12.7% of the 53,423 Schengen applications made to Italy from India in 2025 were refused — moderate by Schengen standards.
Italy stacks ancient Rome, Renaissance Florence, and Venice's canals on top of the world's most beloved food and a coastline made for slow lunches. It has more UNESCO sites than any nation — and somehow it's the everyday beauty that stays with you.
Applying from India · the real numbers
Moderate- 53,423
- Applications
- 87.3%
- Approved
- 12.7%
- Refused
Handled by VFS Global. Consulates in Bangalore, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi.
2025 figures · European Commission DG HOME (applications made in India). Across all applicants — not a forecast for your file.
Don't-miss places
- Colosseum & VaticanRome
- Grand Canal & St Mark'sVenice
- Duomo & Renaissance galleriesFlorence
- Amalfi Coast & PositanoCampania
- Cinque Terre villagesLiguria
- Leaning TowerPisa
Things to do
- Stand in the Colosseum and the Vatican
- Drift Venice's Grand Canal
- Gaze at Florence's Duomo and David
- Drive the Amalfi Coast
What to eat
- Regional pasta (carbonara, ragù, cacio e pepe)
- Neapolitan pizza
- Gelato
- Espresso & aperitivo
- Tiramisù
The culture
Pizza, pasta, gelato, espresso, and regional cooking that changes every town. Food and family are everything. Italians are expressive, stylish, and passionate about la dolce vita.
When to go
Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct for ideal weather and lighter crowds; August is hot and many locals are on holiday.
Good to know
- Capital
- Rome
- Language
- Italian
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Flight from India
- ~8-10 hrs (often direct)
- Ideal trip length
- 7-10 days
Did you know? Italy has more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country in the world.
Italy is among the top three Schengen picks for Indian travellers, so demand is high. Check your readiness early to lock in your dates.
Photo: Colosseum in Rome, Italy - April 2007 · Diliff · CC BY-SA 2.5 via Wikimedia Commons