Visa Information

Overview

The applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category. Kindly refer to the documents required page to make sure that you have all the supporting documents.

Schengen visa must be obtained from the Embassy/Consulate of the country where the main purpose of travel lies. Therefore, please check your travel plans before submitting your application. In case of travel to multiple Schengen countries, please make your application to the one where you will be staying for the maximum number of days. If the duration of stay is the same in more than one Schengen country during the first trip, you must submit your visa application at the Embassy/Consulate of your first point of entry.

Please book appointments well in advance depending on your intended date of travel to avoid any inconvenience. Applications cannot be submitted earlier than six (6) months before the travel date. Please refer to the processing time specific to this Mission.

Visa Fees

Please note:

• Please be informed that the fees charged by the Consulate General or VFS Global are based on the current exchange rate in local currency and may be subject to change without prior notification.
• Applicant shall be charged a service charge of AED 38.30 per application in addition to the visa fees and must be paid in cash or card (all applicable taxes included).
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

Short stay visas (Schengen)

Please click here for the Tourist Visa checklist

Photo Specifications

Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:
General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use plain light-coloured background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph provided does not meet these requirements, your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

The application must be submitted at least 15 days before the intended travel date. Failing to do so will result in the application to be returned. The processing time can be up to 15 calendar days from the next working day of application submission

Note: The processing time for assessment of a Schengen visa at the Consulate General of Italy varies according to the nationality of the applicant. Third Countries whose nationals or specific categories of such third country nationals who are subject to prior consultation follow the below link: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/italy/uae/english/dubai/pdf/annex-16-prior-consultation-en-2022.pdf

It is advisable to plan your travel well in advance to avoid any inconvenience.

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Application Form

Overview

The applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category. Kindly refer to the documents required page to make sure that you have all the supporting documents.

Schengen visa must be obtained from the Embassy/Consulate of the country where the main purpose of travel lies. Therefore, please check your travel plans before submitting your application. In case of travel to multiple Schengen countries, please make your application to the one where you will be staying for the maximum number of days. If the duration of stay is the same in more than one Schengen country during the first trip, you must submit your visa application at the Embassy/Consulate of your first point of entry.

Please book appointments well in advance depending on your intended date of travel to avoid any inconvenience. Applications cannot be submitted earlier than six (6) months before the travel date. Please refer to the processing time specific to this Mission.

Visa Fees

Please note:

• Please be informed that the fees charged by the Consulate General or VFS Global are based on the current exchange rate in local currency and may be subject to change without prior notification.
• Applicant shall be charged a service charge of AED 38.30 per application in addition to the visa fees and must be paid in cash or card (all applicable taxes included).
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

Short stay visas (Schengen)

Please click here for the Tourist Visit Family or Friends checklist

Photo Specifications

Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:
General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use plain light-coloured background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph provided does not meet these requirements, your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

The application must be submitted at least 15 days before the intended travel date. Failing to do so will result in the application to be returned. The processing time can be up to 15 calendar days from the next working day of application submission

Note: The processing time for assessment of a Schengen visa at the Consulate General of Italy varies according to the nationality of the applicant. Third Countries whose nationals or specific categories of such third country nationals who are subject to prior consultation follow the below link: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/italy/uae/english/dubai/pdf/annex-16-prior-consultation-en-2022.pdf

It is advisable to plan your travel well in advance to avoid any inconvenience.

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Application Form

Overview

The applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category. Kindly refer to the documents required page to make sure that you have all the supporting documents.In order to book an appointment, you can also contact directly the Consulate General by sending an e-mail at [email protected].

Schengen visa must be obtained from the Embassy/Consulate of the country where the main purpose of travel lies. Therefore, please check your travel plans before submitting your application. In case of travel to multiple Schengen countries, please make your application to the one where you will be staying for the maximum number of days. If the duration of stay is the same in more than one Schengen country during the first trip, you must submit your visa application at the Embassy/Consulate of your first point of entry.

Please book appointments well in advance depending on your intended date of travel to avoid any inconvenience. Applications cannot be submitted earlier than six (6) months before the travel date. Please refer to the processing time specific to this Mission.

Visa Fees

Please note:

• Please be informed that the fees charged by the Consulate General or VFS Global are based on the current exchange rate in local currency and may be subject to change without prior notification.
• Applicant shall be charged a service charge of AED 38.30 per application in addition to the visa fees and must be paid in cash or card (all applicable taxes included).
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

Short stay visas (Schengen)

Please click here for the Eu Family Member Directive 2004-38-Ce Visa checklist

Photo Specifications

Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:
General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use plain light-coloured background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph provided does not meet these requirements, your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

The application must be submitted at least 15 days before the intended travel date. Failing to do so will result in the application to be returned. The processing time can be up to 15 calendar days from the next working day of application submission

Note: The processing time for assessment of a Schengen visa at the Consulate General of Italy varies according to the nationality of the applicant. Third Countries whose nationals or specific categories of such third country nationals who are subject to prior consultation follow the below link: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/italy/uae/english/dubai/pdf/annex-16-prior-consultation-en-2022.pdf

It is advisable to plan your travel well in advance to avoid any inconvenience.

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Application Form

Overview

Student Visa applicants for the academic year 2022/2023 can now apply for their visa at VFS Italy visa application center in Dubai. Students must check for the availability of all the documents listed on the Student Visa Document Checklist before booking an appointment.

Schengen visa must be obtained from the Embassy/Consulate of the country where the main purpose of travel lies. Therefore, please check your travel plans before submitting your application. In case of travel to multiple Schengen countries, please make your application to the one where you will be staying for the maximum number of days. If the duration of stay is the same in more than one Schengen country during the first trip, you must submit your visa application at the Embassy/Consulate of your first point of entry.

Please book appointments well in advance depending on your intended date of travel to avoid any inconvenience. Applications cannot be submitted earlier than six (6) months before the travel date. Please refer to the processing time specific to this Mission.

Visa Fees

Please note:

• Please be informed that the fees charged by the Consulate General or VFS Global are based on the current exchange rate in local currency and may be subject to change without prior notification.
• Applicant shall be charged a service charge of AED 38.30 per application in addition to the visa fees and must be paid in cash or card (all applicable taxes included).
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

Short stay visas (Schengen)

Please click here for the Student Visa checklist

Photo Specifications

Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:
General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use plain light-coloured background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph provided does not meet these requirements, your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

The Student Visa application must be submitted 90 days before the intended travel date. Failing to do so will result in the application to be returned. The processing time can be at least 15 calendar days up to 90 days from the next working day of application submission.

Note: The processing time for assessment of a Schengen Student visa at the Consulate General of Italy varies according to the nationality of the applicant. Third Countries whose nationals or specific categories of such third country nationals who are subject to prior consultation follow the below link:
https://www.esteri.it/en/servizi-consolari-e-visti/ingressosoggiornoinitalia/visto_ingresso/paesi_soggetti_visto/

It is advisable to plan your travel well in advance to avoid any inconvenience.

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Application Form

Overview

Please click on Do I need a visa? to find out whether a Schengen visa is required or check on the interactive map to learn more about the Schengen area.

Once received by the Visa Application Centre, applications will be sent to the Consulate General of Italy, Dubai.
Once the assessment is completed by the Consulate General of Italy the decision together with the passport will be available for collection from the Visa Application Centre.

Note: The processing time for assessment of a Schengen visa at the Consulate General of Italy varies according to the nationality of the applicant. Third Countries whose nationals or specific categories of such third country nationals who are subject to prior consultation follow the below link

It is advisable to plan your travel well in advance to avoid any inconvenience.

Schengen visa must be obtained from the Embassy/Consulate of the country where the main purpose of travel lies. Therefore, please check your travel plans before submitting your application. In case of travel to multiple Schengen countries, please make your application to the one where you will be staying for the maximum number of days. If the duration of stay is the same in more than one Schengen country during the first trip, you must submit your visa application at the Embassy/Consulate of your first point of entry.

Please book appointments well in advance depending on your intended date of travel to avoid any inconvenience. Applications cannot be submitted earlier than six (6) months before the travel date. Please refer to the processing time specific to this Mission.

Visa Fees

Please note:

• Please be informed that the fees charged by the Consulate General or VFS Global are based on the current exchange rate in local currency and may be subject to change without prior notification.
• Applicant shall be charged a service charge of AED 38.30 per application in addition to the visa fees and must be paid in cash or card (all applicable taxes included).
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

Short stay visas (Schengen)

Please click here for the Business Visa checklist

Photo Specifications

Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:
General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use plain light-coloured background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph provided does not meet these requirements, your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

The application must be submitted at least 15 days before the intended travel date. Failing to do so will result in the application to be returned. The processing time can be up to 15 calendar days from the next working day of application submission

Note: The processing time for assessment of a Schengen visa at the Consulate General of Italy varies according to the nationality of the applicant. Third Countries whose nationals or specific categories of such third country nationals who are subject to prior consultation follow the below link: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/italy/uae/english/dubai/pdf/annex-16-prior-consultation-en-2022.pdf

It is advisable to plan your travel well in advance to avoid any inconvenience.

Download Forms

Application Form

Overview

The applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category. Kindly refer to the documents required page to make sure that you have all the supporting documents.

Schengen visa must be obtained from the Embassy/Consulate of the country where the main purpose of travel lies. Therefore, please check your travel plans before submitting your application. In case of travel to multiple Schengen countries, please make your application to the one where you will be staying for the maximum number of days. If the duration of stay is the same in more than one Schengen country during the first trip, you must submit your visa application at the Embassy/Consulate of your first point of entry.

Please book appointments well in advance depending on your intended date of travel to avoid any inconvenience. Applications cannot be submitted earlier than six (6) months before the travel date. Please refer to the processing time specific to this Mission.

Visa Fees

Please note:

• Please be informed that the fees charged by the Consulate General or VFS Global are based on the current exchange rate in local currency and may be subject to change without prior notification.
• Applicant shall be charged a service charge of AED 38.30 per application in addition to the visa fees and must be paid in cash or card (all applicable taxes included).
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

Short stay visas (Schengen)

Please click here for the Seafarers Visa checklist

Photo Specifications

Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:
General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use plain light-coloured background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph provided does not meet these requirements, your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

The application must be submitted at least 15 days before the intended travel date. Failing to do so will result in the application to be returned. The processing time can be up to 15 calendar days from the next working day of application submission

Note: The processing time for assessment of a Schengen visa at the Consulate General of Italy varies according to the nationality of the applicant. Third Countries whose nationals or specific categories of such third country nationals who are subject to prior consultation follow the below link: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/italy/uae/english/dubai/pdf/annex-16-prior-consultation-en-2022.pdf

It is advisable to plan your travel well in advance to avoid any inconvenience.

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Application Form

Overview

Subordinate Work visa Applicants can now apply for their visa at VFS Italy visa application center in Dubai. Applicants must check for the availability of all the documents listed on the Subordinate Visa Document Checklist before booking an appointment.

Visa Fees

Please note:

• Please be informed that the fees charged by the Consulate General or VFS Global are based on the current exchange rate in local currency and may be subject to change without prior notification.
• Applicant shall be charged a service charge of AED 38.30 per application in addition to the visa fees and must be paid in cash or card (all applicable taxes included).
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

Long stay visas (National)

Please click here for the Subordinate Work Visa checklist

Photo Specifications

Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:
General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use plain light-coloured background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph provided does not meet these requirements, your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

The application must be submitted at least 15 days before the intended travel date. Failing to do so will result in the application to be returned. The processing time can be up to 90 calendar days from the next working day of application submission

Note: The processing time for assessment of a Schengen visa at the Consulate General of Italy varies according to the nationality of the applicant. Third Countries whose nationals or specific categories of such third country nationals who are subject to prior consultation follow the below link: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/italy/uae/english/dubai/pdf/annex-16-prior-consultation-en-2022.pdf

It is advisable to plan your travel well in advance to avoid any inconvenience.

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Application Form

Overview

Digital Nomad visa applicants can now apply for their visa at VFS Italy visa application center in Dubai. Applicants must check for the availability of all the documents listed on the Digital Nomad Visa Document Checklist before booking an appointment.

Visa Fees

Please note:

• Please be informed that the fees charged by the Consulate General or VFS Global are based on the current exchange rate in local currency and may be subject to change without prior notification.
• Applicant shall be charged a service charge of AED 38.30 per application in addition to the visa fees and must be paid in cash or card (all applicable taxes included).
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

Long stay visas (National)

Please click here for the Digital Nomad Visa checklist

Photo Specifications

Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:
General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use plain light-coloured background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph provided does not meet these requirements, your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

The application must be submitted at least 15 days before the intended travel date. Failing to do so will result in the application to be returned. The processing time can be up to 90 calendar days from the next working day of application submission

Note: The processing time for assessment of a Schengen visa at the Consulate General of Italy varies according to the nationality of the applicant. Third Countries whose nationals or specific categories of such third country nationals who are subject to prior consultation follow the below link: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/italy/uae/english/dubai/pdf/annex-16-prior-consultation-en-2022.pdf

It is advisable to plan your travel well in advance to avoid any inconvenience.

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Application Form

PLEASE NOTE: The Application should be submitted at the Italian Embassy, Abu Dhabi. For more information please refer to Italian Embassy.

PLEASE NOTE: The Application should be submitted at the Italian Embassy, Abu Dhabi. For more information please refer to Italian Embassy.

PLEASE NOTE: The Application should be submitted at the Italian Embassy, Abu Dhabi. For more information please refer to Italian Embassy.

Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:
General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use plain light-coloured background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 360 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 360 pixels is not valid.
• On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3.5 x 4.5 (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
• Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

PLEASE NOTE: The Application should be submitted at the Italian Embassy, Abu Dhabi. For more information please refer to Italian Embass

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PLEASE NOTE: The Application should be submitted at the Italian Embassy, Abu Dhabi. For more information please refer to Italian Embassy.

PLEASE NOTE: The Application should be submitted at the Italian Embassy, Abu Dhabi. For more information please refer to Italian Embassy

Visa Fees

Documents Required

PLEASE NOTE: The Application should be submitted at the Italian Embassy, Abu Dhabi. For more information please refer to Italian Embassy

Photo Specifications

PLEASE NOTE: The Application should be submitted at the Italian Embassy, Abu Dhabi. For more information please refer to Italian Embassy

Processing Time

PLEASE NOTE: The Application should be submitted at the Italian Embassy, Abu Dhabi. For more information please refer to Italian Embassy

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PLEASE NOTE: The Application should be submitted at the Italian Embassy, Abu Dhabi. For more information please refer to Italian Embassy

Overview

PLEASE NOTE: The Application should be submitted at the Italian Embassy, Abu Dhabi. For more information please refer to Italian Embassy

Visa Fees

PLEASE NOTE: The Application should be submitted at the Italian Embassy, Abu Dhabi. For more information please refer to Italian Embassy

Documents Required

PLEASE NOTE: The Application should be submitted at the Italian Embassy, Abu Dhabi. For more information please refer to Italian Embassy

Photo Specifications

Processing Time

PLEASE NOTE: The Application should be submitted at the Italian Embassy, Abu Dhabi. For more information please refer to Italian Embassy

Download Forms

PLEASE NOTE: The Application should be submitted at the Italian Embassy, Abu Dhabi. For more information please refer to Italian Embassy

Overview

PLEASE NOTE: The Application should be submitted at the Italian Embassy, Abu Dhabi. For more information please refer to Italian Embassy

Visa Fees

PLEASE NOTE: The Application should be submitted at the Italian Embassy, Abu Dhabi. For more information please refer to Italian Embassy

Documents Required

PLEASE NOTE: The Application should be submitted at the Italian Embassy, Abu Dhabi. For more information please refer to Italian Embassy

Photo Specifications

PLEASE NOTE: The Application should be submitted at the Italian Embassy, Abu Dhabi. For more information please refer to Italian Embassy

Processing Time

PLEASE NOTE: The Application should be submitted at the Italian Embassy, Abu Dhabi. For more information please refer to Italian Embassy

Download Forms

PLEASE NOTE: The Application should be submitted at the Italian Embassy, Abu Dhabi. For more information please refer to Italian Embassy