Long Stay Visa

Documents Required

General requirements

• Completed application form – Schengen Visa Form for short stays (up to 90 days) or Long Stay Visa Form for stays beyond 90 days
• Valid passport – Must be valid for at least three months beyond the stay in Italy and have at least two blank pages
• UK Residency Permit & Share Code – Original permit and a valid UK share code from GOV.UK
• UK Residency: A UK eVisa printout from UKVI with a valid share code.
• Official invitation letter – Issued by the Italian government, an institution, or an international organization, stating the purpose, duration, and financial responsibility
• Diplomatic or verbal note – Confirmation from the applicant’s home country, ministry, or employer confirming the mission purpose and financial responsibility

Additional documents based on applicant category

For government officials:

• Official appointment letter from the applicant’s government
• Proof of public official status (e.g., staff ID card, employer letter)

For international organization employees:

• Employment confirmation letter from the international organization
• Proof of Headquarters Agreement in Italy (if applicable)

For journalists:

• Nulla Osta (official authorization) from the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Media organization letter confirming accreditation

For athletes and sports officials:

• Invitation letter from CONI (Italian National Olympic Committee)
• Event details and participation confirmation

For NATO civilian personnel:

• Letter from the US Department of Defence or other relevant authority (for U.S. applicants)
• For non-U.S. applicants, an official request letter from the U.S.S.S.S.O. (U.S. diplomatic-legal office in Rome)

For family members:

• Proof of relationship (marriage certificate, birth certificate)
• Certificates must be multilingual or translated into English/Italian and legalized

Proof of Travel and Accommodation

• Flight reservation – Proof of a round-trip ticket or transport booking
• Accommodation proof – Hotel booking or an official confirmation of accommodation from the inviting organization
• For applicants traveling by car – Ferry tickets, car registration, insurance, and driving license (plus rental agreement, if applicable)
• For multi-Schengen trips – Confirmed travel tickets for inter-Schengen travel

For citizens of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Palestine – Birth certificate or consular declaration showing full names of both parents is required.

Important Notes

• Visa applications with incomplete documents will not be accepted. If any required document is missing, the applicant must reschedule a new appointment.
• Submission of all documents does not guarantee visa approval. The Consulate reserves the right to request additional documents or interviews.
• Visa policies may change without prior notice. The Consulate has full authority to evaluate each application.

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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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