Italy is a beautiful country with beautiful nature and friendly people. Travelers from many countries of the world would give a lot to visit this amazing region, get to know its culture, see the sights, relax on the sea coast or go skiing in the mountains. But foreigners come to Italy not only to relax, the country is also attractive for students and able-bodied citizens who want to get a job.
Since Italy is one of the Schengen countries, in order to get into it, you will have to apply for a Schengen visa, but there is a positive side to this. The fact is that when applying for Schengen, it will be possible to freely cross the border of any country included in this community. Of course, you must adhere to the rules of the first entry, that is, the first to cross the border of Italy.
There are several types of visas, which one to apply for depends on the purpose of the trip. You can apply for a tourist visa to relax in the country, a business visa to resolve issues with business partners, a student visa to study, a guest visa to visit relatives and friends. An invitation visa to Italy is more convenient for those citizens who have relatives, friends or good friends in this country who can send an invitation.
The collection of documents for all types of visas is almost the same, but there are some nuances. Student visa to Italy can be issued for a citizen who is 14 years old. The standard list of documents also rely on medical insurance issued in Italy or any Schengen country, an invitation from a university, confirmation of payment for accommodation and training, confirmation of solvency. In the latter case, this may be an extract from the bank, a certificate of personal income from the place of work, or a certificate of parental income.
A work visa to Italy is issued in the presence of a work contract in which the employer assumes the obligation to provide the employee with housing, and also pays for the costs of his return home. If there is such a document, difficulties, as a rule, do not arise. A visa to Italy at the invitation of the employer is issued quite often, because the country is actively recruiting foreigners to work in sectors such as tourism, the media, international business, and finance. Visas can also be issued for seasonal work.
A guest or a visa to Italy by invitation allows you to stay in the country up to 90 days. Documents are submitted to the consulate by an interested or authorized person. You must provide a passport whose validity expires at least three months after returning home, a completed application form with signatures and a photograph, a receipt confirming payment of the consular fee, a photocopy of the first three pages of the passport with personal information. If a visa to Italy is issued by invitation, then an invitation from the receiving party is also required. It can be sent by fax. The invitation states that the Italian side will cover the costs of medical care, meals and accommodation.
Mandatory registration of medical insurance in Italy or one of the Schengen countries, booking round-trip tickets. For a guest visa, confirmation of their own solvency is not required, but still you need to be prepared for the fact that the consular office can additionally request any documentation.