Italy is ramping up its efforts to accommodate the growing demand for visas from Indian nationals. In 2022, Italian authorities processed a total of 67,000 visa applications from India. This number surged in 2023, with 91,600 applications being handled by the Embassy of Italy in New Delhi and the Consulates General in Mumbai and Kolkata.
According to L’Agenzia di Viaggi Magazine, the demand for Italian visas has seen a notable rise, particularly after the inauguration of the new Consulate General in Bangalore. In the first half of this year alone, visa requests from Italian Visa Offices in India increased by 28%, with 54,200 applications submitted. Projections suggest that by the end of 2023, Italy could process over 100,000 visa applications from Indian nationals.