Basic Travel Requirements for South Africans visiting
Italy
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Italian Visa.
- Applicants should ensure they have a completed and signed application.
- 3 months bank statement which is a proof that you have sufficient and continuous funds for the duration of your stay.
- Applicants should have confirmed return flight tickets.
- A valid travel insurance is needed to be tendered.
- A copy of your itinerary during the duration of visit.
- Recent passport sized photograph taken with a white background that follows the passport format for visa application.
- South African international passport with a validity of at least 6 months from the time of travel.
- A letter of invitation from friend or relative a traveler is going to visit.
Italy Visa for South Africans
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.
Tourists are advised not to patronize illegal street traders. Patronizing these traders could incur a fine. A tax is imposed on all tourists.
Types of Italy Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 15 days | 180 days |
| Business visa | 15 days | 180 days |
| Transit visa | 15 days | 24 hours |
| Medical visa | 15 days | 180 days |
| Student visa | 15 days | more than 180 days |
General Requirements for Italy Visa
- Applicants should ensure they have a completed and signed application.
- 3 months bank statement which is a proof that you have sufficient and continuous funds for the duration of your stay.
- Applicants should have confirmed return flight tickets.
- A valid travel insurance is needed to be tendered.
- A copy of your itinerary during the duration of visit.
- Recent passport sized photograph taken with a white background that follows the passport format for visa application.
- South African international passport with a validity of at least 6 months from the time of travel.
- A letter of invitation from friend or relative a traveler is going to visit.
Italy Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- 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.
Italy Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- 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.
Italy Medical Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- 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.
Italy Transit Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- 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.
Italy Visa Fees
Tourist visa
60.00 (EUR)
Business visa
60.00 (EUR)
Transit visa
60.00 (EUR)
Medical visa
60.00 (EUR)
Student visa
99.00 (EUR)
Italy Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
South Africa
Pretoria
796 George Avenue, 0083, Pretoria, South Africa
https://www.ambpretoria.esteri.it
segreteria.pretoria@cert.esteri.it
+27 12 423 000