To visit Italy for the purpose of tourism a visitor requires a short stay visa. The short stay visa is also known as “C” visa or “Schengen” visa. The Schengen visa is the standard visa that is valid for all the 26 countries in the Schengen Area, including Italy. This short stay visa is issued for 90 days within a 180 day period from the date of first entry to the Schengen Area. … [Read more...]
Italy
Lying in the southern part of Europe, Italy is home to the largest number of UNESCO’s world heritage sites. Italy is famous for its high art and monuments. Italy is covered in Alpine lakes, beautiful mountain ranges, and coastal areas.
This nation is also known for its delicious cuisine and fashion industry. It’s no wonder that this little country is a much sought-after tourist destination
To visit Italy as a tourist you require a Schengen Visa which is a short stay visa issued for a period of 90 days. To get this visa you need to submit a duly filled in application along with a valid passport, proof of financial stability, and proof of your accommodation, and a detailed travel itinerary with a copy of your flight tickets.
Students who wish to pursue a course in Italy that is above 90 days require a student visa or a national visa. You are required to submit a filled in and signed visa application along with a valid passport, letter of acceptance from an Italian University that assures your admission, a valid bank statement proving your financial stability, a copy of your flight itinerary including your return tickets, and a valid medical insurance that covers your entire stay in Italy.