Guide on the Requirements in Applying for Visa to Italy Based on the Purpose of Visit
REQUIREMENTS IN APPLYING FOR VISA TO ITALY – You can check the guide below for the documents needed in the application for a travel visa for the purpose of tourism, study, business, and other intents.
Are you wondering why a lot of people like to visit Italy? It is a home not only to a unique culture but as well as to many beautiful tourist destinations. There are a lot of picture-perfect places in the foreign country which truly deserve a spot in your bucket list.
Although Italy is not one of the no visa countries, it is where the Colosseum in Rome, the Florence Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, and many other historic and beautiful spots await you. Definitely, the efforts for the process is worth it. You would also surely love to see the world’s famous Grand Canal in Venice and the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
When you happen to visit Italy, it will also be best to see the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, the lovely coastal region Cinque Terre, and the Trevi Fountain, Rome. The Embassy of Italy issues several different types of visa depending on the purpose of your visit to the country.
If you want to visit Italy to see the beautiful places there and experience the unique Italian culture, you must apply for a Tourist Visa to the Embassy of Italy in your country. Here are the requirements in applying for a visa to Italy for the purpose of tourism:
- duly-accomplished Italy Visa application form
- two (2) recent photos taken within the last three months
- identical photos
- 35x45mm in size
- in color
- head should take 70-80% of the photo
- light-coloured background with no pattern
- applicant should be looking straight at the camera
- neutral facial expression
- avoid uniforms or colours matching the background
- valid passport
- roundtrip reservation
- travel itinerary
- travel health insurance
- proof of accommodation such as hotel booking or rent agreement
- letter of tour organizer if traveling through a tour agency
- proof of financial means
- bank account statements
- sponsorship letter
- proof of invitation
- invitation letter from host in Italy
- copy of inviter’s passport or residence permit
- proof relationship with the host residing in Italy
- proof of employment status
- If employed:
- Employment Contract
- Income Tax Return
- Leave permission from the employer
- If self-employed:
- copy of your business license
- Income Tax Return (ITR)
- company’s bank statement of the latest 6 months
- If student:
- Proof of enrolment
- No Objection Letter from University
- If employed:
In visiting the country for the purpose of studying there, a Student Visa is part of the required documents for enrty. Here are the requirements in applying for visa to Italy for the purpose of studying in the foreign country:
- duly-accomplished Italy Visa application form
- two (2) recent photos taken within the last three months
- identical photos
- 35x45mm in size
- in color
- head should take 70-80% of the photo
- light-coloured background with no pattern
- applicant should be looking straight at the camera
- neutral facial expression
- avoid uniforms or colours matching the background
- valid passport
- travel health insurance
- proof of financial means
- bank account statements
- sponsorship letter
- no objection letter from the educational institution where you are currently enrolled (if applicable)
- proof of Enrollment in Italian school or university
- Internship agreement signed by Italian company, the establishment of origin and the trainee if flying for internship
- Dichiarazione di Valore (Declaration of Value) of the applicant’s educational certificates duly legalized by the Consular office of this Consulate General
If you are flying to Italy for business purposes, you must obtain a Business Visa. There is a different set of documents required for its application. Here are the requirements in applying for visa to Italy for business purposes:
- duly-accomplished Italy Visa application form
- two (2) recent photos taken within the last three months
- identical photos
- 35x45mm in size
- in color
- head should take 70-80% of the photo
- light-coloured background with no pattern
- applicant should be looking straight at the camera
- neutral facial expression
- avoid uniforms or colours matching the background
- valid passport
- roundtrip reservation
- cover letter from Italian company inviter
- Registration Certificate of the inviting company
- letter from employer
- travel health insurance
- proof of financial means
- bank account statements
- sponsorship letter
In case of flying to Italy for medical purposes of clinical treatment, you need to apply and be approved of a Medical Visa. You can check the requirements in applying for visa to Italy for this purpose below:
- duly-accomplished Italy Visa application form
- two (2) recent photos taken within the last three months
- identical photos
- 35x45mm in size
- in color
- head should take 70-80% of the photo
- light-coloured background with no pattern
- applicant should be looking straight at the camera
- neutral facial expression
- avoid uniforms or colours matching the background
- valid passport
- travel health insurance
- local medical report
- Medical attestation from the hospital or doctor in Italy
- proof of financial arrangement made
- Official confirmation of the treatment/appointment
Even if you are simply passing Italy towards your destination country, you must apply and be approved of a Transit Visa. You can check the requirements in applying for a visa to Italy below for the purpose of transit:
- duly-accomplished Italy Visa application form
- two (2) recent photos taken within the last three months
- identical photos
- 35x45mm in size
- in color
- head should take 70-80% of the photo
- light-coloured background with no pattern
- applicant should be looking straight at the camera
- neutral facial expression
- avoid uniforms or colours matching the background
- valid passport
- Return flight ticket reservation
- Visa issued by travel destination
- proof of paid visa fee
- travel insurance
To apply for a travel visa to Italy, prepare and submit your documents to the Embassy of Italy in Manila. It is located at the 5th Floor, Tower B, One Campus Place, McKinley Hill in Taguig City.