1/3 Online Italy Schengen Visa Appointment UK Who Will Need a Italy Schengen Visa? Italy is an appealing country that is also a member of the European Union’s Schengen Zone. The Schengen Area currently consists of approximately 26 countries. According to the Schengen Agreement, people of these countries can travel to other Schengen countries without having to go through strict passport controls. However, tourists must get a Schengen visa if: Non-EU/EEA citizens: Countries that fall outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or the European Union (EU) region. Travelers from these countries will have to apply for a Schengen Visa to go to Finland. Visa-free countries: These nations have a special visa-free agreement with Italy. The arrangement allows citizens of such countries to go to Italy and stay there for up to ninety days. However, these travellers will need to apply for a Italy visa if they plan to stay in Italy for an long duration or if their visit to Italy is not for tourism. Types of Italy Visa You Should Know The type of Italy visa you apply for will be determined by the length of your stay and the activities you intend to pursue. Usually, this depends on the traveler’s nationality. It will determine whether or not you require a visa for Italy. You can easily apply for a variety of Italy visas, depending on why you wish to visit Italy. Some of the most common types of visas for visiting Italy are as follows: Italy Tourist Visa Italy Family Visit Visa Italy Business Visa Italy Student Visa What are the Documents Requirements for Italy Visa? When applying for VFS Italy visa UK, you will need to provide some required documents as part of the Schengen visa application process. 2/3 The Schengen region has created a list of required documentation for each purpose of entry into the country. These criteria are basically the same for a stay in any of Schengen member states. The following list of documents is necessary for Italy visa application to be approved: Italy Schengen visa application form completely filled and signed. Two photos that are taken within the last three months in compliance with the following Schengen visa specifications. Identical photos. 35x45mm size. A color photo with light background is required. The candidate must keep a straight face, closed mouth and neutral expressions while looking into the camera. Clothes that match the background and any type of uniforms should be avoided. A valid passport meeting the following criteria: Obtained within the last ten years. Two full blank pages are required for visa stamp. It must be valid for minimum 3 months following your return to UK from Italy. Previous passports showing the visa stamp (if any). The booking for round-trip flight ticket or the full itinerary. Your ticket must have dates of your arrival and departure from Italy along with the flight numbers. A thorough consultation and dummy hotel as well as flight bookings are just a few of the many things we can handle for your Italy visa appointment requirements. A travel insurance policy with minimum coverage of 30,000 euros for the entire Schengen area that covers your medical emergencies, accidents and even repatriation in the event of death. Our team can assist you in securing the best travel medical insurance to support your Italy visa appointment process. Accommodation documents that provides a detailed itinerary of your Italy holidays. This condition can be described by one of the following scenarios: Hotel or hostel booking details. Rent agreement is necessary if you plan to rent a property while you are in Italy. A letter of invitation from friends or the relatives who will be hosting you while you are on holiday in Italy. Proof of finances demonstrating your capacity to sustain yourself while in Italy. It is necessary to present one of the following documents: A bank statement which shows you have enough money in your account to cover your travel expenses. The statement should not be older than three months. A letter of sponsorship from any third party guaranteeing that they will cover your entire expenses of Italy trip. This letter must be submitted with your sponsor’s bank statement which should not be older than three months in order for it to be accepted. Alternatively, you can submit a combination of the two documents listed above to fulfill the financial 3/3 requirements for your Italy visa appointment. How to apply for Italy visa from UK? Here is our Italy visa process to get it quickly and easily: Fill the Italy visa application form and pay online securely for appointment booking. Get documentation support from our experts. Visit the VFS visa centre with our executive along with your documents & submit your biometrics. Receive your Passport & visa via courier.