Documents Required

The applicant may always be required to provide additional information or documents if the Mission so requests. The list of documentation below is not exhausive.

Please note number 6 below. Original letter of invitation from an Italian company (not older than 1 month) [for a template click here]. The person signing the letter should also include a copy of the ID Card/passport with a visible signature

All documents must be printed out and presented in original plus a photocopy where required. Applicants should always appear in person. Applicants must provide:

1. Duly completed application form [click here]
2. Application checklist [click here]
3. Valid passport or travel document (original plus one photocopy), valid at least 3 months beyond the return date of your trip from Italy and at least with two blank pages. The passport will be kept and returned with the visa if approved
4. Valid UK Residence Permit (original plus one photocopy), valid at least 3 months beyond the return date of your trip to Italy
5. Passport-style photo with full front and white background and not older than 6 months
6. Cover letter
7. Local letter demonstrating status as financial-commercial operators:
   1. an original recent letter (not older than 1 month) from the applicant’s company in the UK specifying the reasons the applicant is expected in Italy, position held by the applicant, dates of trip and duration of stay as well as a declaration of financial responsibility. You must include your last three payslips (original plus photocopy)
   2. for self-employed applicants: copy of the certificate of incorporation and business income tax return or accountant letter, last 3 months’ business bank statements
8. Original letter of invitation from an Italian company (not older than 1 month) [for a template click here]. The person signing the letter should also include a copy of the ID Card/passport with a visible signature
9. Business license of Italian company (Visura Camerale)
10. Round-trip fully paid travel tickets (unless indicated on the company letter/invitation letter). Please note:
    1. if traveling by plane, train, or bus the ticket must be printed directly from the airline/train line/bus operator, showing the passenger’s name, dates, from/to, paid price
    2. if traveling by car, ferry tickets or Eurotunnel tickets are required, alongside car registration (original plus photocopy) car insurance (original plus photocopy), and driving license If renting a car, the same documentation is required plus the car rental documents
    3. if traveling to multiple Schengen countries, travel tickets between each country are mandatory
    4. if using third parties services, such as travel agencies, note that they will be accepted only if based in the UK or in one of the Schengen countries. Travel tickets must always be issued by the airline/train line/bus operator themselves and any other paper will not be taken into account. This applies to letters a), b), c)
11. Fully booked hotel reservation (unless indicated in the invitation letter)
12. Proof of sponsorship and/or accommodation for Companies or Organizations (unless indicated in the invitation letter) [for a template click here] along with the host’s ID (valid permit of stay for non-European Union citizens) where the signature of the holder appears
13. Travel insurance, which must be issued in the UK or in one of the Schengen countries, covering the intended period of stay: insurances are accepted only with a letter from the insurance provider confirming overseas coverage, of which every Schengen country must be included. The letter from your insurance company must state that you will be covered for any medical expenses, hospitalization, and repatriation for at least 30,000 euros during your entire stay in the Schengen area. If your current insurance company does not provide such coverage, you must find an international insurance
14. Proof of economic means of support to cover the cost of the intended stay (as per Ministry of Interior Directive 1.3.2000): last three months’ bank statements or bank guarantee (fidejussione bancaria or polizza assicurativa) from Italy. At least one of the bank accounts provided must show the salary (or pension, universal credit) coming in. Any other UK bank account (including savings) showing enough funds can be submitted.

For Citizens of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq: Citizens of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Travel Documents Holders (with the three letters code XXA or XXB appearing in the ICAO) need to provide the full names of the mother and father and it must result from the birth certificate or Consular declaration.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT, AT THE TIME OF YOUR APPOINTMENT, YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS PRESENTED WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. IF ALL THE ITEMS LISTED ABOVE ARE NOT PRESENTED, THE APPLICANT WILL HAVE TO RESCHEDULE A NEW APPOINTMENT.

THE INFORMATION OUTLINED ABOVE MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. NO LIABILITY CAN BE ACCEPTED FOR THE CONSEQUENCES OF SUCH CHANGES.

THIS CONSULAR ADMINISTRATION HAS FULL AUTHORITY TO EVALUATE AND REQUEST ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, IF DEEMED NECESSARY, IN ADDITION TO WHAT HAS BEEN SUBMITTED. FURTHERMORE, THE APPLICANT, IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT SUBMITTING ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ISSUANCE OF ANY PARTICULAR VISA.