Russians visit Italy for various reasons.Some are for work, others are in connection with their studies, but most of them cross the border of this country as tourists. How to draw up documents for entry and where to do it - perhaps the most pressing issues for those who intend to visit Italy.
If you live in St. Petersburg or onadjacent territories, then you need to contact the consulate of Italy in St. Petersburg. Residents in other regions apply to the consular section at the Italian embassy in Moscow.
What is a consulate, and what issues it solves
By definition, a consulate is a bodyexternal relations of one state on the territory of another. In contrast to the embassy, which deals exclusively with political issues, the consulate maintains contacts with local authorities and directly with the population.
It is through consulates that problems are solved.citizens within the limits defined by law, and the paperwork is being processed: 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)consulates (general consulates) are located. It is created for the convenience of citizens who are asking for specific questions. These organizations are created on the basis of the agreement of 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 need to contact the Italian Consulate in St. Petersburg.
Consulate in St. Petersburg
Most residents of any country, includingRussia, consulates are interested in obtaining 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.
Do not be afraid of the word "general."It is just a certain institution status. Most consulates in the world are called generals, and the functions they perform are completely different from a simple consulate or a vice consulate. Citizens residing in St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, cities of Pskov, Murmansk, Arkhangelsk, Novgorod, Vologda and their oblasts, and also in Karelia apply for visas or other documents to the consulate of Italy in St. Petersburg.
Types of visas
When you visit one of the countries enteringin the Schengen Agreement, there will be no problems in obtaining a visa at the Italian Consulate in St. Petersburg, as it is a member of Schengen. To obtain permission to enter the country, it is necessary to justify the reason (goal) for her visit. Depending on this 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, the conclusion of contracts, business meetings, consultations, it is necessary to issue a business visa.
To study abroad you will need a student visa.
To work in Italy under a contract or are self-employed, you need a work visa.
In the case of relatives living in Italy who sent you a call or an invitation, a visa is issued for family reunification.
How to apply for a visa at the consulate of Italy
If you are planning to visit Italy, then you mustremember that for a visa to visit Italy in St. Petersburg, the consulate needs time. It can be 3-3.5 months. With this in mind, try to get permission to enter in advance. During the tourist season, these dates may be much longer.
Before you start, go to the official website of the consulate and read the rules and the list of required documents.
Documents for visa
Documents for obtaining an entry permit are surrendered to the Italian Consulate in St. Petersburg at: 190068, Theater Square, 10. The Italian Visa Application Center is located at: St. Petersburg, nab. River Fontanka, 103, lit. BUT.
What documents are required for a visa?
- A completed application form. We download it on the website of the Italian visa center. Please note that all data is entered into the questionnaire in block letters in Italian or English.
- Russian passport. Copies of all the pages are attached to it.
- International passport. The expiry date of the visa must be exceeded by three months.
- Old passport, in which there are marks of the countries included in the Schengen agreement. If available.
- Color photos 3x4 in the amount of 2 pieces. Can be made on the spot.
- Inquiries from work, place of study, pensionID If the applicant does not work, then you need to submit a document from parents, relatives or the sponsor who vouches for its financial viability.
- Tickets for the plane or train, back and forth.
- Confirmation of residence. Hotel reservation, invitation from relatives.
- Bank statement.
- Education documents.
All documents must be translated into Italian, certified and handed over to the visa center of the Consulate of Italy in St. Petersburg.
Trip with children
If a child is traveling with you, then additional documents will be required:
- Birth document - certificate.
- The 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 his relatives, for example, his grandmother).
- Passport of father and mother (photocopies).
- Document from the place of study.
The consulate or visa center may request other documents not included in the main list.
