What do I need to apply for an Italian visa from UK?

The following documents are required in order to obtain a visa to Italy in the UK:

A valid passport or Travel document. ...
A valid UK residency permit or other forms of Identity Card. ...
One application form is filled out completely and signed by the applicant (please read the explanations carefully).

Can UK residents travel to Europe without visa?

Travelling to EU countries that are not in the Schengen area You can stay up to 90 days in a 180-day period in each of these countries without a visa. Any time you spend in the Schengen area does not affect the number of days you can spend in these countries.