Short answer
Step-by-step guide to booking, documents, biometrics and tracking an Italian visa application through the consulate or VFS.
Information, not legal advice. MovItaly is not a law firm. Check with the questura or consulate before you act.
Who is this for
Anyone applying for a type C or type D visa from outside Italy.
Requirements
- Apply at the consulate that covers your place of residence.
- Many countries outsource intake to VFS Global or another provider. They only collect documents and biometrics; the consulate decides.
Sources
- Visto per l'Italia - visa types and requirements (MAECI)
- Types of visa and duration (national and Schengen visas) (Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale)
Find a professional
Immigration lawyers, commercialisti, CAF and patronato staff and interpreters list themselves in the app.
