To apply for an Italian Schengen visa, make an appointment at the Closest or nearest Italian consulate or embassy to the applicant’s/candidate’s home.

This should be sought well in advance of travel, at least or no less than 2 to 3 weeks before the estimated date of arrival in Italy, to guarantee adequate visa handling time.

For the interview, the Candidate must fill out a form with personal and passport information, as well as state the purpose of trip and the planned length of stay.

After sending the paperwork to a consular official, the tourist must pay the Schengen visa processing cost before the travel permit may be accepted.

In addition, the applicant must confirm that the passport he or she is using is valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel to Italy.

On the application, the applicant must fill out a form with personal and passport information to bring to the interview, as well as indicate the purpose of trip and the expected duration of stay.

Before the Movement/Travel document may be issued, the visitor must pay the Schengen visa processing cost after submitting the form.

The applicant/Candidate must also guarantee that the passport he or she is using is valid for at least 6 months from the date of intended arrival into Italy.