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REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. CITIZENS TO OBTAIN VISA TO ENTER ITALY
American Citizens do not need a visa when they travel to Italy for business or for personal travel. The stay in the Schengen area should not exceed 90 days in a 6 month period. Please note that the American visitor will need to present a valid American passport (valid three months beyond intended stay), proof of sufficient funds and a return airline ticket.
THE SCHENGEN VISA
The Schengen visa is valid for the following 24 European countries: Austria, Belgium, The Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. A Schengen visa issued by an Embassy or Consulate of the above countries allows the holder to travel freely in all of these countries.
Visas issued before or on December 20, 2007 by the new Schengen States (Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Hungary, Poland, The Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia and Malta) are only valid for these 9 new Schengen countries, not for the whole Schengen area.
- TDS is not able to offer visa service for US permanent residents
visting Italy at the present time. The Embassy of Italy in
Washington DC processes visas only for residents of the District
of Columbia, the Virginia counties of Arlington and Fairfax,
and the Maryland counties of Montgomery and Prince George's.
All applicants must appear at the Embassy for personal interview.
- A printable visa application may be available here but it
is intended only for use at the Washington DC embassy of this
country. You should confirm with the consulate, full visa requirements
and acceptability of this visa application before using this
form.
- In most cases the visa for Italy must be processed by what
is called, Consular Jurisdiction - or, the consulate which
has jurisdiction over the state in which the applicant resides
- usually the nearest consulate. A list of consulates and visa
requirement information is available at the
Embassy of Italy web site. Most Italian Consulates require
the applicant to appear in person. Call the consulate to confirm
these details before sending an application or purchasing travel
arrangements which may be subject to cancellation penalties.
REQUIREMENTS
FOR NON-U.S. CITIZENS TO OBTAIN VISA TO ENTER ITALY
Visa
Requirments
- Submit Passport
valid at least 3 months beyond the validity date of visa requested
- 1 Visa Application form
fully completed; to be signed by applicant in the presence of
a Consular Officer.
- One passport-type photograph
- Proof of permanent residence in the U.S. (Green card)
- Copy of round trip airline tickets or itinerary, or letter
of confirmation from travel agent.
- Proof of sufficient funds (Orginal bank statement)
- If
Tourist: Letter from employer stating that the applicant
has a full time job and vacation/leave time has been approved.
- If
Business: Letter from employer guaranteeing travel expenses,
including name(s) and address(es) of company(ies) to be visited
and purpose of travel.
Study
- U.S. citizens who are planning to attend educational institutions
in Italy should also contact the nearest consulate for special
visa instructions which may apply.
Notice Regarding Visa For Schengen
States:
Austria, Belgium, The Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.
- As of 01 June 2001, travelers to Europe on business
or tourism purposes may receive a visa for a short stay of
one to ninety days, valid for all of the above-mentioned countries.
A Schengen visa issued by an embassy or consulate of the above
countries allows the holder to travel freely in all of these
countries, However, visas for travel to Monaco and French Overseas
Departments and Territories may only be issued by a French
Embassy or Consulate.
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If you intend to visit only one Schengen
country, you must apply through the embassy
or consulate of that particular country.
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If you intend to visit several Schengen
countries, you must apply for a visa through
the embassy or consulate of the country which
is your main destination.
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If you intend to visit several countries but do
not have a main destination, you should
apply for a visa at the embassy or consulate
of the country which is your first port
of entry.
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If you do not need a visa for the Schengen
country which is your main destination or first
point of entry, please note that you may require
a visa for other Schengen countries you wish
to visit. You should then apply through the
embassy or consulate of the first country which
does require a visa.
REGISTER YOUR TRIP:
The U.S. Department of State encourages all American travelers to register with their local Embassy or Consulate when arriving in a foreign country. Registration helps the Embassy to provide important services for American citizens residing or traveling abroad. Some of these services include:
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Locating individuals in cases of family or personal emergencies,
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Relaying important travel and safety information about the region,
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Arranging evacuation transportation in cases of natural disaster or civil unrest,
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Issuing replacement passports when originals are lost, and
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A number of other administrative services relating to personal documentation.
Without the information provided through registration, the Embassy is severely hindered in its ability to provide these services. Many of these services involve emergency situations and time constraints, therefore failure to register will almost certainly lead to delays at moments when you can least afford them.
Print Visa Application
Form
INFORMATION
AND FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
REVISED 04/2006
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