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Italy visa application centres in India
VFS Global takes Italian visa applications in India, in 12 cities, New Delhi, Chandigarh, Jalandhar and Mumbai among them. The Italian post for your state decides: the Embassy in New Delhi or the Consulates General in Mumbai, Bengaluru or Kolkata.
Where Italian visas are handled in India
| Place | Address | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VFS GlobalNew Delhi | The address on the official page may be out of date: check the operator's page before you go | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalChandigarh | Not on the official pages we could read | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalJalandhar | Not on the official pages we could read | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalMumbai | Italy Visa Application Centre, VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd, Urmi Axis Building, 1st floor, Behind Famous Studio, Opp. E Moses Road, Mahalaxmi (W), Mumbai 400011Postal-application address for the West jurisdiction on the VFS page (current text elsewhere on the page also refers to "VFS Mahalaxmi"). | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalAhmedabad | Not on the official pages we could read | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalPune | Not on the official pages we could read | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalKochi (Cochin) | Not on the official pages we could read | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalBengaluru | Not on the official pages we could read | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalChennai | Not on the official pages we could read | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalHyderabad | Not on the official pages we could read | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalKolkata | Official pages give different addresses: check the operator's page before you go | conscalcutta.esteri.itread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalBhubaneswar | VFS Bhubaneswar, 1st floor, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bus Terminal, BSABT, Baramunda, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751003 | conscalcutta.esteri.itread 1 Nov 2026 |
Book only on the official site: visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/ita/book-an-appointment.
Fees
| Item | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Schengen short-stay visa, adult | EUR 90 | home-affairs.ec.europa.euread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Schengen (C) visa, adult (EUR rate and INR equivalent charged in India) | INR 9,630 | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Schengen (C) visa, adult | EUR 90 | ambnewdelhi.esteri.itread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Schengen (C) visa, child aged 6 to 12 | INR 4,820 | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| National (D) visa | INR 12,410 | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS Global service charge, per application, incl. all taxes | INR 631 | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Optional courier (passport return), per application | INR 795 | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Optional courier assurance, per application | INR 631 | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Optional Premium Lounge, per application | INR 4,669 | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
Booking and rules
- Operator named by the Embassy. The Embassy says visa submission is handled by its own visa office and by visa application centres run by the external service provider VFS. ambnewdelhi.esteri.it · read 1 Nov 2026
- North India centres. The VFS page for North India names Italy visa application centres in New Delhi, Jalandhar and Chandigarh. vfsglobal.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- Residence rule. Applications must be filed in the country where the applicant has lived continuously for the last 6 months; visitors to India cannot apply, even Indian nationals. vfsglobal.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- Residence decides the post, not the passport. The place of issue of the passport does not decide which Italian post is competent. vfsglobal.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- Agents: applicant's own phone number. The applicant must give his or her own phone number, not an agent's; the Embassy may treat non-compliant applications as incomplete. vfsglobal.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- Agents: self-booking in Bengaluru. At the request of the Consulate General in Bengaluru, VFS appointments must as a rule be booked by the person who will attend (family members, colleagues or HR may book in listed cases). vfsglobal.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- Agents: students book themselves (Mumbai). The Consulate General in Mumbai requires students to book their visa appointment with their own e-mail and phone number. vfsglobal.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- Biometrics not by travel agencies. Schengen biometrics in India are taken by consulates and external service providers, not by travel agencies. consmumbai.esteri.it · read 1 Nov 2026
- Processing time. Short-term visas take 15 working days, extendable up to 45; short-stay study visas 90 days. vfsglobal.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- INR fee effective dates (West). The INR fee table applies at Ahmedabad, Cochin and Pune from 27 March 2026 and at the Mumbai centres from 30 March 2026. vfsglobal.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- INR fee effective date (South). The INR fee table applies at Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad from 1 April 2026. vfsglobal.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- INR rate set by the mission. The INR fee can change without notice; the exchange rate is set by the mission. vfsglobal.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- Appointment web form. Errors in the appointment web form lead to the appointment being rejected; appointments are booked on the VFS site. ambnewdelhi.esteri.it · read 1 Nov 2026
- Fast-track appointment categories for events. For listed trade fairs the Embassy opens dedicated VFS appointment categories, with a fast-track e-mail for applicants who cannot find a slot. ambnewdelhi.esteri.it · read 1 Nov 2026
- Kolkata pick-up service. In the Kolkata jurisdiction, repeat applicants (applied at the Kolkata consulate within the last 59 months) can use a VFS pick-up service instead of visiting the centre. vfsglobal.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- Kolkata centre hours. The Consulate General in Kolkata lists VFS Kolkata and VFS Bhubaneswar, open Monday to Friday 9:00-15:00 with an appointment. conscalcutta.esteri.it · read 1 Nov 2026
Which office covers where you live
- North jurisdiction (Embassy). Residents of Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Chandigarh are decided by the Embassy in New Delhi. vfsglobal.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- Embassy area of competence. The Embassy's own page gives its consular area. ambnewdelhi.esteri.it · read 1 Nov 2026
- Mumbai jurisdiction. The Consulate General in Mumbai covers Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu. consmumbai.esteri.it · read 1 Nov 2026
- Bengaluru jurisdiction. The Consulate General in Bengaluru covers Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry. consbangalore.esteri.it · read 1 Nov 2026
- Kolkata jurisdiction. The Consulate General in Kolkata covers the East and North-East, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Nepal. conscalcutta.esteri.it · read 1 Nov 2026
What changed, and when
- New consulate in Bengaluru (change). Italy opened a Consulate General in Bengaluru on 21 October 2023 and moved the south-eastern states to it; it expects 20-30 thousand visa applications a year. consbangalore.esteri.it · read 1 Nov 2026
Rules for every Schengen country
- Service centre fee on top. The EU says visa service centres may charge an extra fee on top of the visa fee. home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · read 1 Nov 2026
- Processing time. A Schengen visa decision normally takes 15 days and can be extended to 45 days. home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · read 1 Nov 2026
- When to apply. Apply at least 15 days and no more than 6 months before the trip. home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · read 1 Nov 2026
Visa centre or agency?
An agency can help you fill in the forms and gather the documents, but you still hand in the application at the centre yourself, and only the embassy or the deciding office decides. Agencies on our India list that name Italian or Schengen visas on their own websites. In New Delhi: Airocity Visas, Continental Immigration, Destination Experts, MK Travel Services, Skyline Visa and Travel Management and Visa Walk; in Ahmedabad: Abroad Consultancy, Goodwind, Parul Tours and Travels, Shivansh Consultants and Travlys; in Bengaluru: Global Visa Internationals, Miras Visa Services, Travel Visa Xperts, Travellerz Dezire and Trawellday Tours & Travels; in Kochi: Ezvisa Immigration, Flywell Tours & Travels, Global Visa Online, SAP Visas (SAP Travel Advisers) and Visa Roots; in Mumbai: BTW Visa Services, Fly For Holidays, Prominent Visa Services, SunRaj Travels and World Visa; in Hyderabad: IMAD Travel, Mitravisa Consulting, Westin Travel and Yaseen Overseas Tours and Travels; in Amritsar: IBT Overseas, Skybird International and The Time Immigration; in Gurugram: Gurgaon Visa Services, My Visa Friend and Visaafy; in Noida: My Travel Window, Noida Visa Services and Orange Tree Travel Services; in Chandigarh: Advice Immigration and IBT Overseas; in Jalandhar: Skybird International and Universal Travels; in Pune: Global Getway and Trivocity; in Vadodara: Everland Tourism & Visa Consultant and Tej Visa Consultancy; in Coimbatore: Turas Holidays; in Indore: AVF Consultant (Anand Visa Facilitators); in Jaipur: Travel Saga Holidays; in Kolkata: Kundu Travels; in Kozhikode: Santamonica Tours & Travels; in Panaji: Zest Tours & Travels; in Surat: Oxenvisa International; in Thiruvananthapuram: Santamonica Tours & Travels.
FAQ
Where do I apply for an Italian visa in India?
At VFS Global, in 12 cities, New Delhi, Chandigarh, Jalandhar and Mumbai among them. Book on visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/ita/book-an-appointment.
Do I need an appointment at VFS Global?
The Consulate General in Kolkata lists VFS Kolkata and VFS Bhubaneswar, open Monday to Friday 9:00-15:00 with an appointment (conscalcutta.esteri.it, read 1 Nov 2026).
How much is the Italian visa fee in India?
Schengen short-stay visa, adult: EUR 90; Schengen (C) visa, adult (EUR rate and INR equivalent charged in India): INR 9,630; Schengen (C) visa, adult: EUR 90; Schengen (C) visa, child aged 6 to 12: INR 4,820.
How long does an Italian visa take from India?
Short-term visas take 15 working days, extendable up to 45; short-stay study visas 90 days (vfsglobal.com, read 1 Nov 2026).
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Sources, read 1 Nov 2026 unless marked: ambnewdelhi.esteri.it, vfsglobal.com, consmumbai.esteri.it, consbangalore.esteri.it, conscalcutta.esteri.it and home-affairs.ec.europa.eu. We are not the embassy or any visa operator, and we don't book appointments.