ATTENTION: APPLYING BY POST(MAIL) IS NO LONGER POSSIBLE
DO I NEED A VISA?
On https://vistoperitalia.esteri.it you can find if you need a visa based on your nationality, the duration and the reason of your stay.
NOTE: If you hold one of the following documents: a Canadian passport, or a Travel Document for Refugees, you do NOT need a visa for short stays up to 90 days/180 days.
CAN I APPLY AT THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF ITALY IF I TRAVEL TO OTHER COUNTRIES?
Yes, if Italy is the country where you spend the higher number of days, OR if you spend an equal number of days in each country AND Italy is your port of entry.
HOW DO I BOOK AN APPOINTMENT?
If you need to apply for any type of visa, you need to book an appointment through Prenot@Mi for each applicant 12 years and older. Check the portal regularly around 18:00 local time for openings because we receive a high volume of applications.
WHAT ARE THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO APPLY?
On https://vistoperitalia.esteri.it you will have the list of required documents and all the necessary forms after answering 4 simple questions.
N.B. The specific requirements for the Working-Holiday visa for Canadians 18-35 years of age are the financial resources for a minimum of 5K, and the travel insurance for medical.
Do not forget to include the required Xpresposst envelope from Canada Post for the return of the passport and visa. It is your responsibility to fill out your complete address INCLUDING THE APPARTMENT NUMBER.
HOW MUCH IS THE VISA AND HOW CAN I PAY?
Fees are adjusted quarterly and are payable in Canadian dollars by cash or Money Order to “Consulate General of Italy”.
- Schengen visa C: $145
- National visa D: $187
- Student visa: $81.
WHEN SHOULD I APPLY FOR THE VISA?
It is considered a best practice to apply 6 weeks prior to your departure to obtain the best results. According to our Regulation you can apply as far ahead as 6 months, and no less then 15 calendar days before.
If you need to have your passport back before, for example to travel to another country before your trip to Italy, it is your responsibility to provide all airline tickets.
WILL A RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION THAT YOU MAILED BACK MY PASSPORT AND VISA?
You must keep your tracking number from Xpresspost to check on-line on the Canada Post web page, because the Consulate General does not provide that service.
HOW CAN I CONTACT A VISA OFFICER?
You can write to visti.montreal@esteri.it if your questions are not answered by the content of this web page.
Please write your e-mail address in capital letters on the form.