TOURIST VISA REQUIREMENTS

TOURIST VISA REQUIREMENTS APPLICATIONS WITH INCOMPLETE OR UNACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTS WILL BE RETURNED TO THE APPLICANT. APPLICANTS MUST PRINT THIS LIST AND PRESENT ALL FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER. (Please Note: If submitting a mail-in application, please have any and all photocopies authenticated by a Consular official OR by a Public Notary) 1) Printed List of Tourist Visa Requirements 2) Completed application form (see attached form) with one recent passport-size photograph, glued to it; PHOTOCOPIES OR HOME PRINTED PHOTOGRAPHS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. (if staying for more than 90 days, please download form from the VISAS page on our website). Please fill out the form as best as you can. We will answer any questions about the form when you apply for the visa in person. 3) Passport or Travel Document with a validity that exceeds the intended stay of the applicant by at least three months. The passport must have a blank page to affix the visa; 4) Photocopy of Passport or Travel Document (main page and signature page only) 5) (For Non-US Citizens): Alien Resident Card or valid visa for residence and employment or study in the United States, with relevant documentation permitting reentry into the United States. (If sending application by mail, include ONLY THE NOTARIZED PHOTOCOPY of Alien Resident Card) 6) (For Non-US Citizens): Photocopy of Alien Resident Card or valid visa 7) Driver License or State I.D. as proof of residence in our jurisdiction (If sending application by mail, include ONLY THE NOTARIZED PHOTOCOPY of Driver License) 8) Photocopy of Driver License or State I.D. 9) Verification of employment: This should be a recent statement on company letterhead from employer stating position held, length of employment, recent salary and duration of vacation. **Job offer letters or pay-stubs cannot be accepted.** a. If you are self-employed or the owner of a company you must bring the following documents as verification of employment: 1) Copies of your business license (if applicable) 2) Original Business income tax returns 3) Photocopies of income tax returns 10) Proof of medical insurance showing minimum coverage of at least $50,000.00 covering the entire period of stay in Italy. US health insurance policies are accepted only with statements from the health insurance company confirming that the company will pay Italian/European providers. In lieu of this applicants may show proof of purchase of medical travel insurance for the whole travel period. 11) Current bank statement with applicant s full name, or notarized letter from the bank attesting to the applicant s financial status, or traveler checks. If presenting travelers checks please be sure to include the originals AND a photocopy. If using electronic statements please make sure that they include the name of the account holder. a. If you are supported by a spouse or relative please enclose his/her employment and financial information: employment letter, bank statement, and a notarized statement with which the person assumes financial responsibility for your stay in the Schengen area. 1

12) Proof of lodgings. This should include: a. Proof of confirmed hotel reservations for the entire duration of the applicant s stay in all Schengen countries visited; 1) If staying with a family or friend, the applicant MUST include the completed host invitation form (see attached form entitled Lettera di Invito). 1. If the host is not an Italian citizen, please include a copy of his/her permesso di soggiorno (residence permit in Italy). 2. If the host is an Italian citizen, please include a copy of the host s Italian passport, including the page showing the signature of the passport holder. 13) Proof of Flight reservation for roundtrip flights from the US to Europe (and ultimately to Italy) and back including internal entry and exit points of travel i.e. EURAIL tickets, car rental, internal flights (original plus photocopy) and a statement detailing your complete itinerary. The name on the reservations must reflect the name on the passport. The applicant may be required to show the actual ticket when picking up the visa. a. IF A MINOR IS TRAVELING TO ITALY AS A TOURIST he/she must have the consent of both parents. His/her birth certificate must be presented and his/her application must be signed by both parents. If the minor is not traveling with both parents, the parent who is not traveling must sign a separate, notarized, authorization form. PLEASE NOTE: THE PARENTS MUST BE THE SAME AS THE ONES SHOWN ON THE BIRTH CERTIFICATES. IF THEY ARE NOT, THE PARENT SHOWN ON THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE MUST GIVE HIS/HER CONSENT. 2

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LETTERA DI INVITO (da compilare in stampatello) Il/la sottoscritto/a... Nato/a il...a... Di nazionalita...residente a...prov... In via...n...c.a.p...tel... Occupazione/professione... Consapevole delle conseguenze previste dall art.12, comma 1, del Decreto Legislativo 25 luglio 1998, n. 286 (Testo unico delle disposizioni concernenti la disciplina dell immigrazione e norme sulla condizione dello straniero) che dispone: "salvo che il fatto costituisca piu grave reato, chiunque compie attivita dirette a favorire l ingresso degli stranieri nel territorio dello Stato in violazione delle disposizioni del presente testo unico e punito con la reclusione fino a tre anni e con una multa fino a lire trenta milioni" con la presente comunica di voler invitare per motivi di turismo il/la cittadino/a straniero/a... cognome nome nato/a il...a... di nazionalita...residente a......in via......c.a.p...tel... per il periodo dal...al... il sottoscritto dichiara inoltre 1. di avere con la stessa persona legami di parentela/amicizia/altri... (precisare) 2. di sapere con certezza che la stessa persona nel Paese di permanente residenza: o svolge la seguente attivita lavorativa:... o non svolge attivita lavorativa e trae i mezzi di sussistenza da... (precisare) 3. di possedere le disponibilita economiche ed abitative per poter ospitare il/la suddetto/a cittadino/a straniero/a 4. di aver gia messo a disposizione della persona suindicata, a titolo di garanzia economica, sotto forma di "fidejussione bancaria" la somma di lire... presso l Istituto Bancario...agenzia n... sita in... 6

(Lettera d invito continuato) Il sottoscritto, in caso di esito positivo della richiesta di visto inoltrata dal/la cittadino/a straniero/a, provvedera a 1. fornirgli/le alloggio presso la propria abitazione/altrove... precisare 2. sostenere eventuali oneri derivanti dal ricorso all assistenza medico sanitaria da parte del/la cittadino/a straniero/a, laddove questi non abbia una propria copertura (polizza assicurativa ovvero convenzione bilaterale fra Italia e Paese d origine) 3. comunicare al Commissariato di P.S. di zona la presenza dello/a straniero/a ospitato presso la propria abitazione, entro 48 ore dal suo ingresso nel territorio italiano, ai sensi dell art. 7 del precitato D. L.vo 286/98 4. far presentare lo/a straniero/a presso l Ufficio Stranieri della Questura di... entro 8 giorni dal suo ingresso per la richiesta del permesso di soggiorno 5. assicurare il suo rientro al Paese di permanente residenza entro i termini previsti dal visto d ingresso e segnati sul permesso di sogggiorno che lo straniero dovra consegnare alle Autorita di frontiera italiane all uscita del territorio italiano. Luogo e data Firma del dichiarante...... Si allega copia di un documento d identita del dichiarante, il quale, se straniero, alleghera anche copia del proprio permesso di soggiorno 7