service charge: NPR 855 + International Courier NPR 1,540 (cash only, non-refundable) — paid in Nepali rupees at submission, in addition to the consular fee.
EU citizen relatives are exempt from the consular fee (per Schengen Code) — covers spouses, children under 21 / dependents, and dependent parents (dependency must be proved).
Lead time: applications cannot be submitted more than 180 days before travel; minimum 7–15 working days before travel for short-stay; allow 25 calendar days end-to-end (15 working + 10 calendar) including Kolkata adjudication and courier transit.
Long-stay processing: Family Reunion 90 working days · Employment 30 working days · Student 30 working days · Re-Entry typically 15–30 working days.
Schengen-approved travel medical insurance (minimum EUR 30,000 incl. emergency repatriation) is mandatory for the entire stay. From 12 July 2018, only Schengen-approved Indian insurer policies (or insurance bought in Italy itself) are accepted — see the VFS-published list.
Photo specifications: 35 × 45 mm, white background, dark clothing, no more than 6 months old, face 70–80% of frame, no glasses (or thin frames + no flash reflection), no head coverings except religious. Digital photos are NOT accepted — printed photo-quality prints only.
Travel agents handling 15+ applicants must email the VFS Kathmandu group-booking address (one email per group of up to 15) at least one day before submission. Incentive groups need prior approval from the Consulate Kolkata.
Appointments cannot be transferred to another person or rescheduled to add applicants. Multiple appointment requests will result in NO appointment being granted.
Passport must be machine-readable, issued within the last 10 years, valid for 3+ months beyond planned return, with at least 2 blank facing pages and NO observations on the bio data fields.
Italian Honorary Consulate Kathmandu (Lazimpat) handles document-attestation and notarial services only; it does NOT accept or forward visa files.
Italian Honorary Consulate Kathmandu (notarial services only): R B Tower, 7th Floor, Lazimpat-2, Kathmandu, Nepal · +977 1 4538388 / +977 1 4529089 · kathmandu.onorario@esteri.it.

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Guides

Italy visa guides

FAQ

Italy visa for Nepali citizens — frequently asked questions

Common questions Nepali citizens ask before applying for a Italy visa — answered from the official sources listed below.

Which visa do Nepali citizens use to visit Italy as tourists?

Nepali passport holders visiting Italy for tourism use the Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourist, which allows a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

How long does a Italy tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

25 calendar days (15 working days + 10 calendar days for Kolkata transit) — apply ≥ 15 days before travel; max 180 days in advance.

What bank balance is required for a Italy visa?

Bank statements (last 6 months) showing capacity for the trip plus return; recommended closing balance ≥ NPR 500,000.

How many days can Nepali citizens stay in Italy on a tourist visa?

Up to 90 days within any 180-day period (Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourist).

Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Italy tourist visa?

Book online at vfsglobal.com/npl/en/ita/book-an-appointment, attend VFS Kathmandu (Chhaya Center, Thamel) with the full file + biometrics; courier to Kolkata for adjudication.

What documents are required for a Italy tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: Original passport + photocopy; Passport bio-page copies + previous passports; Two recent passport photographs (35 × 45 mm); Citizenship copy; Italy Schengen / D-visa application form; GDPR consent form; VFS visa declaration; Cover letter.

Which Italy mission handles visa applications from Nepal?

Consulate General of Italy — Kolkata (consular jurisdiction over Nepal), 5G New Road, Kolkata 700 027, West Bengal, India. Phone: +91 33 2479 2414. Applications are lodged at VFS Global Italy Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu, 3rd Floor, Chhaya Center, Chhaya Devi Complex, Amrit Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal. Submission by appointment via vfsglobal.com/npl/en/ita/book-an-appointment.

Can Nepali citizens apply for a Italy business visa?

Yes — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Business. Attending business meetings, conferences, negotiations, exhibitions, trade fairs — up to 90 days within any 180-day rolling window. Processing: 25 calendar days (15 WD + 10 CD).

Is there an official online portal for the Italy visa?

Yes. The official starting point is https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/ita.

How is the Italy visa fee paid?

Demand Draft (DD) in INR drawn in favour of "Consulate General of Italy", payable at Kolkata, India. VFS service + courier: cash in NPR only. On-site bank counter at VFS Kathmandu can prepare the DD. No card / digital wallet.

Can Yatra For Fun help with a Italy visa application?

Yes — Yatra For Fun's visa desk can help you prepare your Italy visa file over WhatsApp (the embassy or visa centre makes the decision), and you can order reservation documents for your file: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.

Sources

Sources & last updated

Last reviewed: April 25, 2026

https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/ita — VFS Global Italy Visa Application Centre Nepal
https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/ita/visa-type — Visa categories (Schengen C + Italy D)
https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/italy/nepal/english/ — Full visa-info one-pager (scraped 2026-04-25)
https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/ita/book-an-appointment — VFS appointment booking
https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/ita/contact-us — VFS contact
https://conscalcutta.esteri.it — Consulate General of Italy in Kolkata (jurisdiction over Nepal)
https://conscalcutta.esteri.it/en/servizi-consolari-e-visti/servizi-per-il-cittadino-straniero/visti — Consulate Kolkata visa services
https://universitaly.it — Italian university pre-enrolment (mandatory for Study D applicants)
VFS Italy Visa Application Centre Kathmandu — 3rd Floor, Chhaya Center, Amrit Marg, Thamel
Italian Honorary Consulate Kathmandu — R B Tower, 7th Floor, Lazimpat-2 (notarial only)
Consulate General of Italy Kolkata — 5G New Road, Kolkata 700 027 (adjudicates Nepal files)
VFS PDF: Tourist documents checklist · Tourist-Latest.pdf
VFS PDF: Business documents checklist · Business-Latest.pdf
VFS PDF: Religious documents checklist · Religious-visa-Latest.pdf
VFS PDF: Sports documents checklist · sports-visa-Latest.pdf
VFS PDF: Transit / Seaman documents checklist · seaman.pdf
VFS PDF: Invitation documents checklist · Invitation-Latest.pdf
VFS PDF: Re-Entry documents checklist · re-entry-Latest.pdf
VFS PDF: Study D-type documents checklist (2025) · D-visa-study-checklist-2025.pdf
VFS PDF: Employment Latest documents checklist · employment-Latest.pdf
VFS PDF: Family Reunion (Children / Spouse / Parents) checklists · family-reunification-*-mar-2022.pdf
VFS PDF: Research visa documents checklist · research-visa-checklist.pdf
VFS PDF: Short-stay application form · application-form.pdf
VFS PDF: Long-stay D application form · d-visa-application-form-mar-2022.pdf

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At a glance — Italy Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourist

Visa categories available

Tourist — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourist

Business — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Business

Religious — Schengen Short-Stay or Long-Stay Religious Visa

Student — Italy Study Visa (Short C ≤ 90 days OR Long D > 90 days)

Student / Trainee — Tirocinio Formazione Visa (Internship / Training, Long-Stay D)

Researcher — Research Visa (Long-Stay D)

Sports — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Sports

Transit — Schengen Transit Visa (Type C — Seamen / Stopover)

Invitation — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Visit on Invitation

Re-Entry — Re-Entry Visa (Long-Stay D) — Returning Italian Resident

Work — Italy Work Visa (Lavoro Subordinato — Long-Stay D)

Self-Employed — Italy Self-Employed Visa (Lavoro Autonomo — Long-Stay D)

Artist / Entertainer — Italy Lavoro Autonomo Spettacolo Visa (Artists / Dancers / Entertainers, Long-Stay D)

Family Reunion — Italy Family Reunion Visa (Ricongiungimento Familiare, Long-Stay D)

Accompanying Family — Accompanying Spouse / Parent Visa (Long-Stay D)