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Visti

SCHENGEN VISA 

The Schengen Visa (valid for a maximum of 90 days), allows the visa holder to travel to all of the European Countries that signed the Schengen Agreement, namely: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland.

The Schengen visa is issued by the Consulate of the Country that will be the main destination for the traveller, or the first port of entry, should the time spent in each country be of the same length.

Please note that the border authorities may refuse entry to a foreign national who does not meet all requirements.


NATIONAL VISA

The National Visa is a long-term visa (over 90 days) issued by the Italian Consulate for various purposes (elective residency, work, study, family reunion, diplomatic or military mission, adoption etc). This type of visa allows a foreign national, who is awaiting a residency permit in Italy, to freely move within any other Schengen Country for up to a maximum of 90 days within 6 months from the initial date of validity of the visa.

A foreign national who has been granted an Italian National Visa must report to the Questura (Central Police Station) within 8 working days from the date of entry to apply for a Permesso di Soggiorno (Residence Permit). Please note that failing to report to the Questura, might compromise your ability to legally reside in Italy.


ELIGIBILITY

Do you need a visa? https://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home/en

NO VISA is required for AUSTRALIAN CITIZENS travelling to Italy for tourism, business, mission, invitation, study, or sporting event, who intend to stay for UP TO 90 DAYS.

Visa applications cannot be lodged earlier than 180 days from first date of entry in the Schengen Area and no later than 15 calendar days before the start of the intended visit.

Visa Applications are to be presented at the Italian Consulate competent for the state of legal residence of the applicant.

The Consulate General of Italy in Sydney accepts visa applications lodged by residents of NSW only. Appointments must be booked online

 

PLEASE NOTE

Applicants are required to appear in person at all times.

Be sure all required paperwork is completed and properly organised before arriving at the visa office to apply for your chosen visa type.

All documents must be printed out and must be in English or Italian only.

Before applying for your visa, make sure that your passport has a validity of at least three months beyond the last day of your trip in the Schengen Area and at least two empty ‘VISA’ pages. The passport will be kept and returned with the visa, if approved.

Citizens of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Palestine, Yemen and Travel Documents holders (with the three letters code XXA or XXB appearing in the ICAO) need to provide full names of mother and father and it must result from a birth certificate or a Consular declaration.

Visa applications for under 18s must be signed by both parents and both parents need to attend the appointment.

  • If one of the parents can’t appear in person, a parental consent notarised by an Australian Police Officer is mandatory.
  • If one or both parents live abroad the consent must be notarised by the Italian Consulate of their country of residence or according to their local practices. This also applies when parents living abroad nominate a guardian.
  • If one of the parents is deceased, their death certificate with apostille and translation in English or Italian must be provided.
  • The minor’s  birth certificate and a photocopy of both parents’ passports must be provided.

Family members of EU citizens: spouse and under 21 children of EU citizens travelling with the EU spouse/parent(s) do not need to provide proof of socio-economic status, bank statement and travel insurance and their application will be free of charge.

VISA FEES can be paid by debit card (Eftpos) or cash (Australian Dollars ONLY)

 

PROCESSING TIME: Depending on the type of visa and citizenship of the applicant it can vary from 2 days to several weeks depending on the type of visa and citizenship of the applicant.

 

IMPORTANT: this Consulate has full authority to evaluate and request further documentation, if deemed necessary, in addition to what has been submitted.

The applicant is hereby informed that the submission of all the required documentation and payment of the visa fee do not guarantee the issuance of the requested visa.

 

FORMS

Schengen visa: http://e-applicationvisa.esteri.it/

National visa NATIONAL VISTA APPLICATION FORM (Italian/English)

Sponsorship and/or accommodation form

MORE INFORMATION

Follow the useful links below to know more about:

 

Agg: 16.01.2025