1, Schengen visa application form, original.
Note: The application form should be formally filled out in English, Italian or Chinese Pinyin, and signed by the applicant (the signature of China applicant should be written, not in Pinyin). /kloc-applicants under the age of 0/8 must be signed by at least one of their parents or guardians.
2. Two recent photos of yourself.
Note: The photos should be ICAO-sized color photos with a white background of 35x40, taken in the last six months.
3. Valid passport, original and photocopy in two copies.
Note: Please note that passports should be issued within the past 10 years and valid for at least 3 months after leaving Schengen District. Passport must have at least two blank pages. Two copies of the first and second pages of the applicant's passport, and copies of all Schengen visas (if any).
4. Round-trip air ticket reservation, copy.
Note: The reservation form should show the applicant's name, city of departure and destination. In order to avoid unnecessary expenses, please pay after the visa is signed.
5, proof of accommodation, a copy.
Note: The document should cover the entire Schengen travel area. For example: hotel orders, lease contracts, etc.
6. Travel plan (travel itinerary), copy.
Description: Provide clear and detailed travel plans for Italy and other Schengen areas. The itinerary needs to show the city and date. You can book transportation.
7. Proof of the applicant's solvency: bank statements for the last three months.
Note: No proof of deposit is required. If a credit card statement is provided, please ensure that the credit limit is shown on the statement and provide a copy of the credit card.
Students can provide their parents' bank statements and the employer's letter of guarantee, and at the same time submit the kinship certificate certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Adults (18 years old or older) need to provide school certificates and student ID cards. For married couples traveling together, please also provide a copy of marriage certificate to prove the relationship.
8. On-the-job certification letter, original.
Note: The certification letter issued by the employer (English document, or Chinese document with English or Italian translation) needs to use the company's official stationery, be stamped with official seal, be signed, and indicate the date and the following information: the company's detailed address, contact telephone number and fax number; The name and position of the company signatory; Name, position, income and working years of the applicant; Permission to leave; Proof that the company reserves the position for the applicant; Units or individuals that pay travel expenses and living expenses.
If the applicant is self-employed or self-employed, documents are required to prove his work. Retiree: retirement certificate or other fixed income certificate. Unemployed adults: if married, provide proof of spouse's work income and marriage certificate and be certified by the local Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Single/divorced/widowed: other proof of fixed income.
If any family member bears the expenses, please provide proof of kinship certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. If the applicant is self-employed or self-employed, documents certifying his work are required.
9. A stamped copy of the company's business license.
Note: Organizations or institutions without business licenses do not need this document. (such as a school or a government-funded institution)
10, (1minors under 8 years old) student id card, original letter of introduction from the school, notarized proof of kinship.
Note: The original certificate letter issued by the school contains the following information: complete school address and telephone number; Quasi-false certificate; Name and position of the approver. To prove kinship, the following documents should be provided: notarized certificate of kinship or guardianship between minors and their parents (and certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs).
When a minor travels alone or with a single parent or guardian: a notarized certificate of consent to travel issued by both parents or legal guardians (certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs); If you don't live abroad with your parents for a long time, you must notarize the travel consent in the relevant institutions in your country of residence.
If your parents have passed away, please note that a notarized death certificate certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs may be required.
1 1, copy of household registration book (China citizens only).
Note: Copies of each page of the household registration book do not need to be translated. Applicants who are not citizens of China must provide a copy of their valid residence permit in China.
12, insurance.
Note: Short-term Schengen visa and travel medical insurance must cover the whole Schengen area, with the insured amount of at least 30,000 euros, including medical expenses, hospitalization and repatriation expenses, and their validity period must include all the stay time in Schengen area. Please provide the original and copy.
13, visa application/passport return authorization (if the applicant cannot submit the application in person).
Note: For the applicant who chooses an agent to submit the application, the power of attorney signed by the applicant must be provided when submitting, and the power of attorney should include the name and contact information of the agent; It is also required to submit a copy of the agent's ID card plus proof of employment, and present the original ID card when submitting. The power of attorney does not apply to parents who submit applications for minor children.
14, additional notes: optional documents.
Please note that the applicant can submit additional explanations/supporting documents that he thinks are helpful for the trip.
Extended data
Matters needing attention when entering Italy:
Passengers carrying a total amount of less than 6.5438 million euros in cash do not need to declare. If the cash you carry is equal to or more than this amount, you need to fill in the customs declaration form: passengers going to or from non-EU countries should fill it out at customs clearance; Passengers between EU countries can fill it in at any bank, customs, post office or financial police station within 48 hours after entry or 48 hours before departure (except holidays).
Passengers are forbidden to bring any guns, swords (including decorative ones) and illegible weapons into the country unless they have a permit issued by the local police station to carry such weapons. Passengers without a license can store their weapons in the customs free of charge and wait for the relevant departments to issue licenses.
Passengers carrying cultural relics are required to show the purchase invoice and certificate of origin to the Italian Customs. The customs will ask the cultural relics and environmental protection department to identify the artworks.
Italian Visa Center-Individual Tourist Visa (PDF)
Italian visa center-individual travel (except ADS)