How Nigerians Can Get a Visa to Italy

Italy, officially known as the Italian Republic, is a unitary parliamentary republic in Europe. Italy covers an area of 301,338 square kilometres and has a largely temperate seasonal climate and is often referred to in Italy as lo Stivale (the Boot) due to its shape. It has a population of 61 million.

Types of Italian Visas You Can Apply For

Short Term visa

1. Business visa
2. Tourist visa
3. Medical Treatment visa
4. Religious Purposes visa
5. Sport Competition visa
6. Conferences visa
7. Study visa
8. Government Delegations visa

Long Term visa

1. Family Reunion Visas (Foreign citizen with foreign citizen)
2. E.U. Citizens' Family Members Visas
3. Work (Independent) Visa
4. Re-entry Visa
5. Employment Visa

Where To Go

Lagos Visa Application Centre

Address: ITALY VISA APPLICATION CENTER VFS Global, Manor House, Plot 110, Admiral Ayinla Way, (Opposite Treasure Garden Estate, 3rd Roundabout, Lekki-Epe Expressway)Lekki Phase I, Lagos.
Submission Timings : 8:00-14:00
Passport collection Timings : 11:00-16:00

Abuja Visa Application Center

Address: ITALY VISA APPLICATION CENTER 38 Lobito Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja.
Submission Timings : 8:00-14:00
Passport collection Timings : 8:00-15:00

Please note that only SHORT TERM VISA category applications are accepted at VFS center. LONG TERM VISA applications are accepted directly at

Consulate of Italy

Address: (12 Walter Carrington Crescent V.I. Lagos)
Office Hours: WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY, From 10.00 A.M. to 01.00 P.M.

Requirements

Below you will find the requirements for a short term Business visa.

1. A completed visa application form downloaded from the Italian Embassy website;

2. Two recent colour passport-size photographs (white background), size 35 x 45 mm;

3. Passport valid for 6 months from the date of visa application containing at least 3 consecutive pages. Please not that only biometric passports are accepted;

4. Colour photocopy(2 copies) of the passport page containing holder’s bio -data;

5. A sheet containing the applicant’s bio-data, phone number and active e-mail address, typed and signed by the applicant;

6. Non-Nigerian nationals living in Nigeria have to submit copy of the Nigerian Residence Permit;

7. Colour copy of any previous and current visa including the landing stamp;

8. Travel medical insurance covering the entire period of intended stay, valid for all Schengen States and covering any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay. The minimum coverage must be 30.000 EUR;

9. Original letter of invitation from an Italian company. This letter of invitation has to be written on the Italian Company’s letterhead using the specific model and it has to contain relevant personal data of the invited, purpose of the visit and duration of stay;

10. Proof of previous business conducted with Italian Companies (Invoices, sales/distribution agreements, etc. ), if applicable, or with companies from other Countries;

11. Proof of business activities carried on by the Nigerian company;

12. Letter of the Nigerian company stating:
    a) Purpose of the visit
    b) applicant’s employment status in
    the company
    c) Details regarding activities and business relations with the Italian company;

13. Relevant documents regarding trip and accomodation;

14. Evidence of applicant's personal income;

15. In case the applicant is the owner of a company or an individual trader

    1. Certificate of Incorporation + Memorandum and Articles of Association or Certificate of
    2. Business Name Registration
    3. listings of the Company’s Directors
    4. Income Tax Clearance Certificate

16. Documentation in relation to the applicant's family situation.

For further information, please visit the official website of the Italian Embassy in Nigeria.

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