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Information about the required documents can be found on the website

Who can apply from Ireland?

Do you need a visa?

Applicant must at least meet the following criteria in order to be eligible to submit a Schengen visa application:

1. holding a valid passport/travel document

2. holding a valid Ireland residence permit.

Visa Types

1. TOURISM

2. BUSINESS VISA

3. FOR EU FAMILY MEMBERS ONLY. To apply as an EU Family member you must provide proof of the relationship to the European citizen and show the flights/trip details that demonstrate you will be travelling together or joining them in Italy.

**4. TRAVELLING WITH MINORS (**If one of the applicants is under the age of 18, and is not travelling with both parents)

5. LONG TERM VISA

6. Transit Visa Information. Please note that if you are travelling on a transit flight, it must be booked as an international flight in order to either be to qualify for a transit visa or qualify to be exempt from a visa.

Documents Required

STANDARD DOCUMENTS

The documents that everyone will have to bring in, regardless of the type of visa, are the following:

E-application form 

• Passport (original + 1 photocopy)

• Irish re-entry and/or Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card (original + 1 photocopy) valid for at least 1 month beyond the intended departure from the Schengen area

• Proof of current address in Ireland (bills, rent book, lease agreement etc.)

• 1 photo (ICAO format)

Flight confirmation (round trip)

• Hotel booking confirmation/invitation letter (tourism visit to family or friends)

• Insurance that covers for Schengen area with a ceiling of € 30.000 minimum

• Irish bank account statement in the applicant’s name and address showing movements over the last three months

• Cover letter from the employer/letter of support (in case of unemployment)

PLEASE NOTE:

• The last date of the current bank account statement has to be as close as possible to the date of the interview, and no older than 3 months prior the date of your appointment.

• The pages that we need from your insurance policy are the following: certificate with start date/expiry date, your name on it and the page that states for how much you are covered for with medical expenses.

• If you’re being invited by friends/family to Italy, you must provide the following invitation proof that can be downloaded through https://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home/en indicating reason of travel “tourism – visit to family/friends”.

• Be advised that if you have an appointment for your entire family, including minor children, each applicant must have a copy of the documents.

🚨 Depending on your personal situation and the purpose of your trip, additional documents will be needed 🚨

Step-by-Step Guide to the Application Process

• Identify visa type (Choose the right visa for your trip).

• Please refer to the documents and requirements necessary for all visa applications which is indicated in detail on the web page of Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation: https://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home/en.

• The visa office e-mail address is ambdublino@esteri.it. Please be advised we are available to assist with any query that is not explained on the webpage. Due to the high volume of emails received we may not answer queries which are addressed or explained on our website.

• It is obligatory to ensure an appointment with us (fully booked on the portal). Please click here to book an appointment before booking any flight ticket or booking hotels. Once the appointment is organized you may book and confirm everything with your planned travel to ensure you have the correct details for the appointment. The Embassy are not responsible for non-refundable tickets.

• Submit Application: Submit your visa application with all the required documents at the scheduled time of your appointment.

• Track your application (Stay informed about the progress of your application)

• Collect your passport.

Timeframe for appointments

• Visa collection is organized on Tuesday & Thursday at the time issued by the office during your interview. You can organize directly with the officer (usually 15 days after the appointment).

• You can also bring a pre-paid pre-registered envelope with tracking number on it and your address, and we will gladly post it for you. PLEASE NOTE: Once the passport has been posted, we have no control over how long it will take for it to reach your address.

• Please be advised to book your appointment well in advance. The timeline between the appointment itself and your flight must be no more than 6 months and no less than 15 days before departure. Please ensure when you book any appointment, that you must be in a position to provide all the documentation and requirements valid for the intended dates of travel.

How to Book an Appointment

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