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Italy visa help from Patiala

The application centre details, documents and fees to check when planning a Italy visit from Patiala.

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Professional filing ₹4,999, GST included. Government and visa-centre fees separate.

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Centre recorded in our Italy guide

VFS Italy Chandigarh
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Use the official VFS Global instructions to confirm jurisdiction, appointment rules, address and what to carry. The destination and your residence determine the appropriate centre.

Documents for the Tourist Visa (Schengen Type C — Short Stay)

The destination guide’s checklist, grouped by purpose. Additional evidence may be required for your situation.

Core Mandatory Documents 7 items
  • Application form (C) — fully completed + signedPrinted back-to-back. Separate form per applicant. For minors: signed by BOTH parents.
  • One recent passport-size photograph (white background)3.5×4.5 cm, 80% face zoom, ≤6 months old, non-smiling, no sunglasses/hat. Stick on form — do not staple.
  • Valid passportIssued within last 10 years, 6 months validity from travel date, 2 blank pages, no observations.
  • Cover letterExplaining purpose, itinerary, accompanying persons.
  • Overseas medical insurance (photocopy)Minimum €30,000 — emergency hospital + repatriation. From approved Indian insurer only.
  • Travel itinerary with dates + return flight reservation/ticketMention if other countries will be covered during the trip.
  • Copy of applicant's passport + all previous Schengen visas
Proof of Employment 3 items
  • If employee: Company's original approval letter (headed paper) + 3 months pay slips + 3 years ITR
  • If self-employed: Full Business Certificate of Incorporation + 3 months Business Bank Statement + 3 years ITR
  • If student: Original letter from school/college (≤30 days old) with school details + signed by HOD
Financial Means 6 items
  • Salary slips / certificates last 3 months
  • ITR with Barcode (last 3 years)
  • Income Tax Challan Receipt (last 3 years)
  • Personal bank statement (last 6 months)Original letter stamped by bank, OR online print stamped/signed by branch manager.
  • Alternative: Bank Guarantee (Fidejussione bancaria) from Italian sponsorOriginal + 1 photocopy covering stay expenses + personal bank statements. Original returned with passport.
  • Credit card copy with statement of credit limitSuggested additional document.
Accommodation 1 items
  • Confirmed hotel bookingsFor the full duration of stay.
For Minors 6 items
  • Application signed by both parents
  • If travelling with both parents: birth certificate
  • If travelling with one parent: original consent letter from the other parent, legalized through Italian Embassy/Consulate/Municipality + minor's birth certificate
  • If minor travelling alone: consent letter from BOTH parents, legalized; if parents reside in India, they must sign at the Consulate
  • If one parent is deceased: death certificate (original + copy) with English translation
  • Copies of both parents' IDs
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Government & application fees

Adult — Schengen Visa Fee (Categories A, B, C)About ₹10,100 per adult — the INR amount charged from 27 Aug 2026. Set by the mission; it moves with the exchange rate.
€90
Children 6–12 years (Categories A, B, C)About ₹5,100 for a child aged 6–12 — the INR amount charged from 27 Aug 2026.
€45
Children under 6 years€0 — fully exempt
FREE
VFS service chargePer applicant, inclusive of all taxes
₹652

Embassy fees are set in EUR by the Embassy of Italy — the INR equivalent shown is approximate and depends on the daily exchange rate. VFS Service Charge is ₹652 per applicant (inclusive of all taxes). Payment accepted via cash at VFS or Demand Draft in favour of 'VFS GLOBAL SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED' (one banking instrument per applicant). Optional services: Courier Facility ₹795, Courier Assurance ₹652, 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.

These are separate from our professional service. Confirm current official fees; exchange rates and centre services can affect the amount payable.

Planning from Patiala

Patiala is our home city. Our office is near the PRTC Workshop, so most days families just walk in without booking. We get Punjabi University students wanting to do MA in the UK or Australia. Punjab government employees planning to visit kids settled abroad after retirement. Families from Tripuri, Urban Estate, and Sirhind Road getting their first family Schengen for summer holidays.

Saturday walk-ins welcome, no appointment needed. For senior citizens above 65, we collect documents from your home if you live within 8 km of our office.

We handle preparation remotely. Any official attendance requirement follows the issuing authority’s instructions for your application.

Local questions

Does SureshotVisa have an office in Patiala?

Our licensed office is in Patiala. See our contact page for the address and current opening hours. You can also work with us remotely.