Italy

Short-stay Schengen C-type visa valid for up to 90 days within a 180-day period

Applications must be submitted at least 15 working days before proposed travel date

Applications cannot be submitted more than 180 days in advance

Processing time is minimum 15 working days for East jurisdiction; may vary by Consulate

Postal pick-up service available only for second-time applicants within 59 months (no prior rejections)

Travel insurance from non-approved Indian companies will not be accepted

Alternatively, insurance can be obtained in Italy where claims are recoverable in a Schengen State

Processed by Consulate General of Italy, Kolkata; VFS Global handles passport reception and release

Fingerprints can only be taken once; postal service not available for applicants with 2+ prior applications within 59 months