{"id":4145,"date":"2024-10-21T16:47:24","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T09:47:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/conshochiminh.esteri.it\/servizi-consolari-e-visti\/servizi-per-il-cittadino-straniero\/visti\/verifica-preliminare-prima-di-richiedere-un-visto\/"},"modified":"2024-11-28T15:23:33","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T08:23:33","slug":"verifica-preliminare-prima-di-richiedere-un-visto","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/conshochiminh.esteri.it\/en\/servizi-consolari-e-visti\/servizi-per-il-cittadino-straniero\/visti\/verifica-preliminare-prima-di-richiedere-un-visto\/","title":{"rendered":"Preliminary checklist before applying for a Visa to Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Please verify that Italy is the primary destination for your journey and the duration of your stay. We recommend visiting the website Il visto per l’Italia<\/a> for essential information regarding visa issuance for Italy.<\/p>\n

Type of Visa: <\/strong>Kindly ensure that you have selected the appropriate visa type for your travel.<\/p>\n

The SCHENGEN VISA (\u201cVSU\u201d)<\/strong>\u00a0allows travel within the Schengen area (Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Iceland, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland<\/em>) and can be issued for a maximum of 90 days. Schengen visas (type \u201cC\u201d)<\/strong> may be granted for the following purposes:\u00a0transit, business, tourism, study, religious activities, invitation, missions, self-employment, employment, sports competitions, medical treatment\u00a0(all \u201cC\u201d type).<\/p>\n

The NATIONAL VISA (\u201cVN\u201d)<\/strong>\u00a0allows entry and stay exclusively within Italy for up to 365 days. National visas (type \u201cD\u201d) can be issued for purposes:\u00a0adoption, study, family reunification, religious activities, medical treatment, self-employment, employment, job recruitment, diplomatic assignments, diplomatic, missions, domicile\u00a0<\/strong>of choice, re-entry, working holidays\u00a0(all \u201cD\u201d types).\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Visa Authority: <\/strong>Kindly verify that the Consulate General of Italy in Ho Chi Minh City<\/strong>, rather than the Embassy of Italy in Hanoi, is the correct office for submitting your visa application. The Consulate General of Italy in Ho Chi Minh City is responsible for processing visa applications from individuals (both Vietnamese and non-Vietnamese) who are permanent residents of the following 22 Vietnamese provinces\/cities<\/strong>: Th\u1eeba Thi\u00ean-Hu\u1ebf, \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng, Qu\u1ea3ng Nam, Qu\u1ea3ng Ng\u00e3i, B\u00ecnh \u0110\u1ecbnh, Ph\u00fa Y\u00ean, Kh\u00e1nh H\u00f2a, Ninh Thu\u1eadn, B\u00ecnh Thu\u1eadn, B\u00ecnh D\u01b0\u01a1ng, \u0110\u1ed3ng Nai, H\u1ed3 Ch\u00ed Minh, B\u00e0 R\u1ecba-V\u0169ng T\u00e0u, Long An, Ti\u1ec1n Giang, C\u1ea7n Th\u01a1, V\u0129nh Long, B\u1ebfn Tre, H\u1eadu Giang, Tr\u00e0 Vinh, B\u1ea1c Li\u00eau, C\u00e0 Mau<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Check Your Passport: <\/strong>Please ensure that your passport is valid for at least 3 months<\/strong> beyond the expiry date of your visa or your intended departure from the Schengen area. Additionally, the photo on the passport must reflect your current appearance, and photos submitted for the visa application should not be digitally altered.<\/p>\n

Visa Application and Processing Time: <\/strong>please be advised that a visa application may not be submitted more than six (6) months prior to your intended visit.<\/p>\n

Kindly verify your intended date of departure and be advised that the visa processing generally takes 15 calendar days <\/strong>from the date of submission of a complete and admissible application. This period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days<\/strong> in special cases, particularly when further examination is required.<\/p>\n

After reviewing the above list, please ensure that you verify the required documents on this website or on the website of the outsourcing company VFS Global<\/a> before proceeding with your application.<\/p>\n

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