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Italy Schengen Visa Appointment & Processing Time from India (2026)

Updated: 2026-04-07

Italy currently has a 85% approval rate for Indian applicants. Processing takes 15-25 days in normal season and 4-8 weeks during peak. Wait times for VFS appointments vary by city (see table below).

Approval Rate
85%
Processing
15-25 days
Visa Fee
€90
VFS Fee
₹571

Italy Appointment Wait Times by Indian City

CityEstimated Wait
Delhi4-6 weeks
Mumbai3-5 weeks
Chennai2-3 weeks
Bangalore2-4 weeks
Hyderabad2-3 weeks
Kolkata2-3 weeks

Estimates based on community reports. Always verify with VFS Global directly before booking travel.

Italy Processing Time After Submission

Second highest volume. Longest peak season delays from India.

Normal Season
15-25 days
September – March
Peak Season
4-8 weeks
April – August

Italy VFS Visa Centres in India

Major VFS Global centres handling Italy Schengen visa applications:

  • Delhi: VFS Global, Shivaji Stadium Metro Station, Connaught Place, New Delhi - 110001
  • Mumbai: VFS Global, Trade Centre, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), Mumbai - 400051
  • Chennai: VFS Global, Fagun Towers, 74 Ethiraj Salai, Egmore, Chennai - 600008
  • Bangalore: VFS Global, Global Tech Park, Marathahalli Outer Ring Road, Bangalore - 560037
  • Hyderabad: VFS Global, Aditya Trade Centre, Ameerpet, Hyderabad - 500038
  • Kolkata: VFS Global, Rene Tower, 1842 Rajdanga Main Road, Kolkata - 700107

Italy Visa Tips

  • Italy has the longest peak-season delays from India. Apply at least 6-8 weeks before travel.
  • Italy's VFS service charge is the lowest in the Schengen zone (~₹571), but processing can be slow.
  • Cover letter detail matters — Italian consulates appreciate city-by-city itineraries with hotel confirmations.
  • Multi-city Italian itineraries (Rome+Florence+Venice) are common and well-received.
  • Italy is the most popular European honeymoon destination for Indians — book early during October-March wedding season.

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