Religious Purpose Visa
Eligible Persons
The grant of this visa is strictly restricted to only religious persons. Any one who is not religious, and wants to go to Italy to take part in Pilgrimage or any other religious events should apply for a tourist visa whose validity is up to 90 days. Persons, who are called upon for attending any novitiate course, study relating to religion or for the purpose of any religious training should apply for a study visa. For information concerning other religious denominations, please contact the visa section directly.

Documents required
1. Completed application form. See Annexure Italy-I.
2. Recent passport size photographs (2) with white background not to be stapled with application from.

7. Letter from the sponsoring Congregation in Italy duly attested by secretary of state – Vatican, mentioning the nature of event or of the activities during the visit. If the Religious Body is not bearing the expenses of the applicant the applicant should have sufficient means of sustenance in foreign exchange.
8. Confirmed return Air ticket / reservation printout (Original & copy).
Note: In case of change in passport details, applicant must submit the proof of residence (bank account, telephone / electricity bill). Applicants are subject to interviews and presentation of other related documents if required.