{"id":5186,"date":"2025-01-21T08:49:59","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T08:49:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/?p=5186"},"modified":"2025-04-05T11:09:20","modified_gmt":"2025-04-05T11:09:20","slug":"italy-long-term-visa-fingerprint-requirement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/italy-long-term-visa-fingerprint-requirement\/","title":{"rendered":"All Long-Term Visa Applicants Will be Fingerprinted in Italy from 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5186\" class=\"elementor elementor-5186\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9c58432 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9c58432\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-22ccdde\" data-id=\"22ccdde\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a486ffa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a486ffa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As part of a sweeping overhaul of the country&#8217;s\u2002visa policies, millions of people applying for long term visas for Italy must have their fingerprints taken, effective Jan 11, 2025. It is one of the several proposals in a move to\u2002strengthen security screenings and to comply with the E.U.\u2019s biometric protocols. This is a drastic change\u2002in the visa application mechanism for individuals willing to work, study, or be with family in Italy. In this blog, we shall discuss about how this policy affects the <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/italy-visa-appointment.html\">Italy Visa Appointment<\/a><\/span> and does it affect the short term\u2002traveler moving for the Italy Tourist visa.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW258363898 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258363898 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Overview of Italy\u2019s New Long-Term Visa Biometric Policy<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW258363898 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2><h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW186337087 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186337087 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Mandatory Fingerprinting for Long-Stay Visa Categories<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW186337087 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:260,&quot;335559739&quot;:200}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">From 2025 onwards, all long-stay visa applicants (those who intend to stay in Italy for more\u2002than 90 days) will be required to provide biometric data (quantitative, especially fingerprints). Biometrics will be required for the\u2002below visa types:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Work visas<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Student visas<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Family reunification visas<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The goal is that it will facilitate the reliability of identity verification making it more difficult to register counterfeit applications and to adapt the Italian\u2002visa processes to the other countries of the Schengen area.<\/span><\/p><p><div class='code-block code-block-2' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.raynatours.com\/visas\/schengen-visa?utm_source=Italyvisa&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=seosmallsites\" rel=\"nofollow\"  target=\"_blank\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5026 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Simplify-Your-Italy.jpg\" alt=\"Italy Visa Banner\" width=\"800\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Simplify-Your-Italy.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Simplify-Your-Italy-300x38.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Simplify-Your-Italy-768x96.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Simplify-Your-Italy-150x19.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW265450876 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265450876 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">How the New Fingerprinting Rule Affects Visa Applicants<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW265450876 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:320,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span>:<\/span><\/h3><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">All candidates will be required to appear in person for biometrics\u2002as a part of the application process.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Increased demand may cause\u2002visa appointment slots to fill quickly, particularly during peak travel seasons.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">You may have all your papers right, but will never get it processed unless you go there in\u2002person.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW245604096 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245604096 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Impact on Short-Term Tourist Visa Applications<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW245604096 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:320,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fingerprints are\u2002only currently required for long-term visas. You will still follow the same process if applying\u2002for <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/\">Italy tourist visa<\/a><\/span> (for less than 90 days). Visitors visiting for the short stay will still be able to apply as\u2002per the current and previously existing processes through which biometric data collection is not mandatory.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW44698491 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44698491 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 4\">Future Possibilities for Tourist Visa Biometric Requirements<\/span><\/span>:<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">While this new regulation does not yet apply to tourist visa applicants, there is potential for similar biometric requirements to be implemented in the\u2002future. Tourists are\u2002advised to monitor updates of official sites.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW254000289 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254000289 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Steps to Book Your Italy Visa Appointment<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW254000289 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To save time, especially\u2002if your travel dates are set, begin the application process as soon as you\u2019re able.<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Don\u2019t forget to bring all documents with you\u2002for the visa appointment.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Passport-sized photos,\u2002as specified by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/italy-visa-requirements.html\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Italy visa requirements<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Justify the purpose of stay in the\u2002host country (admission letters of the respective university, work contracts, etc.)<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Evidence in writing of your capacity\u2002to pay for your visit.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A passport\u2002that is valid for at least six months and has at least two blank pages.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Advantages of the New Biometric Requirement<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For many applicants, this new fingerprint identifier adds an\u2002extra step in their visa application process, but it does have its plus points.<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It simplifies and improves identity verification, and reduces the chances\u2002for fraud.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Italy is taking action to relaxed cross border travel, as are\u2002other Schengen countries.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">From the dates of your biometrics, any later applications to a long term visa for travel or other\u2002applications would involve less in person visits.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW257678180 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW257678180 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Final Thoughts on Italy\u2019s Biometric Visa Policy Changes<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW257678180 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Italy\u2019s new long-term visa\u2002regime embodies this security-focused approach as well. With a little thought and the avoidance of the usual\u2002stumbling blocks, a round trip to the land of pasta can be easily arranged.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As part of a sweeping overhaul of the country&#8217;s\u2002visa policies, millions of people applying for long term visas for Italy must have their fingerprints taken, effective Jan 11, 2025. It is one of the several proposals in a move to\u2002strengthen security screenings and to comply with the E.U.\u2019s biometric protocols. 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