Welcome to the Web site for Italy Visa Application Center managed by VFS GLOBAL. VFS Global is a commercial company, working as a privately-run service company, authorized by the Embassy of Italy to provide the users with complete information on procedure and requirements for visa and to collect the visa applications. However, any assessment and decision on visa is taken by the Embassy only.

When to apply?

A visa application must be filed no sooner than three months prior to the date of departure. Please also note that the laws prescribe that the Consular Authority makes its decision on the application in a period of time that must not exceed 15 working days (that can be further extended in case of necessity). Therefore applicants are strongly encouraged to file their application at least 15 working days prior to the date of departure and never, in any case, more than 90 days before departure. This will allow an orderly examination of the applications and limit the chances that decisions on visa applications are taken after the applicant's scheduled date of departure.

How to apply?

Applications for Schengen Visa can be submitted at VFS Italy Visa Application Centre at VFS Thailand Bangkok Effective 05th January 2012 Appointments can be taken online (to be announced) or by telephoning the Italy Visa Call Centre + 66 22 639101. The Internet facility is available 24x7 while the phone-in facility is available 08:30am - 16:00 hours Monday-Friday.

Countries that have joined the Schengen treaty making it a total of 25. The list of Schengen countries are as follows: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain , Sweden and Switzerland.

The Embassy of Italy in Bangkok is pleased to announce the introduction of a New Visa Application Center. Under this new Agreement from the 5th of January 2012, in order to submit a visa application to the Embassy of Italy in Bangkok, Thai and foreign citizens residing can apply for a visa in person, from Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 12:00and from 13:00 to 16:00 at “VFS Italy Application center“ www.vfsglobal.com/italy/thailand at the following address:

Joint Visa Application Center (JVAC)- Mercury Tower, 9th Floor – Ploenchit Road, Lumphini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 –

Helpline: +66 22 639101

Email: info.itth@vfshelpline.com

VFS is a privately-run service company, authorized by this Embassy to receive visa applications. However, any assessment and decision on visa is taken by the Embassy only.

Visa appointment can be also scheduled directly at the Embassy by following these procedures.

LONG STAY VISA. The request of any type of National Visa together with proper documentation can be submitted in person directly at the Visa Office of the Embassy as following

27th Fl. CRC Tower, All Seasons Place,
87 Wireless Road , Lumpini, Phatumwan
Bangkok 10330 Tel 00662/250-4970
Fax 00662/250.4986
www.ambbangkok.esteri.it

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Monday – 10:00 – 12:00 – Wednesday 14:00 – 16:00 – Friday – 10.00 – 12.00.

The application form, the invitation format, the visa fee and the list of the documentation required for every type of visa, can be found on the website of the Visa Application Center. For general information on visa regulations, categories and requirements please visit the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ website.

Please be informed that the Embassy has the right to request further documentation and that by submitting the required documentation does not necessary imply that the visa will be granted.

It is recommended to submit the applications well in advance (at least two weeks) before the departure date. All visa seekers are recommended to confirm their travel plans only after obtaining the visa.

It takes on average 5 working days for issuing the decision on the visa applications. There may be changes according to the season and the type of visa.

General information and inquiries on the status of your visa application can be provided at the counter of the Joint Visa Application Center, by calling +66 22 639101 from Monday to Friday, from 08:30a.m to 16:0000 p.m., by emailing (info.itth@vfshelpline.com).

The visa office provides an active information service in response to the e-mails sent to visa.ambbang@esteri.it.

Important Processing Time Applications shall be decided on within 15 calendar days of the date of the lodging of an application which is admissible. The period may be extended up to 30 days. The visa fee is collected in cash at the VFS application centre at the time of handing in the application and is not refundable. son at the Visa Application Centre - it is not mandatory to schedule an appointment to submit your Short Stay application, but you may schedule one if you would prefer to. Please click on the link to make an appointment Schedule Appointment

Step 1 : Applications for Italy visa (Short-stay) are accepted at the Visa Application Centres. Step 2 : Before applying, please ensure you are very clear on your ‘purpose of visit’ – do remember we are here to assist and help you through the entire visa application process but are not permitted to advise or guide you on choosing a visa category. Since our work is primarily administrative in nature, we have no say on whether you will be granted a visa and how long it will take to process your application, as this is entirely the prerogative of the Embassy or Consulate. Step 3 : Please go to the link “All About Your Visas” to understand details of various visas. Step 4 : Please ensure you read the security regulation notices before you visit the Visa Application Centre. Business Fast Track Through the JVAC service, trade partners and foreign staff of the member companies of the Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce (TICC) receive benefits from facilitations in the visa application procedure on the basis of the agreement between the Embassy andTICC. - News for students in Italy – Re-entry issue Foreigner students leaving Italy without receiving their first residence permit and are willing to return there to continue to study, should apply through the Consulate (Visa Office / Joint Visa Application Center) before leaving Thailand, for a re-entry visa which will be issued upon receipt of clearance by the Italian Police Station where the student live. This new procedure has been established by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Therefore postal receipt issued upon application of the residence permit will not be accepted anymore as a valid document to enter Italy, re-entry visa is required.

If you have already submitted an application for a visa at the Visa Application Centre you can track your application here.

You can track your application by entering your Receipt Number and your Date of Birth.

Please click here