Visiting Italy is an unforgettable experience, with its rich culture, historic landmarks, and world famous cuisine. UK residents must apply for an Italy Schengen visa before travelling, and Fast Holidays makes the process quick and simple.

With Fast Holidays, you get expert help from preparing documents to booking your appointment for a Schengen visa Italy. Moreover, our guidance ensures you meet all requirements and plan your trip without any delays, so you can focus on enjoying Italy from the very first moment.

Who Needs an Italy Schengen Visa from the UK?

EU Family Members: You still need a visa but may qualify for a faster, fee free process.

Non-British Passport Holders: If you live in the UK but hold a passport from India, Pakistan, or Nigeria (and other non-exempt nations), you need a visa.

UK Residence Permit (BRP): You must apply from the UK if your BRP is valid for 3+ months after your return.

British Citizens: No visa needed for trips up to 90 days. However, ETIAS is now mandatory for 2026.

How to Pay for Your Italian Schengen Visa

Payment is one of the simpler steps but it still trips people up if you’re not prepared.

You’ll pay your Italian Schengen visa fee at your appointment, usually by card or cash, depending on the visa application centre. Most UK centres accept debit and credit cards, though it’s worth having a backup payment method just in case the machine’s down that day.

Here’s what to keep in mind:

• The fee is separate from the VFS service charge. You’ll pay both together, but they’re two different amounts.
• Fees are non-refundable. Even if your visa gets refused, you won’t get this money back.
• Prices are set in euros, though UK centres usually convert this to GBP at the time of payment.
• Check the exact amount before you go. Fees can change, and the last thing you want is a surprise at the counter.

Bring your payment method ready, and you’re through this step in minutes.

Italy Schengen Visa Fee Structure from the UK

Visa Type	Consulate VISA FEE (IN GBP)	Visa Center Fee (IN GBP)	Our Handling Charges (IN GBP)	Total Online Payable (Visa Fee + Our Charges)
Tourism / Visitor / Family & Friends / Business	£71	£14	£267	£280
Family member of EEA / EU citizen	£71	£14	£267	£280
Long stay Single / Multiple Entry	£77	£14	£267	£280
Children between 6 and 12 years old	£34	£14	£267	£280
Children less than 6 years old	£0	£14	£267	£280

Italy Visa Documents Required

• A passport with at least three months’ validity remaining on your return date, and a minimum of two blank pages.
• One passport size picture with a white background.
• Confirmed air tickets to and from Italy.
• Evidence of accommodation (e.g., hotel bookings).
• A cover letter to accompany somebody’s visa application, explaining the person you are visiting and the reason for your visit.
• Evidence of sufficient financial resources, such as bank and credit card statements or information regarding assets and investments.
• Travel insurance from an authorized insurer for your stay in Italy.

A well planned preparation of the above listed documents and going through the right channels using Fast Holidays will help guarantee a hassle-free Schengen visa to Italy from UK application, so you can fully appreciate your holiday as well!

New Schengen Entry Requirements (EES)

Heads up: entering Europe just changed. The EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) is rolling out across the Schengen area and it affects every short-stay traveller.

Here’s what’s different. On your first entry into a Schengen country, you’ll register your fingerprints and a photo at a dedicated booth before immigration. It’s free. No extra cost, no paperwork beforehand.

Follow the signage, or your travel operator’s instructions, and you’ll be fine.

A few things worth knowing:

• Kids aged 11 and under skip the fingerprint scan, though a photo may still be taken.
• Leaving the Schengen area? You might be asked for a fingerprint or photo again on exit.
• Travelling via Dover, Eurotunnel, or Eurostar? Your details get taken before you even leave the UK.
• Your EES record stays valid for 3 years, no need to re-register every trip.

The old system of stamping passports by hand is on its way out. EES replaces it, and yes, that means slightly longer waits at the border while everyone adjusts. Build a little extra time into your journey, especially at busier crossings.

One more thing: if you’re a long-term resident of a Schengen country, EES doesn’t apply to you. At Fast Holidays, we always recommend checking your exemption status before you travel, so there are no surprises at the border.

Italy Visa Financial Requirements (Stay Duration)

Duration of Stay	For One Person (Individual)	For Two or More Persons (Group)
Up to 5 Days	Overall: 269.60 €	Overall: 212.81 € (each)
6 – 10 Days	Daily: 44.93 €	Daily: 26.33 € (each)
11 – 20 Days	Overall: 51.64 € + Daily: 36.67 €	Overall: 25.82 € + Daily: 22.21 €
Over 20 Days	Overall: 206.58 € + Daily: 27.89 €	Overall: 118.79 € + Daily: 17.04 €

Italy Schengen Visa Appointment UK

To submit your application, you must book an Italy Schengen visa appointment in the UK.

• Appointment is required at the visa application center
• Biometrics (fingerprints + photo) will be taken
• Documents are submitted during the appointment
• Early booking is recommended due to high demand

Tip: Slots for Italy Schengen visa appointment in UK get filled quickly, so apply early.

Frequently Asked Questions