E.U. Citizens' Family Members Visas
Overview
E.U CITIZEN’S FAMILY MEMBER VISA
Note: - Effective 3 July 2017, application for this visa will be made at the VFS office. Please see address below.
- This visa is granted to:
- the spouse of an Italian citizen;
- the children of the spouse of the Italian citizen (under 21 or economically at the charge);
- the mother and father of the spouse of an Italian citizen.
These provisions apply as well to the citizens of the European Union (E.U.) and Economic European Space (SEE) lawfully residing in Italy. Other family members, like brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and cousins are not entitled to this type of visa. It's a National visa (IMMIGRANT VISA) type "D" - and the length of stay can be between 91 and 365 days
FOR THIS TYPE OF VISA , APPLICATION MUST BE MADE DIRECTLY AT THE VFS OFFICE |
Visa Fees
| Application Type | Visa Fee in Euros | Visa Fee in Naira |
| Long Term visas (more than 90 days) (Family member of E.U. citizen) |
FREE | FREE |
| Long Term visas for children (more than 90 days) (Between 0 - 6 years) Family member of E.U. citizen |
FREE | FREE |
| Long Term visas for children (more than 90 days) (Between 6 - 12 years) Family member of E.U.citizen |
FREE | FREE |
Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee in Naira is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
- Naira in 500 & above only be accepted
- The visa fee should only be paid at the time of submission of the documents at the Application center
Services charges
| Visa Category | Service Fee (NRN) |
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| Schengen Visa | 8080 |
Documents Required
Document checklist for E.U Citizen’s family member visa
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Requisite documents for spouse, Parent or child of Italian Citizen |
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DICHIARAZIONE PER FAMILIARE AL SEGUITO |
Photo Specifications
Photo Appearance
- The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly.
- Face should cover about 60-70 percent of the photo area.
- The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
- General, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed
- Photograph depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.
- Annex A Photograph Guidelines
Processing Time
To be decided by The Italy Consulate on case to case basis.
Download Form
SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION FORMS
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Visa application form (short stay) |
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Visa application form ( long stay) |