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.

Medical Documentation

• Medical records from the UK confirming the applicant’s condition and need for treatment in Italy.
• Official medical certificate from an Italian hospital or private healthcare facility detailing:
  • Type of treatment
  • Expected duration
  • Estimated cost of medical care

Payment Confirmation for Medical Treatment

• A certificate from the Italian medical facility confirming that the applicant has paid at least 30% of the estimated medical expenses.
• Alternatively, government or humanitarian funding approvals may be submitted.

Proof of Finance

Applicants must provide evidence of financial resources to cover:

• The remaining medical expenses
• Accommodation and living costs in Italy
• Return travel expenses

Acceptable financial proof includes:

• Bank statements (last 3 months)
• Sponsorship letter from a financial guarantor (if applicable)
• Letter from employer confirming salary and approved leave for medical treatment

Proof of Accommodation in Italy

• Hotel booking confirmation, or
• Rental agreement, or
• Letter from the hospital or healthcare facility providing accommodation details

Proof of Travel

• Round-trip 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.

Accompanying Person’s Documents (if applicable)

If a family member or caregiver is accompanying the patient, they must provide:

• Visa application and passport copies
• Proof of relationship (e.g., birth/marriage certificate)
• Medical certificate stating their assistance is necessary
• Travel insurance covering medical emergencies (minimum €30,000)

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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