Italy Visa Applications at VFS Sri Lanka Colombo
Everything you need to apply for a Italy Schengen visa from Colombo, Sri Lanka — address, opening hours, fees in INR, and how to prepare your file before the appointment.
VFS Sri Lanka Colombo
Italian Visa Application Centre in Sri Lanka / Italian Legalisation Application Centre, 5th Floor, No. 675, Dr. Danister De Silva Mawatha, Colombo 09, Sri Lanka
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Phone & email specific to Italy visa enquiries
No direct phone or email listed for Italy enquiries at this centre. Use the operator's general booking portal.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
No weekend submissions. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment slot.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
No weekend submissions. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment slot.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Collection only after VFS Global receives your processed visa back from the Italy consulate.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
No weekend submissions. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment slot.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
No weekend submissions. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment slot.
Italy visa fees in Indian rupee.
Two fees: the embassy fee paid to the Italy consulate, and the VFS Global service charge for handling your appointment.
₹ — Indian rupee
ISO INRAll fees on this page are quoted in INR. Embassy fees are converted from euro at the consulate's daily rate.
Schengen Visa Fee
EU-harmonised fee paid to the Italy consulate. Same in every Schengen country.
Adult — Tourist / Business / Transit ₹9,599.00
Standard short-stay Schengen visa fee for tourist, business, airport-transit and seaman-transit applications.
Child (6 to 12) ₹4,799.00
Reduced rate for children aged 6 to 12 years.
Child (under 6) Free
Children under 6 are exempt from both the Schengen visa fee and the BLS service charge.
Family member of an EEA/EU citizen Free
Free for spouses and children below 21 years of age of EEA/EU citizens.
Gambian national (over 12) ₹10,552.00
Schengen visa fee for nationals of Gambia aged over 12. Higher than the general adult rate per the published BLS India schedule.
Applies to: Gambia
Who is exempt from the Schengen visa fee?
Four categories of applicants pay nothing or a reduced amount. Bring documentary proof of the qualifying status to your appointment.
Children under 6 years
Visa fee and operator service charge both waived. Age taken at the date of application.
EU citizen family members
Under Directive 2004/38/EC. Spouse, dependent children or dependent parents of an EU/EEA citizen.
Students & researchers
Some country and programme rules apply. Proof of enrolment or research-host invitation required.
Youth (≤ 25) at non-profit events
Seminars, conferences, sports tournaments and similar non-commercial events.
Bring proof at your appointment: passport (age), marriage certificate (EU family), enrolment letter (students), or event invitation (youth).
- Children under 6 years old (also exempt from the BLS service charge)
- School pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers travelling for study or educational training
- Researchers travelling for scientific research or to participate in seminars/conferences (per Council Directive (EU) 2016/801)
- Representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 or under attending seminars, conferences, sporting, cultural or educational events
- Family members of EEA/EU citizens (spouses and children below 21)
VAC fee: Refer to live one-pager. Source: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/lka/en/ita/attend-centre (captured 2026-05-09).
Common questions, answered.
Where do I apply for a Italy visa at VFS Sri Lanka Colombo?
VFS Sri Lanka Colombo is located at Italian Visa Application Centre in Sri Lanka / Italian Legalisation Application Centre, 5th Floor, No. 675, Dr. Danister De Silva Mawatha, Colombo 09, Sri Lanka, Colombo. Italy visa applications are processed at this address.
What are the Italy counter opening hours at VFS Sri Lanka Colombo?
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 08:00–16:00 (Business hours); Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 08:00–14:00 (Submissions); Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 10:00–16:00 (Passport Collection); Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 08:00–16:00 (Call center hours); Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 14:00–16:00 (Information).
How do I book a Italy visa appointment at VFS Sri Lanka Colombo?
Start your Italy visa application on Schengen Visa Pro and we will book your appointment at VFS Sri Lanka Colombo as part of the process.
Other centres processing Italy visas in Sri Lanka.
Ready to apply for your Italy visa?
VFS Sri Lanka Colombo handles your appointment. We handle the application — Type C form, cover letter, document validation, specialist review. About 20 minutes from start to download.