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» Can I visit Italy without a visa?

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Mr Orimoloye Saibu Victor
Sat, 24 Mar 2012 15:27 EDT
ITALIAN EMBASSY IS THE BEST TO ANSWER CUSTOMER
Italian embassy is the best to answer customer and also has the highest population in the all over the world and the richest embassy, I love to be visit very soon for invitation visa
Mr Orimoloye Saibu Victor
Sat, 24 Mar 2012 09:50 EDT
I NEED INVITATION TO ITALY IN BOLOGNAL
I want to vicit Italy in Bolognal just to rest for for one weak and I also traveled to Dubai for two weeks last year,just to change environment
CAROLINE PRECIOUS MICHAEL
Thu, 22 Mar 2012 04:10 EDT
I NEED YOU TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS
Please i am disturbed my money is tied down in Italy 1,500 euro, i paid for shirt in Adrean Bossi company in Italy and they decisided to send me an invitation to come and pick my goods and after providing all the necessary documents i was denined of visa please i need you to look into this i am only helping the Italians to boost thier economy i am not going there to stay. I have travled to Germany on business trip and am back i cant stay in Italy am only going there just there to get goods, you can contact Domenico in Andrea Bossi company to know the truth +390885842606, +393478254591. Thanks in anticipation.
TONI KOMPANY-OGBE(TRAVELINGCONNECT MANAGEMENT)
Sat, 4 Feb 2012 05:26 EST
REQUISITE DOCUMENTS FOR ITALY TOURIST VISA
REQUISITE DOCUMENTS FOR ITALY TOURIST VISA

 Application form duly filled in block capitals. Application must be signed and dated by applicant on
submitting the application. The visa application form can be downloaded from this web site.
 Two recent colour passport-size photographs (white background), size 3,5 x 4,5 cm. As to the
technical specification see the relevant document.
 Passport valid for at least 3 months after the expiry date of the requested visa and containing at
least 2 empty pages.
 Copy of the passport page containing holder’s data and those mentioning an extension of validity.
 Copies of any previous and current visa (if applicable).
A. DOCUMENTATION RELATING TO THE PURPOSE OF THE JOURNEY
 documents relating to the itinerary: a) confirmation of the booking of an organised trip or any other
appropriate document indicating the envisaged travel plans: flight booking (Please note that no
ticket should be purchased); b) in the case of transit: visa or other entry permit for the third country
of destination; tickets for onward journey;
 hotel booking or
 original letter of hospitality from a hosting person living in Italy. In this case, the following
documents should be submitted: copy of the identity card or passport of the hosting person plus
photocopy of Residence Permit (Permesso o Carta di Soggiorno) if the host person is a foreigner).
The model of this letter of hospitality can be downloaded from this web site;
 proof of family ties with the host/inviting person (if applicable);
 Letter from the applicant's employer stating: a) Professional status of applicant; b) period of leave;
 Overseas Medical Insurance with minimum coverage of Euro 30,000 (including repatriation flight
and hospital care) issued by a local insurance company (listed by the Schengen Diplomatic missions)
or one based in Europe.
B. PERSONAL DOCUMENTATION PERTAINING TO THE APPLICANT’S PERSONAL FINANCIAL MEANS
 proof of financial means in the country of residence:
a) personal bank statement covering the last six months 
b) documentation pertaining to financial investments (if applicable) 
c) certificate of payment of tax on personal income (PIT) 
 proof of employment:
a) letter of employment stating duration of employment and financial terms 
b) pay-slips covering the last six months (if applicable) 
 in case the applicant is the owner of a company or an individual trader
a) Certificate of Incorporation + Memorandum and Articles of Association or Certificate of Business
Name Registration 
b) Form C.O. 7 or equivalent (listings of the Company’s Directors) 
c) Income Tax Clearance Certificate 
 proof of real estate property (if applicable);
 proof of integration into the country: documents attesting the applicant’s professional status
 In the case the applicant cannot provide evidence of personal income, a bank guarantee
("fidejussione bancaria") established by the host person in Italy should be submitted. The amount
of this bank guarantee has to be established in accordance with the relevant decree of the Italian
Ministry of Interior
EKINE IBIGBEYE FRANK
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:58 EST
SHORT TERM BUSINESS VISA REQUIREMENTS
PLEASE I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING A SHORT TERM BUSINESS VISA.

REGARDS.
Didi Ugonna
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:20 EST
Requirements for immigrant visa.
Pls i have a sister who is an italian citizn with two kids, she wants to take our nephew who stays with a relative back home. Can you pls tell us what is required to obtain appropriate visa for this child as it's difficult to get hold of anyone at the italian embassy on phone. The italian consulate in italy states the information we need would be from nigerian.Thankyou so much for anticipated help.
Ajiteru bayo funsho
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:45 EST
Complain
Why are refuse me for the renew of my visa after they have issue a visa on my passport before and l apply no reply on my apply.
ikuobase sunday
Wed, 7 Dec 2011 09:30 EST
inquiry
i have an invitation from elder sister to visist italy, what kind of visi should i apply for
muhammad umar danjauro
Sun, 4 Sep 2011 17:45 EDT
i need your help
Hello,
sir i am nigerian citizen and i am now completed my secondary school and i like to continue my studies in italy university so sir i dn't how to do?please reply via 08038586694 or email;danjaurom@yahoo.com
Danjuma J H
Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:43 EDT
Right channel of visa application
sir,
Italian company in Italy send invitation letter to Abuja Italian consulate inviting me for a course, please is it Abuja or Lagos.

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