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.

Nulla Osta (Entry Clearance)

• Issued by the Italian Immigration Office (SUI) and must not be older than 6 months.

Proof of Relationship

• Marriage or Civil Partnership Certificate (original plus one photocopy).
• Birth Certificate for children or dependent parents.

Important Notes:

• Marriage/civil partnership certificates older than 6 months are not accepted.
• Foreign-issued certificates must be:
  • Translated into English or Italian.
  • Legalised by the Italian Consular Office of the issuing country.
  • Multilingual certificates from Schengen countries are accepted.

Residence Status of Family Member in Italy

• Residence card (valid for at least 1 year) or Long-Term EU Residence Permit of the family member in Italy.
• Declaration from the family member in Italy confirming the necessity of reunification.

Parental Consent for Minors (if applicable)

• Notarised written consent from the non-accompanying parent.
• If the parent resides abroad, the consent must be notarised by the Italian Consulate in their country of residence.
• Photocopy of both parents’ passports.

Proof of Travel

• 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.

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

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

Special Notes for Family Members of Italian or EU Citizens

• Family members of an Italian or EU citizen do not need the Nulla Osta.
• Visa-exempt nationalities:
  • Can enter Italy without a visa and must register with the local Anagrafe within 3 months of arrival.
• Visa-required nationalities:
  • Can apply for a Tourist Visa as an EU family member and must apply for a residence card within 3 months of arrival in Italy.

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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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