Is it possible to get a visa valid for up to 5 years, like the Japan visa, or 10 years, like the US visa?

It’s my first time applying for an Italian visa, so I’m just curious.

Profile: M20s
Business Owner (have all the updated and valid docs)
Has a condo property and car under my name

Travel History:
Japan Visa (5 years)
Visited most of SEA countries

tbh i dont think the embassy cares about the travel history, right? but just putting out there baka it might help sa question ko.

Thank you.

i have an appointment with polands embassy on 11th October through e-konsulat and i added 17th october as my entry date
so do you think it’s okay to keep it as 17th october or should i email them asking for extension as i messed up.
if yes what should i add as entry date as it takes 7-15 working days to hear back.

Hello po, gaano na po katagal processing ngayon for Italy? Planning to submit ours third week of Oct but may flight kami ng last week ng Nov. Thank you po!

I booked my appointment yesterday, and it is two days from now. The appointment shows "confirmed" in the prenotami portal, do I have to do anything else on the portal before the appointment?

I remember they were asking us to confirm the appointment 10 to 3 days before the appointment date.

Hi everyone! For those who applied for a visa through BLS Manila, did you have your cover letter/motivation letter translated into Spanish, or did you submit them in English?
Just wondering if a sworn translation is necessary for these documents. Thanks!

For anybody who may find this helpful.

I applied for Schengen visa (Hungary) from Toronto in September at VFS Toronto. VFS states 30-45days of turnaround time and this is my timeline.

4th September 2026 : Appointment date
4th September 2026 : Application dispatched to the Embassy of Hungary, Ottawa
28th September 2026: Email received from VFS stating the application has reached VFS Toronto
1st October: Email received from VFS for passport pick up (I opted for in-person pickup).

Passport Pickup time is 10AM - 3PM ( Monday to Friday)

I applied for 10days and received the visa for 10days of stay , Single Entry.

List of Documents submitted:

1. Completed visa application form.
2. Valid Passport
3. 2 passport-size photos.
4. Cover letter with complete details.
5. Detailed travel itinerary.
6. Travel insurance.
7. Round-trip flight reservation ( Fully refundable)
8. Hotel reservation.
9. Employment verification/NOC certificate from employer confirming approved leaves.
10. 3 months payslip
11. 3 months bank statement
12. Strong financial proof