Please be advised that the procedure for applying for a Schengen visa has recently changed:
New Schengen visa procedure starting from 16 January 2009
The Consulate General of Italy in London opened its Visa
Application Centre on 16 January 2009.
This service is available to all nationals residing in the South of
England and South of Wales (link) who wish to apply for a Schengen visa
only for tourism or business.
Under no circumstances will bookings from people living in North of England,
North of Wales, Scotland and Ulster be accepted.
Please note: Starting from March 30, 2009 you can book an appointment either
by calling 08713760023 from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm or through the VFS website.
The service incurs a fee of £24, excluding the application visa fee.
PLEASE NOTE: this fee is due to VFS for the service provided.
The VFS centre is located at:
1-8 Bateman's Building
South Soho Square
London W1D 3EN
Helpline numbers: 0871 376 0023
Email: info.ituk@vfshelpline.com
Website: http://it.vfsglobal.co.uk
Opening hours:
from Monday to Friday:
8.30am to 11.00am for applications only.
3.00pm to 4.00pm for collection of passports only.
PLEASE NOTE: the VFS can accept applications for tourism and business visas ONLY.
Applications may still be presented in person by the applicant only by prior appointment (via this website link), Monday to Friday between 09am
and 12 noon at:
Consulate General of Italy
Visa Office
136 Buckingham Palace Road
London SW1W 9SA
Fax: +44 (0)20 78234449
Telephone (only for emergency cases): +44 (0)20 78236519, Monday to Friday, 15:00 - 16:30
Before applying for your visa, please visit the following web site
where you can find all the necessary information:
www.esteri.it/visti/index_eng.asp
Dependants of Italian nationals as well as foreign diplomatic and service passport holders may apply at the Consulate without prior appointment from Monday to Friday between 09.30 am and 11.30 am.
The spouses of Italian nationals will need to be registered at the AIRE office of the Consulate General of Italy in London by the Italian national; their marriage certificate must also be registered at the Consulate General of Italy in London.
Spouses and children of EEA National can book an appointment through a specific slot (providing relevant certification) called VISA-EU (via this website link).
Marriage and birth certificates (long form) issued outside the UK must be duly translated into English and legalised either by Consulate or the Embassy of the issuing country.
According to EU Directive 2004/38/CE, family members of EU nationals who do not have the nationality of a Member State, but have the new residence
permits issued by the British Home Office bearing the specific
following indication:
"RESIDENCE DOCUMENTATION
Type of Document: Residence Card of a Family Member of an
EEA National"
will not need a Schengen visa for a SHORT STAY in Italy if accompanied by the EEA National OR if traveling to join them. Bringing a copy of marriage certificate or proof of relationship is advisable.
The information outlined above may be subject to change without prior notice.
No liability can be accepted for the consequences of such changes.
