Visa Information

Tourist visa is granted for those where the intention is to visit Italy for tourism and sightseeing.

(Maximum duration of stay: 90 days)

Applicants falling under this category must book an appointment to submit their visa application and have their biometric data registered at VFS Visa Application Center on their chosen appointment date and time.

PROCESSING TIMES FOR VISA APPLICATIONS

Schengen regulations provide for a maximum processing time of 15 days, which can be extended to 30 days if necessary (Art. 23 of the Schengen Visa Code), while for national visas processing times can be extended up to 30 days for family and employment visas, and up to 120 days for self-employment. The Italian Embassy in Manila is committed to processing each visa application as quickly as possible

Applicants are encouraged to apply for visas well in advance of their planned departure date (at least 15 days before departure). Visa applications may be submitted a maximum of 180 days before the planned departure date (270 for seafarers).

Days may be added to the normal processing time indicated for applications submitted by nationals of countries subject to security consultations.

You may visit the Italian Embassy in Manila website for more information about processing of visa applications.

1. In addition to the fees paid for the visa, an additional VFS charge of PHP 1759 (including VAT) is applied for each visa application.
2. All Fees would be collected at the application submission counter by CASH and Card Payments (for Taguig, Cebu and Davao only).

Note: In case of failure to grant the visa, the amount paid is not under any circumstances refundable.

3. Applicants must pay a visa fee for the equivalent of Euro 90 in local currency Philippine Peso at the exchange rate set by the Embassy that can change periodically.
4. For children between six and twelve years of age, the visa fee is 45 Euro.
5. The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:
   1. children under six years of age;

Please check the following link to understand the documentation required for the Italy Tourist Visa.

Checklist for the documents

List of Accredited Insurance Companies

Reminders for Preparing an Application

A business visa is granted for those who are invited by an Italian company / business partner to visit Italy for business purposes for a short period of stay (not more than 90 days).

PROCESSING TIMES FOR VISA APPLICATIONS

Schengen regulations provide for a maximum processing time of 15 days, which can be extended to 30 days if necessary (Art. 23 of the Schengen Visa Code), while for national visas processing times can be extended up to 30 days for family and employment visas, and up to 120 days for self-employment. The Italian Embassy in Manila is committed to processing each visa application as quickly as possible

Applicants are encouraged to apply for visas well in advance of their planned departure date (at least 15 days before departure). Visa applications may be submitted a maximum of 180 days before the planned departure date (270 for seafarers).

Days may be added to the normal processing time indicated for applications submitted by nationals of countries subject to security consultations.

You may visit the Italian Embassy in Manila website for more information about processing of visa applications.

1. In addition to the fees paid for the visa, an additional VFS charge of PHP 1759 (including VAT) is applied for each visa application.
2. All Fees would be collected at the application submission counter by CASH and Card Payments (for Taguig, Cebu and Davao only).

Note: In case of failure to grant the visa, the amount paid is not under any circumstances refundable

3. Applicants must pay a visa fee for the equivalent of € 90 in local currency Philippine Peso at the exchange rate set by the Embassy that can change periodically.

Please check the following link to understand the documentation required for the Italy Business Visa:

Checklist for the documents

List of Accredited Insurance Companies

Reminders for Preparing an Application

This visa allows an applicant to enter Italy to study in Italian universities or other eligible institutions/schools or for professional trainings for a short period of stay.

(Maximum duration of stay: 90 days)

Applicants falling under this category must book an appointment to submit their visa application and have their biometric data registered at VFS Visa Application Center on their chosen appointment date and time.

PROCESSING TIMES FOR VISA APPLICATIONS

Schengen regulations provide for a maximum processing time of 15 days, which can be extended to 30 days if necessary (Art. 23 of the Schengen Visa Code), while for national visas processing times can be extended up to 30 days for family and employment visas, and up to 120 days for self-employment. The Italian Embassy in Manila is committed to processing each visa application as quickly as possible

Applicants are encouraged to apply for visas well in advance of their planned departure date (at least 15 days before departure). Visa applications may be submitted a maximum of 180 days before the planned departure date (270 for seafarers).

Days may be added to the normal processing time indicated for applications submitted by nationals of countries subject to security consultations.

You may visit the Italian Embassy in Manila website for more information about processing of visa applications.

1. An additional VFS charge of PHP 1759 (including VAT) is applied for each visa application.
2. All Fees would be collected at the application submission counter by CASH and Card Payments (for Taguig, Cebu and Davao only).

Note: In case of failure to grant the visa, the amount paid is not under any circumstances refundable

Please check the following link to understand the documentation required for the Italy Study Visa:

Checklist for the documents

List of Accredited Insurance Companies

Reminders for Preparing an Application

Religious Purpose visa is granted for those applicants, invited by religious organizations, to visit Italy for religious purposes.

(Maximum duration of stay: 90 days)

Applicants falling under this category must book an appointment to submit their visa application and have their biometric data registered at VFS Visa Application Center on their chosen appointment date and time.

PROCESSING TIMES FOR VISA APPLICATIONS

Schengen regulations provide for a maximum processing time of 15 days, which can be extended to 30 days if necessary (Art. 23 of the Schengen Visa Code), while for national visas processing times can be extended up to 30 days for family and employment visas, and up to 120 days for self-employment. The Italian Embassy in Manila is committed to processing each visa application as quickly as possible

Applicants are encouraged to apply for visas well in advance of their planned departure date (at least 15 days before departure). Visa applications may be submitted a maximum of 180 days before the planned departure date (270 for seafarers).

Days may be added to the normal processing time indicated for applications submitted by nationals of countries subject to security consultations.

You may visit the Italian Embassy in Manila website for more information about processing of visa applications.

1. In addition to the fees paid for the visa, an additional VFS charge of PHP 1759 (including VAT) is applied for each visa application.
2. All Fees would be collected at the application submission counter by CASH and Card Payments (for Taguig, Cebu and Davao only).

Note: In case of failure to grant the visa, the amount paid is not under any circumstances refundable

3. Applicants must pay a visa fee for the equivalent of € 90 in local currency Philippine Peso at the exchange rate set by the Embassy that can change periodically.

Please check the following link to understand the documentation required for the Italy Religious Purposes Visa.

Checklist for the documents

List of Accredited Insurance Companies

Reminders for Preparing an Application

This kind of Visa applies to those who are invited to visit family/ friends in Italy.

(Maximum duration of stay: 90 days)

Applicants falling under this category must book an appointment to submit their visa application and have their biometric data registered at VFS Visa Application Center on their chosen appointment date and time.

PROCESSING TIMES FOR VISA APPLICATIONS

Schengen regulations provide for a maximum processing time of 15 days, which can be extended to 30 days if necessary (Art. 23 of the Schengen Visa Code), while for national visas processing times can be extended up to 30 days for family and employment visas, and up to 120 days for self-employment. The Italian Embassy in Manila is committed to processing each visa application as quickly as possible

Applicants are encouraged to apply for visas well in advance of their planned departure date (at least 15 days before departure). Visa applications may be submitted a maximum of 180 days before the planned departure date (270 for seafarers).

Days may be added to the normal processing time indicated for applications submitted by nationals of countries subject to security consultations.

You may visit the Italian Embassy in Manila website for more information about processing of visa applications.

1. In addition to the fees paid for the visa, an additional VFS charge of PHP 1759 (including VAT) is applied for each visa application.
2. All Fees would be collected at the application submission counter by CASH and Card Payments (for Taguig, Cebu and Davao only).

Note: In case of failure to grant the visa, the amount paid is not under any circumstances refundable

3. Applicants must pay a visa fee for the equivalent of € 90 in local currency Philippine Peso at the exchange rate set by the Embassy that can change periodically.
4. For children between six and twelve years of age, the visa fee is 45 Euro.

Please check the following link to understand the documentation required for Visit family and friends Visa:

Checklist for the documents

List of Accredited Insurance Companies

Reminders for Preparing an Application

This is intended for an applicant who is travelling to Italy as the child of an Italian or EU/EEA national. This visa is given for a travel period of maximum of 90 days.

PROCESSING TIMES FOR VISA APPLICATIONS

Schengen regulations provide for a maximum processing time of 15 days, which can be extended to 30 days if necessary (Art. 23 of the Schengen Visa Code), while for national visas processing times can be extended up to 30 days for family and employment visas, and up to 120 days for self-employment. The Italian Embassy in Manila is committed to processing each visa application as quickly as possible

Applicants are encouraged to apply for visas well in advance of their planned departure date (at least 15 days before departure). Visa applications may be submitted a maximum of 180 days before the planned departure date (270 for seafarers).

Days may be added to the normal processing time indicated for applications submitted by nationals of countries subject to security consultations.

You may visit the Italian Embassy in Manila website for more information about processing of visa applications.

1. In addition to the fees paid for the visa, an additional VFS charge of PHP 1759 (including VAT) is applied for each visa application. In cases where a visa is not granted, the passport must be picked up in person at the Visa Section of the Italian Embassy and the amount will not be refunded.
2. All Fees would be collected at the application submission counter by CASH and Card Payments (for Taguig and Cebu only).

Note: In case of failure to grant the visa, the amount paid is not under any circumstances refundable

3. Applicants must pay a visa fee for the equivalent of € 90 in local currency Philippine Peso at the exchange rate set by the Embassy that can change periodically.

Please check the following link to understand the documentation required for the Italy Tourist Visa.

Checklist for the documents for Spouse

• The visa of Mission is granted to the foreign national who, for reasons linked to his/her function in politics, government or public utility, has to travel to Italy.
• Therefore, foreign nationals who hold government posts or who are employees of public administration, public institutions or international organizations, and sent to Italy for reasons related to their functions, have access to such visa.
• For Missions of 90 days, download the request form of the Schengen Visa, C, and provide the following documents.
• For Missions of more than 90 days, download the request form of the National Visa, D, and provide the following documents.

PROCESSING TIMES FOR VISA APPLICATIONS

Schengen regulations provide for a maximum processing time of 15 days, which can be extended to 30 days if necessary (Art. 23 of the Schengen Visa Code), while for national visas processing times can be extended up to 30 days for family and employment visas, and up to 120 days for self-employment. The Italian Embassy in Manila is committed to processing each visa application as quickly as possible

Applicants are encouraged to apply for visas well in advance of their planned departure date (at least 15 days before departure). Visa applications may be submitted a maximum of 180 days before the planned departure date (270 for seafarers).

Days may be added to the normal processing time indicated for applications submitted by nationals of countries subject to security consultations.

You may visit the Italian Embassy in Manila website for more information about processing of visa applications.

1. In addition to the fees paid for the visa, an additional VFS charge of PHP 1759 (including VAT) is applied for each visa application.
2. All Fees would be collected at the application submission counter by CASH and Card Payments (for Taguig, Cebu and Davao only).

Note: In case of failure to grant the visa, the amount paid is not under any circumstances refundable

3. Applicants must pay a visa fee for the equivalent of € 90 in local currency Philippine Peso at the exchange rate set by the Embassy that can change periodically.

Please check the following link to understand the documentation required for the Italy Official Invitation Visa:

Checklist for the documents

List of Accredited Insurance Companies

Reminders for Preparing an Application

• For foreign overseas workers who are to embark ships carrying an Italian flag, please subject to the provisions relating to transit visas, and for contractual employees of foreign companies recruited to embark on Italian cruise ship for complementary services (referred to article 17 of the law 5 December 1986, n. 856), take note that the specific dispositions of the law that respects the matter are to be observed and an authorization to work is not necessary. Furthermore, they permit permanent boarding in the ship, even if the same ship sails in territorial seas or docks in a national port.
• The foreign overseas workers, who intend to disembark from a ship carrying an Italian or foreign flag in national zones or around the Schengen area, need to leave the transit visa in the border with the presence of the ship to the responsible captain of the Italian port. In case the disembarkation of the foreign worker is within Italian territory, the general rules on entry and residence applies basing on the Testo Unico sull'Immigrazione.
• This visa is given for a period of time of less than 90 days.

PROCESSING TIMES FOR VISA APPLICATIONS

Schengen regulations provide for a maximum processing time of 15 days, which can be extended to 30 days if necessary (Art. 23 of the Schengen Visa Code), while for national visas processing times can be extended up to 30 days for family and employment visas, and up to 120 days for self-employment. The Italian Embassy in Manila is committed to processing each visa application as quickly as possible

Applicants are encouraged to apply for visas well in advance of their planned departure date (at least 15 days before departure). Visa applications may be submitted a maximum of 180 days before the planned departure date (270 for seafarers).

Days may be added to the normal processing time indicated for applications submitted by nationals of countries subject to security consultations.

You may visit the Italian Embassy in Manila website for more information about processing of visa applications.

1. In addition to the fees paid for the visa, an additional VFS charge of PHP 1759 (including VAT) is applied for each visa application.
2. All Fees would be collected at the application submission counter by CASH and Card Payments (for Taguig, Cebu and Davao only).

Note: In case of failure to grant the visa, the amount paid is not under any circumstances refundable

3. Applicants must pay a visa fee for the equivalent of € 90 in local currency Philippine Peso at the exchange rate set by the Embassy that can change periodically.

Please check the following link to understand the documentation required for Seafarer-Transit (C)

Checklist for the documents

List of requirements for maritime agency accreditation

Reminders for Preparing an Application

This section is for applicants who are going to reside or stay in Italy for a longer period.

1. Family Reunion - Child
2. Family Reunion - Parent/s
3. Family Reunion - Spouse
4. Family Reunion for Italian / EU Relatives
5. Mission Visa ( Long Term )
6. Re-Entry Visa ( Long Term )
7. Religious Visa ( Long Term )
8. Study Visa ( Long Term )
9. Subordinate Employment ( Long Term )
10. Work Visa – Seafarer

PROCESSING TIMES FOR VISA APPLICATIONS

Schengen regulations provide for a maximum processing time of 15 days, which can be extended to 30 days if necessary (Art. 23 of the Schengen Visa Code), while for national visas processing times can be extended up to 30 days for family and employment visas, and up to 120 days for self-employment. The Italian Embassy in Manila is committed to processing each visa application as quickly as possible

Applicants are encouraged to apply for visas well in advance of their planned departure date (at least 15 days before departure). Visa applications may be submitted a maximum of 180 days before the planned departure date (270 for seafarers).

Days may be added to the normal processing time indicated for applications submitted by nationals of countries subject to security consultations.

You may visit the Italian Embassy in Manila website for more information about processing of visa applications.

1. In addition to the fees paid for the visa, an additional VFS charge of PHP 1759 (including VAT) is applied for each visa application.
2. All Fees would be collected at the application submission counter by CASH and Card Payments (for Taguig, Cebu and Davao only).

Note: In case of failure to grant the visa, the amount paid is not under any circumstances refundable

3. Applicants must pay a visa fee for the equivalent of € 116 in local currency Philippine Peso at the exchange rate set by the Embassy that can change periodically.

Please check the following link to understand the documentation required for Visit family and friends Visa:

Family Reunion - Child

Family Reunion - Parents

Family Reunion Spouse

Family Reunion for Italian / EU Relatives – Child

Family Reunion for Italian / EU Relatives – Parents

Family Reunion for Italian / EU Relatives – Spouse

Mission Visa – (Long Term)

Re-Entry Visa (Long term)

Religious Visa (Long Term)

Study Visa (Long Term)

Subordinate Employment (Long Term)

Work Visa - Seafarer

Reminders for Preparing an Application

In favor of the spouse/child (also of the spouse)/parent of the Italian citizen, having verified the kinship/spouse bond, may, on the other hand, be issued a short-term Schengen visa (up to 90 days, type C) for tourism, with multiple entries. This visa is, therefore, intended to allow the foreign national to enter Italy, in case he needs an entry visa, for the sole purpose of crossing the external border of the Schengen space.

PROCESSING TIMES FOR VISA APPLICATIONS

Schengen regulations provide for a maximum processing time of 15 days, which can be extended to 30 days if necessary (Art. 23 of the Schengen Visa Code), while for national visas processing times can be extended up to 30 days for family and employment visas, and up to 120 days for self-employment. The Italian Embassy in Manila is committed to processing each visa application as quickly as possible

Applicants are encouraged to apply for visas well in advance of their planned departure date (at least 15 days before departure). Visa applications may be submitted a maximum of 180 days before the planned departure date (270 for seafarers).

Days may be added to the normal processing time indicated for applications submitted by nationals of countries subject to security consultations.

You may visit the Italian Embassy in Manila website for more information about processing of visa applications.

*If the purpose is for petition, the Visa fee is FREE of CHARGE.

1. An additional VFS charge of PHP 1759 (including VAT) is applied for each visa application.
2. All Fees would be collected at the application submission counter by CASH and Card Payments (for Taguig, Cebu and Davao only).

Note: In case of failure to grant the visa, the amount paid is not under any circumstances refundable

Please check the following link to understand the documentation required for the Child / Spouse / Parents of an Italian / EU Citizen:

Checklist for Children of Italian / EU Citizen

Checklist for Spouse of Italian / EU Citizen

Checklist for Parents of Italian / EU Citizen

Reminders for Preparing an Application

	SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION FORM English
	SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION FORM Italian
	NATIONAL VISA APPLICATION FORM, TYPE - D

*Foreign family members of Italian or EU citizens who intend to reunite with their family member permanently residing in Italy will have to use the Type-D, National Visa Application Form, if they meet the requirements laid down in the regulations.