| Italy Schengen Visa – Quick Information | |
|---|---|
| Visa Fee |
Adults: €90 Children aged 6–11: €45 Children under 6: No visa fee Additional visa application centre service charges may apply. |
| Processing Time | Usually around 15 calendar days. In some cases, processing may take up to 45 calendar days. |
| Maximum Stay | Up to 90 days within any 180-day period for a short-stay Schengen visa. |
| Visa Validity | The Italian consular authorities determine the visa validity period and the number of permitted entries based on the application and travel plans. |
✓ Complete, date, and sign the Schengen visa application form.
✓ Provide one recent passport photograph with a light background, approximately 35 × 40 mm.
✓ Provide a valid passport that remains valid for at least 3 months beyond the expiry date of the requested visa.
✓ Include copies of the current passport and any previous passports. Copy the pages containing personal data, visas, and entry or exit stamps.
✓ Provide a bank statement covering the last 6 months. The bank must date and sign the statement.
✓ Employees should provide an HR letter showing their employment status and relevant employment details.
✓ Employees may also need to provide their social insurance registration and number.
✓ Business owners should provide the relevant commercial and tax documents when applicable.
✓ Students should provide proof of school or university enrollment.
✓ Provide a round-trip flight reservation.
✓ If you plan to travel between European countries by land, provide a short letter explaining your itinerary and planned means of transport.
✓ Provide confirmed accommodation for the entire stay in Italy, such as a paid hotel booking.
✓ If staying with a host in Italy, provide an invitation together with the host’s identification documents and residence permit where applicable.
✓ Provide travel medical insurance with minimum coverage of €30,000. The insurance must cover the full trip and the entire stay in the Schengen Area.
✓ Supporting documents must be issued bilingually or properly translated into Italian before submission.
✓ Bring the original documents together with the copies and translations. The visa centre may inspect the originals when you submit the application.
If you need certified Arabic-to-Italian translation for your visa documents, visit the Certified Translation Services page of the Consulting Office for Translation (COT).
Visa requirements may change. Before applying, review the latest requirements published by the Embassy of Italy in Cairo.