Italy Schengen visa
See Rome and the Amalfi Coast with an Italy Schengen visa from Dubai
Stand in front of the Colosseum in the morning and eat pasta by the sea a few days later. When Italy is your main stop, you apply for your Schengen visa to Italy. Our visa team in Deira helps you prepare a complete file for the best chance of approval.
Who it is for
UAE residents with Italy as the main stop
If you'll spend the most days in Italy, or it's your first stop when the days are equal, Italy is where you apply.
Family visits and business trips
If you're visiting family in Milan or flying in for business, we can help. Tell us why you're travelling and we'll plan your file around it.
Ask us whether you qualify. We'll tell you on WhatsApp or by phone before you pay anything.
How we help
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We check where you apply
It depends on the emirate that issued your UAE residence visa. Abu Dhabi visas go to the Italian Embassy through BLS International. Dubai and Northern Emirates visas go to the Italian Consulate General in Dubai.
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We prepare your file with you
We help you write your cover letter and check every document against the embassy's checklist, so nothing is missing.
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We help you book in good time
Italy only accepts applications from six months to 15 days before you travel. We help you book an appointment inside that window.
Applying for an Italy visa in the UAE
- Abu Dhabi residence visa
- BLS International at Nation Towers, Abu Dhabi, for the Italian Embassy
- Dubai or Northern Emirates residence visa
- The visa centre at The Gate, DIFC, for the Italian Consulate General in Dubai
- When to apply
- No more than six months and no later than 15 days before you travel
- Processing
- 15 calendar days, which can be extended to 45
- Visa fee
- WhatsApp us for the current fee and an appointment.
We checked these points with the Italian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Italian Consulate General in Dubai on 4 November 2026. We check them again when we prepare your application.
Documents you'll usually need
- A completed and signed application form
- One recent photo with a white background
- A passport under 10 years old, valid for 90 days after your visa ends, with two blank pages
- Your UAE residence visa, valid for 90 days after you come back
- A signed cover letter with your plans and dates
- A no-objection letter from your employer or sponsor
- Bank statements from a UAE bank for the last three months, with your salary certificate and payslips
- Travel medical insurance of at least €30,000
- A hotel booking and a return flight booking
Your own list depends on your nationality and your trip, so we send you yours on WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
How do you give my Italy visa its best chance?
We prepare your file against the Italian Embassy's own checklist, so it goes in complete and correct with the best chance of approval.
Where do I apply for an Italy visa from Dubai?
If your UAE residence visa was issued in Dubai or the Northern Emirates, you apply through the Italian Consulate General in Dubai at its visa centre in The Gate, DIFC. If it was issued in Abu Dhabi, you apply at BLS International in Nation Towers for the Italian Embassy.
How early should I apply?
The embassy accepts applications no more than six months and no later than 15 days before you travel. It says processing takes 15 calendar days and can be extended to 45, so book your appointment well ahead.
How much is the Italy visa fee?
WhatsApp us for the current fee and an appointment. We'll tell you the fee that applies to your trip when we prepare your file.
How long can I stay on a Schengen visa?
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period. A multiple-entry visa lets you make several visits for as long as it's valid.
Can I visit other Schengen countries on the same trip?
Yes. You apply to Italy when you'll spend the most days there, or when it's your first stop and the days are equal. Tell us your route and we'll confirm where to apply.
How much travel insurance do I need for Italy?
The Italian Embassy's checklist asks for travel medical insurance of at least €30,000.
Can I pay for your visa service in instalments?
Yes. You can pay for our visa service and your flights in four instalments with Tabby or Tamara.
How do I get started?
Send us a WhatsApp message or call us with your travel dates, your nationality and your UAE residence status. We will tell you what you need and our price.
Can you book my flights as well?
Yes. You can book your flights with us too.
Schengen visas by country
If you'll spend most of your trip somewhere other than Italy, pick that country to see where you apply from the UAE.
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Ask us for the price today
Message us on WhatsApp or give us a call about the Italy Schengen visa. Our team in Deira will tell you the price and what happens next.
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