Italy tightens visa rules: Biometric fingerprints now mandatory for long-term visas
Starting January 11, 2025, applicants for long-term Schengen visas to Italy must provide biometric data, including fingerprints, at Italian consulates. This new rule, resulting from Decree-Law 145/2024, aims to enhance security. While offering simplified renewals, the process may cause delays due to travel and appointment wait times.
Starting January 11, 2025, applicants for long-term Schengen visas to Italy must provide biometric data, including fingerprints, at Italian consulates. This new rule, resulting from Decree-Law 145/2024, aims to enhance security. While offering simplified renewals, the process may cause delays due to travel and appointment wait times.
