ITALY

Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and minimum 3 blank pages + all old passports if any;
Visa Application form;
2 recent colour photographs (Photo Specification given below);
Personal Covering letter (For Employed – Plain paper/ For Self-Employed – Company Letterhead);
Original updated Bank Statement (last 6 months);
Income Tax Returns/Form 16 for last 3 years;
Confirmed return flight tickets;
Hotel reservation;
Travel Insurance (minimum coverage of EUR 30000).

If Employed:
– Original Leave sanctioned certificate with company seal and signature;
– Last 3 months salary slip.
If Self Employed:
– Business Registration License / MOA / Partnership deed;
– Company’s updated bank statement of last 6 months;
– Company’s IT returns for last 3 years.
If Retired:
– Proof of retirement like pension book, statement etc.
If Student:
– School / College / Institute ID Card;
– Bonafide certificate.
If Minor:
– Birth Certificate;
– No Objection Certificate from the parents / non-accompanying parent on Rs 100/- stamp paper;
– ID proof of parent like passport or PAN card.
If Visiting friend or relative:
– Invitation letter;
– Inviter’s ID proof like Passport or Resident Permit;
– Address proof like any Electricity bill, any Utility bill etc.
If Sponsored:
– Sponsorship letter;
– Sponsor’s national ID proof like Passport, PAN card or Resident permit;
– Updated bank statement of last 6 months;
– Income tax returns of last 3 years

The Embassy / Government is very strict on the applicants photograph requirements. Your visa may be rejected if these requirements are not met.

Two photographs (3.5 X 4.5 cm)
Studio photo printed on high quality paper, no crease and layers
No Selfie/ No Scan photo are allowed
No Border/Frame
One color, ideally neutral Grey, background that is bright and gives face and hair the needed contras
Visible and sharply contrast. Brightness should be uniformly spread all over face. Avoid reflections, shadows, blur and red eyes.
Full head including hair style with front view and eyes open. Avoid facial expressions and angles
No head covering, (except for Religion reason)
Eye glasses may be worn but frames should not covering eyes. There must not be any glare on glasses