Italy visa

Visitor Family/Friends visa

1. Original, signed passport:Passport must have at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area and has to be issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving the Schengen Area.
2. Passport-size photograph:Two recent (not older than 3 months), passport-size, UK standard, colour photographs with white background or you may also upload a photo with your order for us to print (charges applicable)
3. Proof of Status:UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card, must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area. C type visitor visa is not acceptable.
4. Confirmation of Employment:Employer headed letter (original – hand Signed) recent (less than 10 days old), addressed to the Embassy, name and position of the signee and confirming applicant’s employment
5. Self- employment:letter (original – hand Signed) from Accountant recent (less than 10 days old), addressed to the Embassy and confirming applicant’s self-employment and Certificate of Incorporation/proof of annual accounts.
6. Student letter (original - hand signed or with original stamp):recent (less than 10 days old) signed UK university/college/school letter (addressed to the Embassy and confirming applicant’s enrolment)
7. Domestic employees:Please provide an original letter of employment and proof of tax payment (P80) or payslips, together with a copy of the employer’s passport and a copy of the work contract
8. Unemployed - Receiving Benefits/pension:recent original letter obtained from local Job centre or Pension Service
9. Sponsorship:Applicants may be sponsored by their spouse/registered partner/any other relationship; in these cases the following needs to be provided: marriage certificate, passport, proof of occupation, proof of funds and cover letter. If any of these documents was issued outside the EU, then translation is required in English or country’ specific language.
   
   Note: The above mentioned documents will not be accepted if they hold a digital or scanned signature and if they are older than 10 days.


10. Bank statements:Original or pdf copy of 3 months UK current account bank statements. Financial ability for travel should show £ 50 per day of stay abroad and having sufficient funds to pay the cost of travel and accommodation. The statement shouldn’t be older than 5 days.
11. Proof of travel:(airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car) Confirmed return travel tickets mentioning applicant’s name and travel dates. When travelling by car, car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving license. If applicant is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with applicant and travel dates need to be provided too. When travel tickets have been paid through travel agency, then a receipt, an invoice or a payment confirmation is also required.
12. Proof of accommodation:Applicant has to submit the original invitation letter from the host in Italy (Original Invitation Letter). The invitation letter must be addressed to the Italian Consulate, dated and duly signed, confirming travel period and address of stay, with a photocopy of the host’s ID/passport. If the host in Italy is a non-EU citizen, a copy of the host’s Residence Permit in Italy (Permesso di Soggiorno) is required.
13. Travel insurance: (all-risk medical travel insurance) the travel insurance must be issued in the UK only - clearly showing the applicant’s name, covering the entire period of the intended stay in Schengen Area. The minimum coverage for medical emergency and repatriation must be € 30.000. If covered by your bank please provide a recent letter not older than 1 month confirming your insurance details.
    
    Note:Personal Appearance and Biometric Appointment is required.