How to get a India visa from Italy
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Italian passport holders travelling to India.
Visa types & fees
4 visa options for travelling to India.
Business visa
Medical visa
Tourist visa
Work visa
Application requirements
Documents Italian applicants need to provide.
- An original passport not older than 10 years and valid for 6 months beyond your stay.
- Two passport photographs with a white background (35mm x 45mm).
- Proof of accommodation/ Hotel reservation.
- Determine the type of visa you are applying for.
- Proof of financial means to backup travel.
- Health insurance.
- A Bank statement issued from the bank stating you are eligible to support your stay in the country.
- Travel itinerary.
- Proof of a clean criminal record is required.
- No smuggling of illegal drugs or goods.
- A completely filled visa application form and duly signed by the applicant.
- Payment of air ticket.
- Flight itinerary.
- Payment of visa fee.
- Proof of income tax return.
Visa type details
Business visa
- This visa is issued to citizens of Italy traveling to India for some business-related activities.
- A valid passport not older than 10 years.
- Two passport photographs with a white background.
- You must have a good intention of traveling.
- The applicant ID card
- A clean criminal record track.
- No smuggling of illegal drugs/goods.
- Holders of this visa are neither permitted to work nor study.
- Health insurance.
- Proof of marital status (Single, Married or Divorced).
- A completely filled and signed business visa application form by the applicant.
- Proof of hotel reservation/ accommodation.
- If invited by a host/organization. A letter from the organization is required.
- Flight itinerary.
- Travel documents.
- Proof of sufficient means to support your stay in the country.
Medical visa
- This visa is issued to citizens of Italy traveling to India for medical purposes.
- A letter from the medical institution in India confirming your medical treatment in India is required.
- If employed, a letter from your employer is required stating his awareness of your leave.
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover up all medical expenses.
- Holders of this medical visa are not allowed to work while they are in India.
- An official document from the medical institution in India stating that they can provide the medical treatment you need.
- You are expected to leave the country at the end of your treatment.
- Holders of this visa are not allowed to take up permanent residence in the country, but a temporary residence.
- The applicant has to sign a medical declaration form.
- If you are under the age of 18, you must possess the original copy of your birth certificate. If you are traveling alone or with one of their parents, a document of consent should be signed by both parents/sponsors.
- A letter to the medical institution in India is needed. This letter must state the nature of the illness and why treatment is ill-suited elsewhere.
- Travel itinerary.
- Payment of medical treatment.
- Proof the patient can cope with any additional medical costs that may come up.
- Proof of correspondence between the doctor in your home country and the one in the Schengen area.
Tourist visa
- This visa is issued to citizens of Italy traveling to India for tourism.
- A valid passport not older than ten years.
- If employed, a letter from your employer is required granting you permission to travel.
- Proof of accommodation/ hotel reservation.
- You must have a good intention of traveling. No criminal record track should be found.
- The duration of stay for a tourist visa is 90 days but can be extendable to 180 days, which you must leave the country at the expiration of your visa.
- If invited, an invitation letter from the host is required.
- The applicant ID card.
- A completely filled tourist visa application form.
- Holders of this visa cannot study with this visa
- Two passport photographs with a white background.
- Flight itinerary.
- Travel itinerary.
- Medical insurance.
Work visa
- This visa is issued to citizens of Italy traveling to work in an organization in India.
- A valid passport with a minimum of 6 months ahead of your stay in India.
- Proof of accommodation/ hotel reservations.
- Medical insurance.
- No fraudulent track record.
- Flight itinerary.
- Sufficient financial means to support travel.
- A copy of the employment contract between the employer and the employee must be submitted. The contract must be signed by both parties, stating the salary of the employee in Rupees, and discuss the payment of income tax in India.
- Educational qualifications and certificates of experience.
- A letter of employment from the organization in India should be provided.
- Payment of visa fee.
Where to apply
India embassy & visa application centers in Italy.
Rome
| Day | Opens | Closes |
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| Mon | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Tue | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Fri | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Sat | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Indian famous for
India is known for Culture (India is probably the most culturally diverse country in the world), Cricket (India has one of the most cricket frenzy populations in the world), Festivals (India celebrates more festivals than probably any other nation in the world), Spirituality and Jewelry.
Can I drink tap water in India
No, because most of India's tap water is unfit for consumption. Restaurants will offer treated drinking water, but it's advisable for visitors to always drink bottled water.