Documents for obtaining a visa to Italy

Visas to Italy

• transit visa
  - issued to persons whose purpose of visit is transit to third countries through an international airport in Italy;
• visa-free transit
  - if a transfer from one flight to another is carried out in the transit zone of one airport within 24 hours, to a country not included in the Schengen zone;
• visa category C
  (short-term stay up to 90 days) - issued to persons whose purpose of visit is tourism, transit, visiting relatives or friends, business trips. This visa gives the right to visit countries in the Schengen area. A visa can be single, double or multiple and allows a foreigner, respectively, one, two or an unlimited number of times, during the time specified in the visa, to transit or enter and plan to stay in the territory of the countries participating in the Schengen Agreement. The validity period of a visa can be from several days (usually issued according to the duration of the trip) to several years, however, the duration of the trip or the total number of days of stay in the territory of the Schengen countries should not exceed 90 days for each period of 180 days;
• visa category D
  (long-term national visa for a period of stay of 90 days) - valid only in Italy and gives the right to stay in the country for up to 1 year with the possibility of extension after completion. This visa gives the right to travel to Schengen countries for up to 90 days during the validity period of the national visa. For such a visa, you must apply directly to the Consulate General of Italy in Moscow, St. Petersburg, depending on the jurisdiction of the consulate.

Visa for Russians

In 2021, Russians are forced to obtain a visa to visit the Italian Republic. This applies to both tourist trips and visits to a given state for other purposes.

In the case of Russian citizens, it is worth noting that there are several types of Italian visa:

1. Transit (A and B).
2. Schengen (C).
3. National (long-term – D).

Transit

Transit visa type "A" is intended for transfer to a connecting flight. This permit does not provide for leaving the transit zone at the airport.

Transit permit type “B” is issued for a maximum of 5 days. With this permit you can go beyond the transit zone.

Many people are interested in what the price of a transit visa to the Italian Republic is and whether it is worth applying for it at all if a person does not intend to leave the airport.

A transit permit must be issued in any case if the foreign resident does not have a valid Schengen visa.

You will also have to pay for the opening even if the time interval between connecting flights at the airport is 1 hour and the person has not left the airport terminal.

The cost of a transit visa is 35 euros, regardless of its type. It can be opened at visa centers of the Italian Republic or directly at the consulate of this state.

Schengen

"Schengen" is intended for guest visits, short-term treatment and tourist trips to the territory of the Italian Republic. Duration from 1 to 90 days in six months.

The processing time for a visa to Italy ranges from 5 to 10 working days, depending on the place where the documents are submitted.

If the papers are submitted at one of the visa centers of the Italian Republic on the territory of the Russian Federation, then the processing time for an Italian visa will range from 8 to 10 days.

If you apply for a visa directly at the Italian consulate, the visa will be ready in 5–7 days. This difference in processing times depends primarily on the fact that all decisions regarding the issuance of permits are made directly at diplomatic missions located in Moscow.

The visa center has the right only to accept documents for a visa to Italy, then they are sent for consideration to the consular department (Yakimanskaya Embankment, building No. 10) or the embassy (Denezhny Lane, building No. 5). Due to the fact that the papers are sent to diplomatic missions, the processing time for an application for an Italian visa increases.

National

It is issued exclusively at the consular department or embassy. It cannot be processed at a visa office. Opening a long-term visa permit takes from 2 weeks to 3 months.

It is impossible to influence the timing of the issuance of this permit due to the fact that all papers are sent directly to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs located in Italy, where a decision is made regarding the issuance of such a permit.

A national visa allows you to stay in the Italian Republic from 91 days to 1 year. With a long-term Italian visa, it is prohibited to visit other countries of the European Union.

Urgent visa

If a person needs to quickly obtain a Schengen visa, then he has the right to use an urgent processing service called an “express visa.” This service means opening a visa permit in just 3 days.

But it is worth noting that in order to get an urgent visa you will need to pay double the consular fee, which is 70 EUR.

The package of documents for an urgent visa is no different from the package of papers for a Schengen visa. This service only affects the time period for obtaining a permit.

List of documents for obtaining a visa to Italy through a travel agency

An approximate list of documents required to obtain an Italian visa (different tour operators may require a different set of documents):

• international passport
  valid for 3 months after the end of the trip. Be sure to have two blank pages. The passport must not be damaged, torn, dirty, or have any extraneous entries or marks. All corrections in the passport must be certified by the seal of the issuing authority. The passport must contain the signature of the owner from the age of 14;
• Application form for a visa to Italy in two copies. The application form must have the original signature of the tourist, as in the international passport (signature in paragraph 37 and at the end of the 4th page), one of the parents signs for the minor;
• 2 color photographs
  : 3.5x4.5 cm, matte, on a white background, without corners, ovals, stamps, black glasses, in dark clothes, less than 6 months old, head size 3.2-3.6 cm (70-80 % of the entire image). The passport should not contain visas with this photo;
• copies
  of the first page
  of the international passport
  and all Schengen visas in it. If the passport contains visas opened by the consulates of Schengen countries, but the border crossing stamp was placed by another Schengen country, then a written explanatory note from the tourist is required to provide the reasons for this discrepancy;
• copies
  of all
  Schengen visas
  in canceled passports, including copies of the first pages of these passports;
• copies
  of all completed pages
  of the internal passport
  . In case of a change of surname and replacement of a civil passport with a new one, the tourist MUST replace the foreign passport with a new surname within one month from the date of change of surname;
• a certificate from the place of employment
  on the company's letterhead indicating the telephone number and address of the organization, position, length of service and monthly salary of the applicant (at least 20,000 rubles), the period of paid leave is indicated. The certificate must indicate the date of issue. The certificate is valid for no more than a month from the date of submission of documents to the Consulate. The certificate is signed by the head of the organization and certified by a seal. If the head of the enterprise is a relative or namesake, a second signature is required (chief accountant, deputy director, head of human resources). Working pensioners additionally provide a pension certificate;
• confirmation
  of a sufficient amount of funds (if the salary is less than 45,000 rubles) - an original bank account statement with movements for the last 6 months on bank letterhead, confirming that the tourist has sufficient funds, at the rate of 57 euros per day, but not less than 1000 euros per person or, in case of insufficient personal funds, a statement from the sponsor to assume all expenses, indicating the relationship of the sponsor and the sponsored + documents confirming the relationship: copies of the marriage / birth certificate, + a copy of the first page and page with registration of the internal passport, a certificate from the sponsor’s place of work and an extract from his account;
• for tourists who are married
  but have different surnames, it is necessary to attach
  a copy of the marriage certificate
  ;
• if one of the tourists has a valid Schengen visa
  , you must attach copies of the double-page spread of your passport with a photo and visa;
• if your own funds are insufficient,
  be sure to include
  a statement from the sponsor
  agreeing to cover all expenses

Additional requirements

for non-working people
(schoolchildren, students, pensioners, housewives, etc.):

• certificate from the place of study
  (students, schoolchildren)
• copy of student ID
  (students)
• a copy of the pension book
  , notarized (pensioners)
• a statement from the sponsor
  about accepting all expenses, indicating the relationship between the sponsor and the sponsored person (+ a copy of the relationship document), + a copy of his international passport (first page) or a copy of the first page and page with registration of the internal passport, a certificate from the sponsor’s place of work, with indicating a salary of at least 20,000 rubles or a bank account statement at the rate of 57 euros per day per person.

for individual entrepreneurs

and those who work for them (in addition to a certificate from the place of work):

• a copy of the certificate of registration
  with the tax authority
• a copy of registration certificate
  with the tax authority

for minors:

• a notarized copy of the child's birth certificate
  . If the surname of one or both parents in the birth certificate does not coincide with the surname of the child, it is necessary to provide notarized copies of documents confirming the relationship (certificate of paternity, marriage certificate, divorce certificate)
• when a child leaves with one of the parents,
  it is necessary to provide a copy of the notarized permission to leave from the second parent + a copy of the internal passport of the parent giving consent to the entry and exit of the child
• when a child leaves accompanied by third parties,
  it is necessary to provide a copy of the notarized permission to leave from both parents + copies of their internal passports, including the accompanying person
• a copy of the visa
  + a double page of the passport with the details of the accompanying person (or parents), if any;
• in the event of the death of one of the parents or deprivation of his parental rights, it is necessary to provide copies of the relevant documents. If one of the parents is missing, a police certificate is required; if at the birth of the child the father was registered according to the mother’s words, it is necessary to provide a certificate from the regional registry office - form 25 (original or notarized copy)

Sponsors can only be immediate family members

- spouses, parents, children, grandparents (documents confirming relationship must be provided)

The consulate reserves the right to request additional documents and invite a tourist for an interview, regardless of his location.

Required documents

Travelers are concerned about what documents are needed for a visa to Italy. Their list will depend on the purpose of the trip; the list of documents for a Schengen visa to Italy is divided into main and additional.

Below is the main list and is required for all applicants to submit. This is followed by a list of required documents for a Schengen visa to Italy, which are collected according to the individual purpose of the trip.

Basic list of documents for a visa to Italy:

1. Completed visa application form. It must be completed using Italian or English. You must sign on the last and penultimate pages, write in legible handwriting;
2. An original valid passport issued in the name of the applicant. It expires at least 90 days after leaving the Schengen area. This passport must have two blank pages;
3. Two photographs, size 3.5x4.5 cm required;
4. A copy of the main page of the international passport, which contains the photograph and personal data of the applicant;
5. If available, then old passports/copies of them with visas for the last two years;
6. A valid internal passport of the Russian Federation issued in the name of the applicant. It is needed to conclude the relevant agreement;
7. Air tickets indicating the date of return, you can provide tickets for other transport;
   

   Booking airline tickets or booking tickets for other transport will do.

8. Booking from a hotel, inn, private residence, apartment with dates. Hotel bookings must overlap travel dates;
9. Medical insurance. Minimum requirements for a health insurance policy: coverage amount – from 30,000 euros, coverage area – the entire Schengen territory;
10. Agreement for the possibility of processing your personal data according to the sample;
11. A receipt indicating full payment of the consular fee;
12. Financial guarantees, that is, confirmation of the ability to pay for the trip;
13. Guarantees of social status: certificate of employment from the company. Individual entrepreneurs and company owners provide a copy of the TIN and a certificate of registration of their company. Students/schoolchildren must provide a certificate of study containing the seal and signature of the person in the position of dean/director. Pensioners - a photocopy and original of their pension certificate;
14. Car travelers provide a driver's license and its copy, a car registration certificate plus a copy of it, and international insurance (carta verde) plus a copy of it.

These documents for a Schengen visa to Italy must be provided to all persons who want to obtain a category C entry permit, including tourists. The main list does not depend on the place of application, only on the type of visa requested. Accordingly, documents for an Italian visa in Moscow are submitted the same as in other cities, there are no differences here.

Additional documents for a Schengen visa to Italy by letter of invitation on behalf of a private individual:

1. A letter of invitation in the established format, it must contain information about the dates of the trip, the place of residence of the invited party;
2. A copy of a document confirming exclusively legal residence in Spain of the inviting party: copies of a visa, passport, residence permit, other identification document;
3. Confirmation of family ties and kinship, if the inviting party is a relative.

Sample of filling out an invitation for a visa to Italy

Additional list of required documents for a visa to Italy at the invitation of an organization/legal entity:

1. A copy of the invitation from an Italian organization with a seal, signed by a responsible authorized person in the position of manager, where you must indicate the dates of the trip, the purpose of the visit, and the planned activities of the invitee. It is also necessary to indicate who will bear the costs for the invited party;
2. Relevant certificate from the Visura camerole (chamber of commerce) of the inviting company;
3. A copy of the passport of the citizen from the Italian side who signed the invitation;
4. Documents confirming the availability of accommodation with an exact address.

For those Russian citizens who have real estate, additional documents for a visa to Italy in 2021 are as follows:

1. Real estate purchase agreement, including a copy thereof.

Those foreign persons who are invited to Italy as members of delegations, to conferences, to short-term courses, etc., must be provided with an appropriate invitation on behalf of an authorized organization.

Documents for national visa D

In some cases, it becomes necessary to obtain a national visa D in order to be able to live in Italy for a long time. The list of documents for a national Italian visa in Moscow and other cities will depend on the purpose of obtaining the requested visa.

Firstly, the application form for a national visa will look different. Secondly, all necessary certificates, invitations to study, permits, legalization, and so on will be tied specifically to the purpose of a specific person’s stay in Italy. The list of documents for a national visa to Italy is quite long; more details can be found on the website of the state visa center.

Filling out the application form

When applying for an Italian visa in St. Petersburg, Moscow or another place, you need to pay close attention to filling out the application form. It consists of several sections. All items have been translated into Russian, so filling out is usually not difficult; if necessary, you can see a sample.

Sample of filling out an application form for a visa to Italy

When filling out you need to follow fairly simple rules:

• Be sure to write in legible handwriting;
• Avoid mistakes, blots, and corrections so that you don’t have to do everything again;
• Write truthful information that does not differ from the information in the package of documents;
• If the form is damaged, you need to fill it out again.

Photo requirements

The photograph that is pasted on the application form must satisfy certain clear parameters:

• Size – 3.5×4.5 cm;
• Photo background – white or close to white;
• The photograph shows only the face, neck, including the upper part of the shoulders;
• The photo does not contain corners, ovals, or cuts;
• The photo should be taken without caps/hats/scarves/other headwear, hair should not cover the face/part of the face.

Requirements for financial guarantees

When an applicant applies for an Italian visa on his own, he needs to pay attention to the current requirements for financial guarantees. Despite the uniform visa legislation of the Schengen area, these requirements vary from country to country.

So, a financial guarantee for a visa to Italy can be provided in the form of:

1. An original bank account statement in any currency that shows the availability of funds;
2. Photocopies of a bank card plus a bank statement from the card account indicating the balance amount;
   

   The bank statement must be no older than three days at the time of submission of the package of documents.

3. Original and photocopy of the passbook from the bank;
4. Traveler's checks, in which case originals of checks and photocopies are required;
5. A sponsorship letter from a person who is a close relative and is also participating in the trip. You need to provide proof of relationship with the sponsor - a marriage registration certificate, for example. In other situations, letters of sponsorship from other sponsors will not be considered.

Financial guarantees for a visa to Italy must meet the criteria for the amount of funds given in the table.

Applying for a visa to Italy yourself

You can apply for a visa to Italy yourself

, for this you need to collect approximately the same list of documents + medical insurance, a copy of round-trip air tickets, proof of residence, or an invitation, and submit it either to the
Consular Section
in Moscow, or to the nearest
visa center
which is located in the cities: Moscow, St. St. Petersburg, Belgorod, Vladivostok, Voronezh, Volgograd, Yekaterinburg, Irkutsk, Kazan, Kaliningrad, Krasnodar, Krasnoyarsk, Lipetsk, Mineralnye Vody, Nizhny Novgorod, Novosibirsk, Omsk, Perm, Rostov-on-Don, Samara, Stavropol, Tomsk, Ulyanovsk, Ufa, Chelyabinsk, Arkhangelsk, Petrozavodsk, Pskov.

Detailed information

information about types of visas, methods of obtaining, list of documents provided, production times, costs, addresses of visa centers, forms and samples of documents, sign up to submit documents, etc. can be found
on the website of the Italian visa center
in Moscow or St. Petersburg

conclusions

All travelers who plan to go to Italy and apply for a visa for this should definitely pay attention to the main points:

• If there are any doubts about whether Russians need a visa to Italy now, then you need to know that it can be issued for any travel purpose - business, tourism, personal trips;
• You can go on a tour to Italy through another Schengen area of ​​any European state;
• It is more convenient and faster to obtain an Italian visa through Italian visa centers, which are located in various cities of the Russian Federation;
• Obtaining it yourself will cost much less than if the visa is issued using the services of an intermediary company.

Visa processing time

• when applying for a visa to Italy through a travel agency
  , check the deadlines with your manager, usually they are
  5-7 working days
  from the date of application + time to send documents from the city of departure, and in the high season this period increases to 10 days
• when applying for a visa through visa centers,
  the period is
  from 4 working days
  , plus time for sending documents
• Documents for obtaining an Italian visa can be submitted no earlier than 3 months before departure
  .

Additional requirements for the unemployed, students and pensioners

Not only entrepreneurs, but also unemployed Russian citizens can count on receiving an Italian visa in 2021. Thus, unemployed citizens will need to submit the following documents:

1. Certificate from university or school.
2. Student ID (high-quality photocopy).
3. Pension book (relevant for pensioners).
4. A letter from the sponsoring person (this document should state that the sponsor will bear all expenses associated with the trip).

Of great importance in this case is where the sponsor works and what his salary is. According to current realities, the salary of the sponsoring person should be at least 60,000 rubles.

Individual entrepreneurs are obliged to submit documents such as a photocopy of the individual entrepreneur’s registration certificate and a photocopy of the registration certificate.

Certificate of state registration of an Individual Entrepreneur

Validity periods of an Italian visa

A Russian who wants to visit Italy can receive:

• single and double entry visa documents (the period of stay in the country is limited by the validity period of the visa);
• multiple visa (stay period is 90 days for every 180 days);
• transit Schengen visa document (issued for transfers in Rome, Milan and other Italian cities).

How long should you wait

If an Italian visa is issued through a travel agency, the processing time varies from 5 to 7 working days. But if the application was submitted during the peak tourist season, the waiting period may increase to 10 working days. When a person submits documents to a visa center, he will have to expect to receive a visa within 4 to 10 working days. Some more time is spent on sending the traveler’s package of documents.

What is the cost of registration

In 2021, an adult Russian who bought a tour to Italy will have to pay from 65 to 70 euros. The cost of a visa for a person under 12 years of age is 25 euros.

The cost of obtaining a visa to Italy when submitting an application independently through the consular section of the Embassy looks like this:

• for adult travelers from neighboring countries – 35 euros (the list of countries must be clarified on the consulate’s website);
• for citizens from non-CIS countries – 60 euros;
• for children of kindergarten age – free.

The cost of registration for a simplified application through a visa center is as follows:

• for adult Russians and citizens of neighboring countries – 35 euros + service fee in the amount of 1.2 thousand rubles;
• for citizens of non-CIS countries – 35 euros + service fee;
• for children of kindergarten age – service fee in the amount of 1.2 thousand rubles.

Validity of a visa to Italy

The Italian consulate issues:

• single and double-entry Schengen visas
  for a period of stay in the country
  of up to 90 days
  (usually the length of stay corresponds to the invitation/hotel reservation)
• Schengen multiple visas
  valid for
  180 days
  with the right to stay in the country (Schengen countries) for no more than
  90 days
  within six months. A multiple entry visa can be issued if the passport already contains Italian visas, or there is a reasoned written application for the need to issue a multiple entry visa
• transit Schengen visas
  valid
  for up to 6 months
  (the length of stay is determined depending on the tickets provided and hotel reservations. In the case of a double or multiple transit visa, the total period of stay during all entries is indicated)

Factors influencing the processing time for an Italian visa

The registration period is individual for each tourist. But there are factors that everyone needs to consider.

Seasonal factor

Many people are planning tourist trips for long holidays. This means that approximately 2 weeks before the New Year and in the last 2 weeks of April the number of visitors to visa centers increases. Operators are unable to cope, and the visa processing time is increasing. The same situation occurs in the summer months.

On national holidays, embassies also rest. Make sure to make an appointment to submit documents in advance.

Visa type

How long it will take to obtain a visa depends on its type. The choice depends on the purpose of your trip. There are 4 types:

Students studying in Italy receive a student visa.

1. Transit. The simplest visa with which you can only stay at the airport. It is issued if you are planning a long layover at an Italian airport.
2. Business. If the purpose of your trip is a business event, visiting an exhibition, meeting with a business partner, you should choose this type. The set of documents for a business visa must include an invitation from an Italian partner, information about the company you are going to, or the event you intend to attend.
3. Student. It is received by students and students of European courses. An invitation from the host party is required. An important nuance: the educational institution must be officially accredited.
4. Tourist. The most common and convenient type to receive. It is even issued for business or student trips. The number of days you can spend in Italy is 90 over six months.
5. National. With this visa you can live and work in Italy for up to 5 years. Obtaining it will require more documents and time.

Document collection time

When calculating the time it takes to obtain a visa, take into account the time you need to collect documents. Some of them you will prepare yourself, and some you will have to request from the appropriate authorities.

It may take 3 days to obtain a certificate of employment. The same applies to receiving a bank account statement.

Difficulties may also arise with filling out the form if you are receiving Schengen for the first time. In addition, registration for filing an application is kept by date and time. You can contact the visa center 90 days before your date of entry into Italy, which means that you have enough time for all stages of the application.

To obtain a visa to Italy, you must fill out an application form.

Completeness and accuracy of submitted documents and information

Carefully check the information prepared for your visa application. Check it with the required list, and the questionnaire data with the personal documents that you used to fill it out. The papers will be checked immediately at the time of submission for formal compliance with the list. If an error is detected, the entire package will be returned to you for re-registration. The point is especially important if documents are submitted without the presence of the applicant.

The information will be checked a second time at the consulate. All information provided by you must be accurate and consistent.

If any point raises questions, the consulate will ask you for clarification and the process will be delayed. And if you are caught falsifying documents or lying, you will be denied a Schengen visa.

Cost of obtaining a visa to Italy

When purchasing a tour through a travel agency

• for Russian citizens - 85-90
  €
• for children under 6 years old - 40-45
  €

When submitting documents independently through the Consulate

• for Russian citizens - 35
  €
• for children under 6 years old - free

When submitting documents independently through an Italian visa center

• for Russian citizens - regular 35
  €, + service fee -
  29.5
  € + courier services for sending documents
• for children under 6 years old - free
  + service fee -
  29.5
  € + courier services for sending documents

Payment of visa and service fees is made at the visa center in rubles at the Central Bank exchange rate on the day of payment.

Reasons for obtaining an urgent visa

The registration procedure can be expedited. Be prepared to document the fact that an express visa is required.

Common confirmation options:

• a certificate from a medical institution about the illness of a close relative in Italy;
• inviting a business partner to an event;
• “last minute” tourist package;
• certificate-call from an educational institution in Italy for students.

In such cases, an urgent visa to Italy can be issued in 1 day.

List of main documents

To obtain an Italian visa, the following documents are required:

• a foreign passport valid for at least 3 months from the date of return from a future trip;
• a copy of the page of your passport with personal data;
• a recent color photograph 30x40 or 35x45 mm of the applicant without glasses, hats or other foreign objects;
• printed application form in English or Italian;
• passport of a Russian citizen in the original, a copy of the first page and registration information;
• a document confirming medical insurance for all days of stay in Italy;
• round trip train, plane, bus tickets;
• reservation of all hotels along the travel route indicating their addresses;
• a certificate from your place of employment, which indicates your position, average income and confirms the “legality” of your absence from work during the trip;
• confirmation of your financial solvency - most often this is an account statement certified by the bank itself;
• consent to the processing of personal data - a standard document, the form of which is determined by the visa center;
• receipt of payment of the consular fee.

Your fingerprints will be scanned when submitting your documents. This procedure must be completed every 5 years.

Additional documents

Pensioners, children under 18 years of age and those who do not have a permanent place of work will have to add a number of other documents. Pensioners provide a pension certificate. Pupils and students - a certificate from the school or a copy of the student ID, certified by the seal and signature of the dean. A birth certificate and a copy of it are required if a minor is traveling with you.

Special rules apply when a child travels to Italy with one of the parents or with other, more distant relatives. In this case, you will need the certified consent of the parent or parents, as well as documents confirming the relationship.

Freelancers must show copies of service agreements. Unemployed citizens - information about the travel sponsor.

Migration card

Upon arrival in Italy, before crossing the border, a migration card is filled out. To speed up the process of passing through the border control point, such cards are usually issued on the plane, where our flight attendants can help fill them out. It should be filled out with a blue or black pen, in block Latin letters. The card must be filled out for each person entering, including each child with their own passport. Sample of filling out a migration card when entering Italy. There is no need to download a blank card from the Internet, print it out and fill it out at home; just take a sample of the form with you.

Visa document requirements

The Italian Consulate strictly checks the submitted package of documents.

international passport

A foreign passport, both old and new, must be valid for at least 90 days from the date of return from Italy. The document must have at least 2 blank pages. If you have an old passport, where visas were affixed over the last 2 years, it should also be attached to the package of documents.

To the photos

To obtain a permit, you will need a color photo (3.5x4.5 cm). The applicant's face must be on a white background without a frame. You need to take pictures from the front, taking off your headdress and glasses. The main rule is a clear image, as identical as possible to the applicant.

Financial guarantees

The following papers can serve as proof of financial security:

• certificate indicating position and income;
• bank account statement;
• passbook;
• a copy of the front side of the bank card and a receipt from an ATM, printed a maximum of 3 days before submitting the documents.

For each day of stay on Italian territory, a tourist must have 52 €.

A certificate from work can also be a document confirming financial security.

Sponsorship letter

The sponsorship letter can be written in any form. The main thing is that the document contains the passport details of the inviting and invited parties. Travel dates and contact details must also be indicated. The sponsor must indicate that he undertakes to bear all expenses associated with his stay in Italy and sign. Only a person who is closely related has the right to sponsor.

Proof of residence

Confirmation can be a booked hotel room or an invitation from a resident of Italy.

Such paper must indicate the full name of the invitee, address of residence, travel dates and contact details of the receiving party.

Insurance

Medical insurance must be valid for the entire period of the planned trip, the minimum amount of coverage for such a policy is 30,000 €. The insurance territory can be specified only in Italy, the Schengen zone or the whole world.

Example of health insurance for an Italian visa.

Certificate from place of work

The certificate must be issued on company letterhead; the document indicates the position and the amount of the average monthly salary. It is mandatory to indicate the contact details of an authorized person with whom an embassy employee can quickly contact to resolve controversial issues. The document must be certified by the signature and seal of the director.