Tourist Visa from the Philippines to Italy

Are you thinking of inviting someone from the Philippines to discover the wonders of Italy?

In this guide you will find all the information you need to apply for a tourist visa: from the essential requirements to the step-by-step procedure, right through to the costs to consider.

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Guide to Applying for a Tourist Visa for Italy from the Philippines

If you are a Filipino citizen and wish to visit Italy on the invitation of a friend or family member residing in Italy, you will need to apply for a short-stay tourist visa. In this guide, we explain clearly and in detail the process to follow, the documents required and the costs to bear.


1. What is the Tourist Visa for Italy?

The tourist visa allows foreign citizens to stay in Italy and in the other Schengen countries for a maximum of 90 days within a six-month period, for tourism or to visit family and friends.

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2. Requirements to obtain the Tourist Visa

To obtain the visa, you must demonstrate:

  • Adequate financial means for the stay in Italy (according to the parameters set by the Italian Ministry of the Interior);
  • Availability of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter);
  • A return travel ticket;
  • Health insurance with minimum coverage of €30,000.

If you are invited by an Italian citizen or a foreigner residing in Italy, the person hosting you will have to provide an invitation letter with a declaration of hospitality.


3. Required Documents

For the Filipino citizen (visa applicant):

  • Valid passport (with at least two blank pages and a validity of at least three months after the planned return date);
  • Visa application form, completed and signed;
  • Two passport-size photos;
  • Flight booking (return);
  • Health insurance with minimum coverage of €30,000;
  • Proof of financial means (bank statements, payslips or bank guarantee).

For the inviting person (host):

  • A copy of an identity document (ID card or passport);
  • A self-declaration of personal or household income;
  • Invitation letter, completed and signed.



4. Procedure for Applying for the Visa

  1. Prepare the documents – Make sure you have all the required documents, both for the applicant and for the inviting person.
  2. Complete and submit the application – Fill in the visa application form and submit it to the Italian Embassy or Consulate in the Philippines.
  3. Book the appointment – The appointment must be booked at the Embassy’s Visa Office.
  4. Pay the consular fee – The cost of the visa application is €90.
  5. Wait for the outcome – The Embassy will carry out an assessment to verify the documentation and grant or refuse the visa.

5. Processing Times and an Important Note

Visa processing can take up to 15 working days. However, the timeframes may vary depending on the documentation submitted and the volume of applications received by the Embassy.

⚠️ Please note: Granting the visa is at the sole discretion of the Italian Embassy. Even if the documentation is complete, the issuance of the visa is not guaranteed.

Italian Embassy in the Philippines

To apply for a visa for Italy on a tourist invitation, you must contact the Italian Embassy in the Philippines. Below, we provide the embassy’s contact details:

Embassy of Italy in Manila, Philippines

Address: 6/F Zeta II Building, 191 Salcedo Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Phone: +63 2 892 4531
Website: https://ambmanila.esteri.it/ambasciata_manila/it/informazioni_e_servizi/visti/
Email: segreteria.manila@esteri.it

It is important to contact the embassy to book an appointment and obtain all the necessary information on the required documentation and the visa application procedures.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • Can I travel to other Schengen countries with an Italian visa?
    Yes, with a Schengen tourist visa you can travel freely within the member countries for a maximum of 90 days.
  • What are the most common reasons for a visa refusal?
    Lack of required documents, insufficient funds or suspicions about the intention to stay beyond the visa’s expiry.

Useful Resources

  • Official Visa for Italy Portal: vistoperitalia .esteri .it
  • Harmonised list of supporting documents for the visa: A complete guide to the required documents.

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