Italy Visa Requirements
Overview
A tourist visa allows you to stay for a short period in the Schengen area (not more than 90 days per 6 months)If the visit involves two or more Schengen countries, the Embassy responsible for the issuance of the visa will be:The Embassy of the country in which the traveler is going to stay the longest.If the traveler is to stay the same time in different Schengen countries, the Embassy of the country of first entry.It is advisable to plan your travel well in advance to avoid any inconvenience. Application can be lodged a maximum of 6 months before the start of the intended trip.Holding a valid visa does not automatically give the right of entry to Schengen area. Please, be aware that holding a short-stay visa does not automatically entitle to enter Schengen area. Once arrived at Schengen border control, or during other controls, travellers may be asked to provide information on means of support, on how long they intend to stay in the Schengen State, and why they are visiting the Schengen State.It is therefore recommended to carry with you copies of the documents presented when you applied for the visa (e.g. letters of invitation, travel confirmations, other documents stating the purpose of stay). For more information, please read art. 5 of Schengen borders code
Visa Fees
All payments will be collected in local currency (cash/card) for Oman
The applicable visa fee in local currency is as per exchange rate (1 EUR = 0.4399 OMR) . It is subject to change without notice.
Applicant shall be levied a service charge of OMR 4.940 per application over and above visa fees.
The visa fee is non-refundableA
Documents Required
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click hereOnline Application FormE-Application form must be duly completed online. You need to print it, 4 pages and the bar code page, and sign it. Click here for the E- Application in Italian (for the English version, click on “EN”).
Tourist Visa for Omani Nationals
Tourist Visa for NON-Omani Nationals Legally Residing in Oman
Tourist Visa for Family or Friends Visit
Forms
Parental Authorization for Minor
Declaration of Financial Support
Photo Specifications
Note: We regret we cannot accept photographs that do not meet these requirements
Please provide one recent photographs (not more than 6 months old) of yourself. The photographs should be in color and:
Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
Clear share quality and with the face in focus.
Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
Full face, non-smiling [without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background].
Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form.
Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. Photo booth meeting these requirements is available at the centre.
Processing Time
The processing time for visa applications can take a minimum of 15 calendar days. For certain nationalities under consultation can take a minimum of 25 calendar days (click here)This period may be extended if a more detailed examination of your application and/or additional documents are required. The Embassy is not in a position to update the visa application status. This can only be done through the tracking application number you received when you applied or through our helpdeskApplicant documents will be sent to the Embassy of Italy in Muscat, any assessment and decision on visas is taken by the Embassy only.
Online Application Form
E-Application form must be duly completed online. You need to print it, 4 pages and the bar code page, and sign it. Click here for the E- Application in Italian (for the English version, click on “EN”).Forms
