Italy Visa Fees 2026: Schengen, National and Study Visas
Italy sets its visa fees in euros and its consulates collect them in local currency at a rate that changes four times a year. Italian missions publish the same euro amounts: one fee for a short-stay Schengen visa, one for a long-stay national visa and a lower one for study. This guide lists them with the exemptions and payment rules, from the official pages of Italy's diplomatic missions and the European Commission, as read on 13 October 2026.
Quick answer
A Schengen visa for Italy costs 90 euro for adults and 45 euro for minors aged 6 to 12; children under 6 pay nothing. A national visa (type D, more than 90 days) costs 116 euro for every applicant, adults and minors alike. A national study visa costs 50 euro. Fees are paid in local currency at the quarterly consular exchange rate and are not refundable. Family members of EU and EEA citizens are exempt.
The fee table
| Visa | Who | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Schengen visa (type C, up to 90 days) | Adults | 90 euro |
| Schengen visa | Minors between 6 and 12 years old | 45 euro |
| Schengen visa | Minors younger than 6 | Free of charge |
| Schengen visa | Nationals of countries with an EU visa facilitation agreement | 35 euro |
| National visa (type D, more than 90 days) | Every applicant, adults and minors | 116 euro |
| National visa for study (type D) | Students | 50 euro |
| Study visa type C, up to 90 days | Students | No visa fee |
The European Commission lists the same Schengen amounts for all member countries: €90 for adults, €45 for children aged 6-12, and €35 for applicants from Armenia, Azerbaijan and Belarus.
What you pay in your own currency
Italian missions convert the euro fee using the Quarterly Consular Exchange Rate. The embassy in Wellington explains that the amount changes at the beginning of each quarter: 1 January, 1 April, 1 July and 1 October. As an illustration, the consulate in Detroit published these US dollar amounts for January to March 2026:
| Visa | Euro | US dollars, first quarter of 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Schengen visa | 90 | 105 |
| Schengen visa, minors 6 to 12 | 45 | 53 |
| Schengen visa, facilitation countries | 35 | 41 |
| National visa | 116 | 135 |
| National study visa | 50 | 59 |
Those dollar figures applied to that quarter only, so always open the current table of consular fees for the mission where you apply.
Who pays nothing
- Children under 6 applying for a Schengen visa.
- Students applying for a type C study visa of up to 90 days.
- Family members of EU and EEA citizens.
The embassy in Wellington sets out which relatives of Italian, EU, EEA or Swiss citizens qualify for the exemption:
- Spouses, if not legally separated and not under 18 years of age
- Civil partners
- Children under 21 years of age, including children of the spouse
- Children older than 21 who cannot support themselves because of a health condition entailing total disability
- Financially dependent parents, with adequate evidence of their situation
Refunds
Visa fees are not refundable; the consulate in Detroit states this plainly. The embassy in Wellington notes the exceptions under the EU Visa Code: the fee can be reimbursed where the consulate is not competent or the application is inadmissible.
How to pay
| Mission | Accepted payment |
|---|---|
| Consulate in Detroit | Cashier's check or money order for the exact amount. Personal checks are not accepted |
| Consulate General in New York | Money order or certified bank check only, for the exact amount, since the office cannot provide change |
The fee is submitted along with the visa application. Detroit adds two points: no additional fees are required, and rush procedures are not available. In New York, booking the appointment itself is free of charge through the Prenot@mi portal.
Costs beyond the visa fee
- Insurance: health insurance with a minimum coverage of €30,000 for emergency hospital and repatriation expenses.
- Postage: New York returns passports by mail only, so you bring a prepaid priority mail envelope.
- Translations and legalisation of foreign certificates, where the consulate requires them.
- Proof of funds: not a fee, but students must show the equivalent of 10,179.85 EUR per year.
What a typical application costs
| Case | Visa fee |
|---|---|
| Tourist who needs a visa | 90 euro |
| University student on a full degree | 50 euro |
| Worker with a work authorisation (nulla osta) | 116 euro |
| Family of four moving on national visas | 116 euro each, since minors pay the same |
| Spouse of an EU citizen | Exempt |
Frequently asked questions
How much is an Italy visa in 2026?
90 euro for a Schengen visa, 116 euro for a national visa of more than 90 days and 50 euro for a national study visa, according to Italy's diplomatic missions.
How much is an Italian student visa?
50 euro for a national (type D) study visa. A type C study visa of up to 90 days has no fee.
How much is an Italian work visa?
A work visa is a national type D visa, so the fee is 116 euro for every applicant.
Do children pay Italian visa fees?
For a Schengen visa, minors aged 6 to 12 pay 45 euro and children under 6 pay nothing. For a national visa, minors pay the same 116 euro as adults.
Is the Italian visa fee refundable?
No. Visa fees are not refundable, except where the consulate is not competent or the application is inadmissible under the EU Visa Code.
Why does the fee in my currency keep changing?
Because missions convert the euro fee at the Quarterly Consular Exchange Rate, which changes on 1 January, 1 April, 1 July and 1 October.
Can I pay extra for faster processing?
No. The Italian consulate in Detroit states that rush procedures are not available.
Official sources
- Embassy of Italy in Wellington — Cost for a visa and how to pay
- Consulate of Italy in Detroit — Visa fees, 1 January to 31 March 2026
- Consulate General of Italy in New York — Visas: general information
- Consulate General of Italy in London — Study visa
- European Commission — Applying for a Schengen visa
All figures verified against the official pages above on 13 October 2026. Local-currency amounts change each quarter, so check the consular fee table of the mission where you apply. Information, not legal advice.