Short-stay visa (C) — tourism & visiting：Китай → Италия
Chinese citizens living in the United States need a Schengen short-stay visa for Italy — apply at the Italy visa application centre in the United States and give biometrics.
Uniform Schengen short-stay visa for tourism or visiting, applied for through Italy as the main destination.
- Срок действия
- The consulate decides how long it lasts. A first or occasional visa usually just covers your trip; the more you travel (with a clean record), the longer a multiple-entry visa you can get — up to 5 years (the EU visa cascade).
- Количество въездов
- Single, double or multiple entry — shown on the visa as 1, 2 or MULT
- Макс. срок пребывания за визит
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period — this cap applies even with a 5-year visa
Когда начинать
Начните за 30 дн.–6 мес. до даты поездки.
Apply to Italy only if it is your main destination (longest stay).
Submit at least 15 days before travel and no earlier than 6 months beforehand.
The Schengen visa fee is €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6–12; a separate service fee applies.
You may need to book an appointment at the visa application centre before lodging your application.
Attend the visa application centre in person to give your fingerprints and have your photo taken. Some categories of applicant are exempt.
Standard processing is about 15 days, extendable to up to 45 days if a closer look or extra documents are needed.
Что понадобится
- Visa application form — All names must match the passport; the form is dated and signed before a Visa Officer at the appointment. ✓ проверено
- Passport photo — One recent photo, 2×2 inches (51×51 mm), white background, full face; scans/photocopies not accepted. ✓ проверено
- Valid passport — No older than 10 years, at least two blank pages, valid at least 3 months after the visa expiration date; bring physical + a copy of the photo page. ✓ проверено
- Proof of US residence status — Copy of your green card or other US immigration document allowing re-entry (valid long-term US visa, Advanced Parole; F-1 students: notarized F-1 + I-20). ✓ проверено
- Proof of address / jurisdiction — Copy of your driver's license or State ID proving you reside in this consulate's jurisdiction (or a utility bill/bank statement). ✓ проверено
- Recent Schengen visas — Copies of the most recent Schengen visas in your passport. ✓ проверено
- Employment verification — Employment letter (position, tenure, salary, approved leave) or recent pay stubs; self-employed provide corporation papers + tax return; students an enrollment letter. ✓ проверено
- Proof of financial means — Three most recent US bank statements showing at least US$100 per day of travel per person (dependents: Affidavit of Support). ✓ проверено
- Travel medical insurance — Covers the whole Schengen stay, minimum €30,000 for hospitalization, emergencies, evacuation and repatriation (insurance cards/booklets not accepted). ✓ проверено
- Proof of lodging — Confirmed hotel reservations (name/address, guests, dates) for the whole trip, or a host declaration. ✓ проверено
- Round-trip flight reservation — Round-trip flight booking with complete itinerary; add inter-country transport for multi-country trips. ✓ проверено
Куда подавать
Куда подавать в США
Подача по вашему округуIn the US, Italy assigns applications by your state of legal residence — apply to the Italian consulate covering your state (some use VFS Global, others book via Prenot@Mi).
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- Места выкладываются партиями без фиксированного публичного расписания — чаще всего рано утром по местному времени, в понедельник утром и около 1-го числа месяца.
- В популярных консульствах (например, Франция, Италия и Испания в крупных городах) свежая партия может разойтись за минуты — зарегистрируйтесь и войдите в аккаунт заранее.
- Отмены освобождают места в течение дня, поэтому проверяйте ежедневно, даже если показано «нет мест».
- Поэтому подавайте как можно раньше — за полгода до поездки. Ожидание до 1–2 месяцев часто означает полное отсутствие мест.
Полезно знать
- Italian US consulates have territorial jurisdiction — apply to the one covering your state of residence.
- Apply through Italy only if it is your main destination.