How to Get a Tourist Visa in Rome

How to Get a Tourist Visa in Rome

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A good trip starts with good planning, so looking into visa and passport regulations well ahead of your departure is the best way to cut down on nasty last-minute surprises. If you are traveling to Rome, you might need a visa, depending on your nationality. If you are from the United Kingdom or any of the countries of the Schengen area (roughly, the European Union), you may stay in Italy as long as you want.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:
  • Passport that will be valid until departure from Rome Visa (depending on country of citizenship, see below)
  • Passport that will be valid until departure from Rome
  • Visa (depending on country of citizenship, see below)
Step 1
Find out if you need a visa for your trip to Rome. Citizens of the United States, Canada and many other countries do not need a visa for tourism stays of less than 90 days. Check the website of the Italian Embassy (see References) to see if a visa is necessary for you by entering your nation of citizenship and residence. If your trip requires a visa, the instructions for application and the place to file it will be shown.
Step 2
Gather your documents well in advance of your trip if you need a visa, since you will have to submit your passport as part of the package. Passport photos (2-by-2 inches), a visa fee (60 euros) and proof of health insurance are minimum requirements.
Step 3
Apply for a visa if you intend to stay longer than 90 days. You will need a specific reason for the stay that accords with Italian law. Tourism visas are not granted for longer than 90 days; however, if you are going to Italy for another reason, such as self-employment, re-entry or elective residence, you might be eligible for a visa. The documentation required will depend on the type of visa, but passport, proof of residential arrangement in Italy and proof of financial means are generally required along with the visa form. The visa fee for long-term stays is 75 euros.

Article Written By Bill Brown

Bill Brown has been a freelance writer for more than 14 years. Focusing on trade journals covering construction and home topics, his work appears in online and print publications. Brown holds a Master of Arts in liberal arts from St. John's University and is currently based in Houston.

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