How To Apply For Schengen Italy Visa For Filipinos [Italy Schengen Visa Guide For Filipinos]

lPlan your next Italy trip! Here’s our guide for Filipinos about applying for Schengen Italy visa with your Philippines passport.

Are you thinking of going to one of the most visited European countries? Aside from France, Italy has proved to people that it is worth exploring over and over again. Who wouldn’t want to experience that gondola ride in the canals in Venice? Travel back in time at the ruins of Pompeii? Take a picture with the popular leaning tower of Pisa? Plus the Italian cuisines that are mouthwatering.

Everything about Italy is just wonderful and irresistible. So if you’re now ready to explore this country, this guide can help you with applying for Schengen Italy Visa with your Philippines Passport. No worries as even we, Filipinos, can get the chance to have a glimpse of this lovely country.

Who Should Apply for Schengen Italy Visa in the Italian Embassy in Manila

1. Tourists who will only visit Italy/Vatican in the Schengen Area;

2. Those who plan to travel around the Schengen Area but will be staying in Italy for the longest duration; or

3. Those whose point of entry is in Italy, if traveling to other Schengen Countries in equal duration.

Main Requirements in Applying for Schengen Italy Visa

1. Completed Visa Application Form

2. One recent passport photo with a white background

3. Old and Current Valid Passport

4. Photocopy of Bio-page and last page of the valid passport, previous visa, and immigration stamps in all countries

5. Daily itinerary and confirmed round trip ticket

6. Proof of Financial Capability (it can be your Copy of Real Estate Title, Car Registration, Condominium Title (if applicable); bank certificate supported by Passbook or Statement of Account for the last 6 months, International Credit Card Statements (if applicable), For minors: Proof of Economic Means of Parents or Legal Guardian.

7. Proof of Employment like COE and approved leave of absence if you’re employed, travel authority for government employees, Certificate of Employment and Approved Leave if applicable for students, Business Certificate and Income Tax Return for self-employed, and PRC ID if you have any.

8. Schengen Travel Health Insurance

9. Proof of Accommodation like your hotel booking or invitation letter;

Supporting Documents in Applying for Schengen Italy Visa

• PSA Birth Certificates
• PSA Marriage Certificate
• Letter of invitation
• Proof of Sponsorship / Private Accommodation called Dichiarazione Garanzia Eo Alloggio (in Italian)
• Document of identity, proof of citizenship/permit of stay from the inviting person
• If invited by relatives, PSA documents to prove your relationship
• Bank Statement and Proof of Income
• Proof of Relationship

Step-by-Step Guide on How to Apply for Schengen Italy Visa

STEP 1: Complete all the documents stated above and photocopy them.

STEP 2: Lodge your application kach.howe@gtravelgurus.com

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