Italy visa requirements for Congoleses
Travel and visa requirements
Basic Travel Requirements for Congoleses visiting Italy
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Italian Visa.
- A correctly filled visa application form.
- A valid passport beyond the date of exit from Italy.
- Two passport-sized photographs.
- Travel insurance with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 for all medical emergencies.
- Round-trip flight reservations or a complete travel itinerary.
- Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation.
- Letter of no objection from the employer in the applicant's home country.
- Bank statements from 3 months before the visa application process.
Italy Visa for Congoleses
Facts about Italy
Types of Italy Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Medical visa | 15 days | 90 days |
| Student visa | 15 days | Over 90 days |
| Tourist visa | 15 days | 90 days |
| Work visa | 15 days | More than 90 days |
General Requirements for Italy Visa
- A correctly filled visa application form.
- A valid passport beyond the date of exit from Italy.
- Two passport-sized photographs.
- Travel insurance with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 for all medical emergencies.
- Round-trip flight reservations or a complete travel itinerary.
- Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation.
- Letter of no objection from the employer in the applicant's home country.
- Bank statements from 3 months before the visa application process.
Italy Medical Visa Eligibility & Requirements
- This visa is for applicants that are traveling to Italy for the purpose of seeking and receiving medical treatment.
- This visa is also for those who wish to accompany sick Congolese applicants to Italy for their treatments.
- A local medical report issued by a reputable doctor /clinic/hospital in Congo, confirming your health status is required.
- This letter must confirm that your treatment can not be gotten in Congo.
- A medical attestation is also required from the hospital or doctor in Italy, confirming the date of your appointment as well as your medical situation.
- It should also confirm that the hospital can perform the specific medical treatment and that you will be accepted accordingly.
- Proof that the applicant is able to pay for the medical fees must be submitted.
- If the applicant is unable to fund the bills, a sponsorship letter is to be provided.
- Bank statements of the sponsor are to be also provided.
- Official confirmation of the treatment/appointment by the receiving medical institution(hospital/clinic)in Italy is important.
Italy Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements
- This visa is for persons who wish to travel to Italy to study in any of the institutions of learning in Italy.
- This visa is also for those who are going to Italy for internship programmes.
- A no-objection letter is required from the educational institution where you are currently enrolled (if applicable).
- Internship agreement signed between the company in Italy, the establishment of origin and the trainee must be provided.
- An original and legible photocopy of acceptance of enrollment by the Italian School of Institution, stating clearly the duration of the course is required.
- Dichiarazione di Valore (Declaration of Value) of the applicant’s educational certificates duly legalized by the Consular office of the Consulate-General is important.
- The local Institution or school should advise this Consulate directly in case it is not required.
- Foreign students are not allowed to work while on this visa.
- Proof of payment of visa application fees.
- A notarized parental authorization is required from the applicant’s parents especially if the applicant is a minor.
- Proof of sponsorship of the applicant should be submitted, this could be scholarship letters.
Italy Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements
- This visa is for Congolese who are traveling to Italy for sightseeing and tourism purposes.
- You will provide evidence showing that you have enough money to support yourself throughout your stay in Italy.
- You also need to provide bank certifications, bank books, personal bank statements, credit card statements or balance covering the last six months.
- If another person will be financially sponsoring your trip to Italy, they are to provide an affidavit of support.
- You are to provide a detailed day-to-day plan of your entire stay in Italy.
- A letter of invitation from your relative/friend living in Italy, officially inviting you to visit him/her is required.
- Proof of your relationship with the friend or relative is to be provided.
- If you will be traveling with a minor, you will need to provide a valid birth certificate.
- A complete application form which must have been signed by both parents must also be provided.
- Family court order should be provided in cases where only one parent has full custody over the child.
- Certified copies of the ID/passport of both parents of that minor are also required.
- If the minor will be traveling alone or with another person, they are to provide an original and copy of the accompanying person’s passport page containing the holder’s data and expiry date.
- A recent photograph and valid visa copies are to be provided.
- A notarized parental authorization to travel to Italy, signed by both parents/guardians.
- When applying at the Italian embassy/consulate in Congo, the guardian or parent should accompany the minor.
- The visa fee for children between the ages of 0 and 6 is FREE while children between the ages of 6 and 12 are to pay 35 EURO.
Italy Work Visa Eligibility & Requirements
- This visa is for persons traveling to Italy for employment purposes.
- Before applying for this visa, applicants must have been given employment contracts in Italy.
- A covering letter from the Italian inviting company is to be provided.
- The letter should indicate your name and designation, and travel dates.
- Travel Itinerary and applicant's duration of stay, details about the sponsor, the purpose of the visit are all to be signed by the authorized personnel and submitted.
- The registration certificate of the inviting company in Italy is to be provided.
- A letter from your employer stating why you will be traveling to Italy is to be provided.
- Proof of the applicant's financing throughout their entire stay in Italy is required.
- Regarding the applicant’s expenses during their stay in Italy, either the employer or the partner company must state coverage of expenses on the letter or invitation.
- Applicants are to leave Italy on or before the expiration of this visa.
Italy Visa Fees
Visa Type
Sub Types
Visa Fees
Medical visa
60.00 (EUR)
Student visa
60.00 (EUR)
Tourist visa
60.00 (EUR)
Work visa
60.00 (EUR)
Italy Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Congo
Location
Address
Brazaville
2, Avenue Auxence Ickonga (ex Bd. Lyautey) B.P. 2484
www.ambbrazzaville.esteri.it
amb.brazzaville@esteri.it amb.brazzaville@cert.esteri.it
(+242) 04 444 0060 / 1 / 2
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