SCHENGEN VISA REQUIREMENTS
refer the website "www.ambdoha.esteri.it"

1. Valid passport (not less than 3 months); + copy
2. One recent passport photo size 4x6 (dark grey or light blue sky background); *
3. For non Qatari: valid residence permit
(not less than 6 months) + copy;
4. Air ticket;
5. Medical insurance policy valid for all the Schengen countries (minimum coverage Euros 30.000);
6. copy of the previous Schengen Visa;

In addition to the above mentioned requirements find listed below further documents requested depending on the kind of visa you are applying for:

TOURIST VISA

- Hotel reservation in Italy*;
For non Qatari:
- Letter from your employer/sponsor stating date of employment, position held and monthly salary;
- Bank statement of the last 6 months;
- Proof of sufficient financial support
(travellers’ cheques or credit cards);

TRANSIT VISA (max. 5 days)

- Hotel reservation in Italy*;
For non Qatari:
- Letter from your employer/sponsor stating date of employment, position held and monthly salary;
- Proof of sufficient financial support
(travellers’ cheques or credit cards);

* Hotel reservation can be replaced by a letter of invitation written and signed by the hosting relative, friend, family or Institution representative sent by fax, together with his/her copy of identity document, directly to the fax numbers of the Embassy: +974 -44831909

BUSINESS VISA

- Letter from your employer/sponsor stating date of employment, position held, monthly salary, duration of your business trip and that he/the Company will meet all necessary expenses during your stay; Bank statement of the last 6 months;
- Invitation letter from the Italian Company or Institution sent to your Company and copy to the fax numbers of the Embassy: +974 44831909;

AIRPORT TRANSIT VISA

- Valid entry visa to the country of destination
All applicants have to apply personally
All documents must be submitted in original
Documents at points (1) and (4) must be handed to the teller also in photocopy
Depending on the circumstances, you may be required to provide with further documents
Incomplete and unsigned applications will not be accepted