Italy Tourist Visa Application Process

Italy Tourist Visa Application Process

A tourist visa for Italy is required to travel to Italy temporarily for touristic purposes such as participating in a tour or trip, vacation or honeymoon.

If you are going to apply for an Italian tourist visa, your main destination or the country you will first enter Schengen must be Italy. With a tourist visa, which is one of the short-term Italian visas, you can stay in Italy and the Schengen Area for the duration of your visa, provided that you comply with the 90/180 rule. 

Detailed information about the tourist Italy visa and application process is given below.

How to Get an Italy Tourist Visa?

You can apply for a tourist Italy visa by following the steps listed below.

1. Prepare the necessary documents for visa application and fill out the visa application form.
2. Make an appointment at the authorized iDATA office according to your province of residence.
3. Visit the visa application centre in person on the day of your appointment.
4. Provide your biometric information, which includes digital facial scans and fingerprints.
5. Submit your passport and application file.
6. Pay the visa application fee and service fee.

After the payment is made, your application file will enter the evaluation process. At the end of the evaluation process, you can go to the iDATA office to receive your passport and learn the result of your application.

Documents Required for Italy Tourist Visa

The documents required for the Italian tourist visa application are listed below.

• Original and photocopy of passport with at least 90 days validity
• Photocopies of old passports, if any
• Italy Schengen visa application form
• 2 current biometric photographs
• A photocopy of your Turkish ID card or residence permit
• Schengen travel health insurance
• Documentation regarding travel, transportation and accommodation reservations
• Bank statement and other documents regarding financial sufficiency
• Documents regarding profession and working status
• Barcoded population registration certificate and residence certificate
• A visa application form explaining the entire trip in detail.
• Visa application fee receipt

A complete and detailed list of documents is provided on the Documents Required for an Italian Visa page.

Italy Tourist Visa Application Form

For an Italian tourist visa, the standard Schengen visa application form must be filled out completely and the signature box in article 37 and on the last page must be signed by the applicant. If the applicant is a minor, the form must be signed by his/her parent or legal guardian.

To request a tourist visa, the "Turismo" option must be selected in question 23 of the application form.

Italy Tourist Visa Request Petition

For an Italian tourist visa, a petition must be submitted that explains the entire trip in detail. In this petition, you must also declare your average monthly income. In addition, the people who will travel together must also be declared in the petition.

For other information that should be included in the petition and writing suggestions, you can review our article on requesting an Italian visa . 

Appointment Process for Italy Tourist Visa

For an Italian tourist visa, you must make an appointment online via the iDATA website. During the appointment process, you must pay a portion of the brokerage service fee via credit or debit card.

Italy Tourist Visa Application Fee

The touristic Italy visa fee in 2024 is an average of 160 euros, considering the 2,675 TL visa application fee, an average of 15 euros travel health insurance policy fee for a week, a 1,378 TL visa service fee and other expenses that may be required for the visa application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are the most frequently asked questions we receive from our clients regarding the tourist Italy visa and the answers given by our experts.

How Many Days Does It Take to Get an Italy Holiday Visa? 

Applications for Italian tourist visas are usually finalized within 15 days. The visa processing time may be extended if you are applying for the first time in Schengen and are called for an interview by the relevant foreign representative office, if you apply during the holiday periods when workload increases, or if you apply from the authorized visa application center iDATA offices in Altunizade, Bursa, Trabzon, Gaziantep, Antalya, Bodrum and Adana. In any case, your visa application will be evaluated and decided within 60 days.

In What Cases Can an Italian Tourist Visa Be Rejected? 

Tourist visa applications for Italy are generally rejected due to reasons such as not meeting visa requirements, not applying on time, or applying with false, incorrect or incomplete documents. 

Recently, it has been observed that there has been an increase in the number of rejection decisions given due to the fact that the applicant does not have sufficient financial resources, will not return to his/her country at the end of the visa period, and there is suspicion that he/she has immigration purposes.

Persons whose visa applications are rejected have the right to appeal the rejection decision or re-apply. For detailed information on the appeal procedures, you can review our article on appeal procedures for short-term Italian visa rejections .

How to Apply for a Visa for Honeymoon in Italy?

If you want to go to Italy for a honeymoon holiday, you must apply by following the standard tourist visa application procedure, but unlike other applicants, you must submit some additional documents.

You can find everything you need to know about applying for a visa for a honeymoon holiday in Italy in the Italy visa for honeymoon article.

What are the Must-See Tourist Cities in Italy?

The most beautiful tourist cities to see in Italy are listed below.

• Rome
• Florence
• Venetian
• Milan
• Bologna
• Naples
• Siena

For more information about historical and touristic places to see in Italy and travel routes, you can visit Italy's official tourism website .

How to Get a Visa to Travel to Rome?

To go to Rome, the capital of Italy, you must apply for a visa by following the standard tourist visa application procedure. First, you must make an appointment at the iDATA application center for your visa application, prepare the necessary documents for the visa application and fill out the application form. On the appointment day, you must visit the application center, submit your application file, provide your biometric information and pay the visa fee.

When preparing your necessary documents, you must present your travel documents to Rome and your hotel or other accommodation reservation documents in Rome. In your application petition, you should state your travel plan during your stay in Rome and if you will be visiting the Vatican, which is located within the borders of Rome, you should also inform the relevant authorities in your petition.

You can find all the information you need to plan your trip on Turismoroma, Rome's official tourism portal .

Is it possible to work in Italy with a tourist visa?

No, it is not possible to work in Italy with a tourist visa. People traveling to Italy with a tourist visa are allowed to stay in the country for a maximum of 90 days and only engage in tourist activities.

If you go to Italy with a tourist visa and find a job, you must return to Turkey and get a long-term Italian work visa .

Can I Get Married in Italy with a Tourist Visa?

Yes, it is possible to get married in Italy with a tourist visa. You can marry an Italian or foreign citizen without having to obtain a residence permit while you are in Italy.

Is it possible to go to Italy with a tourist visa and seek asylum?

Yes, it is possible to go to Italy with a tourist visa and seek asylum.