How to Fill Out a Schengen Visa With a Nulla Osta

If you want to get married in Italy, you will need to have the proper paperwork. Italy is a member of the Schengen area, a group of European countries that have agreed to common border-crossing rules. The Schengen visa allows tourists and short-term visitors to travel among all Schengen countries on a single visa. U.S. citizens and legal residents do not need a Schengen visa or any other visa for short-term visits to Italy. A nulla osta is a certificate of no objection issued by the Italian Immigration Office to nonresidents of Italy who wish to marry in Italy.

Things You'll Need

  • Passport
  • Passport photo
  • Bank statements
  • Plane ticket or other documents indicating mode of travel
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Instructions

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      Navigate to the website of the Italian embassy or nearest consulate. If you are visiting multiple countries, use the application process for the first country you enter or the country in which you'll be spending the most time. Find the consular section and look for information on Schengen visas. Set up an appointment to apply for your visa.

    • 2

      Bring required documentation and payment with you to your appointment. You will need a valid passport, a recent passport-size photo, proof of return-trip booking or other means of personal transportation, proof of booked hotel or other lodging, your last three months' bank statements, letter of reference from your employer, and proof of medical insurance with valid coverage in Italy.

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      Fill out the Schengen application during your appointment. You must sign the application at the embassy or consulate.

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      Go to your country's embassy or consulate to obtain the nulla osta upon arrival in Italy. You will need your passport, proof of non-residency, and any other documents the embassy or consulate requires. The nulla osta must be acquired at least three working days before the wedding and takes about a day to obtain.

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