Basic Travel Requirements for Ghanaians visiting
Italy
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Italian Visa.
- Duly completed and signed application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation
- Copy of return flight ticket
- Documentation showing applicants ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
- Valid travel insurance which has a coverage of €30,000 for medical insurance.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
Italy Visa for Ghanaians
Facts about Italy
Italy is well known for its delicious delicacies, a plethora of wine, its trendy fashion industry, alpine lakes, mountain ranges, luxury cars and motorcycles, diverse regional cultures and dialects. The country just seems to have it all.
The country has about 52.4 million tourists a year which makes Italy the fifth most visited country in the world. This number is projected to increase year-on-year.
Italy is the fashion capital of the world. The country has the largest number of UNESCO world heritage sites in the world. There are high art and monument in every nook and cranny of the country. This is such a sight to behold.
Types of Italy Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 10 days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 10 days | 90 days |
| Student visa | 10 days | Variable |
| Work visa | 10 days | Variable |
General Requirements for Italy Visa
- Duly completed and signed application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation
- Copy of return flight ticket
- Documentation showing applicants ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
- Valid travel insurance which has a coverage of €30,000 for medical insurance.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
Italy Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This is the type of visa issued to persons who intend to visit Italy for tourism purposes.
- You can also visit family and friends while on this visa.
- All visitors to Italy must carry a valid passport.
- Applicants seeking this visa need to submit an invitation letter from a family member or host living in Italy.
- This letter should clearly state the address and contact details of the host, as well as your relationship with them.
- During the visa application, you will need to provide proof of sufficient funds to last the duration of your stay.
- The Italy tourist visa is valid for only 90 days.
- You are advised to exit the country before your visa expires.
- This visa does not serve study purposes. You cannot be enrolled in any of the institutions of learning in the country.
Italy Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This is the type of visa issued to Ghanaians traveling to Italy for business purposes.
- You will need to provide an invitation letter from the Italy company you will be visiting.
- This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied with the date and actual purpose of your trip.
- If the intention is to attend a meeting or seminar, confirmation/invitation from the conference organizer/institution is required.
- If you are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating or allowing your business travel.
- Your bank statement from the last 6 months is needed.
- Self-employed people will submit proof of business registration.
- You cannot be gainfully employed while you are in the country with this visa.
- It must be made clear whether your trip will be sponsored by the employer or the local company.
Italy Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- An international student who wants to pursue an educational course in Italy for more than 90 days will have to obtain a student visa.
- The Italy student visa is a long-term visa granted to students who have already been accepted for admission by a recognized higher educational institute in Italy.
- Student visas in Italy are issued by Italian Embassies and consular posts in a student’s country of origin or permanent residence.
- All non-EU students are required to obtain a student visa prior entering Italy.
- There are two types of student visas in Italy, depending on the duration of the study program.
- Visa type C is the short-stay visa or travel visa valid for one or more entries and for a period not exceeding 90 days.
- The Visa type D is a long-stay visa valid for more than 90 days.
- Applicants are always advised to start these procedures well in advance of the intended date of entry as the visa processing time can be lengthy.
- The procedures for student visas in Italy are subject to change, so it is worthwhile to contact the Italian Embassy for information to confirm current visa requirements.
- Application forms for student visas in Italy must include a recent passport-size photo, a valid travel document and supporting documents depending on the type of visa the student is applying for.
- Letter of acceptance from the university is required.
- The insurance must be valid for all Schengen countries for a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000.
Italy Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- If you’re planning on taking a job in Italy, you need to get a work permit first.
- Finding jobs in Italy can be easier than in other European countries.
- Citizens of full European(EFTA, EEA) Member Countries are able to live and work in Italy without a visa or work permit.
- Non-EU nationals wishing to live and work in Italy must apply for a work permit or Italy Working Holiday Visa.
- Work permits must be applied for by the employer.
- While hiring of non-EU/EEA nationals is subject to a yearly quota system, highly-skilled professionals are generally exempt from this quota.
- However, they are still required to follow the relevant application process to obtain a work permit and visa.
- Applicants are advised to apply for a residence permit as early as possible, ideally as soon as they have the employee contract.
- It might take a few months to process your application, so be conscious of which address receives your work permit.
Italy Visa Fees
Tourist visa
60.00 (USD)
Business visa
60.00 (USD)
Student visa
60.00 (USD)
Work visa
60.00 (USD)
Italy Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Ghana
Accra
Jawahrlal Nehru Road, Accra – Ghana
Website: ambaccra.esteri.it/ambasciata_accra/it/
Email: ambasciata.accra@esteri.it
Phone: (+233) 302 775 621 / 2