In short
Italy is one of the 29 Schengen states. In 2025 it refused 12.7% of the 53,423 visa applications it got from India. The India average, worked out the same way, was 15.7%. The fee is €90 per traveller aged 12 or over. Italy asks for about €45 a day (€44.93 for a 6 to 10 day trip). You apply to Italy only if it is your main destination.
- Refused in 2025
- 12.7%India average: 15.7%
- Applications from India, 2025
- 53,4236th of 28 states
- Share of all Indian applications
- 4.6%of 1,153,748
- Money per day
- About €45 a day (€44.93 for a 6 to 10 day trip)
- Visa fee
- €90 per traveller€45 for ages 6 to 11, free under 6
- Where to apply
- VFS Global
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Can I apply to Italy if I visit other countries too?
Only if Italy is your main destination. That is the country where you spend the most nights, or the main reason for your trip. If there is no main destination, you apply to the country you enter first. This is Article 5 of the EU Visa Code.
Going to France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia and Malta as well? Add every country and your nights to the which-country tool. It applies the rule for you.
What was Italy’s refusal rate for Indians in 2025?
Italy refused 12.7% of the 53,423 applications it got from India in 2025. Worked out the same way, all Indian applications averaged 15.7%. So Italy was 3 points below the India average.
It was 6th of 28 states by applications from India, with 4.6% of the total.
These are past averages, not advice. You can’t pick a country for better odds. Your own documents decide your result.
Source: EU visa statistics, 2025 edition (European Commission, DG HOME) (opens in a new tab), published 28 May 2026. Rate: refusals divided by applications, for the state and for the India average.
How much money do I need for a Italy visa?
Italy asks for about €45 a day (€44.93 for a 6 to 10 day trip). Italy uses a table. A trip of 1 to 5 days needs a fixed €269.60. Longer trips, and two or more people together, use lower daily rates plus a fixed sum. Your bank statements for the last 3 months should show you can cover your stay.
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Source: EU border guards’ handbook, Annex 25 (DG HOME, 1 April 2026) (opens in a new tab).
How much is the Italy visa fee?
The fee is €90 per traveller aged 12 or over. Children aged 6 to 11 pay €45, and children under 6 pay nothing. You pay it in rupees, at the rate Italy sets. It is not refunded if you are refused. The visa centre adds its own service charge.
Where do I apply for a Italy visa in India?
Italy takes visa applications in India through VFS Global centres. Read Italy’s official visa page first, then book a slot on the VFS Global site. Each centre serves a fixed area, so use the one for where you live.
Italy’s official visa page (opens in a new tab)Book at VFS Global (opens in a new tab)
Centres and fees can change. Check the official page before you book. VizaReady is not linked to any embassy or visa centre.
Source: Common Information Sheet for India (EU Delegation to India, April 2024 edition), read on 18 Sep 2026 (opens in a new tab); also checked on the Embassy of Italy in New Delhi’s visa page, read on 18 Sep 2026.
What documents do I need for Italy?
Italy uses the same EU list as every Schengen state in India. You need a signed form and a passport from the last 10 years. Add a cover letter, travel and stay bookings, and travel insurance of at least €30,000. You also need 3 months of stamped bank statements and 2 years of tax returns.
Add the papers for your situation:
- Employed: recent pay slips and a leave letter from your employer.
- Self-employed: proof of your business, such as its registration.
- Student: a letter from your school or college.
- Retired: your pension statements.
- Child under 18: consent from both parents.
Source: EU document list for India, C(2025) 4379 (opens in a new tab); EU Visa Code, Articles 12, 14 and 15 (opens in a new tab).
When should I apply for a Italy visa?
Apply no more than 6 months before you travel, and as a rule at least 15 days before. Italy should decide within 15 days, but it can take up to 45. In busy months, book your centre slot early.
Work out your apply-by dates or count your days in any 180.
Source: EU Visa Code, Articles 9 and 23 (opens in a new tab).
Questions about Italy
Is Italy in the Schengen area?
Yes. Italy is one of the 29 Schengen states. A Schengen visa from any of them lets you visit Italy for up to 90 days in any 180.
How many Indians applied for a Italy visa in 2025?
Italy got 53,423 Schengen visa applications from India in 2025 and refused 12.7% of them, per EU data. That was 4.6% of all Indian applications.
How much bank balance do I need for a Italy visa?
Italy asks for about €45 a day (€44.93 for a 6 to 10 day trip). Multiply it by your days there. Your bank statements for the last 3 months should show that you can cover it.
Can I apply to Italy to get better odds?
No. The country you apply to is set by your trip, not by refusal rates. Article 5 of the EU Visa Code says you apply to your main destination.
Is the Italy visa fee refunded if I am refused?
No. The €90 fee is not refunded after a refusal. That is why it helps to check your file before you pay it.