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How to get a Italy visa from Malawi
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Malawian passport holders travelling to Italy.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Italy.
Business visa
Processing time7 to 15 business days
Validity90 days
Tourist visa
Processing time1 to 15 business days
Validity90 days
Application requirements
Documents Malawian applicants need to provide.
- Applicants are required to be correctly filled and sign the Italy visa application form.
- The application form of minors should be signed by both parents/legal guardians of the Minor.
- Recent passport photographs (35 by 45 mm) should be taken against a white background.
- Original Malawi passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the intended stay in Italy.
- The passport must have at least 3 blank pages for the Italy visa stamp.
- A copy of the applicant’s travel itinerary showing travel details and dates of arrival and departure from Italy.
- Travel/medical insurance that is valid for the whole duration of stay in Italy is required.
- Proof of accommodation or hotel reservations in Italy is required.
- Proof of sufficient financial means for the whole period of stay in Italy.
- A personal letter in which you explain why you are applying to visit Italy, how long you plan to stay, when will you leave and other details.
- Proof of civil statuses such as a marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, or death certificate of spouse.
- All the documents should be provided in the original and copy.
- Original documents will be returned to applicants while copies will be kept with the visa application.
- No photocopy will be accepted, except for the photocopy of the identity card or passport of the inviting party residing in Italy.
- In case of submission of forged/counterfeit/fake document or passport, the applicant’s passport and all the submitted documents will be forwarded to the Malawi Police for investigations and the applicant will be prosecuted in the Italian Court.
- If the child is travelling with one of the two parents, the parent who is not travelling with the child should give written consent in the form of a Sworn Affidavit issued by a High Court including the parent’s identity photograph and copy of the passport.
- If the child is under the sole guardianship of one of the two parents, a Court order declaring full custodianship of the said parent has to be submitted.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- Application form duly filled in block capitals. The application must be signed and dated by the applicant on submitting the application.
- Two recent colour passport-size photographs taken against white background, size 35 x 45 mm.
- Passport valid for 6 months from the date of visa application containing at least 3 consecutive pages.
- Colour photocopy of the passport page containing the holder’s bio-data.
- A sheet containing the applicant’s bio-data, phone number, and active e-mail address. This information must be typed and signed by the applicant
- Non-Malawi nationals living in Malawi have to submit a copy of the Malawi Residence Permit.
- Colour copy of any previous and current visa including the landing stamps (if applicable).
- Travel medical insurance covering the entire period of intended stay for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay. The minimum coverage must be 30.000 EUR.
- Travel itinerary showing details of the trip to Italy such as entry and exit date from Italy is required.
- Proof of accommodation for the whole duration of the intended stay such as hotel reservations or rental of a holiday home in Italy.
- Proof of financial means in Italy by submitting a personal bank statement of the last six months.
- The visa application form of minors has to be signed by both parents.
- Signed consent note and a copy of the birth certificate are to be submitted by minors.
Business visa
- A completely filled application form must be signed.
- Two recent 35 x 45 mm colour passport-size photographs taken against a white background.
- Original Malawi Passport valid for 6 months beyond the intended stay in Italy.
- The passport must have at least 3 empty pages for Italy visa stamp.
- If the applicant is not a citizen of Malawi, a copy of the applicant’s residence permits should be submitted.
- Applicants are required to submit a copy of a previous passport and visa.
- Travel medical insurance of minimum coverage of 30 EUR for the entire period of stay in Italy.
- Original letter of invitation from an Italian company. This letter of invitation has to be written on the Italian Company’s letterhead and it has to contain relevant personal data of the invited, purpose of the visit and duration of stay.
- This letter of invitation has to be accompanied by the photocopy of the signatory’s Identity Card (or passport) and copy of the Italian company’s registration with the Italian Chamber of Commerce.
- These documents have to submit by applicants and not transmitted by the Italian companies to the Consulate General of Italy.
- Proof of previous business conducted with Italian Companies (Invoices, Bills of Lading, or sales/distribution agreements ), if applicable.
- Income Tax Clearance Certificate.
- Company’s bank statement covering the last six months.
- Letter of the Malawi company stating the purpose of the visit, applicant’s employment status in the company details regarding activities and business relations with the Italian company.
- Proof of accommodation/hotel reservation.
- Proof of financial means in Italy of residence such as a bank statement of the last six months.
Where to apply
Italy embassy & visa application centers in Malawi.
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Frequently asked questions
How safe is Italy
Like all European countries, Italy is a safe country. Violent crime is low, and most tourists will never be bothered by safety concerns other than petty crime. It is ranked 34th on the ranking of the world's safest countries. Pickpockets may sometimes be an issue in urban areas cities or at crowded events.
What is the most practiced religion in Italy
71.4% of Italians ascribe to Christianity making it the dominant religion in the country with Catholicism being the majority Christian denomination. Other Christian denominations include Orthodox, Jehovah's Witness, Protestant, and Methodists. The Catholic Church accounts for 93% of all Christians in Italy.
What is the official language of Italy
The official language spoken in Italy is Italian. This language is spoken by around 85 million people throughout the world and serves as one of the working languages of the Council of Europe.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Italy visa
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