TOURISM VISA CHECKLIST for citizens of Russia

IMPORTANT: The application must be submitted at least 15 days before the intended travel date. Failure to do so will result in the application being returned. Submission of an incomplete application will result in a visa refusal.

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1. □ Application form duly completed and signed.

• The application must be properly completed and signed.

1. One passport size color photo, white background, maximum 6 months old.

• One passport-size colour photograph, on a white background, no older than 6 months (see specifications);
  
  

1. □ A valid passport (and a copy) satisfying the following criteria:

• its validity must be at least three months longer than the visa requested. In case of multiple trips, the passport must be valid for at least 90 days from the date of the last intended trip;
• it must contain at least two blank pages;
• it must have been issued within the last 10 years;
• it must contain a valid UAE visa.
• Damaged passports will not be accepted.
  
  

□ Copy of UAE Residence Visa valid at least 90 days from the intended return date.

• A copy of UAE Resident Visa valid for at least 90 days from the expected date of return.

1. □ Previous Schengen, USA, or UK visa copy.

• Copy of previous Schengen, US or UK visa.

1. □ No Objection Certificate from local sponsor/employer mentioning:

• name and position of the applicant;
• date of commencement of employment;
• applicant's monthly salary;
• no objections to travel to Italy;
• duration of vacation;
• name and position of the manager who signed the document;
• direct telephone number and email of the signatory.
• Provide a copy of the signatory's passport and UAE visa.

1. □ Employment Labor Contract/agreement.

• Employment contract / agreement.
  
  

1. □ Copy of a valid trade license.

• A copy of the current trade license.
  
  

1. □ Verifiable evidence of sufficient means of subsistence during intended stay:

• last 3 months of payroll;
• bank statements for the last 3 months (statements from foreign banks are not accepted);
• credit card statements for the last 3 months;
• any other document that may help assess your financial situation in the UAE (e.g. other bank accounts, personal property, investments, etc.).
• Bank statements must be on bank letterhead. Photocopies or online statements must have the original bank seal.
  
  

1. □ An international medical insurance covering the entire stay with a minimum of €30,000 coverage and full and unlimited coverage for hospitalization. Emergency repatriation flight as well as repatriation of mortal remains must be included. Detailed table of benefits must be provided.
   • International health insurance, covering the entire period of stay with a minimum cover of €30,000 and full and unlimited hospitalisation cover. Emergency repatriation and repatriation of mortal remains must be included. An itemised schedule of benefits must be provided.
2. □ Confirmed hotel booking. If the applicant will stay in a private accommodation, a Letter of invitation must be provided.
   • Confirmed hotel reservation. If the applicant will be staying in private accommodation, an invitation must be provided.
3. □ Confirmed flight reservation.
   • Confirmed flight reservation.
4. □ If the applicant is a minor:
   • a copy of the passports of both parents (or legal guardians);
   • NOC: Consent letter mentioning purpose of the trip, destination, exact dates. Letter must be signed by both parents/legal guardians directly at our Visa Application Center. If one of the parents is abroad, he/she will be asked by the Consulate to contact the nearest Italian Consulate/Embassy in order to sign the consent letter in front of an officer;
   • birth certificate: not required if the full name of both parents/legal guardians appears (in English) in the applicant's passport; if not, the original or certified copy of the birth certificate (translated into Italian or English), duly legalized by the Italian Embassy/Consulate in the country where the document was issued, must be provided;
   • divorced parents: original/certified copy of the divorce decree clearly indicating full custody (translated into Italian or English)

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If you live in the UAE and wish to visit Italy or other Schengen countries:

If you are a UAE resident and planning to apply for a Schengen visa, one of the key requirements is to have a valid UAE resident visa. Your visa must be valid for at least 90 days after your intended return date from the Schengen area. This requirement is necessary to confirm your right to return to the UAE after your trip.

Copy of UAE visa for at least 90 days

For citizens of Russia

If you have a visa on arrival (UAE tourist visa) and do not have a resident status, you must take into account the following:

• Transition to resident status: If you do not have a residence visa but wish to apply for a Schengen visa, you may need to change your visa status to a residence visa to meet the requirements.
• Proof of residence and work in the UAE: Proving your status in the UAE may require additional documents such as an employment contract, a copy of a trade license (if you are running a business) and income statements.

If you are applying for a visa, make sure you have provided all the required documents and that they are up to date. Incomplete documents may result in your visa being refused.

Analysis of the situation for Russian citizens entering the UAE with a visa on arrival and who do not have resident status:

Possibility of applying in the UAE: If a Russian citizen is in the UAE on a short-term visa or visa on arrival and does not have a resident status, he or she cannot usually apply for a Schengen visa from the UAE. This is because the standard requirement is to have a valid UAE resident visa valid for at least 90 days beyond the intended date of return from the Schengen area.

What to do if it is not possible to apply from the UAE:

Applying from Russia:

The simplest solution for those who do not meet the UAE residency requirements is to apply for a Schengen visa from Russia, where they can more easily prove their stable status.

Change of status in the UAE:

If a Russian citizen wishes to apply from the UAE and plans to stay for a longer period, they may consider changing their visa status to a resident status if they are eligible. This process involves getting a job, buying a property, or engaging in other activities that qualify them for residency under UAE law.

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It is important to understand that applying for a visa from a country where the applicant does not have a resident status usually complicates the process. Visa issuing authorities require assurance that the applicant will leave the Schengen area after visiting, and having a stable residence status in the country of application is part of this assurance.

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Schengen Agreement Countries (list of countries that are part of the Schengen area)

1. Austria
2. Belgium
3. Czech Republic
4. Denmark
5. Estonia
6. Finland
7. France
8. Germany
9. Greece
10. Hungary
11. Iceland
12. Italy
13. Latvia
14. Lithuania
15. Luxembourg
16. Malta
17. Netherlands
18. Norway
19. Poland
20. Portugal
21. Slovakia
22. Slovenia
23. Spain
24. Sweden
25. Switzerland

If you need any additional information on visa issues or visiting these countries, please let me know!