Italy visa requirements
What holders of a Nigeria passport need to enter Italy. Informational only — always confirm with the Italy embassy before booking.
Italy Schengen short-stay visa
- Consultation fee₦15,000
- Service fee₦145,000
The consultation fee is deducted from the service fee when you proceed.
Government fee at cost. We add nothing to it, and it's paid to the embassy or visa centre — not to us.
VFS/TLS centre charge, biometrics and courier are paid at cost at the visa centre.
- Processing time
- 3-4 weeks
- Visa validity
- Up to 90 days
- Consultation
- Document checklist
- Appointment booking
- Cover letter
Fees last verified 14 Aug 2026. Embassy fees are set by governments and can change without notice. We confirm your exact total in writing before you pay anything — if we're not certain of a figure, we'll say so.
- Where to apply
- [Get or renew passport by mail or in-person](https://apply.joinsherpa.com/), [Renew passport online](https://apply.joinsherpa.com/)
- passport valid for at least 3 months after travel
United States (USA)\nUnited States\n- Italy\nJul 31, 2026 - Aug 7, 2026
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- • Passport valid at least 3 months beyond travel
- • 2 blank passport pages
- • Travel insurance mandatory
Informational only. Rules change frequently — always confirm with the destination's embassy, airline, and your government's advisory before you travel.
What we handle
- Confirm the current requirements for your passport and destination
- Give you an exact document checklist for your visa type
- Complete and file the online application on your behalf
- Book your appointment or biometrics slot where the embassy allows it
- Review your documents before submission and prep you for interview
What we can't do
- Attend biometrics or interviews for you — the embassy requires you in person
- Produce bank statements, invitation letters or employment letters for you
- Influence or guarantee the outcome — issuance is the embassy's decision alone
- Refund embassy fees if an application is refused; those are non-refundable by the government