How to apply for a medical Schengen visa to Italy from Dubai
Planning a trip to Italy for medical treatment and wondering how to apply for a medical Schengen visa from Dubai? Our concierge service is ready to help you through the process. In this post, we will detail the necessary steps, documents, and helpful tips to successfully obtain your visa.
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1. Understanding the Medical Schengen Visa
The Medical Schengen visa allows non-EU citizens to enter Italy and other Schengen countries to receive medical treatment for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
2. Contact the Consulate General of Italy in Dubai
Since the Medical Visa is not available through standard online portals like VFS Global, we will contact the Consulate General of Italy in Dubai directly for up-to-date information and instructions.
3. Preparation of necessary documents
Collect and prepare all necessary documents:
- Visa application form:
- Application form from the official website of the consulate.
- Fill in and sign. If the "Medical Treatment" option is not available, select "Other" and indicate the purpose of your trip.
- Foreign passport:
- Valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of departure from the Schengen area.
- At least 2 blank pages for visas.
- Issued no more than 10 years ago.
- Photos:
- Two color photographs measuring 35x45 mm.
- White background, neutral facial expression.
- Residence permit in the UAE:
- Valid for at least 3 months after planned departure.
- Medical documents:
- Medical report from UAE, confirming the need for treatment in Italy.
- Invitation from an Italian clinic with confirmation of appointment, treatment details and cost.
- Proof of payment or financial guarantees.
- Proof of residence in Italy:
- Hotel reservation, rental agreement or invitation from the host.
- Tickets:
- Booking roundtrip air tickets.
- Advice: Do not buy tickets until you receive a visa.
- Medical insurance:
- Coverage minimum 30,000 euros.
- Valid in all Schengen area countries.
- Financial guarantees:
- Bank statements for the last 3-6 months.
- A certificate from your place of work or business registration documents.
- Additional documents:
- Marriage certificates, birth certificates of children.
- Copies of previous Schengen visas (if any).
4. Making an appointment at the consulate
- Send a letter on info.dubai@esteri.it asking for an urgent meeting, explaining your situation.
- Attach scanned copies of key documents.
- Call to the consulate to confirm and clarify details.
5. Visit to the consulate
- Arrive on time to the appointed meeting.
- Bring the originals all documents and their copies.
- Be prepared answer questions about your trip and medical treatment.
6. Payment of visa fee
- Find out the current cost of the visa fee and available payment methods at the consulate.
7. Waiting for a decision
- Typically, review takes up to 15 days.
- In urgent cases it is possible to speed up the process.
8. Obtaining a visa
- You will be notified when your passport is ready.
- Check it out the correctness of all data in the visa.
9. Additional tips
- Translate all documents in English or Italian if necessary.
- Please clarify at the consulate about the need to legalize documents.
- Follow for up-to-date travel information and COVID-19 requirements.
10. Alternative option: Embassy in Abu Dhabi
If registration in Dubai is not possible, please contact the Italian Embassy in Abu Dhabi:
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Our concierge service is ready to assist you at every stage of your medical Schengen visa to Italy from Dubai. We will provide professional support and a personalized approach to simplify the process and save you time.
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