ITALY VISA REQUIREMENTS:
APPOINTMENT PROCEDURE:
(Note: Travel Agencies are not allowed to apply on behalf of the Applicant.)
A. Set an appointment at Visa Application Call Centre :
1-909-101-2200 (PLDT with NDD)
1-900-101-2200 (Globe)
1-903-101-2200 (Bayantel)
B. Personal appearance at the Embassy on appointment day.
Please be ready with your passport and tour itinerary details (e.g places to visit, date and duration of
travel) before calling the Italian Visa Call Center.
The Italian Embassy Visa Call Center is available Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm only.
IMPORTANT:
•The list of requirements is general in nature. The Embassy Consul may require other additional
documents upon evaluation of your file and the documents you have submitted.
Failure to submit the required documents may result to the refusal of your application.
•Only visa applications whose intended date of travel is within three (3) months from the time of
application will be accepted.
TOURIST VISA (SHORT TERM):
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL VISA APPLICANTS
1) Valid Passport with no less than 6 months validity over the visa expiration;
2) Completely accomplished application form with one recent picture (2X2 or passport size) with
white background;
(Please DO NOT leave any blanks in the form. Indicate “N/A” if answer is not applicable.)
3) Original and photocopy of ALL documents required for each applicant (including passport and
previous visas).
4) Letter of introduction to the Embassy (document that introduces the applicant and reason for visa
application. The letter should include contact numbers of the applicant)
5) If Employed: Certificate of employment & Approved Leave of Absence
6) If Self Employed: Business license/permits, registration and financial statement.
7) Declaration of annual income (ITR), and approved Leave of Absence
8) For Students: Certificate of enrollment and approved leave of absence
9) Proof of economic means: Bank certification for dollar and peso accounts accompanied by their
corresponding passbook, statements of account for 1 year transaction or 6months if with previous
Schengen visa. If available, international credit cards, properties, land titles, etc.
10) Birth certificate and Marriage Contract (NSO latest issue)
11) Itinerary, confirmed round trip flight booking and hotel vouchers or hotel booking under the name of
the traveler - c/o Pan Pacific Travel.
12) Travel insurance with a coverage of at least 30,000 euros (with 15 days allowance beyond the
travel period) obtained only from Schengen accredited insurance companies in the Philippines.
13) If not Filipino citizen the applicant needs to show proof of permanent residency in the Philippines
(ACR).
14)Exact visa fee to be advised by the Call Center Agent.
15)Sample Letter of Introduction and Visa Form.
ITALY VISA PROCESSING FEE:
APPOINTMENT & WITH APPEARANCE
Visa Processing Fee : DIRECT TO THE EMBASSY
Processing Time: 15 to 20 Working days / 3 WEEKS
ADDRESS: 6/F Zeta II Bldg., 191 Salcedo St. Legaspi Village, Makati City
Tel. Nos.: (632) 892-4531/ 33 / 845-9200
Fax: (632) 817-1436
Website:http://www.ambmanila.esteri.it
Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesday – 8:00am – 5:30pm
Tuesday/Thursday/Fridays – 8:00am – 2:00pm
NOTE:
THE EMBASSY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ASK FOR ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS FROM THE
APPLICANTS. INFORMATION ON VISA APPLICATIONS CAN ONLY BE PROVIDED BY THE
EMBASSY.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
Please submit complete documents to avoid delays in processing.
Please do not leave any blank in the application form. Kindly put "N.A." if it's not
applicable.
Make sure that the back page of the
passport is completely filled-up
(address, tel numbers and name of person to be
contacted in case of emergency.
Requirements are subject to change
without prior notice.
**EFFECTIVE MAR.01,2015