How to Get a Tourist Visa for Italy

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Contact your local Italian embassy or consulate.

   The government officials will advise you on the proper channels for tourist travel in Italy.
   
   If you are a U.S. citizen, you only need a valid passport for entry into the country.
   
   Likewise, if you are a resident of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Ireland or New Zealand, you only need a passport to enter Italy.
   
   The passport is valid for a travel period of 90 days or less.
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   Step 2: Determine if you are from a country that is part of the Schengen area.

   If you are in a Schengen country, you will be required to obtain a tourist visa.
   
   Countries include Australia, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden and Switzerland. ,, Fill out your name, address, date of birth, marital status, type of travel document (regular, special or diplomatic passport), current occupation and the name of your employer, purpose of travel, duration of your stay in Italy, names of the hosts in Italy, or the hotel where you plan to stay, and proof of sufficient funds while visiting the country. , Provide a current passport that will be valid for 3 months past the date of departure from Italy.
   
   The passport must have a valid photograph and a blank page for attaching the visa. , You must present the application in person. ,
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   Step 3: Obtain a tourist visa application from your Italian consulate

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   Step 4: or from Schengen Visa services (online at www.schengenvisa.cc).

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   Step 5: Complete the application for a tourist visa for Italy.

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   Step 6: Gather the required documentation.

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   Step 7: Submit the completed application to your Italian consulate with the necessary documentation.

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   Step 8: Provide the necessary fees for your application

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   Step 9: which may vary according to the country in which you are applying.

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