I studied in the UK, traveled to Europe on Christmas, and DIYed an Italian Schengen visa. Now come back from the tour, summarize a Schengen sign strategy.
- Read [Official Website](https://www.vfsglobal.com/Italy/UK/London/tourist.html) conditions carefully to check whether you meet all the requirements
- Online [Interview Appointment](https://www.vfsglobal.com/Italy/UK/London/Schedule_an_Appointment1.html) online as early as possible (the time can be modified later)
- Carefully study the [required materials](https://www.vfsglobal.com/Italy/UK/London/tourist.html) (must follow the official website)
- Generate visa application form ([Online generation](https://www.vfsvisaonline.com/OnlineVaf-Italy?Country=QcpCgYPkPBcUOc3/C92SWQ==))
- Prepare other materials
## Material category
### Regular visa materials
- Visa application form
- personal I.D
- Proof of residence
- Photos
### Additional visa materials
- Proof of employment
- Proof of property
- Travel certificate
- Proof of accommodation
- Insurance certificate
## Material CheckList
- Original visa application form (print after online generation)
- Original passport + photocopy (black and white)
- BRP original + copy (black and white)
- A passport photo-consistent with the UK visa ([Requirements](https://www.vfsglobal.com/Italy/UK/London/tourist.html#tourist_photoSpecs))
- student letter
- Original traveler's check + copy or three-month bank account
- Travel itinerary (for easy explanation with visa officer)
- joint travel confirmation letter (if your name is not on a certain ticket or accommodation certificate)
- Copy of the passport signature page of the ticket purchaser (if your name is not on the ticket or accommodation certificate)
## Material Description
### visa application form
- After filling out the first page online, remember to click SAVE, and write down the Reference Number ::aru:shy::
- Click [RETRIEVE INCOMPLETE FILLED VAF](https://www.vfsvisaonline.com/OnlineVAF-Italy/Applicant/Search) above to continue to fill in after logging in next time
- Fill in the reference [this guide](https://travel.uk2hand.com/ukvisa/italy-schengen-visa/)
- Single-sided black and white A4 printing
- After printing, do not fill in, do not sign, do not post photos, the visa officer will tell you what to do
- Do not staple, it is recommended to use a loop pin
### Student Letter
- Go to school FB to open
- A signature is required, and an electronically printed signature will not work
- Head up to write `Italy Consulate`
### Travel Proof
- Need to provide paid air tickets and inter-city train tickets
- A website link is required at the bottom of the ticket
- All tickets need to have your name
- If a ticket does not have your name, the person named on the ticket is required to provide a signed `joint travel confirmation letter` and a copy of `passport`
- Please refer to our `joint travel confirmation letter`