Who can apply for Italian Visa?
Applicants with valid UAE Visa issued from the Government of Abu Dhabi can submit the visa application at the BLS center.
Do I need a visa to enter Italy?
To find out if you need a visa to enter Italy, visit the "Visa for Italy" website .
By indicating your citizenship, your country of permanent residence, the duration and the reason for your stay in Italy, you can check if you need to obtain a visa to enter Italy. For each type of visa you will also find useful information on the documentation to be presented.
Where is the visa application submitted?
The visa application must be submitted to the visa office of the Italian Embassy or Consulate of your place of permanent residence. By connecting to the "Visa for Italy" website, you can find the contact details of the office where you must present your visa application. Just select the country where you reside and click on the "Confirm" button.
For more information, please also visit the Visa Jurisdiction page .
I want to invite a foreign friend of mine to Italy. Where should I submit the visa application?
The person who must present the visa application for Italy is the foreign citizen. The visa application must be submitted to the BLS Visa Application Center for the place of permanent residence of the foreign citizen. By connecting to the Visa Database "Visa for Italy" you can find the contact details of the office where the visa application must be presented. Just select the country where you reside and click on the "Confirm" button.
For more information, you can consult the Visa issuing procedure page .
What documents are needed to apply for a visa? Visit the "Visa for Italy" website By indicating your citizenship, your country of permanent residence, the duration and reason for your stay in Italy, for each type of visa you will also find information on the documentation to present. In addition to the indicated documentation, the Visa Office can always request additional documents in connection with the visa application. We advise you to contact the relevant visa office directly.
How much does the visa cost?
The site The visa for Italy indicates the cost for each type of visa at the bottom of the page with the answers, after the list of required documents.
How long does it take to get a visa?
The times foreseen by the legislation vary according to the type of visa. For Schengen visas (ie for short stays) it takes 15 days which can be extended, in the foreseen cases, up to 60 days. (Article 23 of the Visa Code ).
For more information, visit the Visa Issuance Terms page
What is the difference between duration and validity of the visa?
Two time values are expressed in each entry visa:
The duration is the effective period of maximum stay allowed;
The validity is the time within which the visa can be used.
The validity of a visa is generally greater than its duration; establishes from which and until which day the visa can be used. The visa expires on the last day indicated by its validity and within that date the foreigner must leave the Schengen area, otherwise his stay becomes irregular. For example, if a Schengen visa has a duration of 30 days and a validity of 90 days from today it means that I can use it at any point in the next three months to enter the Schengen area for up to 30 days.
For more information, visit the Entry and stay for Italy section
How many entries are allowed with a visa?
Both short-stay and long-stay visas can be issued for one, two or multiple entries.
The number of entries is indicated on the visa, with the indication 01 or 02 in the case of one or two entries, and the abbreviation MULT in the event that more than two entries are authorised. When there are more than one entries, the visa holder is authorized to one or more stays, the total duration of which does not exceed the period allowed by the visa, starting from the date of the first entry into the Schengen area. There is the possibility of issuing a multiple-entry visa with a validity period of between six months and five years but only with reference to the uniform Schengen visa and only in exceptional cases.
However, the conditions set out in art. 24, paragraph 2 of the Visa Code .
For more information visit the page Conditions of entry into Italy.
Can the visa be extended once in Italy?
If you have a short-stay visa (uniform Schengen visa) you can stay in Italy or in one of the Schengen countries for a period of time not exceeding the duration of the stay envisaged by the visa, except in cases of impossibility of exit or other special cases, suitably motivated (e.g. in the case of a business visa, prolongation of business negotiations, contacts with suppliers, etc.).
In these cases, the competent authority to decide on the request for extension of stay is the local Police Headquarters .
If you have a national (ie long-term) visa, the visa only represents the authorization to enter Italy. Once you have crossed the border, you must request a residence permit, the only document that allows you to legally reside in Italy.
Find out how to request it and to find out if it can be extended, visit the State Police website .
Is there a right to issue a visa?
In general, there is no "right" to obtain a visa, but a simple "legitimate interest".
In the case of refusal of a Schengen visa or a national visa that has not been requested for family reasons, you can file an appeal, through a lawyer, with the Lazio Regional Administrative Court within 60 days from the date of notification of the refusal provision.
In the case of refusal of a national visa for family reasons, you can appeal, through a lawyer, without time limits, to the Ordinary Court .
For more information, see the Visa Denial page .
I have submitted all documents. Yet my visa was denied. Why?
The presentation of all the required documents does not guarantee the issuing of the visa.
The decision to refuse a Schengen visa and the reasons on which it is based are notified to the applicant using a uniform form which you can find in the Visa Code .
The reasons for the refusal are also communicated to the applicant in the event of a refusal of a long-stay visa.
In the case of refusal of a Schengen visa or a national visa that has not been requested for family reasons, you can appeal, through a lawyer, to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) of Lazio within 60 days from the date of notification of the refusal provision.
In the case of refusal of a national visa for family reasons, you can appeal without time limits, through a lawyer, to Ordinary Court .
For more information, see the Visa Denial page .
Can the refusal decision be changed?
No, the denial decision cannot be changed, because it represents the final decision made on that specific visa application. After a refusal, you can submit a new visa application or appeal to the competent authorities.
In the event of refusal of a Schengen visa or national visa that has not been requested for family reasons, you can file an appeal, through a lawyer, with the Lazio Regional Administrative Court within 60 days from the date of notification of the refusal provision.
In the case of refusal of a national visa for family reasons, you can appeal, through a lawyer, without time limits, to the Ordinary Court .
What is needed to obtain a visa as a family member of an Italian citizen?
The family members listed in art. 2 of Legislative Decree 30 of 2007 .
The documents to be submitted are:
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recent photograph
valid travel document with an expiry date of at least three months beyond that of the requested visa
declaration made by the citizen of the EU or of the European Economic Area, accompanied by his identity document, which certifies the possession of the requirements established by law (EU citizenship, residence in Italy, degree of kinship with the visa applicant and, if necessary, the condition of the relative of a dependent family member). With this declaration, the EU or EEA citizen requests the presence of the family member in Italy.
civil status documents or suitable administrative documentation certifying the kinship relationship
in the case of minor children, consent to the issue of the visa signed by the other parent
A friend invited me to Italy. Do you have to take out a bank guarantee to guarantee me?
One of the prerequisites for entry into the Schengen area is the availability of financial means of support for the expected period of stay.
The bank guarantee does not in any way guarantee the issue of the visa.
For information on this issue, consult the Entry to Italy/Financial Means page .
For detailed information, we advise you to contact the visa office of the nearest Italian representation.
I do not need to have a visa to enter Italy for a short stay. How do I calculate the date on which I can re-enter the Schengen area and the time I can stay there without contravening the 90-day limit per semester?
Citizens of those countries that are not subject to an entry visa for short periods can stay in Italy and in the territory of the Schengen countries for a maximum period of 90 days in a period of 180 days. The 180 days are to be counted backwards from the hypothetical future entry date. In summary, once the date of future entry has been decided, it is necessary to make sure that you have not spent 90 days in the Schengen area in the previous 180 days. For simplicity, use the specific calculator that you will find on the official website of the European Union: https://ec.europa.eu/dgs/home-affairs/what-we-do/policies/borders-and-visas/border-crossing/index_en.htm If helpful, you will find a guide to using the calculator here
For more information, consult the Borders Code .
I have to get married to an Italian citizen in Italy, which visa should I apply for?
The Italian legislation on entry visas does not provide for a visa for marriage, therefore the type of visa you will need to request is for tourism purposes. In addition to the requirements for issuing a tourist visa (visa database), it is also advisable to present the certificate of publications, in order to demonstrate that the purpose of the trip is to marry an Italian citizen.
Are there subsidies/aids for those who want to return to Italy permanently?
If you want to return permanently to Italy after having established your residence abroad for at least 12 months, you are entitled to customs facilities and – depending on regional, provincial or municipal regulations – to any financial contributions.
For more information, consult the website of the Customs Agency and the Repatriation page .
Where can I find up-to-date information on the main customs provisions governing the traveller luggage, things and animals?
The customs agency has created a customs card for travelers which contains the information necessary for the customs clearance of the goods that travelers most frequently carry with them, which can be consulted on the Agency website .
It is an easy and ready-to-use guide to learn about the main customs provisions governing the traveller luggage, things and animals. An aid tool for those arriving or departing from our country, to be able to prepare any necessary documents for customs in advance. It also provides useful information to those who purchase products via the internet.
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