Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco
Secure a Schengen visa appointment at the Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco fast — with the full document checklist.
Consulate Information
- 📍Address
2590 Webster Street, San Francisco, CA 94115 - 📞Phone
+1 (415) 292-9200 - ✉Email
[email protected] - 🌐Website
https://conssanfrancisco.esteri.it - 📄Official Checklist
View official requirements - 📝Visa Application Form
Download PDF form
Jurisdiction
Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, California except Imperial Valley, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Santa Barbara, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura (those use Los Angeles), Oregon, Utah, Washington, American Territories of Samoa, American Territory of Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Johnston Atoll, Wake Island, Midway Islands
Appointment
Applicants must appear in person and will be fingerprinted at the appointment.
Tourist Visa Document Checklist
- Sets: 13 documents in original
- Fingerprinting: Required
- Visa Fee: US$103.70 (ages 6–12: US$51.90) · official fee page — Short-stay fee for October 1–December 31, 2026. Some nationalities pay US$40.40. Fee page updated October 2, 2026; checked October 26, 2026. Under 6 is not listed separately.
- The consulate's Schengen tourist checklist (PDF path dated October 2023; checked 2026-10-28) says inadequate medical expenses coverage is the number one reason for visa rejections. Coverage is medical expenses, hospitalization, and repatriation for medical reasons, not less than €30,000 or $50,000. https://conssanfrancisco.esteri.it/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SCHENGEN-TOURIST-VISAS-SF-Consulate.pdf
- Minors 12 and older must be physically present at the appointment.
- Notarizations must be done in the US or Italy.
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Passport
Valid for at least 3 months beyond your last day of stay in the Schengen area, issued within the last 10 years, with at least two blank pages.
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US Immigration Status For non-US citizens only
For non-US citizens: Alien Registration Card (Green Card) or a valid long-term US visa (not B1/B2), valid at least 3 months beyond your departure from the Schengen area. International students must also present a valid I-20; exchange visitors a valid I-66.
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Proof of Residence in Jurisdiction
Driver's license, State ID or (in some consulates) recent utility bill showing an address within the consulate's jurisdiction.
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Photograph
Recent passport-style photo, 45 mm x 35 mm (glued to the form), full face, front view, on a white background. Scanned or photocopied photos are not accepted.
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Visa Application Form
Schengen short-stay visa application form, completely and clearly filled out. Sign in the presence of a consular officer (do not sign in advance).
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Round-trip Flight Reservation
Confirmed round-trip reservation showing the complete itinerary. If visiting multiple Schengen countries, also provide transportation between them.
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Proof of Lodging
Confirmed hotel reservations for every night, or a host declaration accompanied by the host's ID (and residence permit if the host is not an Italian/EU citizen).
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Employment Verification
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Employed
Letter from your employer on company letterhead stating position, length of employment, salary and approved vacation dates. Include recent pay stubs if available.
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Self-employed / Business Owner
Business license or certificate of incorporation, plus your most recent tax return.
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Student
Letter of full-time enrollment from your school, plus a valid I-20 (students) or I-66 (exchange visitors).
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Retired
Proof of pension or Social Security income (pension certificate or letter).
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Unemployed / Dependent
Sponsor's employment and income information (employment letter, pay stubs, bank statements) plus a notarized Affidavit of Support. Dependents must also provide proof of the relationship (e.g., birth or marriage certificate).
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Proof of Financial Means
Last three months of bank statements from a US bank showing your name and current balance. (Some consulates require a minimum amount per day of travel.)
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Travel Medical Insurance
Travel medical insurance covering the entire stay in the Schengen area, with minimum €30,000 (or $50,000) coverage for medical expenses, hospitalization, evacuation and repatriation. An insurance card alone is not accepted.
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Visa Fee
Non-refundable visa fee paid by cashier's check or money order payable to "Consulate General of Italy".
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Return Mailing Envelope
A self-addressed (from yourself, to yourself), pre-paid, trackable envelope (USPS, FedEx, UPS) so your passport can be mailed back to you.
Additional Documents for Minor Applicants
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Birth Certificate
Original birth certificate showing both parents' names (translated and legalized if issued outside the US).
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Parental Consent to Travel
Authorization to travel abroad signed by both parents, with signatures authenticated by a Notary Public (or by the consulate if a parent is abroad).
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Parents' Identification
Notarized copies of both parents' picture IDs.
Source: Official consulate website · Application form: Download PDF form
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