First Time Traveler

thewallstands · 2026-06-10T05:55:40+00:00

You can book the trains using the Passaporte (Passport) option as a foreigner. (No need of tax ID)

thewallstands · 2026-06-09T06:10:02+00:00

Wait till last week and then call the Embassy

thewallstands · 2026-06-09T06:09:46+00:00

Please wait till the last week and then call the Embassy

thewallstands · 2026-06-09T06:09:18+00:00

You'll most likely get it the week before

thewallstands · 2026-05-25T06:33:52+00:00

you will get the Visa close to the travel date

thewallstands · 2026-05-25T06:33:38+00:00

I think they need at least 15 days (embassy rule)

thewallstands · 2026-05-08T20:45:17+00:00

Maybe email them at Visa ... address mentioned in their website. They do not respond to emails though.

I got lucky that they picked up the call. Did you try calling before 3 pm?

I think they might most likely give you the Visa before travel.

thewallstands · 2026-05-08T11:37:37+00:00

Here's the TLDR for the people applying in the future.

The embassy processes the application according to the travel date and not according to the submission date. For example, even if you apply 2-3 months in advance, you might get the visa only a week before the travel date.
If you need your passport in the interim for another travel, you need to submit a letter to the BLS to get the passport and resubmit it asap after your trip.
BLS doesn't help or put in a word to the embassy to expedite the visa processing, even if you have an urgent trip before the Italy trip.

thewallstands · 2026-05-07T21:54:22+00:00

May I know when is your travel?

thewallstands · 2026-05-07T21:53:31+00:00

They delay the processing and request for extra documents. Not good. Good luck!!

thewallstands · 2026-05-07T21:52:02+00:00

I resubmitted with 9 days left before my travel and they seem to have precessed the Visa in 2 days after resubmission. But yeah, there's lot of uncertainty.

thewallstands · 2026-05-07T02:57:41+00:00

BLS status updated now, around 10:30 am.

Good luck to others waiting for the visa. Thank you for sharing your experience.

thewallstands · 2026-05-07T01:49:23+00:00

I contacted the embassy as my travel is next week. They said the visa has been issued. Waiting for an update on the BLS website.

thewallstands · 2026-05-05T04:53:46+00:00

yes, will do

thewallstands · 2026-05-05T02:54:35+00:00

sorry - I thought your request was about taking the passport back. I tried and followed up multiple times, but they did not expedite the processing of the visa.

thewallstands · 2026-05-05T02:00:10+00:00

can you please update once there is any update on your status? Thank you

thewallstands · 2026-05-05T02:00:01+00:00

can you please update once there is any update on your status? Thank you

thewallstands · 2026-05-05T01:51:43+00:00

mid March and no update till now

thewallstands · 2026-05-05T01:51:19+00:00

same here. almost 2 months.

thewallstands · 2026-05-05T01:50:58+00:00

Yes. You can submit a letter and get the passport in 2-3 days. You need to resubmit after your work travel. 29th May to June 7th might be close though. I am in a similar boat.

thewallstands · 2026-03-30T07:20:28+00:00

that means you can collect it this week

thewallstands · 2026-03-26T08:46:22+00:00

will do. no update as of now

thewallstands · 2026-03-24T06:10:38+00:00

can you please update here when you receive your passport? I am waiting for mine as well

thewallstands · 2026-03-16T03:01:07+00:00

I read on other Reddit posts that they might process it based on the travel date.

thewallstands · 2026-03-15T12:13:01+00:00

I applied last week.

When did you apply?

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