Italy Embassy & Consulates in India

The minimum waiting period for an Italian Schengen Visa is three weeks from the date of application. It is advised to apply for the visa well in advance.

To avail the consular services from the Embassy of Italy in New Delhi you can visit the address at 50, Chandragupta Marg, Malcha, New Delhi, Delhi 110021 or you can also visit the official website.

The processing fees for an Italian visa are €80 (for visa categories A, B, and C) and €116 (For category D or long-term visas).

Embassies are located in the capital city of a country and consulates are located in large metropolitan cities of a country. The Italian Embassy is located in New Delhi, the Capital of India and Italian Consulates are located in Kolkata and Mumbai.

If you are planning to visit Italy, the minimum bank balance or credit balance requirement is €5154.

To avail services from the Consulate General of Italy in Mumbai you can visit the address at: 72, G.Deshmukh Marg, Kanchenjunga Building, Cumballa Hill, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400026 or you can also visit the official website.

There are many reasons visa rejection may happen. Failing to prove eligibility to visit a particular country, failing to provide correct and important information, or sometimes providing incorrect documents can lead to visa rejection. The rejection rate of Italian visas is very little, it generally boasts a high acceptance rate.

To reapply for a visa, documents must be submitted within 15 days of visa refusal to the Consulate General of Italy in Mumbai.

The minimum waiting period for obtaining an Italian visa is 15-21 days. This waiting period excludes dates of application and fee submission.

To book an appointment at the Italian Consulate in Kolkata you need to mail them at consolatogeneral.calcutta@esteri.it. or contact them on +913324792414.

The fund requirement is based on the duration of your stay in Italy. The required amount varies by trip duration: for 1–5 days, at least €269.60 per person; for 6–10 days, €44.93 per day; for 11–20 days, €51.64 plus €36.67 per day; and for stays over 21 days, €206.58 plus €27.89 per day. Additional funds are needed for dependents, and these amounts are separate from costs for accommodation and travel tickets.

The standard Schengen visa fee for short stays (up to 90 days) at the Italian Consulate in India is €90 (approximately ₹9,170) for adults, €45 (around ₹4,590) for children aged 6–12, and free for children under 6 years. These fees are set by the Italian government and apply uniformly across consulates in India.

Bank statements, savings account statements, copies of credit card statements, and the host’s bank guarantee are documents that serve as proof of sufficient financial means for an Italian visa.

Italian visa applications are processed through authorised VFS Global centres operating under the supervision of the Embassy of Italy in New Delhi. Italian Consulates provide regional oversight but do not accept walk-in visa applications.

Applicants are generally required to submit a valid passport, visa application form, photographs, travel itinerary, accommodation proof, financial documents, and valid Schengen travel insurance. Additional documents may be requested depending on visa category.

Yes, travel insurance is a mandatory supporting document and is verified during visa processing.

Visa status updates are handled through VFS Global. The Embassy or Consulates usually do not respond to individual visa status enquiries.