Long Stay Visa

Documents Required

Visa Application Form

• Duly completed and signed in English.
• For minors, the form must be signed by both parents/legal guardians.

Valid Passport or Travel Document

• Original passport with at least two blank pages.
• Must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended departure date from Italy.
• Copy of the passport’s first page (biometric data) and copies of visas issued in the past 3 years.
• If visas were issued in an old passport, include:
  • Copy of the old passport’s first page.
  • Copies of relevant visa stamps.

UK Residency

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

Passport-Sized Photographs (Biometric Standards)

• Two recent passport photos (not older than 6 months).
• Dimensions: 35 mm x 45 mm.
• Specifications:
  • White background.
  • Full-frontal view with a neutral expression (mouth closed).
  • Eyes must be clearly visible (natural eye colour visible).
  • No digital alterations (e.g., Photoshop).

Proof of Diplomatic or Official Status

• Original Staff ID card (plus a photocopy) issued by the applicant’s diplomatic mission.
• If no Staff ID card is available, provide:
  • Official letter from the sending authority confirming the applicant’s position and purpose of travel.

Verbal Note from the Diplomatic Mission (Official Communication)

Issued by the applicant’s Diplomatic Mission in the UK, specifying:

• Applicant’s full name and nationality.
• Diplomatic role (indicate if it’s a new position or replacing someone; if replacing, mention the predecessor’s name and position).
• Start date of diplomatic assignment.
• Details of family members accompanying the applicant (full names, dates of birth, relationship to the applicant).

Proof of Travel Arrangements (To/From Italy)

• One-way travel ticket reservation (original and copy).
• Depending on travel method, provide:
  • Air/Train/Bus Tickets: Must be issued directly by the airline/train/bus operator (not via third-party aggregators).
  • Car Travel:
    • Ferry/Eurotunnel booking confirmation (original + copy).
    • Car registration and insurance documents (original + copy).
    • Driver’s licence (original + copy).
    • If the car is rented, provide the rental agreement.
  • Third-Party Bookings:
    • Tickets from travel agencies are accepted only if the agency is based in the UK or a Schengen country.

Proof of Accommodation in Italy

Provide one of the following:

• Hotel reservation (covering at least the first 15 days of stay).
• Rental agreement (if leasing a private residence).
• Official diplomatic accommodation confirmation (if staying at a diplomatic residence).
• If staying with friends/family:
  • Letter of invitation (signed by the host).
  • Copy of the host’s passport/ID card (showing the signature).
  • If the host is a non-EU citizen, include proof of their valid Italian residency permit.

Travel Insurance (Health Coverage in Italy)

• Original travel insurance certificate (plus a copy) issued by a UK or Schengen-based insurance provider.
• Must cover:
  • Full duration of stay.
  • Minimum coverage of €30,000 (for medical emergencies, hospitalisation, and repatriation expenses).
  • Schengen-wide validity (valid across all Schengen countries).

Family Members Accompanying the Diplomatic Applicant (If Applicable)

• Proof of relationship (e.g., marriage or birth certificate).
• Copies of passports for accompanying family members.
• If family members apply later, ensure the Verbal Note includes their names.

Special Requirements for Certain Nationalities (Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Palestine)

Applicants from these countries or Travel Document Holders (with ICAO codes XXA or XXB) must provide:

• Original birth certificate (showing full names of both parents).
• If unavailable, a Consular declaration from their home country’s consulate in the UK.

Important Notes:

• Incomplete Applications: Applications missing any of the required documents will be rejected. A new appointment will need to be scheduled.
• Translation Requirements:
  • Documents not in English or Italian must be accompanied by a certified translation.
  • Foreign-issued documents must be legalised by the Italian Embassy/Consulate in the issuing country.
• Travel Document Holders (Exemptions):
  • UK Travel Documents issued under:
    • 1951 Geneva Refugee Convention (Blue cover)
    • 1954 UN Convention for Stateless Persons (Red cover)
  • Visa-exempt for stays up to 90 days. For longer stays, provide the original travel document + copy.

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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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