Catherine's Italy Schengen visa story.
"I'm not great with forms, and the Schengen one was worse than any I've seen. Their tips for the accommodation section actually reflect what the consulate looks for. I used the printed documents directly and didn't changeโฆ"
Catherine Sang
Kitale, Kenyaยท ยท Travelled to Italy
- Rating
- โ 4 / 5
- Destination
- Italy
- Traveller from
- Kitale, Kenya
- Posted
- Feb 2026
- Outcome
- โ Visa approved
I'm not great with forms, and the Schengen one was worse than any I've seen. Their tips for the accommodation section actually reflect what the consulate looks for. I used the printed documents directly and didn't change a thing. Support answered a quick question about bank statement translations in minutes. Everything is laid out so even my mum could follow it, and she's 68. Solid service, friendly support, clear guidance. One tiny thing โ clearer progress bar between sections would help.
Catherine Sang
Kitale, Kenya โ Italy ยท
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