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Southern Europe · Schengen area

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Fees & exemptions

  • Adult (standard)
    €90
  • Child 6–11Reduced
    €45
  • Child under 6Free
    Free
  • Family member of EU/EEA/CH citizenFree

    Directive 2004/38/EC — fee waived with proof of relationship.

    Free
  • VFS service feeService fee
    +€35
  • Prime Time appointmentOptional

    Optional out-of-hours slot.

    +€80

Family members of EU/EEA/Swiss citizens are exempt. Children under 6 free, 6–11 reduced. VFS Global service fee is added on top of the consular fee.

Where to apply

Italian consulate or VFS Global / iVisa partner centers.

Appointment system

Prenot@mi online booking system for consulates; VFS uses its own portal. Rome & Milan flights peak season = long waits.

Required documents

  • Valid passport
  • Schengen visa form (English or Italian)
  • 2 biometric photos
  • Travel medical insurance €30,000+
  • Round-trip flight
  • Hotel bookings
  • Bank statements (3 months)
  • Proof of employment
  • Invitation letter + host's ID (if visiting friends/family)

Editor tips

Prenot@mi releases slots at unpredictable times — check daily. Have documents ready before booking.

Country-specific quirks

Italy is one of the strictest on travel insurance — some consulates reject certificates that don't explicitly mention "Schengen area" coverage.

Who can apply where

Your nationality decides whether you need a visa; where you legally live decides where you apply. Applications for Italy are handled by its embassy, consulate or visa centre covering your country of residence — you cannot normally apply in a country you are only visiting.

  • If you are not a citizen of the country you apply from, bring your residence permit or long-stay visa — it usually has to stay valid for at least 3 months after your return.
  • Visiting several Schengen countries? Apply to your main destination, or — if you split time evenly — to the country you enter first.
  • Some passports are visa-exempt for short stays and only need ETIAS travel authorisation instead of a visa; long-stay and work permits are still required for everyone.
  • Fees, document lists and appointment systems are set per consulate, so the local Italy mission for your region always overrides anything on this page.

Where to submit if you apply from the UK

Addresses where applicants of any nationality living in the UK hand in Italy visa documents and give biometrics. Applying from elsewhere? Use the official links below to find the Italy mission covering your country of residence.

  • LondonVFS Global
    Italy Visa Application Centre – London

    Address published on the provider's site — check the link below.

    Applications for Italy from UK residents go through VFS Global; the Consulate General in London takes the decision.

    Official page
  • ManchesterVFS Global
    Italy Visa Application Centre – Manchester

    Address published on the provider's site — check the link below.

    Check the VFS site for the current address and opening hours.

    Official page
  • EdinburghVFS Global
    Italy Visa Application Centre – Edinburgh

    Address published on the provider's site — check the link below.

    Check the VFS site for the current address and opening hours.

    Official page