Visa services · Italy
Schengen visa for Italy from the UAE
ProcessingAbout 15 days; longer May to August
ValidityAs issued, up to 90 days in any 180
Fee fromAED 690 service and government
Who needs itMost UAE residents who are not EU, UK or other visa-exempt nationals need a Schengen visa. Apply to Italy when it is your main destination.
Example requirements. Rules change; we confirm the current requirements before you apply. They depend on your nationality, your UAE residence and your travel history.
In shortMost UAE residents need a Schengen visa for Italy, applied at the visa centre with bookings, bank statements, an employer letter and travel insurance; allow about 15 calendar days after the appointment and apply 3 to 8 weeks before travel. This is a general example; we confirm the current requirements before you apply.
Documents checklist
Tick what you have; this list stays on your screen only.
How we handle it
- Send us your passport and residence visa copyWe check your nationality, passport validity and residence visa against the current Schengen rules, usually within two working hours, and tell you exactly what applies to you.
- We prepare the fileYou send the documents on WhatsApp or email. Our visa officer checks every page, flags anything an officer could question and fills in the forms with you.
- SubmissionWe book the visa centre appointment for you, prepare the file and the cover letter, and you attend for biometrics.
- Decision and travel packYou receive the decision, a printed copy if needed and a short checklist for the airport. If anything changes before you travel, we update you.
Questions about this visa
Can I apply with my family in one appointment?
Yes. We book consecutive appointments for the whole family and prepare the children's documents, including a birth certificate copy.
Do I need a confirmed flight ticket?
A reservation is enough for the application. We hold seats and issue tickets once the visa is granted.
What if the decision comes late?
We plan dates with a buffer. If a decision is still pending close to travel, we move dates with our suppliers where possible.
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