How to get a Italy visa from South Africa

• This visa is given to those who visit the country to vacation, sightseeing or relaxation.
• Travelers can also visit friends or relative.
• Holders of this visa are not allowed to take up work during the duration of stay.
• An invitation letter from your host in the country is required. The home address of your host should be included in the letter.
• It ceases to be valid after a period of 180 days.
• Visitors should have a valid medical insurance.
• Original copy of birth certificate should be presented for minors.
• The visa is usually for 15 days for a fee of €60.
• The holders of this visa type can enter the country as much as they want as long as the visa has not expired.

• This is the visa issued to those who want to travel for business activities.
• Holders of this visa type are allowed to take part in business meetings and sign business contract.
• A letter from your employer releasing you for the business trip is required.
• A letter from your business partner in Italy is also mandatory.
• If applicant is not a South African, a South African stay permit is required.
• The visa processing period is about 15 days and it costs €60.
• It is mandatory for applicants of this visa type to have a valid medical insurance.
• The visa is valid for about 180 days.
• You cannot take up work permanently with this visa type.

• This is a visa for those who are travelling to receive medical treatment in Italy.
• A letter of invitation from the medical institution is mandatory.
• Pay slip which show that the medical bill has been covered should also be tendered.
• The applicant should make sure to have an original copy of his/her birth certificate.
• Applicants should ensure they obey all the rules and regulation of the country.
• Holders of this visa type are not allowed to take up paid work while in the country.
• The validity of this visa is usually 180 days.
• This visa type can be extended if patient has not fully recovered during this period. A further document from the medical institution showing that the patient’s medical bill is being taking care of is required.
• It costs €60.

• This is the visa type for those are passing through the country.
• Applicants of this visa type usually need a connecting flight from Italy to destination country.
• Visa and flight ticket of the destination country should be presented.
• If you are a member of a crew ship going from the port in South Africa to another country and you need to transit through Italy, this is the visa type for you.
• If you are traveling with someone less than 18 years of age, an original copy of the minor’s birth certificate is required.
• Travelers should ensure to have a valid medical insurance.
• With this visa type, you cannot visit anyone.
• It is valid for just 24 hours. Once you leave the country, the visa ceases to be valid.
• The processing fee for the visa is €60.

Yes, your passport needs to be valid for at least 6 months before you can travel to Italy.