Get Your Italy Visa from UAE – Simple & Hassle-Free

Planning a trip to Italy? Discover the visa requirements and step-by-step process for UAE residents and nationals with Booking House—your trusted visa support service.

Who Needs an Italy Visa?

UAE nationals can visit Italy visa-free for up to 90 days. Expat residents in the UAE, however, must apply for a Schengen visa to enter Italy.

If you’re a UAE passport holder, you don’t need a visa for short stays in Italy (up to 90 days). However, if you’re a resident expat in the UAE, you’ll need to apply for a Schengen visa. Applications must be submitted through VFS Global in Dubai, and you’ll need to prepare supporting documents based on the purpose of your visit.

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Italy Visa Requirements for UAE Nationals

UAE nationals are eligible for visa-free travel to Italy for stays under 90 days, but certain documents are required upon arrival:

A valid UAE passport (minimum 3 months validity beyond the date of return)

Purpose of visit, with any supporting documents (tourism, business, family visit, etc.)

Proof of sufficient funds for the stay

Additional documentation such as a business invitation letter (if applicable)

Italy Visa Requirements for UAE Residents

If you’re a non-UAE national living in the UAE, you’ll need to apply for a Schengen visa to visit Italy. Requirements include:

A passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your return date (with 2 blank pages)

One recent passport-size photo with a white background

Confirmed flight bookings

Hotel reservation or accommodation proof

A cover letter explaining your travel purpose

Proof of financial means (bank statements, salary slips, assets, etc.)

Travel insurance covering your stay in the Schengen area

How to Apply for an Italy Visa from Dubai

Here’s how UAE residents can apply for an Italy visa:

1

Check visa eligibility based on your nationality and purpose of visit

2

Select the correct visa type (tourism, business, family visit, etc.)

3

Book an appointment at VFS Global and pay the visa fee

4

Gather all required documents using the official checklist

5

Fill out the Schengen visa form online or use assistance at the application center

6

Submit your application in person at VFS Global

7

Track your application – your passport will be returned via courier after processing

Why Book With Us?

Fast and efficient application process

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Expert support for every visa type

FAQs – Italy Visa from UAE

The processing time is typically a minimum of 14 working days from the date your documents are submitted.

No, the visa application fee is non-refundable, even if the application is denied.

Booking House offers end-to-end support for your visa application. Our experienced visa consultants assist with documentation, appointment scheduling, and form filling—ensuring a smooth, accurate, and time-saving process.

If Italy is your main destination or the country where you’ll be staying the longest, then yes—you must apply for an Italy visa. A valid Schengen visa, however, allows travel to other Schengen countries.

Visa fees vary depending on the type of visa. On average:

  • Adults: AED 297

  • Children under 12: AED 149
    Note: Additional service fees may apply at VFS Global.

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