Apostolic Nunciature Visa
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Visa Information for Apostolic Nunciature
Visa Note & Fees
Tourist Visa
The Apostolic Nunciature does not recommend Visa for tourists.
Visa for Religious Purpose
The visa for Religious Motives to Italy can be obtained by priests and religious men / women (at least 1st Professed Religious Sisters and Brothers. Postulants and Novices are not to be recommended)
Prior to applying to the Italian Embassy / Consulate, the candidate needs to request a recommendation letter from the Apostolic Nunciature.
Documents required for Recommendation Letter:
- Filled Application Form from Italian Embassy/Consulate
- Letter from local Superior in India
- Letter from Local Ordinary
- Letter from Superior / Sponsor in Rome attested by Secretariat of State
- Copy of Passport
- Priests going for Pastoral Ministry need to provide “Convenzione” from Italian Episcopal Conference (CEI)
N.B.: The dates of the stay in Italy have to be clearly mentioned in the Sponsor Letter and in the local Superior letter equally.
Facts to Know About Apostolic Nunciature
Name: Apostolic Nunciature
Location: Western Europe
Time: IST (-) 4 1/2 hrs
Capital: Vatican City
Language: Italian and Latin
Area: 0.44 sq kms
National Day: 19 April (Anniversary of the Election of Pope Benedict XVI – Holy See National Day)
Currency: Euro (EUR) 1 = INR 70.00
Climate: Temperate; mild, rainy winters (September to May) with hot, dry summers (May to September).
Holidays: –
Airline Name: –
International Airport: Apostolic Nunciature
No Visa Form. Applicants should follow proper procedure to apply for visa.
Diplomatic Representations
Name: Embassy of the Holy See
Address: 50 C, Niti Marg, Chanakyapuri,
City: New Delhi – 110 021
Country: India
Telephone: 011- 2688 9184 / 87
Fax: 2687 4286
Timings: Mon to Fri, 0900 to 1700 hrs
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