Additional Services
BLS Entity would like to thank the Embassy of Italy in Abu Dhabi for giving us the opportunity to serve the applicants who wish to submit the Italian visa application. We are committed to provide the best of all our administrative services to the Embassy and also an efficient applicant handling management.
In order to keep improving and providing a better and flexible Application experience to all applicants, we would like to propose the following for your kind consideration:
Free Value-Added Services
| Services | Description | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Courier Service | This service is created for applicants who want their passport delivered on their address of visa issuance by the Embassy or Consulate. | Free |
| Form Filling Assistance | Applicants can receive form filling service at the visa Centre. | Free |
| SMS | Applicant will get the status update on their Visa Application. | Free |
| Photocopy Service (per page) | (Black and white) photocopy service of the visa application and supporting documents. | Free |
| Photographs | Photograph for Visa application | Free |
| Uploading of Docs | Free | |
| Documents Verification at Center | Verification of the authenticity of the documentation submitted by applicants will be done only at the request of the Office in relation to a specific application and only for the documentation indicated by the Office, up to a maximum of 30% of the applications submitted. | Free |
| Translation Services (Up to 30% of total Volume (application submitted)) | Applicants may use this service for translation of documents for which confirmation true copy certification to the original is required. These would be for the application indicated by the Embassy. | Free |
| Call Center Assistance guidance to fill application | Free | |
| Internet terminal services | Free |
Paid Value-Added Services
| Services | Description | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Biometric Service | This service, available throughout the territory covered by the Office, provides applicants with the opportunity to present their visa application in complete comfort and tranquility at a time and place that suits them. A team of BLS professionals will go to the place chosen by the applicant to collect the biometric data and the visa application. Prices are per user. For those who reside in another city other than the one where the consular authority resides, prices will be provided upon request, with the application of additional transport costs, if necessary. | 163 AED |
| Premium Lounge | The applicant can complete the entire application process in an exclusively cordoned area designed to offer a tailored experience for a comfortable, private and personalized visa application service. Within this area, the applicant can take advantage of exclusive services which include beverages and snacks, personal assistance, and internet access, as well as obviously the additional free visa services included in the contract. This service must be booked in advance to avoid last minute hassles. On the day of the appointment, at the assigned time, the applicants will then be able to go to the Centre, take advantage of the Premium Lounge, the documentation verification service, and comfortably give their biometric data while they will be offered a refreshment of cold or hot drinks. |
142 AED |
| Prime Time Appointments | It allows applicants to submit their visa application after normal business hours. This is an ideal solution for applicants to ensure that their visa application process does not hinder their professional routine. The proposed time for this service is as follows: Monday to Friday 3pm to 5pm |
98 AED |
| Express Courier/ Same Day | This service is created for applicants who have urgent travel and require their passport delivered on the same day of visa issuance by the Embassy or Consulate. | 40 AED |
| Passport Insurance | This service will cover damage or loss of the passport of the applicants. | 15 AED |
| Printing Service (Black & White) | High quality (black and white) printing service of the visa application and supporting documents. | 1 AED |
| Printing Service (Color) | High quality (colour) printing service of the visa application and supporting documents. | 5 AED |
| Personal belongings storage area: | To keep your valuables safe whilst you apply for your visa. To ensure the safety of everyone who visits us, some items are prohibited in the Visa Application Centre. If you need to bring such items during your visit, we offer an optional Locker service so that you can store your items nearby for convenience. |
AED 16 per locker |
| SIM Cards | An international SIM card with data. | 122 AED |
| Translation Services - Arabic to English | (Beyond the ones mentioned by the Embassy) | 100 AED |
| Translation Services Beyond 30% Volume - Other Language | Beyond the ones mentioned by the Embassy) | 200 AED |
| Digital Pre-checking of Application | Applicants can have their visa application checked and verified before submitting it to the visa Centre. This can be done through the BLS online platform. The service allows documents to be uploaded online and checked by dedicated BLS staff. To confirm the validity of the documents transmitted, the BLS staff will make an appointment for the physical delivery of the visa application at the Centre. | 37 AED |
| Economic Profile Report of Applicant | BLS will help obtain the economic profile of the applicant. The economic report generated in this case, based on objective banking data, will offer the consular authority an additional economic picture of the applicant and his reliability. | 37 AED |
| Personal Assistance | Applicants can receive a personal assistance service at the comfort of their home. The personal assistant will help verify and collect all the documents from the applicant’s home and take them safely to the VAC where they will be checked and processed. | 122 AED |
| Insurance | BLS offers various insurance packages for travellers, with competitive rates and conditions thanks to its partners according to their needs. These insurance packages are available online and in VACs. | Price for this Service will be on Cost. |
| Submission Request by Mail | Applicants will be able to submit their documentation via mail for preliminary verification if they are unable to use the BLS platform to upload documentation online. | 82 AED |
| Collection of Visa Application from Home | This service is created for applicants who do not need to go to the VAC in person because their biometric data has already been collected. BLS will organize to collect the documents through courier directly from the applicants home and will take them safely to the VAC where they will be checked and processed. | 122 AED |
| Flexible Appointment | Flexibility to arrive at the center any time during submission time. Applicants who purchase a flexible appointment can also access the VAC during Prime time. This will have the additional cost of Prime time services. |
97.26 AED |
| Relationship Manager Service - Meet and Greet | A dedicated BLS member who will assist the applicant right through the visa application submission process till he exits the center and thereafter. This service specifically involves – Meet and Greet Service: Applicant will be greeted at the visa application center by one of our members of staff who will explain the entire process Documents Checking: Peace of mind that you have all the supporting documents required Follow-up: Check the progress of your application. |
101 AED |
| Gold Premium Lounge | Premium Lounge - maximum comfort and convenience to submit your visa application.
|
325 AED |
| Silver Premium Lounge |
|
285 AED |
| Bronze Premium Lounge |
|
245 AED |
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