Invitation
Overview
Invitation visa application is applicable in case you are travelling for official purposes or you have been invited by Official Organizations. This visa is given for travel period of less than 90 days. In case you are holding an Official Passport, you application will have to include a TPN – Third Party Note issued by the relevant authority.
In case the travel purpose is Official, then an official email of request should be sent to the Visa Section of the Embassy of Italy in Colombo from your inviting party in Italy and from your Sri Lanka Organization whom you are representing. Also in case you are holding the TPN, this should be emailed to the Visa Section of the Embassy of Italy from the relevant local issuing authority.
Visa Fees
From 31 December 2020 until next exchange rate modification Visa Fees as follows:
CATEGORY | Euro | FEE -LKR |
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Tourist /Business/Religious/Seaman (1-90 days) type | 80 | 17700 |
Transit (type A/B) | 80 | 17700 |
Family Reunion | 116 | 25660 |
Re-entry | 116 | 25660 |
Student Short Term | 0 | 0 |
Long Stay in Italy (Religious) | 116 | 25660 |
Employment | 116 | 25660 |
Minors below 6 years of age (short stay) | 0 | 0 |
Minors from 6 to 12 years (short stay) | 40 | 8850 |
Student Long Term | 50 | 11060 |
Service Charge - 3872 LKR (Per person)
Please note:
- Visa fee , service / additional charges can be paid in cash (Sri Lankan Rupees)
- All fees are non-refundable.
- Kindly bring the exact change in order to avoid any inconvenience.
Documents Required
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Processing Time
For Frequent Travelers - After submission of your passport to VFS, the Embassy of Italy requires a minimum of 10 working days to process a visa application. However in certain cases, it may take longer.
For the First time Travelers- After submission of your passport to VFS, you have to face for an Interview and after the interview; the Embassy of Italy requires a minimum of 5 working days to process a visa application. However in certain cases, it may take longer.
Download Form
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- When the form opens, save the form on your computer.
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- Select Save Target As from the list
- Save the form on your computer.
Visa Application Form
Please print this form on an A4 paper.
Application form must be printed in A3 size only, application forms in A4 standard size will not be accepted at the submission time. A3 size formats are available at VFS.