List of required documents for ITALY

Valid national passport :

• Issued within the last 10 years and with at least 3 months validity after the scheduled return, with at least two blank pages.

1 passport size picture

• White background, not older than 6 months (size 35 – 40 mm in width, not copied or scanned picture). Picture to be pasted on the application form, stapled or pinned pictures cannot be accepted.

Visa application form :

•  Completed and signed by the applicant, if applicable, authorization of third person. If the applicant is a minor: visa application signed by legal guardian/s and if applicable, authorization of third person. (Proving the custody of a minor child, divorce papers, death certificate etc.).

Introduction letter :

• Letter (original document), needs to be on a business letterhead from the employer/company.
• Letter needs to be signed and stamped by HR or directorate, mentioning position and duration of service.
• ‘No objection statement’ regarding the planned trip to Switzerland/Schengen States.
• Mentioning of travel dates and purpose of trip.

Travel Insurance

• Minimum coverage of 30,000 Euro per person.
• Coverage of all expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment.

Flight reservation :

• With names of all travelers.
• If applicable proof of intra-Schengen flights, train itinerary or car rental.

Proof of accommodation in Italy / Schengen states :

• Confirmation of hotel reservations, package tours, advance payments.

Proof of financial status :

• All documents have to be originals, in A4 format, with stamp and signature of Bank.

If employed :

• Last 3 months salary slips Last 3 months personal bank account statements in which the salary is credited Personal ITR (only ITR-V, Indian Income Tax Return Verification Form or Acknowledgement is accepted) for the last 2 assessment years

 If self-employed and/or company owner :

•  Business registration certificate / GST Registration with annex A & B / Partnership Deed / Proof of proprietorship or other proof of ownership
•   Last 3 months personal bank statements
• Personal ITR (only ITR-V, Indian Income Tax Return Verification Form or Acknowledgement is accepted) for the last 2 assessment years.

 If retired :

•  Personal pension bank statement for the last 3 months.
• Proof of regular income generated by ownership of property or business.

Families :

•  The visa applications have to be submitted together, only the head of family needs to attach bank statements, personal ITR (only ITR-V, Indian Income Tax Return Verification Form or Acknowledgement is accepted), travel insurance (mentioning all the names of the insured), flight booking (mentioning all the names of the travelling family members), all the hotel confirmations (if all the rooms are under the same booking and under the name of the head of the family).

Students above 16 year old :

Copy of the student college ID card and introduction letter of the School/College/University.

• Children under 18 years old, not travelling with both parents : •
•  Consent letter of the non-travelling parent or legal guardian, certified by public notary.
• Children under 18 years old, travelling alone : •
•  Consent letter of both parents or legal guardians, certified by public notary. o o In all cases: copy of passport from both parents (legal guardian/s) or PAN card or driving license.

Sponsor documentation

• Sponsor letter with a passport copy of the sponsor
• Sponsor’s bank statements for the last 3 months stamped by the bank (If the pages are in continuation, kindly separate the pages; passbook copies are not accepted.)
•  If sponsor is your spouse - marriage certificate or
•  If sponsor is your parent - birth certificate
• Acknowledgement of the company's ITR Returns for the last three years
• if you are sponsored by a Italy/EU resident
• Sponsor letter with a passport copy of the sponsor and copy of the Italy residence permit (if sponsor is residing in Italy and not a Italy Citizen) and If provided: (formal obligation letter) of your sponsor and
• If sponsor is your spouse - marriage certificate or
• If sponsor is your parent - birth certificate

List of required documents for ITALY

Valid national passport :

• Issued within the last 10 years and with at least 3 months validity after the scheduled return, with at least two blank pages.

1 passport size picture

• White background, not older than 6 months (size 35 – 40 mm in width, not copied or scanned picture). Picture to be pasted on the application form, stapled or pinned pictures cannot be accepted.

Visa application form :

•  Completed and signed by the applicant, if applicable, authorization of third person. If the applicant is a minor: visa application signed by legal guardian/s and if applicable, authorization of third person. (Proving the custody of a minor child, divorce papers, death certificate etc.).

Introduction letter :

• Letter (original document), needs to be on a business letterhead from the employer/company.
• Letter needs to be signed and stamped by HR or directorate, mentioning position and duration of service.
• ‘No objection statement’ regarding the planned trip to Italy/Schengen States.
• Mentioning of travel dates and purpose of trip.

Travel Insurance

• Minimum coverage of 30,000 Euro per person.
• Coverage of all expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment.

Flight reservation :

• With names of all travelers.
• If applicable proof of intra-Schengen flights, train itinerary or car rental.

Proof of accommodation in Italy / Schengen states :

• Confirmation of hotel reservations, package tours, advance payments.

Proof of financial status :

• All documents have to be originals, in A4 format, with stamp and signature of Bank.

If employed :

• Last 3 months salary slips Last 3 months personal bank account statements in which the salary is credited Personal ITR (only ITR-V, Indian Income Tax Return Verification Form or Acknowledgement is accepted) for the last 2 assessment years

 If self-employed and/or company owner :

•  Business registration certificate / GST Registration with annex A & B / Partnership Deed / Proof of proprietorship or other proof of ownership
•   Last 3 months personal bank statements
• Personal ITR (only ITR-V, Indian Income Tax Return Verification Form or Acknowledgement is accepted) for the last 2 assessment years.
•  If retired :
•  Personal pension bank statement for the last 6 months.
• Proof of regular income generated by ownership of property or business.

Families :

•  The visa applications have to be submitted together, only the head of family needs to attach bank statements, personal ITR (only ITR-V, Indian Income Tax Return Verification Form or Acknowledgement is accepted), travel insurance (mentioning all the names of the insured), flight booking (mentioning all the names of the travelling family members), all the hotel confirmations (if all the rooms are under the same booking and under the name of the head of the family).

Students above 16 year old :

• Copy of the student college ID card and introduction letter of the School/College/University.
• Children under 18 years old, not travelling with both parents : •
•  Consent letter of the non-travelling parent or legal guardian, certified by public notary.
• Children under 18 years old, travelling alone : •
•  Consent letter of both parents or legal guardians, certified by public notary. o o In all cases: copy of passport from both parents (legal guardian/s) or PAN card or driving license.

Sponsor documentation

• Sponsor letter with a passport copy of the sponsor
• Sponsor’s bank statements for the last 3 months stamped by the bank (If the pages are in continuation, kindly separate the pages; passbook copies are not accepted.)
•  If sponsor is your spouse - marriage certificate or
•  If sponsor is your parent - birth certificate
• Acknowledgement of the company's ITR Returns for the last three years
• if you are sponsored by a Italy/EU resident
• Sponsor letter with a passport copy of the sponsor and copy of the Italy residence permit (if sponsor is residing in Italy and not a Italy Citizen) and If provided:(formal obligation letter) of your sponsor and
• If sponsor is your spouse - marriage certificate or
• If sponsor is your parent - birth certificate