Schengen States: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

  1. Duly completed application form or available for collection from the Embassy – (free of charge).
  2. Two recent passport size colour photograph (white background).
  3. Original passport (with a validity of at least three months after the expiry date of the requested Visa and a minimum of 2 blank pages), together with copies of relevant pages including any previous Schengen, UK, Canadian or USA visas. Non-Sudanese citizens must hold a valid residence permit and exit/re-entry visa.
  4. Proof of valid means of travel (flight reservation for the whole period of stay in the Schengen area).
  5. Proof of available accommodation (i.e. confirmed hotel reservations) if not included in invitation letter from the Italian company.
  6. Letter of invitation from the Italian company (facsimile available at the Embassy); or an invitation from a firm or an authority to attend meetings, conferences or events connected with trade, industry or business. Invitations MUST be sent by the Italian Company directly to the Embassy before the date of the appointment.
  7. Other documents which prove the existence of trade relations or business purposes (i.e. recent invoices following purchases of goods, bill of lading etc.).
  8. If attending fairs and congresses: invitation/entry tickets.
  9. Documents proving the applicant’s employment and position within the company (i.e. employer’s letter specifying the reason of the journey, applicant’s salary, position in the company, beginning and duration of the employment contract).
  10. Documents proving the business activities of the Company (i.e.; Company’s Registration Certificate, business licence, Chamber of Commerce Certificate and/or company’s profile, etc.).
  11. Bank statement, with cover letter, of the Company’s and the applicant’s account for the last twelve months.
  12. Travel medical insurance (original and one copy) for all Schengen Countries with a minimum coverage of €30,000 for emergency hospitalization and repatriation expenses.

IMPORTANT NOTES

–          The Italian Embassy will issue visas to travellers whose main destination is Italy;

–          The Visa office reserves the right to request additional documentation and/or a further interview with the applicant;

–          Applicants should submit all their documentation in English;

–          Presentation of all the requested documents does not necessarily guarantee issuance of a Visa;

–          Submission of counterfeit or falsified documents will result in refusal of entry into the Schengen Area; such papers will not be returned and may be sent to the relevant local Judicial Authorities;

–          Schengen Border Authorities are entitled to demand proof of requisites from all travellers  and may refuse entry to Visa holders.