Italy travel guide
Indian passport holders need a Schengen short-stay visa before travelling to Italy, and there is no visa on arrival. The official adult fee is EUR 90, plus service charges. Apply through the Italian consular jurisdiction or an authorised visa application centre, and apply early, because normal processing is commonly 15 calendar days.
Facts checked 3 Nov 2026
Indian passport holders need a Schengen short-stay visa before travelling to Italy for tourism. Italy applies Schengen rules, which allow stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period, and there is no visa on arrival for Indian tourists. This page explains who needs a visa, which documents are usually requested, the fee and processing time, and what to check before you apply. Requirements can change, so confirm the latest details with the official Italian consular service before you book flights or hotels.
Yes. Indian passport holders need a Schengen short-stay visa before they travel to Italy for tourism. The visa normally permits up to 90 days in any 180-day period, which covers a typical holiday of one to two weeks. Because there is no visa on arrival, the application must be approved before you leave India.
Apply through the Italian consular jurisdiction that covers your area, and use the authorised visa application centre that the consulate names for your city. Apply to Italy when Italy is your main destination. If you spend equal time in several Schengen countries, apply to the country of first entry. Applications generally cannot be lodged more than six months before your travel date, so plan the timing carefully.
Italian visa applications typically ask for the same core set of documents. Prepare the following, and check the exact list for your application with the consulate or application centre:
Keep your bookings, itinerary and insurance consistent with the dates you give, so the application tells one clear story.
The official adult Schengen visa fee is EUR 90, plus service charges set by the application centre. Normal processing is commonly 15 calendar days, but it can take longer, especially in busy periods. Do not pay for non-refundable flights or hotels until you have a clear approval date or a planner has confirmed your timing. Apply as early as the rules allow, so that a delay does not cost you your trip.
Every Italy package from Tripstor includes visa assistance. Our planners help you prepare the itinerary, accommodation and document list that the application needs. The official visa fee and service charges are not included, so they are paid separately. Travel insurance is also arranged separately. Read the Italy tour packages page for the full list of inclusions and exclusions.
Generally yes, within Schengen rules, provided that the visa is valid for the dates and that Italy remains your main destination. When your trip includes several Schengen countries, the rules for the main destination and the first point of entry determine which consulate handles the application. Confirm the rules for your own route with the official visa channel, because the details depend on your application.
Check the current Italian consular information and the official visa application centre website for your city before you apply. Fees, opening times, appointment systems and required documents can change. Ask your planner for help if you are unsure which consulate or centre applies to you. Confirm the latest details close to your application date, not only at the time of booking.
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Yes. Indian passport holders need a Schengen short-stay visa before travelling to Italy for tourism. The visa normally allows up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Apply through the Italian consular jurisdiction or an authorised visa application centre before you book non-refundable travel.
No. There is no visa on arrival for Indian tourists. You must apply and receive approval before you travel. Arriving without an approved Schengen visa can mean being refused entry, so plan the application well ahead of your flight.
The official adult Schengen visa fee is EUR 90, plus service charges set by the application centre. Our Italy packages include visa assistance, but the fee and service charges are paid separately. Check the current fee with the official consular service before you pay.
Normal processing is commonly 15 calendar days, but it can take longer in busy periods. Applications generally cannot be lodged more than six months before travel. Apply early, and avoid booking non-refundable flights until your visa timing is clear.
A Schengen short-stay visa normally permits up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area. A typical holiday of one to two weeks falls well within this limit. Your planner can check your dates against the rule before you apply.
Typically you need a valid passport, the completed application form, a photograph, travel medical insurance, proof of accommodation, your itinerary, financial evidence, employment or business documents and biometric data. Check the exact list with the consulate or application centre for your city.
Generally yes, within Schengen rules and the visa's validity, provided Italy is your main destination or the first country of entry when stays are equal. Confirm your route with the official visa channel before booking, because the details depend on your application.
Yes. Our Italy packages include visa assistance, which covers preparing the itinerary, accommodation details and document list. The official visa fee, service charges and travel insurance are not included and are arranged separately. Ask your planner for a written list of exclusions before you pay.
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