Italy Schengen Visa: Complete Document Checklist (2026)

The core documents (every consulate)

• Passport: valid 3 months beyond your stay, issued within 10 years, 2 blank pages.
• US status: Green Card or long-term US visa (B1/B2 is NOT accepted); I-20/I-66 for students.
• Proof of residence: driver's license or State ID within the consulate's jurisdiction.
• Photo: passport-size, white background (size varies: 2x2 in or 35x45 mm).
• Application form: Schengen short-stay form, signed before the officer.
• Round-trip flight reservation.
• Lodging: hotel bookings or a host declaration.
• Employment/income proof (varies by status).
• 3 months of bank statements.
• Travel medical insurance (€30,000 or $50,000 minimum).
• Visa fee (money order/cashier's check).
• Return mailing envelope.

Differences between consulates

Photo size (2x2 in Detroit/Houston/Chicago vs 35x45 mm elsewhere), insurance minimum ($50k vs €30k), number of sets, and whether fingerprinting is required all vary by consulate. Always check the specific consulate page.

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