How to get a Italy visa from Mozambique

• The Italian tourist visa is issued to Mozambicans who are traveling to Italy with the intention of sightseeing, recreation, and relaxation.
• Foreigners wishing to enter Italy for short-stays can do so by obtaining a Schengen Visa to Italy.
• This visa is a single-entry visa, and it is valid for 90 days.
• San Marino and the Vatican City – two European microstates located within Italy – are considered part of the Schengen Area although they did not officially sign the particular documents of the agreement.
• Health insurance for the whole territory of Italy and the Schengen Area covering all kinds of medical emergencies is mandatory. Minimal health insurance coverage for the Schengen Zone is €30,000.
• A document that shows you have a reserved flight, to enter and leave Italy must be provided. This document should specify flight numbers, dates, and your details.
  
• Foreigners who are self-employed are required to provide a Certificate of Business Incorporation and Tax Clearance Certificate.
• Proof of sufficient funds must be provided. The Italian authorities want you to prove you have the necessary financial means to support yourself throughout your stay in Italy. You will need to prove you have the following amount depending on the length of your stay:
• Up to 5 days – The overall amount is €269.60€ per person and €212.81 per two and more persons.
• 6-10 days – The daily amount is €44.93 per person and €26.33 per two and more persons.
• 11-20 days – The overall amount is €51.64 per person and €25.82 per two and more persons, plus the daily amount is €36.67 per person and €22.21 per two and more persons.
• Over 20 days – The overall amount is €206.58 per person and €118.79 per two and more persons, plus the daily amount is €27.89 per person and €17.04 per two and more persons.
• Tourists can be fined or detained for buying counterfeit goods (usually fashion accessories).
• The import of medications into Italy by courier services or by mail is strictly regulated by Italian Customs laws. Italian customs clears all incoming shipments of medications, even small amounts for personal use, and will allow them to clear customs only upon presentation from the receiving party of a statement signed by a physician licensed in Italy, certifying:
• That the medication is essential for the patient, that he/she would be put in a life-threatening situation without it.
• That there is no substitute or equivalent medication available on the Italian market.
• Travelers must purchase train, bus or metro tickets and validate them by punching them in validating machines prior to boarding (usually near the entrance of the train or metro or on the bus). Tickets may be purchased at tobacco stores or kiosks. Failure to follow this procedure may result in an on-the-spot fine by an inspector on the train, bus or metro. If the violator does not pay the fine on the spot, it will automatically double and be forwarded to the violator’s home address.
  
• Fake documents will result to you being ineligible for this visa.

• An Italian business visa is issued to Mozambicans who have the intention of engaging in business activities during their time in the country.
• An official invitation letter from the Italian company should be provided.
• The letter must be written on the company’s letterhead and must state the duration and the purpose of the visit.
• A letter from your employer in Mozambique should be provided.
• The letter should state the applicant’s job position and length of employment.
• Proof of previous business dealings between the companies involved should be provided, if any.
• Applicants are required to submit their own personal bank statements.

• The Italian medical visa is issued to Mozambicans visiting Italy to seek or receive medical treatment.
• A medical diagnosis from the medical institution in Mozambique stating the nature of the applicant’s illness and the reason the treatment will be best gotten in the country is required.
• A letter from the medical institution in Italy indicating the type of the applicant’s treatment and stating the duration of the treatment.
• Proof that the applicant has paid up to 30% of the medical fee.
• Any other correspondence between the doctor in Italy and the local physician should be provided.
• A sheet containing the applicant’s bio-data, phone number, and active e-mail address is required. This information should be typed and signed by the applicant.
• Minors applying for this visa are required to provide a copy of their birth certificate. A letter of consent signed by both parents of the minor should be provided.
• If employed, a letter from the applicant’s employer should be provided. The letter should state the duration and purpose of the applicant’s leave.
  

• Mozambicans looking to travel to Italy for academic purposes can apply for the Italian student visa.
• This visa is also known as a 'Type D' Schengen visa.
• There are two types of Italian student visa:
• Short-stay study visa – this visa is valid for 90 days, applicants can study language courses with it.
• Long-stay study – this visa is valid for a year plus.
• Before you can apply for a student visa, you must make sure you have a letter of acceptance from the institution you have been accepted into should be provided. The letter must be printed on the institution's letterhead and state the course the applicant will be studying.
• Applicants of this visa should ensure they provide the certificates and transcripts of the previous schools they attended.
• Students are required to provide proof that they have financial support. Students should have at least € 448,07 per month for the academic year, a total of € 5824,91 per year.
• Students are allowed to work part-time in Italy, they will need to apply for a work permit at a local immigration office in Italy. However, they need to have a signed employment contract and show a copy at the immigration office.
• Students are required to apply for the residence permit in the city where they will be living within 8 working days after their arrival. Students can apply at the post office of their city of residence in Italy.
• The residence visa permit can be renewed and this is done through the local police station.
• Students are required to have proof of adequate knowledge of Italian or English according to the language of the program.

Rather than exchanging cash in the U.S, it is easier on your wallet to use your credit or debit card at any ATM wherever you land in Italy. Every airport has ATMs and spotting them is not difficult. Using ATMs in Italy is easy and a great time-saver too.

The two most basic things you will need are any prescribed medications you are taking and adapters for any electrical components you brought with you including your phone. All of Europe uses 110V outlets, half the voltage of North America’s 220V outlets so make sure you have enough adapters.