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Italy Schengen visa
made calmer.

Twenty minutes with our guided wizard and receive a verified document pack. About twenty minutes from start to download.

5โ€“10 days processing ยท $105 embassy fee ยท $33 VAC fee
Italy visa at a glance

Costs & timing

Embassy fee $105
VAC service fee $33
Schengen Visa Pro preparation from $116
Travel insurance ~$33
Total from $286

Travelling together? 10% off for 2+ applicants, 15% off for 4+ applicants.

Start Italy application โ†’
5โ€“10
processing days
85%
Approval rate
โ‚ฌ90
Embassy fee
Aprilโ€“October
Peak months
Official EU data

Italy in 2025 โ€” the official numbers

Source: European Commission, DG Migration and Home Affairs โ€” Schengen visa statistics 2025.
1,326,876
Applications received
1,182,665
Visas issued
10.8%
Refusal rate
60.7%
Multiple-entry share
Applications, 2009โ€“2025 +7.6% vs last year
Refusal rate, 2009โ€“2025

Dots mark 2020โ€“2021, when applications collapsed during the COVID-19 pandemic before recovering. Explore the full Schengen visa trends โ†’

What you provide

4 documents from you. We do the rest.

85% of our Italy applicants succeed first time precisely because we take the document burden off you.

You provide

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Passport

Clear scan of bio page, valid 3+ months after return

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Passport photo

35x45mm, white background, taken within 6 months

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Bank statements

Last 3 months showing regular income

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Employment letter

On company letterhead with salary details

We handle

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Application form

Completed, verified, and ready to sign

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Cover letter

Personalised letter explaining your travel purpose

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Travel insurance

โ‚ฌ30,000 coverage arranged for your dates

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Flight itinerary

Prepared reservation for visa purposes

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Hotel bookings

Accommodation confirmations for your stay

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Document review

Expert check before submission

Timeline

From order to passport, in about fifteen days.

01

Order & upload

Today

02

Wizard

20 min

03

Specialist review

24 h (Review Option Required)

04

VAC appointment

Day 10 (Depending on service)

05

Visa in passport

Day 15

FAQ ยท Italy

Italy-specific questions.

How long does an Italy Schengen visa take?

Italy has one of the fastest processing times in the Schengen area, typically 5-10 working days. During spring and autumn peak seasons, allow extra time for processing.

What documents are required for an Italy visa?

Required documents include a valid passport, application form, passport photos, travel insurance, flight bookings, accommodation proof for your entire stay, bank statements (3 months), and employment verification letter.

How much is an Italy Schengen visa?

The Italy visa costs โ‚ฌ90 for adults and โ‚ฌ45 for children 6-11 (embassy fee), plus VAC processing fee from ยฃ28. Our service includes complete application preparation, document review, and appointment booking starting from ยฃ99.

What is Italy's visa approval rate?

Italy has an excellent 97% approval rate for applicants. With professional preparation, you can significantly increase your chances of approval on your first application.

Do I need to translate my documents for Italy visa?

Documents not in English or Italian should be translated. Bank statements in English are generally accepted. We can advise on which documents require translation for your specific case.

Where can I apply for an Italy visa?

Italy visa applications are submitted at designated Visa Application Centres. We'll book your appointment at your nearest convenient location.

Where to apply

Italy Visa Application Centres

58 centres across 17 countries process Schengen visa applications for Italy.

See Italy centres โ†’
Italy visa

Start your Italy application.

Twenty minutes. Validated file. Verified VAC slot.