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Yes. Indian passport holders need a Schengen short-stay visa to visit Italy as tourists, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. The visa fee is EUR 90 for adults (EUR 45 for children 6–12), plus a VFS service charge of INR 652. Kerala residents fall under the Consulate General of Italy in Mumbai and submit at the VFS Global centre in Kochi.

Italy visa for Indians at a glance

Visa needed for tourism?Yes – Schengen short-stay (C) visa12
Maximum stayUp to 90 days in any 180-day period23
Visa feeEUR 90 (INR 9,940) adults; EUR 45 (INR 4,970) children 6–12; free under 632
VFS service chargeINR 652 per applicant (inclusive of taxes)3
ProcessingMinimum 15 working days (VFS); EU rule 15 days, up to 4532
Where Kerala residents applyVFS Global Kochi (Cochin); decided by the Consulate General of Italy in Mumbai45
Travel insuranceMandatory, minimum cover EUR 30,00063

Visa options for Indian passport holders

Schengen short-stay (C) visa – tourism / visiting family and friends32784

Who can use it
All Indian ordinary passport holders
Stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Validity
Set by the consulate; see multiple-entry cascade in notes
Entries
Single, double or multiple
Fee
EUR 90 / INR 9,940 adults; EUR 45 / INR 4,970 children aged 6–12; free under 6 (rupee amounts apply at Cochin from 26 June 2026). Plus VFS service charge INR 652
Processing time
Minimum 15 working days (VFS Italy). EU rule: 15 days, extendable to 45
Where to apply
VFS Global Italy (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/ita/), by appointment
Good to know
Apply at least 15 days and no more than 6 months before travel. Visa fee and service charge are not refunded if the visa is refused. Indians who obtained and lawfully used two Schengen visas in the previous three years can get a two-year multiple-entry visa, normally followed by a five-year visa.

Documents to prepare

  • Passport issued within the last 10 years, valid at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area, with at least two blank pages.6
  • Completed application form and the VFS Italy tourist visa checklist documents (all items are mandatory, even if a travel company arranges flights or hotels).3
  • Travel medical insurance covering emergency care, hospitalisation and repatriation, valid across Schengen, minimum EUR 30,000.63
  • Proof of purpose, accommodation, funds and intention to return.2
  • First-time applicants must give 10 fingerprints and a photo in person; biometrics are stored for 59 months.1

Before you fly and on arrival

  • The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is fully operational since 10 April 2026. Your face image and fingerprints are recorded at the border instead of a passport stamp.9
  • ETIAS is only for visa-exempt nationalities. Indians travelling on a Schengen visa do not need ETIAS.10
  • A visa does not guarantee entry. Border officers can ask for proof of purpose, accommodation and enough money.6

Applying from Kerala

  • Kerala is under the Consulate General of Italy in Mumbai, which accepts applications only from residents of its jurisdiction.41
  • VFS Global runs an Italy visa centre in Kochi (Cochin), Monday to Friday 08:00–16:00. It collects the file and sends it to the Mumbai consulate, which alone decides.45
  • Visa fee can be paid in cash or by demand draft favouring 'VFS Global services private limited'; if paying the visa fee by DD, the VFS charges must be paid in cash.3

Extending your stay

  • A Schengen visa allows a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period. Stays over 90 days need an Italian national (D) visa.12

What changed recently

  • 26 June 2026: New rupee visa fees (INR 9,940 adult / INR 4,970 child) apply at VFS Italy Ahmedabad, Cochin and Pune (Mumbai centres from 29 June 2026).3
  • 10 April 2026: The EU Entry/Exit System became fully operational (it started on 12 October 2025).9
  • 18 April 2024: EU adopted the multiple-entry visa cascade for Indian nationals residing in India.78

How Albah Holidays can help

  • We handle Italy visa applications from our office in Kozhikode — we check your case, give you the exact document checklist, fill in the application and book any appointment.
  • Where fingerprints or an interview are needed, you attend in person — we prepare you for it and follow up until the decision.
  • We arrange the travel medical insurance the Schengen visa requires.
  • Flights from Calicut, Kannur or Kochi, hotels and travel insurance — booked together with us.
  • Send your passport copy and travel dates on WhatsApp, or visit our office in Eranhipalam, Kozhikode.
  • Flights to Italy from Calicut, Kannur or Kochi, booked with your visa so the dates line up and the name on the ticket matches the passport.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Indians need a visa for Italy?

Yes. Indian passport holders need a Schengen short-stay visa for tourism, valid for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.12

What is the Italy visa fee for Indians?

EUR 90 (INR 9,940) for adults and EUR 45 (INR 4,970) for children aged 6–12, plus a VFS service charge of INR 652.3

Where do Kerala residents apply for an Italy visa?

At the VFS Global Italy centre in Kochi. Kerala comes under the Consulate General of Italy in Mumbai.45

How long does an Italy visa take?

VFS Italy states a minimum of 15 working days for short-term visas. Apply at least 15 days, and no more than 6 months, before travel.32

Is the fee refunded if my visa is refused?

No. The visa fee and VFS service charge are not refunded if the application is refused or withdrawn.3

Official sources

  1. Visas — Embassy of Italy in New Delhi. checked 24 September 2026.
  2. Applying for a Schengen visa — European Commission, DG Migration and Home Affairs. Page updated 2025-12-02; checked 24 September 2026.
  3. Italy – Mumbai jurisdiction – Tourist visa (fees, processing, documents) — VFS Global (Italy's outsourced visa service in India). checked 24 September 2026.
  4. Visas — Consulate General of Italy in Mumbai. checked 24 September 2026.
  5. Italy Visa Application Centres in India – Attend a centre — VFS Global (Italy's outsourced visa service in India). checked 24 September 2026.
  6. Common Information Sheet for Schengen Visa Applicants in India — Schengen States' consulates in India (published via VFS Global, linked by the Consulate General of Italy in Mumbai). Page updated 2025-04-08 (PDF date); checked 24 September 2026.
  7. Commission Implementing Decision C(2024) 2434 – multiple-entry visas for Indian nationals residing in India — European Commission. Page updated 2024-04-18; checked 24 September 2026.
  8. European Union adopts more favourable Schengen visa rules for Indians — Delegation of the European Union to India (EEAS). Page updated 2024-04-22; checked 24 September 2026.
  9. The Entry/Exit System will become fully operational on 10 April 2026 — European Commission, DG Migration and Home Affairs. Page updated 2026-03-30; checked 24 September 2026.
  10. ETIAS – Who should apply — European Union (travel-europe.europa.eu). checked 24 September 2026.

Rules, fees and processing times can change without notice. Every fact on this page was checked against the official sources above on 24 September 2026. Confirm before you travel — we recheck the current rules for every application we handle.

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