How to Get an Italy Schengen Visa Appointment in Mumbai?

Italy Schengen visa appointment in Mumbai

Take in the sights of Venice while you sip wine sitting in gondola’s, catch up with the latest fashion trends in Milan, walk along the famed white-sand beaches along the Amalfi coast. Italy has always been a centre of culture and art. Are you planning to apply for Italy Schengen visa appointment in Mumbai? In 2017, the consulate at Mumbai issued just above 57,000 visas.

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The Mumbai consulate has a large number of applications throughout the year so booking an appointment can get irksome.

Don’t worry yourself over it though! We’re here for you! This article is to help you find out how to book an Italy Schengen visa appointment. It also enlisted the other options you could try if you are unable to get one. We can help book your Italy Schengen visa appointment if you just fill out our Schengen visa appointment form.

Once you have the appointment, you can read our related article to get all of your required documentation in order.

Book a Schengen visa Appointment from $10 onwards

How to get an Italy Schengen Visa appointment in Mumbai – The Basics

This is the way to book an Italy Schengen visa appointment in Mumbai:

  • The Italy Consulate has outsourced all visa applications from India to VFS Global.

Visa applications from Mumbai and all over India are collected and examined by the Italian Consulate only after they go through the VFSGlobal appointment and tracking systems.

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Please click on the option to “Schedule an appointment“.Italy visa appointment processYou will be redirected to the below page:

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To gain access to the online appointment booking portal you will have to fill in the details in the form below. You can select the date and time slot based on your convenience.

new user registration

VFSGlobal supports around 30 applicants on a day thus, getting an appointment through VFSGlobal is not easy and is subject to availability of a slot. Depending on the date and availability of the appointment the handling charge will be $25 or more.

Click on the link to read our article on the application submission process for Schengen visa.

What should I do when there are no appointment slots available for Italy Schengen visa?

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When you don’t get an appointment we advise you to try one of the following options:

Apply in a different jurisdiction

If you are still unable to get your Italy Schengen visa appointment, look to apply at the jurisdiction nearest to you. For this, we suggest that you look at other nearby centres.

Change the main Schengen consulate of your visit

Main Schengen states like Italy and Spain are more often than not booked out for a couple of months at a stretch. When this happens, try your luck by applying at the consulate of smaller countries like Slovakia or Malta. These countries receive a lower number of applications making it easier to secure an appointment with them.

You will be required to show a tentative travel itinerary to the country in order to get an appointment. We can help you with this. Click this link to make the temporary flight and hotel bookings and we will take care of it for you.

You could read our article on how to book an appointment when no appointment slot is available to know more.

Wait for someone to cancel their Schengen visa appointment

We strongly suggest that you don’t discard this option while it is a risky option you might just get lucky and get the appointment. You’ll have to wait for someone to cancel their Italy Schengen visa appointment. Keep watching intently for any appointment slots to open up and pounce on it as it becomes available. Keep multiple browser tabs open do not forget to refresh the tabs.

There have been many instances in which applicants have secured an appointment by waiting patiently for a cancellation. Our dedicated team watches for Schengen visa appointment cancellations and can help you secure a booking as soon as an appointment slot opens up. If you are interested in this service, please fill our Schengen visa appointment form.

Do you want us to get you your Italy Schengen visa appointment?

We can help you get your Italy Schengen visa in the following countries:

  • UK
  • US
  • India
  • Dubai

Corporate workers residing in India, the US, and the UK, usually require a visa immediately. We help arrange Schengen visas for customers who require it within a span of 7-15 days.

This option is totally dependent on the availability of slots in the consulate of your choice. We will also try to get you an appointment in all the nearest consulates.

We are not the authority that fixes the appointment fee, we get in touch with travel agents who get us a price quote for the appointment and this quote depends on the demand we face at that time. Click here for our Schengen visa appointment form.

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  • Fill the above form. We would like to inform you that no payment is needed initially. We will contact our agents for an appointment for you.
  • Within the first 8 hours of the payment, you will receive an email regarding the availability of a slot and the consulate where it is available.
  • Once we receive your confirmation, we will send you the appointment details and reference number for you to verify.

Click here to know more about getting Italy Schengen visa appointment in 7 days here.

There you go! You now have your appointment date!

Common questions you might be asked during an Italy Schengen visa appointment

  1. Why is the purpose of your visit?
  2. Is your trip sponsored? If yes, by whom?
  3. Are you married? If yes, what does your spouse do? For how long have been married?
  4. Do you have any children? If yes, how old are they, what do they do and where are they?
  5. Do you have any close family or friends in the Schengen area.? If yes, when did you meet the last time?
  6. Where do you plan to stay?
  7. What is your educational qualification?
  8. How will you travel from one place to another?
  9. How do you guarantee me that you will come back?
  10. Which company do you work for?
  11. What does your company do?
  12. What is your profession?
  13. What is your role in the company? How many years of total experience you have?

FAQs on Italy Schengen visa appointments

For any queries you may still have, continue reading this section.

Do I have to book multiple Italy Schengen visa appointments for my whole family?

Yes, you will have to make separate appointments for each member of your family. VFS Global allows you to book up to 5 appointments through a single account.

Can you book the Italy Schengen visa appointments for me?

Yes! We can surely get the Italy Schengen visa appointment for you and for your whole family. For this, just fill our Schengen visa appointment form.

Where can I have my Italy Schengen visa appointment verified?

You can have your appointment verified with the government or the VFSGlobal website.

What amount do I have to pay to get an Italy Schengen visa appointment?

The amount to be paid varies from one consulate to another, on top of that we charge an additional INR 1000 as the service fee. The earlier your request for an appointment, the higher fee you will have to pay.

Can I get the Italy Schengen visa appointment on priority by paying a higher amount?

No, we operate purely on a first come first serve basis.

Is the Italy Schengen visa appointment fee refundable?

If we are unable to get you an appointment no fee is charged. But once we have received a confirmation from you, it is non-refundable.

Could my Italy Schengen visa application get rejected?

Yes, your Italy Schengen visa application could be subject to rejection by the consulate for a number of reasons. Common reasons include:

  • Travel insurance invalidity
  • No evidence of travel itinerary

How early can I apply for the Italy Schengen visa?

Applicants can apply up to 90 days prior to the scheduled date of travel. It is recommended that you apply at least 3 weeks prior to the date of travel to account for any delays in processing.

Can I apply for my visa if my passport is more than 10 years old?

At the time of application, all applicants must have a passport that is not more than 10 years old. The same can be said about passports issued more than 10 years ago and have not been extended. Applicants must have their passports renewed before applying for a visa.

What details are required to book the Italy Schengen visa appointment?

Your name, passport number, expiry date, and passport issue date are the details we will need. The information needed also varies depending on the country you are visiting.

Do I need to have travel insurance for Italy Schengen visa?

Yes, it is necessary that you provide proof of travel insurance that covers emergency medical expenses and costs of repatriation.

How long would it take for you to get me my Italy Schengen visa appointment in Mumbai?

It would usually take us about 8 to 10 hours to get back to you.

How much time do I have to complete the payment?

You will have around 1 hour to complete the payment once we have filled you in on the details.

What are the modes of payment that you accept?

You can pay through a direct bank transfer, PayuMoney, or Western Union.

Which countries does your service cover?

We are currently in operation in UK, USA, and India.

Contact Information for VFSGlobal

VFSGlobal Mumbai Address:

20th Floor,
Urmi Estate,
95 Ganpatrao Kadam Marg,
Lower Parel (West),
Mumbai
Maharashtra 400013

Tel:

022 6728 9000

Consulate General of Italy in Mumbai Contact Information

Address:

Kanchenjunga Building,
72, G.Deshmukh Marg,
Cumballa Hill,
Mumbai,
Maharashtra 400026

Tel:

022 2380 4073

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