tourist visa from kenya to italy

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The procedures described below are the only ones that will allow a visa to be issued for Italy.

ANYONE WHO PROMISES TO FACILITATE THE SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS, EXPEDITE OR SECURE THE ISSUANCE OF A VISA IN EXCHANGE FOR MONEY, IS TO ALL INTENTS AND PURPOSES TO BE CONSIDERED A FRAUDSTER. SUCH INCIDENTS SHOULD BE REPORTED TO THE AUTHORITIES, AS WELL AS TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS [email protected]

IT IS THEREFORE RECOMMENDED NOT TO RELY ON INTERMEDIARIES WHO PROMISE FACILITATED ROUTES TO OBTAINING A VISA.

All decisions regarding visa applications are always exclusively made by Embassy staff.

1. TYPES OF VISAS

For any information regarding visa applications for entry into Italy, please consult the “ Visa for Italy ” portal.

The Visa Office of the Embassy of Italy in Kenya is connected to the Visa Information System ( VIS ), a central database for the exchange of biometric and biographical data of short-stay visa applicants with other Schengen states.

2. APPLYING FOR A VISA

• BOOKING AN APPOINTMENT

To apply for a visa, it is necessary to book an appointment on the website of VFS Global , the agency responsible for the service of receiving visa applications.

Due to the high number of applications, applicants are encouraged to ascertain the availability of an appointment at least 60 days prior to scheduled departure , whenever possible .

For information regarding the appointment system, please contact the Call Center at +254 205 147 906, or email  [email protected]   and/or visit the website:   https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ken/en/ita .

All necessary documentation will need to be submitted on the day of the appointment.

• Type “D” (Family Reunion – Long Term Visa) visa for applicants of Somali nationality.

For Somali nationals applying for a Type “D” (Family Reunion – Long Term Visa) visa, booking of appointments for the submission of applications must be made exclusively in person , by presenting the valid “Nulla Osta” (within the 6 months provided from its date of issue), every Thursday from 12.00pm to 3.00 pm.

3. WHERE TO APPLY

On the day of the appointment, it is possible to go to the offices of VFS Global, which operates through two visa application centers:

• NAIROBI , located on the fifth floor of the Park Field Building, Muthangari Drive, opposite SAFARICOM House on Waiyaki Way, in Westlands, P.O.Box 25180, 00100 Nairobi.
• MOMBASA , located on the ground floor of Sheetal Plaza, Modar Mohammed Road Off Moi Avenue, near Uhuru Gardens.

At both centers, applications can be submitted from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Collection of passports is usually from 11 a.m. to 3p.m., also Monday through Friday.

• ACQUISITION OF BIOMETRIC DATA

As of November 2013, all visa applicants must provide their biometric data (fingerprints of all ten fingers and a photo) when applying for a Schengen visa. Thus, applicants will have to appear in person at the time of visa application. It is a simple procedure that takes only a few minutes.

In case the fingerprints are not needed because they have already been deposited and are still in the system, only family members of EU citizens will be able to apply for visas also at the Honorary Consulate Offices in Malindi and Mombasa – subject to a request for an appointment – by sending an email to:

• Honorary Consulate in Malindi:       [email protected]
• Honorary Consulate in Mombasa:  [email protected]

4. VISA FEES

Depending on the type of visa for which an application is submitted, applicants will have to pay the following fees at VFS Global in local currency (KES), at the exchange rate updated on a quarterly basis.

Applicants are informed that as from the 11 th of June, 2024, the amount of fees for Schengen visas (Type “C”) will undergo a change , as shown in the following table:

(*) Amounts calculated according to the exchange rate of the second quarter (valid from 01.07.2024 to 30.09.2024)

In addition to the above amounts, applicants must pay to VFS a service fee of KES 2,885 for both Type “C” and “D” (adult and child) visa applications.

5. DOCUMENTATION TO BE SUBMITTED

Please note that, according to Article 12 (a) of Regulation (EC) No. 810/2009, known as the “Visa Code”, the travel document must be valid for at least three months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the Schengen Member States .

For Somali passport holders, the travel document must be valid for at least 24 months from the date of visa application.

According to the Kenyan authorities’ notice issued to all diplomatic missions, all Kenyan passports – except for the new East African Community biometric e-passport – are to be considered null and void with effect from 1 September 2019.

Therefore, the Schengen Member States inform the Kenyan public that the new East African Community biometric e-passport is the only one accepted.

In case the type of visa requires the presentation of travel insurance, this Embassy accepts policies preferably from the insurances companies mentioned listed  here .

• Foreign family members of Italian/EU citizens

The legislation (Directive 2004/38/EC and Legislative Decree 30/2007) facilitates the access to the visa office and simplifies the required documentation for foreign family members of Italian/EU citizens.

The public are informed that with effect from 1 st  June 2024 , as stipulated in D.I. 850/2011 Annex A point 10, foreign family members of Italian/EU citizens who travel to Italy for the purpose of family reunification will be issued a national visa (type “D”) for “family reasons” .

Family members who have the right of family reunification are exclusively those identified in Article 2 of DL 30/2007:

• partners who are in a registered partnership with the EU citizen on the basis of the legislation of a Member State, if the legislation of the host Member State equates the registered partnership with marriage and in accordance with the conditions laid down in the relevant legislation of the host Member State;
• direct descendants under the age of 21 or dependants, including those of the spouse or partner referred to in (b);
• dependant direct ascendants, including those of the spouse or partner referred to in (b).

Finally, adoptees/adopters and minors subject to guardianship/permanent foster care under orders issued by L. 184/83 are also equated with the direct descendant/ascendant.

The visa is issued free of charge (art. 5 paragraph 3 of DL 30/2007) and there is no authorization of the SUI. The visa will last 365 days with multiple entries and the family member, within 8 working days of entering Italy , will must apply, by filling out in the appropriate kit at Post Offices, for a residence permit for “family reasons” (Ministry of the Interior Circular No. 400.B/2023/1 Prot. No. 84545 dated 8/19/2023).

Documentation to be submitted:

• letter of invitation of the Italian/EU family member from which the intention to exercise the right of family unity is clear, accompanied by a valid identity document;
• documentation proving the status of family member in accordance with Art. 2 of D.L. 30/2007, translated and certified, or deed of marriage or civil union registered in Italy;
• in cases where the verification of dependency is required: proof of economic remittances from the Italian/EU citizen. The economic support must be of structural nature (no minimal duration is required) and must enable the beneficiary, considering his/her financial and social conditions in the State of origin or provenance, to meet his/her essential needs.

To visit the portal “ Visa for Italy ” for more details, applicants are advised to use the following check-list:

• Son of E.U. citizen
• Spouse of E.U. citizen
• Parent of E.U. citizen

Finally, this is to inform the public that foreign family members of Italian/EU citizens are entitled to  priority processing of their visa applications and therefore, they may request an appointment directly at the following email address:  [email protected]. In order to prove one’s family relation, it is necessary to present an identity document and – as the case may be – marriage or birth certificate, registered at the competent Italian Authorities and already certified.

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Documentation

What documents are required for EU and non-EU citizens to enter and travel in Italy?

The documentation required to enter Italy varies according to your country of origin:

• for EU citizens and citizens of countries that have signed the Schengen Agreement , a valid identity card is sufficient as an alternative to a passport;
• Citizens from non-EU countries may enter Italy with a passport valid for at least three months after the planned date of departure from the Schengen Area.

Do I need a visa to go to Italy?

When you will need a visa to enter Italy

Depending on your country of origin, you may require a visa to enter Italy. You can request a visa from the Italian Embassy or Consulate in your country of residence and it will generally be issued after 90 days. To find out which countries require a visa to enter Italy, please visit esteri.it . On this website, you can enter your nationality, your country of residence, the duration of your stay (less than or more than 90 days) and the reason for your trip. Remember that once you arrive at the border, the authorities may request documentation justifying your reasons for and duration of your stay in Italy.

If you are staying at a hotel or other accommodation, its manager will fill out a Declaration of Presence for you, which they will then send to the Police Headquarters. However, it is always a good idea to always carry a copy of the Declaration with you, so that you can show it to the police in the event that they want to check.

If you enter Italy from a country outside the Schengen Area, the uniform Schengen stamp , which is affixed to your passport during border control, replaces the Declaration of Presence. If you enter Italy from a Schengen Area country and do not stay in an accommodation facility, you must submit a Declaration of Presence to the Police Headquarters of the province in which you are staying within eight days of entering Italy.

Travel insurance in Italy: tips for a smooth journey

Travel insurance is always recommended: this ensures that you are financially covered in the event of delays or flight cancellations, and you won’t be caught out in the event you experience health problems.

It is always a good idea to keep a screenshot or PDF copy of bookings for flights, hotels or other documents on your phone: this makes it easier to show information if requested.

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