EMBASSY OF ITALY – ALKUWAIT

Jabriya, Block 9, Street 1, Villa 84 Tel: 25356010 / 1 / 2

Fax: 25356090 / 30 E-mail:

SCHENGEN VISA REQUIREMENTS

(non Kuwaitis)

1.Visa Application Formduly filled (the application form can be downloaded from our web-site: click onMODULISTICA/FORMS).

Please note that the Application must be filled and signed by the applicant personally.

2.Passport or travel document valid for at least 3 months after visa expiry date (+ a copy)

3.Valid Residence Permit (+ a copy).

4.Copy of Civil I.D.

5.One (1) recent passport size photo (4x6cm)

6.Air ticket booking.

7.Health InsurancePolicy(with a minimum coverage of Euro 30.000) .

8.Copy of previous SchengenVisas.

In addition to the above-mentioned requirements, other documents are required, depending on the kind of visa you are applying for (if Business or Tourism):

BUSINESS VISA

1.Invitation letter from the Italian Company or Institution, addressed to your Company and a copy sent to our Embassy. For more details, please visit our web-siteto download the standard invitation form.

2.Italian Company's Profile, issued by the C.C.I.A.A. -Italian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (VISURA CAMERALE).

3.Letter from your Sponsor / Employer, stating the date of your employment, position held, monthly salary, duration of your authorized business trip and also who will support all the necessary expenses during your stay in Italy.

4.Working Permit, issued by the Kuwaiti Ministry of Social Affairs & Labour.

5.Specimen Signature, issued by the Kuwaiti Ministry of Social Affairs & Labour with the authentication of Kuwait Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

6.Hotel booking (only if it is not stated in the invitation letter of the Italian Company).

7.Recent Bank Statement (last 6 months of transactions), Credit Cards etc. (proof of economic means of support, as per Ministry of Interior Directive 01.03.2000).

For more details, please visit our web-site: .

TOURIST VISA

1.Proof of available lodging in Italy (hotel booking, tourist vouchers or Offer of hospitality). For more details, please visit our web-site to download the Offer of Hospitality.

2.Recent Bank Statement(last 6 months of transactions), Credit Cards etc. (proof of economic means of support, as per Ministry of Interior Directive 01.03.2000).

For more details, please visit our web-site:.

3.Documentation of your socio-professional standing (Letter from your Sponsor/Employer, stating the date of your employment, position held, monthly salary, duration of yourauthorized trip.

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NOTES: Depending on the circumstances, you may be required to provide with further documentation.