Bengaluru Welcomes Italy’s New Visa Facilitation Services Center for Enhanced Travel Access

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The Consulate General of Italy in Bengaluru, with VFS Global, unveils a new visa center to meet rising demand, enhancing convenience for Indian travelers.

The Consulate General of Italy in Bengaluru, in collaboration with VFS Global, recently inaugurated a dedicated VFS Global Visa Application Centre in Bengaluru. This new facility, located in the Vasanth Nagar area, is conveniently positioned near Vidhana Soudha and offers easy accessibility from the city’s international airport. The launch event was attended by officials from the public sector, other consulates, and key stakeholders from the travel and tourism industry, highlighting its significance for fostering international connections.

Since the resurgence of global travel post-COVID-19, Italy has actively worked to address the growing demand for visas among Indian travelers. In 2022, Italian Visa Offices across India processed approximately 67,000 visa applications. By 2023, this figure surged by 36%, reaching an impressive 91,600 applications, thanks to the coordinated efforts of the Embassy of Italy in New Delhi and Consulate Generals in Mumbai and Kolkata.

The establishment of the Consulate General in Bengaluru has further bolstered Italy’s capacity to cater to visa requests.During the first half of 2024, Italian Visa Offices across India processed an impressive 54,200 applications, reflecting a remarkable 28% growth compared to the same period the previous year. With this momentum, Italy is on track to exceed 100,000 visa applications from India by the end of the year, underscoring its growing appeal as a travel destination.

This new visa center in Bengaluru is expected to significantly enhance convenience for travelers, reinforcing Italy’s commitment to strengthening ties with India. The collaborative efforts of the Consulate General and VFS Global aim to streamline the visa process, catering to the increasing interest in Italy among Indian tourists, students, and business professionals.