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Document requirements for transit visas

Italian flagged vessel
Foreign flagged vessel
Airport transit visa (length of stay 0 days)
The documents needed for crossing the italian border when travelling to San Marino.

This type of Visa can be issued only for 6 month with maximum duration of stay for 5 days.

Italian flagged vessel

The visa will be affixed on seaman's passport.

1. Invitation Letter

2. Open Round- trip ticket for the first trip.

3.International Medical Insurance valid for all the Schengen Territory.

In order to apply for an Italian visa is mandatory to have, and show proof of adequate medical insurance coverage for Schengen countries. The minimum medical coverage is at least 30,000 € (Euro). In some cases a higher coverage is required.

The International Medical Insurance policy can be purchased directly at the VMS Visa Center with the following advantages:
• Waiting time reduced to the minimum
• Insurance coverage available from Euro 30,000 up to Euro 100,000
• Convenient price of the service (lower than commonly available from other insurers)
• Possibility to access special schemes for people that practice extreme sports
• The payment is made in rubles at the official rate set by the Central Bank of the Russian Federation at the time of the issuance of the policy, without any surcharge.

4. Copy of the passport page containing holder’s data and validity.

Please remember that the passport needs to be valid for at least 3 months beyond the last day of the intended duration of your stay.
If Applicant has two valid international passports, both must be submitted ,if only one is valid then you must provide a copy of the voided passport. Be aware that your passport must have at list two blank pages to affix the visa and for border stamps.

5. Application form with a recent passport size photograph

The application form to be completed in block letters, to complete one form per applicant. The application might be filled in italian or in english and duly signed.

Photo specifications
Colour photo on white background, 3x4cm.

6. Contract


Foreign flagged vessel

The visa will be affixed on seaman's passport.

1. Invitation Letter

2. Open Round- trip ticket for the first trip.

3. International Medical Insurance valid for all the Schengen Territory.

In order to apply for an Italian visa is mandatory to have, and show proof of adequate medical insurance coverage for Schengen countries. The minimum medical coverage is at least 30,000 € (Euro). In some cases a higher coverage is required.

The International Medical Insurance policy can be purchased directly at the VMS Visa Center with the following advantages:
• Waiting time reduced to the minimum
• Insurance coverage available from Euro 30,000 up to Euro 100,000
• Convenient price of the service (lower than commonly available from other insurers)
• Possibility to access special schemes for people that practice extreme sports
• The payment is made in rubles at the official rate set by the Central Bank of the Russian Federation at the time of the issuance of the policy, without any surcharge.

4. Copy of the passport page containing holder’s data and validity


Please remember that the passport needs to be valid for at least 3 months beyond the last day of the intended duration of your stay.
If Applicant has two valid international passports, both must be submitted ,if only one is valid then you must provide a copy of the voided passport. Be aware that your passport must have at list two blank pages to affix the visa and for border stamps.

5. Application form with a recent passport size photograph

Fill out accurately and completely the application form in block letters, remember to fill out one form per applicant. The application might be filled in italian or in english and duly signed.

Photo specifications
Colour photo on white background, 3x4cm.

6. Document with two stamps including: Crew List, name of the vessel and seaman's status on board.


Airport transit visa (length of stay 0 days)

1. Airplane Ticket.

2. Copy of the passport page containing holder’s data and validity.

Please remember that the passport needs to be valid for at least 3 months beyond the last day of the intended duration of your stay.
If Applicant has two valid international passports, both must be submitted, if only one is valid then you must provide a copy of the voided passport. Be aware that your passport must have at list two blank pages to affix the visa and for border stamps.

3. Application form with a recent passport size photograph

Each Applicant needs to fill in accurately and in full the form, preferably in block letters, in English or Italian. The form must be duly signed.

Photo specifications
Colour photo on white background, 3x4cm.


The documents needed for crossing the italian border when travelling to San Marino.

1. Invitation letter or hotel booking confermation.

2. Travel Vouchers/Return tickets

Applicant must submit a copy of his/her return ticket (airplane/train) or travel reservation voucher.

If travelling by car the following documents are required:


  • Original and a copy of the Vehicle Registration Certificate
  • Original and a copy of the International Insurance Policy with civil responsibility (“green card”).
  • Original and a copy of Driving license.
  • Original and a copy of the car rent voucher if the car is rented.


  • 3. International Medical Insurance valid for all the Schengen Territory
    In order to apply for an Italian visa it is mandatory to have, and show proof of adequate medical insurance coverage for Schengen countries. The minimum medical coverage is at least 30,000 € (Euro). In some cases a higher coverage is required.

    The International Medical Insurance policy can be purchased directly at the VMS Visa Center with the following advantages:

  • Waiting time reduced to the minimum
  • Insurance coverage available from Euro 30,000 up to Euro 100,000
  • Convenient price of the service (lower than commonly available from other insurers)
  • Possibility to access special schemes for people that practice extreme sports
  • The payment is made in rubles at the official rate set by the Central Bank of the Russian Federation at the time of the issuance of the policy, without any surcharge.

  • 4. Copy of the passport page containing holder’s data, validity.

    5. Application form with a recent passport size photograph

    Each Applicant needs to fill in accurately and in full the form, preferably in block letters, in English or Italian. The form must be duly signed. If the Applicant is under 18 of age, the form must be signed by both parents.

    Photo specifications
    Colour photo on white background, 3x4cm.


    6. Financial Guarantees

    All applicants who intend to enter in Italy or in Shengen Territory must provide proof that they have sufficient funds to cover the expenses of their planned stay (most recent bank statement/s). The means of subsistence are one of the most important requirements for Shengen visa applicants.

    Any of the following documents will be considered sufficient proof of financial resources:

  • Applicant's original Bank account statement (in any currency).
  • Applicant's original and copy of the savings account.
  • Travelers Cheques original and copy,
  • Copy of Applicant's credit card and bank statement (or receipt and copy of the credit card including the credit limit statement, an ATM receipt is acceptable)
  • Applicant's Bank guarantee (fidejussione bancaria) or bank statement/s from your Host in Italy guaranteeing the Applicant's travel expenses (polizza fidejussoria). Original and copy signed by the signatory of the Invitation Letter.
  • Original and copy of the guarantee letter (buono fruttifero postale) issued by Italian Post Office.

  • 7. Travel document (passport)

    Please remember that the passport needs to be valid for at least 3 months beyond the last day of your intended stay in Italy.
    If the Applicant has two valid international passports, both must be submitted; in case only one is valid please provide a copy of the voided passport. The passport must have at least two blank pages to affix the visa and for border stamps.

    8. Deposit slip from the bank as proof of payment for visa fees (Banca Intesa)

    The visa fees need to be paid directly at Banca Intesa counters, located at VMS offices

    For applications by citizens of the Russia Federation,Ukraine,Macedonia, Bosnia,Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Albania, Georgia and Moldova the Visa Fee is 35 Euros.

    The processing time usually takes 3 business days, excluding the day of visa application.

    Urgent visa fee applicale for citizens of the Russian Federation - 70,00 Euros (urgent visas available only under exceptional circumstances).
    Visa fees applicable for citizens of other countries - 60,00 Euros.

    The following categories are exempted from visa fees:

  • Children under six years (short term visit)
  • Applicant’s relatives of up to fourth generation of Italian citizens or other EU citizens (short and long term visit).


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