Italy visa for Indian passport holders

Indian passport holders need a sticker / embassy visa to visit Italy, arranged ahead of travel. VNORAS collects the documents this route needs and handles the application on your behalf.

Sticker / embassy visaApply for your Italy visa
Processing time
15 calendar days standard (up to 30-45 in exceptional cases)
Validity
90 days within any rolling 180-day period, Schengen-wide
Max stay
90 days per 180-day period

Documents you'll need

  • Passport (3+ months validity beyond return, 2 blank pages)
  • completed application form
  • 1-2 photos (35x45mm Schengen spec)
  • travel/medical insurance min EUR 30,000 coverage
  • round-trip flight reservation
  • hotel/accommodation proof
  • bank statements (3-6 months)
  • employment proof (salary slips + leave letter) or ITR/business registration if self-employed
  • cover letter
  • visa fee payment receipt

Requirements last verified Sep 5, 2026. Source: European Commission home-affairs.ec.europa.eu (Schengen Visa Fee Increase notice); VFS Global / TLScontact / BLS International consulate pages

Italy packages that need this visa

Italy Delights

Italy · Europe

Italy Delights

5.0 · 7 days / 6 nights · 1 reviews

  • Explore the ancient wonders of Rome
  • Colosseum, Roman Forum & Trevi Fountain

Starting from

₹2,75,000 /person

Other sticker / embassy visa destinations

Not planning Italy specifically? See Italy trips or browse the full visa guide.