How to Get a Tourist Visa in Rome

Visas are required for all travelers except for those who are from a country that is a member of the European Union, European Free Trade Association or Schengen Acquis. Nationals from the United States, Canada, Hong Kong, Mexico, Panama, Nicaragua, Singapore, South Korea or Venezuela, among others, do not require a visa for visits lasting less than 90 days. Common visits include missions, business trips, sporting events and general vacations plans. For any stay longer than 90 days, regardless of the purpose, the traveler must have a visa.

Things You'll Need

• Passport-Sized Picture
• Application Form
• Valid Passport
• Round Trip Airline Ticket
• Proof of Health Insurance

Instructions

1. Travel to the Italian Consulate. Obtain an application and complete it in person at the Italian Consulate. Sign the document in front of a witness.

2. Provide the required forms and paperwork to process your visa application including financial records, proof of insurance and round trip airline ticket. The average wait time for a tourist visa is two days for individual applications.
   Group visas are only valid for 30 days and once expired the group must either leave the country or apply for a new visa.

3. Return to the Consulate to pick up your visa.

Tips & Warnings

• It is important to know how long you will stay in Italy before applying for a visa. Different types of visas are available including group visas.

• A visa application can be no more than 30 days old, and must be official.

References

• USA Embassy
• Italy Visa Information