🇬🇭→🇮🇹Ghana→Italy

Checklist for Tourist Visa · INVITATION/VISIT

• Introduction letter from employer or school + parental consent (if applicant under 18 years)
• International health insurance cover for the duration of stay
• Flight booking slip - proof of the availability of personal means of transport
• Hotel Reservation/ Declaration of lodging from a person residing in Italy
• Payslips of the last 3 months
• Employment letter stating terms and monthly income
• Letter from employer
• Bank statements of the past 3 months
• Business papers (if self-employeed)
• Other incomes
• Banking fideiussoria guarantee in Italy
• Birth certificate
• Marriage certificate (if applicable)
• Family record certificate
• Official leave letter from the university or school (if applicable)
• Invitation
• Copies of permit of stay of host in Italy
• ID card copy of host in Italy
• Family Status of host in Italy
• Bank Guarantee of host in Italy
• The visa applications for minors (for which ever type of visa) can be submitted and undersigned only by one of the parents or, in the absence of one of the parents or, in the absence of both parents, by a person in possession of a notarized authorization attesting the identity and relation as well as the contacts and address for purpose of any notification;

Proof of economic ties with Ghana (+1 photocopy)

Proof of social ties (+1 photocopy)

It is considered necessary to specify the following:

Business

• Previous passports, (if any) + 2 photocopy of page bearing particulars of the applicant of pages bearing particulars of the applicant
• Introduction letter from employer or school + parental consent (if applicant under 18 years)
• International health insurance cover for the duration of stay
• Flight booking slip - Reservation of the return ticket bill or proof of the availability of personal means of transport
• Air-ticket (open) for only applicants of long stay visa + 1 photocopy
• Payslips of the past 3 months
• Employment letter stating terms and monthly income
• Letter of introduction from employer
• Bank statements of the past 3 months
• Business papers (if self-employed)
• Birth certificate
• Marriage certificate (if applicable)
• Family record certificate
• Official leave letter from the university or school (if applicable)
• Evidence of the registered business in Ghana (original certificates including:
• VAT Registration, tax clearance certificate and bills of lading
• Invitation, pro-forma invoice,
• certificate of business registration (with Italian Chamber of Commerce)
• Original correspondence with your business contact in Italy
• Original letter indicating designation and authority to act on behalf of company
• Bank statements (personal and company) for last 3 months (+ 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant)
• Reservation for accommodation (Hotel Reservation)
• Recent copy of the Register of Trade (« Visura camerale ») from the Italian company
• The visa applications for minors (for which ever type of visa) can be submitted and undersigned only by one of the parents or, in the absence of one of the parents or, in the absence of both parents, by a person in possession of a notarized authorization attesting the identity and relation as well as the contacts and address for purpose of any notification;

Checklist for Business (including Fairs and Conferences)

Proof of economic ties with Ghana (+ 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant)

Proof of social ties (+ 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant)

The following original documents (+ 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant) must be produced

Form C, Form 3 and Companies Code

It is considered necessary to specify the following:

Checklist for Transit B Visa

• International health insurance cover for the duration of stay
• Flight booking slip - proof of the availability of personal means of transport
• Documentation showing the reason of travelling and proving the necessity to transit through Italy
• Hotel Reservation/ Declaration of lodging from a person residing in Italy
• Payslips of the last 3 months
• Employment letter stating terms and monthly income
• Letter from employer
• Bank statements of the past 3 months
• Business papers (if self-employeed)
• Other incomes
• Banking fidejussory guarantee in Italy
• Birth certificate
• Marriage certificate (if applicable)
• Family record certificate
• Official leave letter from the university or school (if applicable)

Proof of economic ties with Ghana (+ 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant)

Proof of social ties (+ 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant)

• Checklist for Transit Visa
• Flight booking slip - proof of the availability of personal means of transport
• Documentation showing the reason of travelling and proving the necessity to transit through Italy, especially LOI (Letter of Invitation) from Employer, employment contract and any other relevant documents pertaining to employment on vessel.
• Additional Documents if present
• Seaman’s booklet
• Certifications of maritime courses taken, original and copy

Checklist for Medical Treatment

• Introduction letter from employer or school + parental consent (if applicant under 18 years)
• International health insurance cover for the duration of stay/medical insurance
• Flight booking slip - Reservation of the return ticket bill or proof of the availability of personal means of transport
• Air-ticket (open) for only applicants of long stay visa + 1 photocopy
• Medical documentation established by the country of origin attesting disease of the applicant.
• Declaration of a public or private Italian hospital (having to be accredited by the National Service of Health) indicating the type of the treatment, the date estimated, duration and the cost.
• Document of the Italian hospital confirming the deposit from at least 30% of the estimated cost of the necessary treatment or a specific administrative certificate by an Italian area or a specific authorization by the Ministry for Health sponsoring a program of humanitarian help
• Document proving the availability in Italy of financial resources sufficient in Italy
• It is considered necessary to specify the following:The visa applications for minors (for which ever type of visa) can be submitted and undersigned only by one of the parents or, in the absence of one of the parents or, in the absence of both parents, by a person in possession of a notarized authorization attesting the identity and relation as well as the contacts and address for purpose of any notification;In the case a minor’s application is presented in the absence of a parent or a formal delegation, procede as followed;

Medical documentation including

GENERAL MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS · ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS FOR SPOUSE: · GENERAL REQUIREMENTS; · IF SPOUSE; · FOR CHILDREN; · FOR PARENT(S);

• SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR SPOUSE:
• SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILDREN;
• SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR PARENT(S);
• Long Stay Visa form duly filled for applicant.
• 4 Passport pictures of each applicant on a white background; two pasted on forms 1 and 2 and the other two attached to the Visa form
• 1 Clear and Legible copy each of Data pages of passport for each applicant.
• ORIGINAL passport of applicant.
• ORIGINAL Birth Certificate and ONE Clear copy for each applicant.
• ORIGINAL and RECENT Stato di Famiglia of relation in Italy, valid within SIX months of application.
• ORIGINAL Certificato Residenza Storico Anagrafico of relation in Italy valid within SIX months of application.
• ORIGINAL Declaration of Family Status of relation in Italy (ATTO NOTORIO) to include details of ALL persons in Nuclear Family.
• Clear copy of OLD Permesso di Soggiorno of relation in Italy.
• Clear copy of VALID Carta D’Identita of relation in Italy.
• Clear copy of ALL pages of ALL GHANAIAN passports ever possessed of relation in Italy.
• Clear copy of CERTIFICATO DI CITTADINANZA of relation in Italy.
• ORIGINAL Declaration of Family Status to include details of ALL persons in Nuclear Family - To be done at the Public Notary or the High Court - by Spouse in Ghana.
• ORIGINAL LEGALISED Ordinance Marriage Certificate and One clear copy.
• Proof of registered Marriage with the embassy by Italian Spouse.
• Certificato di Stato Libero of Spouse in Italy.
• ORIGINAL Guardian’s Permission to Travel - To be done at the Public Notary or the High Court - And copy of Photo Identity Documents and ONE passport pictures. Please
• ORIGINAL TESTIMONIAL and Copy of Class Register.
• ORIGINAL B.E.C and/or W.A.S.S.C with one clear copy each, if applicant has completed J.H.S and/or S.H.S.
• ORIGINAL Weighing Card of Child.
• ORIGINAL Declaration of Family Status by Parent in Ghana to include details of ALL children both in and outside the country.
• ORIGINALS of Money transfer Receipts received from Child in Italy.
• Clear copy of Birth Certificate of Child - Italian Citizen - in Italy.
• The visa applications for minors (for which ever type of visa) can be submitted and undersigned only by one of the parents or, in the absence of one of the parents or, in the absence of both parents, by a person in possession of a notarized authorization attesting the identity and relation as well as the contacts and address for purpose of any notification;

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR FAMILY REUNION APPLICATION.

Long Stay Visa form (PDF checklist ↗) duly filled for each applicant.

4 Passport pictures (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) of each applicant on a white background; one pasted on, and the other three attached to Visa form

2 Clear and Legible copy of Bio Data pages of passport for each applicant.

Original passport of applicant. The passport must have a validity of at least 6 months from departure date.

Original nulla osta.

Original legalised birth certificate and one clear copy for each applicant.

Original and recent certificate of residenza e stato di famiglia of relation in italy, valid within six months of application.

ORIGINAL sworn Declaration of Family Status of relation in Italy (in Italian “ATTO NOTORIO”) including details of ALL Family member both in Italy and abroad.

Clear copy of old and new “permesso di soggiorno” of relation in italy.

Clear copy of valid “carta d’identità” of relation in italy.

Clear copy of all pages of all passports of relation in italy.

One passport picture of relation in italy.

Copy of birth certificate of relation in italy.

Original Affidavit including details of ALL family members - To be done at the Public Notary or the High Court - by the applicant in Ghana.

Original Legalised Ordinance Marriage Certificate and One clear copy.

Ordinance Marriage Pictures, and/or other pictures of the couple.

Copy of verifiable Money Transfers/Remittance with the name of relation in Italy and the applicant.

Any other useful document to support the genuinity of the relationship.

Original guardian’s permission to travel - please click here (PDF checklist ↗) for more information.

Original school certificates and report cards of the child.

ORIGINAL Weighing Card of Child.

For those who are lacking proper certification to prove the paternity/maternity of relation in Italy, it is possible to voluntarily undergo a DNA test, following the OIM Procedure.

Original Affidavit Including details of ALL family members (in Ghana and abroad) - to be done at the Public Notary or the High Court - by the applicant in Ghana.

Copy of verifiable Money Transfers/Remittance with the name of relation in Italy and the applicant, for a period of at least 3 years.

Please Note that ALL documents must be presented at Visa appointment at VFS.

Failure to submit complete and consistent application may cause delay in the Visa process or a denial.

Starting from 11 October 2024, no rejection notice will be issued by the Embassy, therefore it will not be possible to submit additional documents after Visa appointment.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR FAMILY REUNION WITH ITALIAN NATIONAL.

to view the consent declaration from parents of minors.

Please Note that ALL documents MUST be presented during submission at VFS. Any incomplete application will be RETURNED to VFS.

It is considered necessary to specify the following:

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• Signed Passport (valid for at least 3 months longer than intended stay), +2 photocopy of the bio data page of the said passport
• Previous passports, (if any) + 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant
• Original Birth Certificate of Applicant
• Original and one copy of "Nulla Osta" delivered not more than 6 months by "Sportello Unico per l’Immigrazione".
• Contract of Employment
• Original Declaration of Family Status to include details of ALL persons in nuclear family - To be done by the public notary or the High Court - by the applicant, and not by a relative. If a bachelor and without children, it should be stated clearly in the declaration.
• If married by Ordinance law;
• If any children;
• The visa applications for minors (for which ever type of visa) can be submitted and undersigned only by one of the parents or, in the absence of one of the parents or, in the absence of both parents, by a person in possession of a notarized authorization attesting the identity and relation as well as the contacts and address for purpose of any notification;

Checklist for Subordinate Employment Visa

Original Ordinance Marriage Certificate and one clear copy

Copy of birth certificate of spouse with one passport pictures attached.

Original birth certificate of child with one clear photocopy and one passport picture attached

It is considered necessary to specify the following:

It should be noted that applications not complete with the required translated and legalized documents or Passports will not be considered admissible and therefore not accepted. The principles referred in point b) must be applied for the rescheduling of the appointment. rescheduling of the appointment.

Business

• Introduction letter from employer or school + parental consent (if applicant under 18 years)
• International health insurance cover for the duration of stay
• Flight booking slip - Reservation of the bill return ticket or bill or proof of the availability of personal means of transport
• Air-ticket (open) for only applicants of long stay visa + 1 photocopy
• Payslips of the last 3 months
• Employment letter stating terms and monthly income
• Letter from employer
• Bank statements of the past 3 months
• - Business papers (if self-employed)
• Birth certificate
• Marriage certificate (if applicable)
• Family record certificate
• Official leave letter from the university or school (if applicable)
• The following original documents (+ 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant) must be produced
• Evidence of the registered business in Ghana (original certificates including:FormC,Form3 and Companies Code
• VAT Registration, tax clearance certificate and bills of lading
• Invitation, pro-forma invoice,
• certificate of business registration (with Italian Chamber of Commerce)
• Original correspondence with your business contact in Italy
• Original letter indicating designation and authority to act on behalf of company
• Bank statements (personal and company) for last 3 months (+ 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant)
• Reservation for accommodation (Hotel Reservation)
• Recent copy of the Register of Trade (« Visura camerale ») from the Italian company
• The visa applications for minors (for which ever type of visa) can be submitted and undersigned only by one of the parents or, in the absence of one of the parents or, in the absence of both parents, by a person in possession of a notarized authorization attesting the identity and relation as well as the contacts and address for purpose of any notification;

Proof of economic ties with Ghana (+ 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant)

Proof of social ties (+ 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant)

It is considered necessary to specify the following:

Checklist for Cultural Visa · Cultural

• Introduction letter from employer or school + parental consent (if applicant under 18 years)
• International health insurance cover for the duration of stay
• Flight booking slip - proof of the availability of personal means of transport
• Hotel Reservation/ Declaration of lodging from a person residing in Italy
• Payslips of the last 3 months
• Employment letter stating terms and monthly income
• Letter from employer
• Bank statements of the past 3 months
• Business papers (if self-employeed)
• Other incomes
• Banking fidejussory guarantee in Italy
• Birth certificate
• Marriage certificate (if applicable)
• Family record certificate
• Official leave letter from the university or school (if applicable)
• Introductory letter from an association and musician card and proof of musical activities.
• For recording: studio contract & transfer slip for instalments of studio fees.
• For lessons: contract stating duration and payment.
• It is considered necessary to specify the following:The visa applications for minors (for which ever type of visa) can be submitted and undersigned only by one of the parents or, in the absence of one of the parents or, in the absence of both parents, by a person in possession of a notarized authorization attesting the identity and relation as well as the contacts and address for purpose of any notification;

Proof of economic ties with Ghana (+ 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant)

Proof of social ties (+ 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant)

Cultural purposes: recording/concert/festival/performance/lessons

For festivals or concerts: detailed concert schedule, contract stating duration and payment

Checklist for Re-entry Visa

• Visa application form, filled completely in
• In the case of a theft or a loss of residence permit, a copy of the report of loss or theft of the local police force translated into Italian
• In the case of the expiry of a residence permit within a time lower than 60 days, the original or the copy of the expired document and a copy of the receipt of request for renewal
• The visa applications for minors (for which ever type of visa) can be submitted and undersigned only by one of the parents or, in the absence of one of the parents or, in the absence of both parents, by a person in possession of a notarized authorization attesting the identity and relation as well as the contacts and address for purpose of any notification;

block letters,and signed by the applicant.

It is considered necessary to specify the following:

• Condition of "religious" or minister of religion of one's own confessional organization of belonging
• ntroduction letter from Apostolic Nunciature (where applies)
• Religious nature of the initiative or of the activities that the applicant will carry out in the national territory;
• Verification by the Ministry of the Interior on the nature of the inviting body, when it is not belongs to a denomination that has entered into an agreement with the Italian State.
• International health insurance cover for the duration of stay
• Flight booking slip - Reservation of the bill return ticket or bill or proof of the availability of personal means of transport
• Air-ticket (open) for only applicants of long stay visa + 1 photocopy

Checklist for Sports Visa · Sports

• Introduction letter from employer or school + parental consent (if applicant under 18 years)
• International health insurance cover for the duration of stay
• Flight booking slip - proof of the availability of personal means of transport
• Hotel Reservation/ Declaration of lodging from a person residing in Italy
• Payslips of the last 3 months
• Employment letter stating terms and monthly income
• Letter from employer
• Bank statements of the past 3 months
• Business papers (if self-employeed)
• Other incomes
• Banking fidejussory guarantee in Italy
• Birth certificate
• Marriage certificate (if applicable)
• Family record certificate
• Official leave letter from the university or school (if applicable)
• Letter of invitation from the organiser, sponsor company or sports club.
• Letter of introduction from Ghana Sports Council and/or respective sports association/federation that there is no objection for the applicant to compete in tournaments or trials for transfers.
• Proof of sporting ability (CV, world ranking, trophies, selection for the national team, personal records).).
• The visa applications for minors (for which ever type of visa) can be submitted and undersigned only by one of the parents or, in the absence of one of the parents or, in the absence of both parents, by a person in possession of a notarized authorization attesting the identity and relation as well as the contacts and address for purpose of any notification;

Proof of economic ties with Ghana (+ 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant)

Proof of social ties (+ 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant)

Sports (tournaments or trials for transfers)

It is considered necessary to specify the following:

Checklist for Training Course Visa

• Visa application form, filled completely in block letters,
• International health insurance cover for the duration of stay
• Flight booking slip - proof of the availability of personal means of transport
• Hotel Reservation/ Declaration of lodging from a person residing in Italy
• Project of training written by an organization authorized and aimed by the qualified Italian Area.
• Payslips of the last 3 months
• Employment letter stating terms and monthly income
• Letter from employer
• Bank statements of the past 3 months
• Business papers (if self-employeed)
• Other incomes
• Banking fidejussory guarantee in Italy
• Birth certificate
• Marriage certificate (if applicable)
• Family record certificate
• Official leave letter from the university or school (if applicable)
• The visa applications for minors (for which ever type of visa) can be submitted and undersigned only by one of the parents or, in the absence of one of the parents or, in the absence of both parents, by a person in possession of a notarized authorization attesting the identity and relation as well as the contacts and address for purpose of any notification;

and signed by the applicant.

Proof of economic ties with Ghana (+ 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant)

Proof of social ties (+ 2 photocopies of pages bearing particulars of the applicant)

It is considered necessary to specify the following: