National Long-Stay (Type D) — Re-Entry Verified 2026-04-20Italy Re-Entry Visa (National D — Single Entry)
Single-entry National D visa for people lawfully residing in Italy who lost their permit or left before receiving renewal — valid for genuine return reasons.
No visa is ever guaranteed — the final decision always rests with the Italy visa authority. We make sure your file is presented at its strongest.
Heads up — Italy Visa Checklists Vary by Jurisdiction
The info below is per the Embassy of Italy, New Delhi (North Jurisdiction).
Italy splits visa decisions across 4 Indian consulates — New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru — each with slightly different document checklists, fees rounding, and processing nuances. The requirements listed on this page match the New Delhi (North) jurisdiction.
New Delhi (North) jurisdiction covers
SureshotVisa helps Indian applicants across all states (and Indian citizens abroad) — not just New Delhi. If you reside in a Mumbai / Kolkata / Bengaluru jurisdiction state (or outside India), reach out and we'll confirm the exact checklist and steps that apply to your consulate.
Processing
90 working days
Stay Duration
Single-entry for return to Italy
Starting Fee
€116
Apply At
13 VFS centres
Good to know before you apply
Rules that apply to every Italy visa type — worth a quick read so nothing trips up your file.
- 1North jurisdiction — Applications from residents of New Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Chandigarh are decided by the Embassy of Italy, New Delhi. Place of passport issue does NOT determine jurisdiction — residence does. Applications from other jurisdictions go to Mumbai / Kolkata / Bengaluru consulates with slightly different checklists.
- 2Applicant MUST mention their OWN working phone number on the application form and at the counter — not the agent's or representative's number. The Embassy reserves the right to verify, and non-compliant applications may be judged incomplete.
- 3Visa applications must be submitted in the country where the applicant has continuously lived for the last 6 months — proof of residence required. The Embassy cannot process applications from visitors to India (even Indian nationals abroad).
- 4Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond intended stay, issued within the last 10 years, with at least 2 blank pages. For Short-term visas, 6 months validity from travel date is required.
- 5Travel medical insurance is mandatory for ALL Schengen visa applicants — minimum €30,000 coverage, valid throughout Schengen territory, covering the entire stay (or repatriation for multi-entry). Only approved Indian Travel Insurance companies are accepted (see VFS Italy site for the current list); alternatively, policies from countries where claims are recoverable in Schengen States.
- 6Polio vaccination certificate required IF applicant is from / stayed >4 weeks in: Afghanistan, Kenya, DRC, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Syrian Arab Republic (vaccination must be 4 weeks to 12 months before travel).
- 7Photo specs: 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm, light/white background, color, ≤6 months old, 80% face zoom, non-smiling, no sunglasses/hat (unless religious). Stick (don't staple) on the application form.
- 8The Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents or a personal interview even if not mentioned on the official checklist.
- 9Visa fee, VFS service charges, and value-added service fees are NON-REFUNDABLE if the application is refused or withdrawn while under processing.
- 10Visa will be issued ONLY after Embassy receives no-impediment from Italian Immigration Authorities (Questura). Processing cannot be accelerated.
- 11By signing the application, applicant acknowledges agreement to terms and won't hold the Embassy responsible for processing delay.
Who Can Apply
- Indian nationals lawfully residing in Italy who lost residence permit
- Indian nationals who left Italy before receiving permit renewal
- Applicants who travelled abroad for genuine/important reasons and need to return
Not eligible under this visa:
- First-time applicants — apply for appropriate entry visa category
- Applicants with voluntarily abandoned residence
Previously refused?
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What it costs
Government & VFS fees
Paid directly to Italy / VFS — these are not our service fee, and we never mark them up.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Re-Entry Visa Fee (D) | €116 |
In addition to Visa Fees, applicant pays VFS Service Charge of INR 631 (inclusive of all taxes). Optional value-added services: Courier ₹795, Courier Assurance ₹631, Premium Lounge ₹4,669. Visa fee and service charges are NON-REFUNDABLE if the application is refused by the Embassy of Italy or withdrawn while under processing.
What to gather
Documents required
Having a document isn't the same as presenting it right — that's the part we handle.
Core Documents
3 items- National (D-Type) visa application formRequired
- A valid passport + 1 copyRequired
3 months validity beyond departure, 2 empty pages.
- Copy of residence permitRequired
Specific Situation Documents
5 items- If Italian residence permit was stolen/lost: Original police report from country where loss/theft happened
MANDATORY to indicate the relevant Questura which issued the permit. Without this info, application cannot be processed.
- If applicant applied for renewal of residence permit: Copy of renewal receipt
- If overstayed outside Italian territory >1 year OR residence permit expired >60 days without renewal: Documentary evidence to justify (medical certificates, etc.)
- If awaiting first issuance / residence document withdrawn by Questura based on subsequently revoked provision: Copy of residence permit postal receipt + copy of provision issued by Italian Authority
- If unlimited Italian Residence permit expired >60 days, renewal requested within terms, and applicant had to leave Italy for military obligations: Compulsory declaration of period during which military obligations were fulfilled, issued by relevant local Authorities
Other
1 item- Flight ticketRequired
Required · optional / if applicable
The journey.
4 steps from intake to approval. Curved spine on the right shows the natural pace — never as linear as government sites pretend.
- 01
Gather situation-specific documents
Police report (if lost/stolen), renewal receipt, medical/military justification, postal receipts — depending on your case.
- 02
Fill D visa form + book VFS
visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/ita/ matching jurisdiction.
- 03
Submit at VFS + biometrics
Pay €116 + ₹631.
- 04
Embassy requests no-impediment from Questura
Visa issued ONLY after Italian Questura confirms no-impediment. Cannot be expedited — 90 days processing.
What works
9 levers that flip a borderline case.
- Apply 3–4 weeks before travel — early enough to handle Embassy extension (up to 45 days), not so early that bookings become stale.
- Fill the application form online at visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/ita/ BEFORE visiting VFS — most VFS centres have limited on-site PCs and filling there creates long queues.
- Italian-language documents are preferred for Business / Family Reunion invitation letters — if originals are in Italian, include an English translation only when required by the Embassy.
- Buy travel health insurance ONLY from the approved Indian insurers list (VFS Italy maintains the current list) — insurance from non-approved providers is rejected even with €30k+ coverage.
What kills cases
Top 3 refusal triggers we see.
- 1Police report doesn't indicate Questura that issued permit
- 2Insufficient evidence of genuine reason for leaving
- 3Overstay abroad >1 year without justification
Download official forms
Official forms are hosted by VFS Global — we don't host third-party forms ourselves, so you always get the latest version.
How to download from VFS:
- Click the form name below — opens the official VFS Global page for Italy
- Select the visa category you're applying for (e.g. Tourist, Business, Student)
- Scroll down to the "Download Form" section at the bottom
- Click the PDF icon next to the form name → saves to your device
VFS application centres
Quiz not yet available for this visa type
We're actively building per-visa quizzes. For now, the best way to assess your eligibility for Italy Re-Entry Visa (National D — Single Entry) is a free 1-on-1 consultation with our team.
Free · No obligation · Reply in minutesFrequently asked
Questions, answered straight
When you were lawfully residing in Italy, then: (1) lost your residence permit, OR (2) left Italy before receiving renewal, OR (3) had to leave for genuine reasons and now want to return to regularize status.
NO — 90 working days processing, cannot be sped up. Embassy must wait for Questura's no-impediment. Don't book flights until visa is issued.
File police report in the country where theft happened. The report MUST indicate which Italian Questura issued your permit — without this info, Embassy cannot process.
Yes, but you must provide documentary evidence justifying why (medical emergency, family issues, etc.). Embassy evaluates case by case.
Yes — if you're awaiting first issuance of Italian residence permit, provide copy of permit postal receipt + copy of any provision by Italian Authority.
Re-Entry is single-entry for the original holder. Family members who left with you apply separately under their respective categories.
Still have a question about your case? Ask us directly — we usually reply in 5 minutes.
Before you apply
Two ways to file your Italy visa.
One quietly burns your fee, your trip and your record. The other gets it right the first time.
Do it yourself
The risky route
- You guess which papers Italy actually wants — one missing or wrongly-framed document triggers a refusal.
- You copy a cover letter off YouTube or Google — often the exact template embassies already flag as weak.
- You apply during a known peak-rejection window without realising it.
- Embassy & VFS fees are non-refundable — refused means your money, flights and leave are gone.
- One refusal stamp follows you for life — every future visa, anywhere, must declare it.
The gamble
One mistake = fee, flights & record gone
With SureshotVisa
Professionally guided
- A licensed consultant checks your case honestly before you spend a rupee on embassy fees.
- We build your Italy file the way the embassy approves — documents, cover letter, financials.
- We catch the weak-ties, funding and intent issues behind most Indian refusals — and fix them first.
- We've rescued hundreds of files that were already refused once and got them approved.
- Govt of Punjab licensed (Licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024) · 1200+ approvals.
Typical result
1200+ approvals · refused files rescued
Why DIY goes wrong
How a self-filed application turns into a refusal.
- 1
You feel ready
A few YouTube videos make the process look simple.
- 2
You file it yourself
You submit a sensitive Italy visa file on your own.
- 3
One detail misreads
A small framing slip looks like weak ties or unclear intent.
- 4
Refusal
Now every future visa, anywhere, must declare it.
Once you've been refused, you learn the hard way how much the small details mattered. We'd rather you never collect that first stamp.
Trusted by applicants from across India
We've helped many applicants from across India get their Italy visa — the easy way.
From first-time Italy visa applicants to cases that were refused elsewhere, our licensed team has guided applicants from across India through Italy's exact requirements — so the file is approved the first time, without the stress, guesswork or risk of a refusal.
Other Italy Visa Types
Italy Tourist Visa (Schengen Type C — Short Stay)
Schengen short-stay visa for Indian citizens travelling to Italy for tourism, sightseeing, and non-business leisure — up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
View guideItaly Business Visa (Schengen Type C)
Schengen short-stay business visa for Indian professionals making conferences, negotiations, or exploratory business visits in Italy — up to 90 days.
View guideItaly Visit Visa — Family & Friends (Schengen Type C)
Schengen short-stay visa for Indian citizens visiting family members, relatives, or friends in Italy — up to 90 days. EU-national family members use a separate streamlined category.
View guideItaly Research Visa — Short Term (Schengen Type C)
Free-of-charge Schengen short-stay research visa for Indian researchers visiting Italy for research activity (≤90 days) with a Host Agreement (Convenzione di accoglienza).
View guideItaly Religious Visa (Schengen Type C — Short Stay)
Schengen short-stay visa for Indian religious workers (priests, pastors, preachers, teachers) travelling to Italy for up to 90 days for religious work.
View guideItaly Study Visa — Short Term (Schengen Type C)
Free-of-charge Schengen short-stay study visa for Indian students undertaking courses ≤90 days in Italy, typically for entrance tests or short programs.
View guideItaly Sports Visa (Schengen Type C)
Schengen short-stay visa for professional and amateur Indian sportspeople, judges, and adjudicators participating in sports events in Italy.
View guideItaly Transit Visa (Schengen Type C) — Seafarers
Schengen transit visa for Indian applicants who have flight or ship connection in Italy — typically for seafarers joining/disembarking ships at Italian ports.
View guideSource & Disclaimer
Data on this page is sourced from the official VFS Global Italy website and Embassy of Italy. Last verified 2026-04-20. Always verify with the official embassy before applying — fees and requirements change without notice.
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