{"id":48251,"date":"2019-05-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-05-17T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tmp-blog.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/italy-visa\/"},"modified":"2025-12-15T09:26:55","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T09:26:55","slug":"italy-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/italy-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Italy Visa Application Simplified"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, you\u2019ve decided to travel to Italy and discover its rich history, famous dishes, and exceptional culture! But first, check out this <\/span><b>step-by-step guide<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on how to apply for an Italy visa. Once you get your Italian visa, you\u2019ll soon be enjoying a number of sights and sounds, such as the Colosseum, the Venice Canals, and the Amalfi Coast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nigerian passport holders seeking a holiday experience in this Southern European destination need a <\/span><b>tourist visa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to enter Italy. The processing time will take a minimum of 15 days following the date of your submission.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please check that you are eligible before beginning your application, and submitting your application well in advance of flight departure.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Please note this process is applicable to Nigerian passport holders.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42858\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/st-marks-square-venice-italy-visa.jpg\" alt=\"St Marks Square Venice Italy Visa\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of Visas<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are thirteen types of visas for entry into Italy, formally known as <\/span><b>Schengen visas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The visa types are divided into <\/span><b>Short Term Visas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Long Term Visas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you are visiting as a tourist, you must apply for the <\/span><b>tourist visa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (a short term visa), which is <\/span><b>valid for 90 days<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.italy-ng.com\/know_your_visa_type.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head to VFS Global<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get information about the other types of Schengen visas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long Term Visas allow you to visit family in Italy, re-enter the country at a later stage, and even work there. They include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family Reunion Visa (If your family member is a foreign national)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E.U. Citizens\u2019 Family Members Visa<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work (Independent Visa)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employment Visa<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Re-entry Visa<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Processing Time<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have submitted your application, you may be able to collect your Italy visa within as little as <\/span><b>15 days<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Please note you can only <\/span><b>collect your passport and visa in person<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Make sure you\u2019ve factored in enough time for this with regards to your date of departure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Italy Visa Costs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>tourist visa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will cost you <\/span><b>\u20ac60 (\u20a621,000)*<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For children travelling with you, the fee breakdown is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Between 0-6 years: <\/span><b>Free<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Between 6-12 years: <\/span><b>\u20ac35 (\u20a612,300)*<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">* <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that prices are subject to exchange rates and may change without notice<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can only pay in denominations of \u20a6500 and above. Payments must be made in cash only.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The visa application centre (VAC) at which you will be applying (more on that below) also charges a service fee, which is <\/span><b>\u20a68,400<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You must pay this fee in cash at the VAC implant branch of Sterling Bank.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42857\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/girls-eating-classic-pizza-italy-visa.jpg\" alt=\"Girls Eating Classic Pizza Italy Visa\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Italy Visa Requirements<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you get the following documents before applying for your Italy visa. Please note that you<\/span><b> must submit originals as well as photocopies of your required documents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Take special care to provide all of the following (if applicable), since failing to do so could result in your application being denied.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A fully completed application form in block letters only (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.italy-ng.com\/pdf\/Tourist-VAF-090616.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download it from VFS Global<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two recent colour photographs (34 x 45 mm with a white background; one photo to be glued to the visa application and the other on the reverse side with your full name, to be attached by a paper clip)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your passport (valid for six months from the date of the application, containing at least three consecutive pages; only biometric passports will be accepted)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colour photocopy of the passport page containing the bio-data<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sheet containing your bio-data, phone number, and email address (you must type and sign it)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colour copies of any previous and current visas, including the landing stamps (if applicable)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/lp\/products-services\/comprehensive-travel-insurance-spe\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel medical insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> covering the entire length of your stay and any expenses in connection with returning to Nigeria for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay (the minimum coverage must be \u20ac30,000, i.e. \u20a612,109,579)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirmation of the booking of an organised trip or any other appropriate document indicating your intended travel plans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your travel dates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirmation of your flight booking, including the airline you are using (take note this does not mean you need to pay for your booking before applying)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of accommodation for the entirety of your time in Italy (hotel reservations, holiday home rentals, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A signed declaration of the provision of true and complete information on your application form<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A signed <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.italy-ng.com\/pdf\/Declaration_on_Travel_Health_Insurance.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">declaration of travel health insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (download and print)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42859\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/stunning-view-in-florence-italy-visa.jpg\" alt=\"Stunning View in Florence Italy VIsa\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where to Apply<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two Italy Visa Application Centres in Nigeria, situated in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/lp\/lagos\/flights\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lagos <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/lp\/abuja\/flights\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abuja<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> respectively. The Italian representation in Nigeria has authorised these two visa application centres to handle all Italy visa applications.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><b>VFS Global &#8211; Lagos <\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manor House, Plot 110,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Admiral Ayinla Way (Opposite Treasure Garden Estate, 3rd Roundabout, Lekki-Epe Expressway),\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lekki Phase 1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submission Hours:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">08:00 &#8211; 14:00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport Collection Hours:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11:00 &#8211; 16:00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><b>VFS Global &#8211; Abuja <\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sterling Bank Plaza, 3rd Floor,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plot 1083 Mohammadu Buhari Way,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central Business District<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submission Hours:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">08:00 &#8211; 14:00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport Collection Hours:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">08:00 &#8211; 15:00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information, you can phone VFS Global at 0815 018 8800 or email them at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:info.itng@vfshelpline.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">info.itng@vfshelpline.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The visa application centres are closed on the following days (take note that some of these days will shift every year).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 January, Tuesday &#8211; New Year<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19 April, Friday &#8211; Good Friday<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22 April, Monday &#8211; Easter Monday<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25 April, Thursday &#8211; Liberation Day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 May, Wednesday &#8211; Workers&#8217; Day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 June, Wednesday &#8211; Eid el Fitri, Mobile Muslim Festival<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 August, Monday &#8211; Eid el Kabir, Mobile Muslim Festival<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 October, Tuesday &#8211; Independence Day of Nigeria<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25 December, Wednesday &#8211; Christmas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26 December, Thursday &#8211; Santo Stefano<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Apply<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get your required documents together.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/online.vfsglobal.com\/GlobalAppointment\/Account\/RegisteredLogin?q=shSA0YnE4pLF9Xzwon\/x\/IzcvBCb\/70NmWcryI2n01d47eR06z1qZuLjp\/g6xELfknzIumvhyH2UC25uezn1Qg==\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the booking tool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> VFS Global supplies to schedule your appointment at your nearest VAC.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the VAC.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit your documents.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay the visa fee.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Record your biometrics (if applicable)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read and sign the SMS disclaimer before you leave the VAC.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.italy-ng.com\/track_application.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Track your application online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with your receipt number and your date of birth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will be notified when your passport and visa are ready for collection.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42856\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/fireworks-in-pisa-italy-visa.jpg\" alt=\"Fireworks in Pisa Italy Visa\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you keen to get your Italy visa application started? With this step-by-step guide, you\u2019ll soon be visiting Italy and experiencing its incredible culture and countless sights and sounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/lp\/italy\/flights\"><b>Book your cheap flights to Italy with Travelstart!<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/lp\/sign-up\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sign up for our newsletter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the latest <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/lp\/flight-deals\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flight deals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to many of Italy\u2019s wonderful cities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you recently applied for an Italy visa? Tell us about your experience in the comments below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All information on this blog page was correct at the time of publishing and may change at any time without prior notice. Travelstart is not affiliated to immigration authorities or their application centres and will not be liable for loss or inconvenience arising from the use of this volatile information.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travelstart does not provide advice or assist with processing visas. The content of this article is listed as recommended by research and the Italy Visa Application Centres. Kindly check the VACs\u2019 website BEFORE applying for your visa<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So, you\u2019ve decided to travel to Italy and discover its rich history, famous dishes, and exceptional culture! 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