Tourist Visa Checklist
Italian Embassy in Colombo
Version 2/2026 – 22/07/2026
| No. | Document | Yes | No | N/A |
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| 1 |
Application Form Completed visa application signed by the applicant. Applications for minors must be signed by both parents. Formal consent from both parents, or from the parent not accompanying the child during the visit, duly legalized by the Embassy of Italy in Colombo, is mandatory. Both parents must attend the interview with the child and present their passports. For minors, the translated birth certificate of the minor, legalized by the Sri Lankan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, must be attached to the visa application. |
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| 2 |
One recent ICAO-compliant colour photograph Full face on white background. The photograph must be attached to the application form. |
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| 3 |
Current Passport and Previous Passports, if any Passport must have at least two blank pages and be valid for a period of at least 3 months beyond the date of return to Sri Lanka. Copies of the bio-data pages of the current and previous passports must also be provided. |
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| 4 |
Covering Letter Covering letter drafted by the applicant and explaining the travel plan and purpose of the visit. |
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| 5 |
Proof of Accommodation or Hospitality Confirmed hotel, apartment or lodging reservation in Italy. Confirmed hotel, apartment or lodging reservation in any other Schengen country to be visited, if applicable. If the applicant will be hosted, the host must submit a signed and dated invitation letter to the Embassy of Italy in Colombo, together with a copy of his/her identity card or passport. If the host is a non-EU citizen, a copy of the host’s Residence Permit (“Permesso di Soggiorno”) must also be provided. |
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| 6 |
Proof of Employment Confirmation letter from the employer regarding approved paid or unpaid leave. Salary slips for the last 3 months and EPF and ETF contribution statements. Company business registration, most recent company bank statements for the last 3 months, company income tax payment slips, annual reports, balance sheets and/or audit reports. If the applicant is a student, a letter from the educational institution granting permission for academic leave must be provided. |
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| 7 |
Personal Financial Status Personal bank statements for the last 12 months, including current, savings and fixed-deposit accounts. Certified valuations of movable and immovable assets. Copies of vehicle registration certificates, if any, together with their valuations. Any bank financial guarantee issued in favour of the applicant. |
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| 8 |
Confirmed Hotel Reservation Confirmed hotel reservation offered by the Italian company or institution. |
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| 9 |
Insurance Travel, medical and accident insurance policy covering the entire travel itinerary, with minimum coverage of €30,000. |
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| 10 |
Foreign Exchange Letter from the bank stating the issuance of foreign exchange upon receipt of the visa and the applicant’s most recent credit card statements. |
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| 11 |
Confirmed Flight Ticket Reservation Confirmed flight ticket reservation issued by an airline or travel agency. |
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Proof of Previous Travel, if any Copies of visas issued during the last two years by Schengen countries, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. |
Please note
- The Embassy reserves the right to request further documentation if and when required.
- All documents should be provided in original, accompanied by one set of photocopies in A4 size.
- Documents in Sinhalese, Tamil or any other language must be presented with an official English translation and certified by the Sri Lankan Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- For non-Sri Lankan nationals, documents must be certified by the respective Embassy, High Commission or Consulate based in Colombo.