Council Regulation (EC) No. 539/2001 lists all the countries that need an entry visa for Italy and the Schengen area. These countries include:
Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Saudi Arabia, Armenia, Palestinian Authority, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Belarus, Bolivia, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, North Korea, Ivory Coast, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Philippines, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Jamaica, Djibouti, Jordan, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Equatorial Guinea, Guyana, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Laos, Lesotho, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Morocco, Mauritania, Myanmar, Moldova, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Rwanda, Russia, Saint Lucia, Sao Tomé and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Syria, Somalia, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Citizens of all these countries need to arrange a Bank Guarantee and health insurance to apply for a visa to Italy.
What are the necessary requirements to apply for a visa to Italy?
To apply for a visa to Italy, there are several requirements you must meet. The standard requirements include:
a) Completed application form: You must fill out the visa application form, available at the Italian Embassy or on their official website. Make sure to fill out all sections accurately and completely.
b) Valid passport: Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the expiry date of the visa you are applying for. Make sure you have a copy of your passport and the personal data page.
c) Photos: Provide recent color photographs, following the specifications requested by the Italian Embassy.
d) Invitation letter: The Italian citizen inviting you to Italy should provide you with an invitation letter, explaining the details of your stay and your relationship.
e) Accommodation booking: Ensure you have a confirmed booking for valid accommodation for the duration of your stay in Italy.
f) Bank Guarantee as proof of sufficient financial means to cover expenses during your stay in Italy.
g) Valid health insurance covering the period of your stay.
h) Booking of round-trip airline tickets.
