Documents Required

The list of documents provided below is not exhaustive, and the applicant may be asked to provide additional information or documents if requested by the Mission.

All documents must be printed out and presented in their original form, along with a photocopy where necessary. It is essential for applicants to appear in person. The following documents must be provided:

1. Duly completed application form [click here]
2. Valid passport or travel document (original plus one photocopy), which should be valid for at least 3 months beyond the return date of your trip from Italy and have at least two blank pages. The passport will be retained and returned with the visa, if approved.
3. Valid UK Residence Permit (original plus one photocopy), which should be valid for at least 3 months beyond the return date of your trip in Italy.
4. Passport-style photo with a full front view and a white background, not older than 6 months.
5. Original full birth certificate (plus one photocopy).

Please note the following:

• Certificates older than six months will NOT be accepted.
• Certificates issued by a foreign authority other than the U.K. MUST be translated into English or Italian and legalized by the Italian Consular Office of the issuing country OR by the Consular Authority in the U.K. of the issuing country.
• Certificates issued by one of the Schengen countries will only be accepted if they are multilingual. Otherwise, please refer to the second note.

Please ensure that written consent is obtained from both parents, granting permission for the travel and assuming financial responsibility for the entire trip. It is important to note the following:

• If one or both parents are unable to appear in person on the application day, a parental consent must be notarized by a UK notary.
• If the parents reside abroad, the consent must be notarized by the Italian Consulate in their country of residence. For more information, please visit the following website: [insert website link].
• This requirement also applies when parents living abroad appoint a guardian.
• A photocopy of both parents’ passports must be provided.
• A recent original school attendance letter, signed by the Headmaster and addressed to the Italian Consulate in London, is required. The letter should not be older than one month.

In regards to travel tickets, please take note of the following:

• If traveling by plane, train, or bus, the ticket must be printed directly from the airline, trainline, or bus operator. The ticket should clearly display the passenger’s name, travel dates, origin and destination, and the amount paid.
• If traveling by car, ferry tickets or Eurotunnel tickets are required. Additionally, please provide the original and photocopy of the car registration, car insurance, and driving license. If renting a car, the same documentation is required, along with the car rental documents.
• If traveling between multiple Schengen countries, travel tickets are mandatory for each border crossing.
  If utilizing the services of third-party travel agencies, please note that they will only be accepted if they are based in the UK or one of the Schengen countries. Travel tickets must always be issued directly by the airline, trainline, or bus operator. Any other documents will not be considered.
• To apply for a hotel reservation or an invitation letter from your host in Italy, please ensure that you have all the necessary documents. If you require a template for the invitation letter, you can find it by clicking here.
• The invitation letter should be addressed to the Italian Consulate, dated, and signed by your host. Additionally, please include a photocopy of your host’s ID or passport, ensuring that the signature of the holder is visible on the photocopy. If your host in Italy is a non-EU citizen, please provide their Residence Permit in Italy, with the signature of the holder also visible.

It is mandatory to have travel insurance that is issued in the UK or one of the Schengen countries. The insurance should cover the entire duration of your stay and must include a letter from the insurance provider confirming coverage in all Schengen countries. The letter from your insurance company should state that you will be covered for medical expenses, hospitalization, and repatriation, with a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros. If your current insurance company does not offer this coverage, you will need to obtain an international insurance policy.

You must also provide proof of economic means to cover the cost of your stay, as per the Ministry of Interior Directive 1.3.2000. This can be demonstrated through your last three months’ bank statements or a bank guarantee (fidejussione bancaria or polizza assicurativa) from Italy.

For citizens of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iraq, it is necessary to provide the full names of both parents, as stated on your birth certificate or Consular declaration.

Please note that your application will not be accepted if you fail to present all the required documents at the time of your appointment. In such cases, you will need to reschedule a new appointment.

Please be aware that the information provided above may be subject to change without prior notice. We cannot accept liability for any consequences resulting from such changes.

This consular administration possesses complete authority to assess and request supplementary documentation, if deemed necessary, in addition to the materials already submitted. Moreover, the applicant is hereby notified that the submission of all the required documentation does not ensure the issuance of any specific visa.