Documents

1. What is the validity period of the required documents?

The validity period of official documents vary by  document. You may find information about the validity period of documents here

2. Does an invitation letter from Italy which includes the names of all the applicants collectively accepted?

 No, the invitation letter should include only the applicant's name.

3. We will be traveling with our minor child. Should both parents issue separate consent letters?

In the applications of parents with minor children, both the mother and the father should issue consent letters.

4. We have a child under the age of 18. We are divorced and I will be going abroad with my child. Should I submit a consent letter?

If the court granted one of the parents the right to see his/her child on certain days, a consent letter is required for application.

5. We are divorced and I will be going abroad with my child; I have full custody of my child. Is it necessary for both parents to issue consent letters?

No, if the court did not grant one of the parents the right to see their child on certain days and if only one parent has full custody, then the court's decision should be submitted and a consent letter from the other parent is not required during application.

6. Where can I find detailed information about the required documents?

You can find detailed information on your documents here

7. I do not have the full set of employment documents as I have just started working, what should I do?

A statement of employment including your start date and a personal petition supporting this information must be submitted.

8. Does a second degree relative may be accepted as guarantor?

No. Only first degree relatives should be submitted as guarantor for the application. Parents are accepted for single applicants, and only the spouses are accepted for married applicants.

9. For family visits, is a document proving blood relations or affinity required?

Yes. In family visits, a copy of the certificate of identity register of the individual with the relevant family listed should be submitted to prove that the person sending the invitation letter is a relative.

10. What should be the properties of my travel health insurance?

The coverage of your travel health insurance should at least be 30,000 EUR, and it should preferably be in English and valid in all Schengen countries. The original and duplicate copies of the policy should be submitted signed and stamped. Insurance policies which have exemptions or which impose conditions related to health that may limit the coverage or increase the share are not accepted.The spouses and children under the age of 21 of EU/EEC (excl. Germany) citizens are exempt from the travel health insurance requirement. Your travel health insurance should start one day before your travel date and should be valid until one day after your return.

11. Can I use my group/private health insurance?

The Private/Group Insurance issued on behalf of you should cover the conditions and provisions determined by the Consulate for the travel insurance, and it should cover the travel dates. (It should have Eur 30,000 coverage within the scope of travel health insurance and it should be valid in all Schengen countries.)

12. Would it be a problem to sign a missing document declaration for the documents I fail to submit during application?

The Italian Representations encourages the submission of a complete set of documents in the application file; Visametric is obligated to request a signed missing document declaration for documents that cannot be obtained. The decision is made by the Italian Representations

13. Can I make an application by proxy? 

No , all the applicants must attend on their specified appointment date in person , regarding delivering  visa application documents

14. Can I send my application documents by courier?

No, application documents sent by courier are not accepted. After making your appointment through our website you should bring your application documents to Visametric offices in person on the appointment date and time.