ITALY VISA SERVICE
Extending a visa while in Italy can be challenging. It is advisable to first exit the Schengen Area and then apply for a new visa.
Yes, travel insurance is needed to apply for an Italy business visa. It covers your medical expenses, trip cancellations, delays, lost luggage, and more.
At Traveller’s Café, we can assist you in your visa application by gathering the required documents. Next comes filling out the application form, booking hotels and flights, and arranging emergency appointments.
On an Italy business visa, you can perform activities such as meetings, conferences, negotiations, and trade shows.
A Letter of Invitation from an Italian company is generally a mandatory requirement for a business visa application. This invitation letter is an important document and should highlight the purpose and details of your visit.
Yes, on a study visa, students are allowed to travel within the Schengen Area for up to 90 days. But the primary purpose of the visa remains the same, i.e., studying in Spain.
Business Visa
Italy permits Schengen business visa holders to visit and conduct unpaid business-related activities in the nation. This visa allows visitors to participate in unpaid meetings, conferences, training, internal audits, and other business-related activities in Italy. The Italian Consulate determines the length of time an applicant gets this visa. However, the maximum validity of a business visa for Italy is 90 days within six months. Citizens of the nations on this list need a business visa in Italy even if they are living in the UK. An overview of how to apply for a visa to Italy from the UK is provided below:
- Complete the Application Form:
- Arrange Documents as per the Checklist:
- Visa application form
- Recent passport-sized photos
- Valid Passport
- UK residence permit
- Two copies of the applicant’s passport’s first page. Copies of previous visas issued in the last 3 years from any other Schengen country (if applicable).
- Invitation form issued by the Company in Italy + ID/Passport copy of the person who signed the invitation letter + Visura Camerale.
- Proof of applicant’s employment
- Exact itinerary
- Round Trip transports ticket booking.
- Hotel booking confirmation (if accommodation is not provided by the inviting company).
- Overseas medical insurance certificate.
- Proof of economic situation in the country of residence.
- Citizens of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Palestine need to provide the full names of their mother and father. The details must result from a birth certificate or Consular declaration.
- A cover letter
- Here is a link to a checklist that encloses all the documents an applicant requires to apply for the business visa.
- Get in contact with us for an immediate appointment.
- Customers have to pay the non-refundable visa application fee. Please visit VFS Global’s website to verify the Italy business visa fee.
- Please do not provide any document in the form of a screenshot or photo. All documents must be presented in A4 format.
- During your visa appointment, you could be asked to provide biometric data, such as fingerprints and photos.
- The length of time it takes to process a visa application is a minimum of 15 calendar days. Sometimes this period might extend up to 45 days for a Schengen visa and 90 days for a national visa.
Please be aware that depending on your specific circumstances, the application process for a Schengen visa may differ slightly. For the most current and comprehensive information on the requirements and application procedure, visit the official website of the Italian Consulate General in London or VFS Global. Make sure to apply well before the dates of your planned travel.