Russians visit Italy for various reasons. Some for work, others in connection with their studies, but most of them cross the border of this country as tourists. How to apply for entry and where to do it - perhaps the most pressing questions for those who intend to visit Italy.
If you live in St. Petersburg or in the territories adjacent to it, then you need to contact the Italian Consulate in St. Petersburg. Those living in other regions apply to the consular department at the Italian embassy in Moscow.
What is the consulate and what issues does it solve
By definition, the consulate is the body of foreign relations of one state on the territory of another. Unlike the embassy, which deals exclusively with political issues, the consulate maintains contacts with local authoritiesauthorities and directly with the population.
It is through consulates that the problems of citizens are solved within the framework defined by law, and paperwork is carried out: visas, passports, certificates, and so on. It is generally accepted that there are no consulates in the capitals. Their functions are performed by the consular department at the embassy.
In big cities (for example, St. Petersburg) there are consulates (general consulates). This was created for the convenience of citizens who address certain issues. These organizations are created on the basis of an agreement between the two states. If you need to travel to Rome, Milan or any other cities of this country, and you live in St. Petersburg or Karelia, you must contact the Italian Consulate in St. Petersburg.
Consulate in St. Petersburg
Most residents of any country, including Russia, are interested in consulates in order to obtain a visa to visit the country. If you live in Moscow or in the territories adjacent to it, then you should contact the embassy to obtain a visa. All these issues in the northern capital can be resolved at the Consulate General of Italy in St. Petersburg.
Don't be afraid of the word "general". It's just a certain status of the institution. Most consulates in the world are called general consulates, and the functions they perform do not differ at all from a simple consulate or vice-consulate. Citizens residing in St. Petersburg, the Leningrad Region, the cities of Pskov, Murmansk, apply for visas or other documents to the Italian Consulate in St. Petersburg,Arkhangelsk, Novgorod, Vologda and their regions, as well as in Karelia.
Types of visas
If you visit one of the countries included in the Schengen agreement, there will be no problems with obtaining a visa at the Italian consulate in St. Petersburg, since it is a member of the Schengen. To obtain permission to enter the country, it is necessary to justify the reason (purpose) of its visit. Depending on this, the type and type of visa may be different.
If you want to make a trip to get acquainted with the life of the country, its history, sights, you will need a tourist visa, which is issued by the visa center of the Italian Consulate in St. Petersburg.
For a trip the purpose of which is business, conclusion of contracts, business meetings, consultations, you must apply for a business visa.
You will need a student visa to study abroad.
To work in Italy under a contract or self-employed, you need a work visa.
In the case of relatives living in Italy who sent you a call or invitation, a visa is issued for family reunification.
How to apply for a visa at the Italian Consulate
If you are planning to visit Italy, you must remember that it takes time for the consulate to obtain a visa to visit Italy in St. Petersburg. It can be 3-3.5 months. With this in mind, try to get permission to enter in advance. During the tourist season, these times may be much longer.
Before you start registration, go to the officialconsulate website and read the rules and the list of required documents.
Visa documents
Documents for obtaining an entry permit are handed over to the Italian Consulate in St. Petersburg at the address: 190068, Theater Square, 10. The Italian visa center is located: St. Petersburg, nab. Fontanka River, 103, lit. A.
What documents do you need to apply for a visa?
- Completed application form. Download it on the website of the Italian visa center. Please note that all data must be entered in the form in block letters in Italian or English.
- Russian passport. Photocopies of all completed pages are attached to it.
- Passport. The expiration date must be three months longer than the expiration date of the visa.
- An old passport, which contains marks of the countries included in the Schengen agreement. If available.
- Color photos 3x4 in the amount of 2 pieces. Can be made locally.
- Certificates from work, places of study, pension certificate. If the applicant is not working, then you need to submit a document from parents, relatives or a sponsor who vouches for his financial solvency.
- Flight or train tickets, round trip.
- Proof of residence. Hotel reservation, invitation from relatives.
- Bank statement.
- Documents of education.
All documents must be translated into Italian, certified and submitted to the visa center of the Italian Consulate in St. Petersburg.
Trip withchildren
If a child is traveling with you, then additional documents will be required for it:
- Birth document - certificate.
- Notarized consent of one of the parents to leave the child (if he is traveling with one of the parents), father and mother (if he is traveling with one of the relatives, for example, a grandmother).
- Passport of father and mother (photocopies).
- Document from the place of study.
The consulate or visa center may request other documents that are not included in the main list.
