Family Visit
In case of sponsor: Invitation letter from Italy (Lettera d’invito) accompanied by a copy of identification: Identity card for Italian. Passport, Identity card and permit of stay for foreigner resident in Italy.
Invitation/sponsorship letter from Italy : The letter should contain the name as per passport, contact numbers, email Id and current address, employment details, visa status of the inviter/sponsor along with the name ,relationship purpose and duration of stays of the persons being invited from India. Also requires sponsor’s bank statements, employment proof, income tax details, rental agreement utility bill copy, copies of passports and visa etc.
Tourist Visit
Hotel Accommodation
Day Wise Itinerary , Tour Confirmation Vouchers/ Hotel Vouchers, Tour Payment Receipt
Business Visit
Invitation from Company / Organization / Conference ,Exhibition Invitation/ Entrance Ticket
Hotel Accommodation
Documents from persons traveling:
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Original passport ( 6 months validity ) Original
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Old Passports (if any) Original
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Photographs 2 Photos 3.5 X 4.5 Cm White Background, Glossy Finish, Face 80 %
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Covering letter to the consulates stating purpose duration and Proposed travel dates in business or personal letter head, mention who will bear the expenses of the trip
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I.T. returns (SARAL) for last three years 1 A4 Copy each
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Updated Bank Statement for last six months Original with bank seal and Sign
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Fixed Deposits and any other savings COPY
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Air ticket Confirmation ( Blocked itinerary is Enough )
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Travel Insurance valid for Schengen Countries ( Please Check Schengen Countries Approved Indurance List ) Minimum 10 days insurance is mandatory from the travel date.
If Businessmen:
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Covering letter to the consulates should be in Business letter head Original
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Certificate of Registration 1 A4 Copy
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Memorandum of Association 1 A4 Copy
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Articles of Association 1 A4 Copy
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Partnership Deed if Partnership Firm 1 A4 Copy
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Company Bank Statement – last 6 months Original
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Company I.T. paper with Balance sheet - last 3 years 1 A4 Copy
If Student:
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Leave letter from the Institution(If holiday mention the holiday dates) Original
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ID card Copy
If NRI:
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Employment proof
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Salary slip for last three months
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If Passengers have resident permit of any other country, they can apply only if they are paying IT in India
Honeymoon Couple:
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Marriage Certificate 1Copy
(If the husband name is not endorsed in the wife passport)
If Child Traveling without Parents:
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NOC from parents in Rs.20 stamp paper Original + 1Copy
duly attested by Notary Public
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Passport copy of parents 1 A4 Copy
Same applicable if not traveling with spouse
If Wife Traveling Without Husband NOC from Husband with Husband passport Copy
IF GOVT EMPLOYEE:
1. NOC from Govt. COPY
2. Leave letter COPY
IF Private EMPLOYEE:
1. 3 months Salary Slip COPY
2. Leave letter COPY
IF RETIRED
Retirement Proof / Letter / Pension Book Copy
NOTE
1. This Checklist and Details are for Residents of Kerala.
2. All Letters to be Addressed to
To,
The Visa Officer
Consulate General of Italy
Mumbai
NOTE: The Embassy / Consulate / High Commission reserves the right to request further documentation. or personal interview with the visa officer.