Long Stay Visa

Documents Required

Visa Application Form

• Completed and signed in English.

Passport-Sized Photos

• 2 recent passport photos (not older than 6 months).
• Specifications: 35mm x 45mm, white background, full-frontal view, mouth closed, natural expression, no retouching (e.g., Photoshop).

Valid Passport

• Original passport with 2 blank pages.
• Valid for at least 90 days beyond your intended departure date from Italy.
• Photocopies of the photo page and previous Schengen visas issued in the last 3 years.
• If visas are in an old passport, submit photocopies of the old passport’s bio page along with the relevant visas.

UK Residency

• A UK eVisa printout from UKVI with a valid share code.

Note: Right to Work share codes are not valid.

Cover Letter

• Signed letter explaining your intention to move to Italy.

Proof of Income

• Documents demonstrating substantial, stable, and private income from non-employment sources (e.g., pensions, annuities, property investments, or commercial activities).
• Income from employment is not considered.
• Submit official statements from recognised institutions (banks, investment firms, pension providers, etc.).

Proof of Tax Compliance

• Income Tax Returns for the last 2 years.

Property in Italy

• Submit a registered lease agreement or a property deed for a residence in Italy.

Travel Itinerary

• One-way travel ticket reservation showing the applicant’s name, travel dates, and route.
• Travel by car: Provide the following:
  • Ferry/Eurotunnel tickets
  • Car registration document
  • Insurance certificate
  • Valid UK/EU driving licence
• Multi-country trips: Submit proof of all connecting travel tickets.

Family Documents (if applicable)

• Marriage Certificate for dependent spouse.
• Birth Certificate for dependent minor or adult children living with the applicant.

Important Notes:

• Marriage certificates older than 6 months are not accepted.
• Certificates issued by a foreign authority must be:
  • Translated into English or Italian.
  • Legalised by the Italian Consular Office of the issuing country.

Additional Requirements for Specific Nationalities

Citizens of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Palestine, and Travel Document Holders (XXA/XXB) must provide:

• Full names of mother and father.
• Must be documented via a birth certificate or a Consular declaration.

Important Notes

1. Applications must be complete: Incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
2. Documents must be printed: Screenshots or photos will not be accepted.
3. Processing time may vary: Additional documents or interviews may be requested by the Consulate.
4. Visa issuance is not guaranteed: Fulfilling all requirements does not guarantee visa approval.

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Visa Charges

Below is the fee structure for our visa services.

Standard Visa Processing Fees

Visa service charges are separate from official visa fees charged by the consulate.

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