Visa Information

Overview

Short-stay visa for people travelling with the purpose of tourism.

Documents Required

• Schengen application form
• Duly completed (in Italian, English, Belorussian or Russian), dated and signed by the applicant in person. The visa application form is available on the Download Forms  page. Filling out both by hand and by editors is allowed. In case of minors (below the age of 18), the application form needs to be signed by at least one of their parents or the person exercising legal guardianship present at the documents’ submission.

Photograph

1 photo, not older than 6 months, meeting Schengen photo requirements (glued on the application form).

 Travel document

Passport, which must be valid for at least 3 months after the date when the holder leaves the Schengen area, containing at least two empty pages marked “Visa” and issued within the previous 10 years.

Confirmation of legal residence in the Republic of Belarus

- Registration in a passport (for citizens of Belarus);

- Residence permit or registration in the passport and belorussian visa (for foreign citizens).

Medical insurance policy

The travel insurance should be valid for Schengen area if you apply for short stay visa;

The insurance must cover the minimum amount of 30,000.00 Euro (coverage: repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment and transportation of the body in case of death);

The insurance should cover the whole period of your stay in Schengen area. If the visa is requested with a longer validity and multiple entries, the travel insurance only needs to cover the first trip.

Proof of arrival/departure

- Round trip ticket, paid or booked with the name of an applicant on it;

- Car registration license, owner’s driving license. * Submission of documents for a trip by car is possible only if its owner is also traveling with the applicant/is the applicant. In case the applicant is not a driver, it is required to present copies of the driver’s passport pages (pp. 31-33) and his valid Schengen visa, copy of driving license;

- Contract with the transport company, transport company’s registration certificate, permit for international transfers of transporter’s company, technical passport of vehicle, insurance for the vehicle “Green card”, copies of the driver’s passport pages (pp. 31-33) and his valid Schengen visa, copies of driving license and certificate of international driver.

 Proof of accommodation

- Hotel booking with the name of an applicant on it;

- Invitation letter (in accordance with the sample), presented in original; a copy of the identity document of the inviting person (passport/ID card, residence permit). Short-stay visa for people travelling with the purpose of tourism for up to 90 days 2

 Proof of applicant’s current occupation

For employed: employment certificate with the amount of the salary for the last 3 months which includes job title, recruitment date and, if applicable, termination date (termination agreement). It must be presented on official form, stamped by the organization and signed by the person in charge; For individual entrepreneurs: company registration certificate, tax declaration for the last reporting period and only the first page of the cryptographic certificate;

For self-employed individuals - a tax payment certificate of with a stamp from the tax office or receipts for tax payment;

For retired: pension certificate, retirement benefit statement for the last three months; For student: student card or enrolment certificate;

For unemployed: copy of labour book (pages with personal data and all employments for the last 3 years);

* Following documents are valid within 1 month from the date of issue: employment certificate, retirement benefit statement, a tax payment certificate, student card or enrolment certificate.

 

Proof of sufficient financial means for the intended stay (according to the requirements of Directive of Ministry of Domestic affairs 1.3.2000)

Bank account statement reflecting account balance (in rubles/euro/dollars) with the bank stamp. The document is valid within 1 month from the date of issue;

For minors, students and unemployed

- proof of sufficient financial means for the intended stay: family member’s sponsorship letter and documents proving his/her employment and solvency (in this case a copy of the last page in sponsor’s passport is needed and documents proving family relationship between sponsor and applicant). In case of joint submission of documents for a visa with a sponsor on the same trip only sponsorship letter is provided;

For majors going to Italy within Chernobyl programs: Italian bank statement (original and copy); Other documents (for example, documents of share ownership, dividends etc.).

Photo Specifications

General information

• No more than 6-months old
• Photo should be colored, full-faced and without fringing.
• Photo should have been taken within the last six months.
• Each applicant should submit 1 photo along with visa application.

Photo size

• 35 x 45 mm with face centered in the frame
• Head (from the top of the head to the bottom of the chin) should be about 30 mm.

Photo specifications

• Photo should be taken fullface with applicant facing camera directly.
• Face should cover about 70-80% of the photo.
• Photo should be colored and have white or light background. Photos with dark or patterned background will not be accepted.
• Face should be clearly seen. It is preferable to have ears open.
• Sunglasses or other accessories are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (e.g. eye patch).
• Photo depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or a veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

Please note:

Kindly follow the instructions above. If photos provided do not correspond with the Consulate requirements your application pack will be considered incomplete. In case you do not have an opportunity to make a photo in advance you can do it in visa application center.

Processing Time

The decision on visa applications is made within 15 calendar days from the date the documents are received by the Consulate. In some cases, where more detailed checks are required, this period may be extended up to 45 days.

Download Forms

 Authorization_from

 Consent to the processing of personal data VFS

 Declaration (Chernobyl programs)

 Declaration of certificates substitution (for relatives of EU citizens)

 Declaration of notarial acts substitution

 financial means

 Information on the protection of individuals with reference to the processing of personal data

 Invitation (Business)

 Invitation (Private)

 Official translators registered at the Embassy

 Schengen form

Overview

Short stay visa for people who intend to go to Italy for business activities, negotiations, business trainings, checking the usage and work of the equipment, bought or sold within commercial agreements and industrial collaboration.

Documents Required

Schengen application form

Duly completed (in Italian, English, Belorussian or Russian), dated and signed by the applicant in person. The visa application form is available on the Forms page. Filling out both by hand and by editors is allowed. In case of minors (below the age of 18), the application form needs to be signed by at least one of their parents or the person exercising legal guardianship present at the documents’ submission.

Photograph

1 photo, not older than 6 months, meeting Schengen photo requirements (glued on the application form).

 Travel document

Passport, which must be valid for at least 3 months after the date when the holder leaves the Schengen area, containing at least two empty pages marked “Visa” and issued within the previous 10 years.

Confirmation of legal residence in the Republic of Belarus

- Registration in a passport (for citizens of Belarus);

- Residence permit or registration in the passport and belorussian visa (for foreign citizens).

Medical insurance policy

The travel insurance should be valid for Schengen area if you apply for short stay visa;

The insurance must cover the minimum amount of 30,000.00 Euro (coverage: repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment and transportation of the body in case of death);

The insurance should cover the whole period of your stay in Schengen area. If the visa is requested with a longer validity and multiple entries, the travel insurance only needs to cover the first trip.

Proof of arrival/departure

- Round trip ticket, paid or booked with the name of an applicant on it;

- Car registration license, owner’s driving license. * Submission of documents for a trip by car is possible only if its owner is also traveling with the applicant/is the applicant. In case the applicant is not a driver, it is required to present copies of the driver’s passport pages (pp. 31-33) and his valid Schengen visa, copy of driving license;

- Contract with the transport company, transport company’s registration certificate, permit for international transfers of transporter’s company, technical passport of vehicle, insurance for the vehicle “Green card”, copies of the driver’s passport pages (pp. 31-33) and his valid Schengen visa, copies of driving license and certificate of international driver.

 

Documents confirming economic activity of legal entity

- Covering letter from a Belorussian company which sends an applicant on a business trip abroad stating the purpose and duration of the journey and confirmation of expenses reimbursement in the amount of at least 50 Euro per day of staying;

- Verified certificates of registration and verified corporate charter’s copies.

 

Proof of sufficient financial means for the intended stay (according to the requirements of Directive of Ministry of Domestic affairs 1.3.2000)

For employed - employment certificate with information about the recruitment date, the amount of the salary for the last 3 months and confirmation of expenses reimbursement in the amount of at least 50 Euro per day of staying (this information can be included in a separate document or in the above-mentioned letter from company). It must be presented on official form, stamped by the organization and signed by the person in charge. The document is valid within 1 month from the date of issue; for self-employed - tax declaration for the last three months.

Documents confirming economic and commercial purposes of the trip

* If inviter is an Italian company:

1. Invitation letter from an Italian company in original (in accordance with the sample, signed by the official representative and a copy of his/her identity card;
2. Constituent documents of inviting Italian company:
3. a) Company registration in Commerce and Industry Board not older than 3 months;
4. b) Company registration in Commercial section of the Italian Embassy.
5. Documents proving business cooperation between inviting company and applicant or company where he/she works:
6. a) Agreement between Italian and Belorussian companies;
7. b) Commercial invoices certifying that Belarusian company bought goods from Italian company;
8. c) Confirmation in invitation letter of the fact that travel purpose is commercial negotiations.

* If an applicant participates in a tradeshow or a fair:

- Tradeshow or fair programs;

- An invitation or a pass ticket confirming applicant’s participation.

* In other

Proof of accommodation

- Hotel booking with the name of an applicant on it;

- Providing of accommodation by inviting company and information about it in invitation letter.

 

Copies of the passport’s pages

Copies of the passport’s pages with personal data (pp. 31-33) and previous Schengen visas for the last 3 years.

 

Forms of Consent for processing of personal data & Application for Service

Please download both forms of Consent for processing of personal data & Application for Service and Information on the protection of individuals with reference to the processing of personal data (the forms are available on the Forms page), complete it with the requested data, sign and attach with all your documentation. Please note that both forms are mandatory for application submission.

 

* Following documents are valid within 1 month from the date of issue: employment certificate, retirement benefit statement, a tax payment certificate, student card or enrolment certificate.

Photo Specifications

General information

• No more than 6-months old
• Photo should be colored, full-faced and without fringing.
• Photo should have been taken within the last six months.
• Each applicant should submit 1 photo along with visa application.

Photo size

• 35 x 45 mm with face centered in the frame
• Head (from the top of the head to the bottom of the chin) should be about 30 mm.

Photo specifications

• Photo should be taken fullface with applicant facing camera directly.
• Face should cover about 70-80% of the photo.
• Photo should be colored and have white or light background. Photos with dark or patterned background will not be accepted.
• Face should be clearly seen. It is preferable to have ears open.
• Sunglasses or other accessories are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (e.g. eye patch).
• Photo depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or a veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

Please note:

Kindly follow the instructions above. If photos provided do not correspond with the Consulate requirements your application pack will be considered incomplete. In case you do not have an opportunity to make a photo in advance you can do it in visa application center.

Processing Time

The decision on visa applications is made within 15 calendar days from the date the documents are received by the Consulate. In some cases, where more detailed checks are required, this period may be extended up to 45 days.

Download Forms

 Authorization_from

 Consent to the processing of personal data VFS

 Declaration (Chernobyl programs)

 Declaration of certificates substitution (for relatives of EU citizens)

 Declaration of notarial acts substitution

 financial means

 Information on the protection of individuals with reference to the processing of personal data

 Invitation (Business)

 Invitation (Private)

 Official translators registered at the Embassy

 Schengen form

Overview

Short stay visa for people who intend to study in Italy.

Documents Required

Schengen application form

Duly completed (in Italian, English, Belorussian or Russian), dated and signed by the applicant in person. The visa application form is available on the Forms page. Filling out both by hand and by editors is allowed. In case of minors (below the age of 18), the application form needs to be signed by at least one of their parents or the person exercising legal guardianship present at the documents’ submission.

Photograph

1 photo, not older than 6 months, meeting Schengen photo requirements (glued on the application form).

 Travel document

Passport, which must be valid for at least 3 months after the date when the holder leaves the Schengen area, containing at least two empty pages marked “Visa” and issued within the previous 10 years.

Confirmation of legal residence in the Republic of Belarus

- Registration in a passport (for citizens of Belarus);

- Residence permit or registration in the passport and belorussian visa (for foreign citizens).

Medical insurance policy

The travel insurance should be valid for Schengen area if you apply for short stay visa;

The insurance must cover the minimum amount of 30,000.00 Euro (coverage: repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment and transportation of the body in case of death);

The insurance should cover the whole period of your stay in Schengen area. If the visa is requested with a longer validity and multiple entries, the travel insurance only needs to cover the first trip.

Purpose of travel proof

1. Confirmation of your booked courses in Italy, or enrolment letter;
2. Covering letter from the Belarus Organization or education institution, which is interested in the applicant’s trip, stating purpose of travel and duration of trip.

 

Proof of arrival/departure

1. Round trip ticket, paid or booked in the name of an applicant;
2. Contract with the transport company, transport company’s registration certificate, permit for international transfers of transporter’s company, technical passport of vehicle, insurance for the vehicle “Green card”, copies of the driver’s passport pages (pp. 31-33) and his valid Schengen visa, copies of driving license and certificate of international driver;
3. Car registration license, owner’s driving license and, in case the applicant is not an owner of the car, documents confirming the driver’s eligibility to drive the vehicle (power of attorney – original and it’s copy). In case the applicant is not the driver, it is required to present copies of the driver’s passport pages (pp. 31-33) and his valid Schengen visa and a copy of driving license.

Proof of accommodation

1. Hotel booking with the name of an applicant on it;
2. Invitation letter (in accordance with the presented sample in original).

 

Proof of applicant’s current occupation

1. Employed - employment certificate which includes job title, recruitment date and, if applicable, termination date (termination agreement). It must be presented on official form, stamped by the organization and signed by the person in charge. The document is valid within 1 month from the date of issue;
2. Self-Employed - company registration certificate;
3. Retired - pension certificate;
4. Student - student card or enrollment certificate;
5. Unemployed - copy of labour book (pages with personal data and all employments for the last 3 years);
6. Others - documents confirming ties with Belarus (for example, marriage certificate, birth certificate etc.)

* Following documents are valid within 1 month from the date of issue: employment certificate, retirement benefit statement, a tax payment certificate, student card or enrolment certificate.

 

 

Proof of sufficient financial means for the intended stay (according to the requirements of Directive of Ministry of Domestic affairs 1.3.2000)

1. Employed - employment certificate with information about the amount of the salary for the last 3 months (this information can be provided in a separate document or in the above-mentioned employment certificate). It must be 3 presented on official form, stamped by the organization and signed by the person in charge. The document is valid within 1 month from the date of issue;
2. Self-Employed - tax declaration for the last three months;
3. Retired - retirement benefit statement;
4. Majors, going to Italy within Chernobyl programs – Italian bank statement (original and copy);
5. Others, including minors - proof of sufficient financial means for the intended stay: - Family member’s sponsorship letter and documents proving his/her employment and solvency (in this case a copy of the last page in sponsor’s passport is needed and documents proving family relationship between sponsor and applicant); - Bank account statement showing the movements for the last three months; -
6. Other documents (for example, documents of property or share ownership etc.).

 

Additional documents to be provided for minors

Birth certificate and its copy (apostille, translation and legalization are not required);

Parental consent: notarized consent from both parents (in accordance with the sample) to leave Belarus in favour of a minor apostille, translation and legalization are not required). Сopies of both parents’ passports pages (pp. 32-33). In case only one parent has a parental right it is necessary to submit supporting documents (court decision, death certificate etc.). ✓

Copies of the passport’s pages

Copies of the passport’s pages with personal data (pp. 31-33) and previous Schengen visas for the last 3 years.

Forms of Consent for processing of personal data & Application for Service

Please download both forms of Consent for processing of personal data & Application for Service and Information on the protection of individuals with reference to the processing of personal data (the forms are available on the Forms page), complete it with the requested data, sign and attach with all your documentation. Please note that both forms are mandatory for application submission.

Additional documents

Evidence of previous travel to Italy (up to 4 sheets).

For majors going to Italy within Chernobyl program: invitation from the host family – Autocertificazione (in accordance with the sample);

Original documents submitted with copies will be returned to the applicant (e.g. marriage certificate, student card, Italian bank statement, tickets, birth certificate, death certificate, etc.).

Before applying, please make sure you have copies of the documents required to get your passport back (an additional copy of the last page of the passport).

Photo Specifications

General information

• No more than 6-months old
• Photo should be colored, full-faced and without fringing.
• Photo should have been taken within the last six months.
• Each applicant should submit 1 photo along with visa application.

Photo size

• 35 x 45 mm with face centered in the frame
• Head (from the top of the head to the bottom of the chin) should be about 30 mm.

Photo specifications

• Photo should be taken fullface with applicant facing camera directly.
• Face should cover about 70-80% of the photo.
• Photo should be colored and have white or light background. Photos with dark or patterned background will not be accepted.
• Face should be clearly seen. It is preferable to have ears open.
• Sunglasses or other accessories are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (e.g. eye patch).
• Photo depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or a veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

Please note:

Kindly follow the instructions above. If photos provided do not correspond with the Consulate requirements your application pack will be considered incomplete. In case you do not have an opportunity to make a photo in advance you can do it in visa application center.

Processing Time

The decision on visa applications is made within 15 calendar days from the date the documents are received by the Consulate. In some cases, where more detailed checks are required, this period may be extended up to 45 days.

Download Forms

 Authorization_from

 Consent to the processing of personal data VFS

 Declaration (Chernobyl programs)

 Declaration of certificates substitution (for relatives of EU citizens)

 Declaration of notarial acts substitution

 financial means

 Information on the protection of individuals with reference to the processing of personal data

 Invitation (Business)

 Invitation (Private)

 Official translators registered at the Embassy

 Schengen form

Overview

Short-stay visa for people (sportsmen, coaches, sport directors), taking part in sport events or array (range) of competitions, organized by National Athletic Federations or athletic associations, authorized by CONI (National Olympic Committee of Italy).

Documents Required

Schengen application form

Duly completed (in Italian, English, Belorussian or Russian), dated and signed by the applicant in person. The visa application form is available on the Forms page. Filling out both by hand and by editors is allowed. In case of minors (below the age of 18), the application form needs to be signed by at least one of their parents or the person exercising legal guardianship present at the documents’ submission.

Photograph

1 photo, not older than 6 months, meeting Schengen photo requirements (glued on the application form).

 Travel document

Passport, which must be valid for at least 3 months after the date when the holder leaves the Schengen area, containing at least two empty pages marked “Visa” and issued within the previous 10 years.

Confirmation of legal residence in the Republic of Belarus

- Registration in a passport (for citizens of Belarus);

- Residence permit or registration in the passport and belorussian visa (for foreign citizens).

Medical insurance policy

The travel insurance should be valid for Schengen area if you apply for short stay visa;

The insurance must cover the minimum amount of 30,000.00 Euro (coverage: repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment and transportation of the body in case of death);

The insurance should cover the whole period of your stay in Schengen area. If the visa is requested with a longer validity and multiple entries, the travel insurance only needs to cover the first trip.

 

Proof of travel purpose and applicant’s status as a sportsman

1. Invitation letter from National Olympic Committee of Italy (CONI), or from Italian Athletic federation, or from the Host Athletic Organization, including confirmation of the applicant’s participation in the event and request for a visa issuance;
2. Covering letter from the Belorussian athletic association, interested in applicant’s trip, which must specify the purpose and duration of trip.

 

Proof of accommodation, transport and financial means

Petition from the Italian host organization stating the proof of transport means and information about the applicant’s accommodation in Italy, and the confirmation of covering the expenses related to the trip (this information can be mentioned in the invitation letter).

 

Proof of arrival/departure

1. Round trip ticket, paid or booked in the name of an applicant;
2. Contract with the transport company, transport company’s registration certificate, permit for international transfers of transporter’s company, technical passport of vehicle, insurance for the vehicle “Green card”, copies of the driver’s passport pages (pp. 31-33) and his valid Schengen visa, copies of driving license and certificate of international driver;
3. Car registration license, owner’s driving license and, in case the applicant is not an owner of the car, documents confirming the driver’s eligibility to drive the vehicle (power of attorney – original and it’s copy). In case the applicant is not the driver, it is required to present copies of the driver’s passport pages (pp. 31-33) and his valid Schengen visa and a copy of driving license.

Proof of accommodation

1. Hotel booking with the name of an applicant on it;

 

Proof of applicant’s current occupation

1. Employed - employment certificate which includes job title, recruitment date and, if applicable, termination date (termination agreement). It must be presented on official form, stamped by the organization and signed by the person in charge. The document is valid within 1 month from the date of issue;
2. Self-Employed - company registration certificate;
3. Retired - pension certificate;
4. Student - student card or enrollment certificate;
5. Unemployed - copy of labour book (pages with personal data and all employments for the last 3 years);
6. Others - documents confirming ties with Belarus (for example, marriage certificate, birth certificate etc.)

* Following documents are valid within 1 month from the date of issue: employment certificate, retirement benefit statement, a tax payment certificate, student card or enrolment certificate.

Proof of sufficient financial means for the intended stay (according to the requirements of Directive of Ministry of Domestic affairs 1.3.2000)

1. Employed - employment certificate with information about the amount of the salary for the last 3 months (this information can be provided in a separate document or in the above-mentioned employment certificate). It must be 3 presented on official form, stamped by the organization and signed by the person in charge. The document is valid within 1 month from the date of issue;
2. Self-Employed - tax declaration for the last three months;
3. Retired - retirement benefit statement;
4. Majors, going to Italy within Chernobyl programs – Italian bank statement (original and copy);
5. Others, including minors - proof of sufficient financial means for the intended stay: - Family member’s sponsorship letter and documents proving his/her employment and solvency (in this case a copy of the last page in sponsor’s passport is needed and documents proving family relationship between sponsor and applicant); - Bank account statement showing the movements for the last three months; -
6. Other documents (for example, documents of property or share ownership etc.).

 

Additional documents to be provided for minors

Birth certificate and its copy (apostille, translation and legalization are not required);

Parental consent: notarized consent from both parents (in accordance with the sample) to leave Belarus in favour of a minor apostille, translation and legalization are not required). Сopies of both parents’ passports pages (pp. 32-33). In case only one parent has a parental right it is necessary to submit supporting documents (court decision, death certificate etc.). ✓

 Copies of the passport’s pages

Copies of the passport’s pages with personal data (pp. 31-33) and previous Schengen visas for the last 3 years.

Forms of Consent for processing of personal data & Application for Service

Please download both forms of Consent for processing of personal data & Application for Service and Information on the protection of individuals with reference to the processing of personal data (the forms are available on the Forms page), complete it with the requested data, sign and attach with all your documentation. Please note that both forms are mandatory for application submission.

Additional documents

Evidence of previous travel to Italy (up to 4 sheets).

For majors going to Italy within Chernobyl program: invitation from the host family – Autocertificazione (in accordance with the sample);

Original documents submitted with copies will be returned to the applicant (e.g. marriage certificate, student card, Italian bank statement, tickets, birth certificate, death certificate, etc.).

Before applying, please make sure you have copies of the documents required to get your passport back (an additional copy of the last page of the passport).

Photo Specifications

General information

• No more than 6-months old
• Photo should be colored, full-faced and without fringing.
• Photo should have been taken within the last six months.
• Each applicant should submit 1 photo along with visa application.

Photo size

• 35 x 45 mm with face centered in the frame
• Head (from the top of the head to the bottom of the chin) should be about 30 mm.

Photo specifications

• Photo should be taken fullface with applicant facing camera directly.
• Face should cover about 70-80% of the photo.
• Photo should be colored and have white or light background. Photos with dark or patterned background will not be accepted.
• Face should be clearly seen. It is preferable to have ears open.
• Sunglasses or other accessories are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (e.g. eye patch).
• Photo depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or a veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

Please note:

Kindly follow the instructions above. If photos provided do not correspond with the Consulate requirements your application pack will be considered incomplete. In case you do not have an opportunity to make a photo in advance you can do it in visa application center.

Processing Time

The decision on visa applications is made within 15 calendar days from the date the documents are received by the Consulate. In some cases, where more detailed checks are required, this period may be extended up to 45 days.

Download Forms

 Authorization_from

 Consent to the processing of personal data VFS

 Declaration (Chernobyl programs)

 Declaration of certificates substitution (for relatives of EU citizens)

 Declaration of notarial acts substitution

 financial means

 Information on the protection of individuals with reference to the processing of personal data

 Invitation (Business)

 Invitation (Private)

 Official translators registered at the Embassy

 Schengen form

Overview

Short Stay visa for people travelling with the professional purpose, related to transfer of goods or people by means of surface (drivers) or air (the crews of civil, charter or private flights) freights.

Documents Required

Schengen application form

Duly completed (in Italian, English, Belorussian or Russian), dated and signed by the applicant in person. The visa application form is available on the Forms page. Filling out both by hand and by editors is allowed. In case of minors (below the age of 18), the application form needs to be signed by at least one of their parents or the person exercising legal guardianship present at the documents’ submission.

Photograph

1 photo, not older than 6 months, meeting Schengen photo requirements (glued on the application form).

 Travel document

Passport, which must be valid for at least 3 months after the date when the holder leaves the Schengen area, containing at least two empty pages marked “Visa” and issued within the previous 10 years.

Confirmation of legal residence in the Republic of Belarus

- Registration in a passport (for citizens of Belarus);

- Residence permit or registration in the passport and belorussian visa (for foreign citizens).

Medical insurance policy

The travel insurance should be valid for Schengen area if you apply for short stay visa;

The insurance must cover the minimum amount of 30,000.00 Euro (coverage: repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment and transportation of the body in case of death);

The insurance should cover the whole period of your stay in Schengen area. If the visa is requested with a longer validity and multiple entries, the travel insurance only needs to cover the first trip.

Documents confirming the purpose of travel

1. Covering letter from the transport company, interested in the applicants trip abroad, stating the dates of his employment, amount of the salary for the last 3 months and the confirmation of covering the expenses in the amount of at least 50 euro per day of staying.
2. Invitation letter from an Italian company in original, signed by the official representative and a copy of his/her identity card.

Documents proving the applicant is a driver

* In case the application is submitted via “БАМАП” (Association of International Transporters of Belarus) - petition from “БАМАП” requesting visa issuance;

* In case the application is not submitted through “БАМАП” (Association of International Transporters of Belarus):

1. Official letter from the transporter’s company (“БАМАП” for the Republic of Belarus or “АСМАП” for Russian Federation), confirming the company’s membership in “БАМАП”;
2. Transport company’s registration certificate;
3. License of transporter’s company for international transfers;
4. Permit for international transfers of transporter’s company;
5. Registration certificates of car and trailer;
6. Copy of the agreement between Italian inviting organization and Belorussian transport company;
7. Copies of invoices and CMRs;
8. Applicant’s driver’s license and its copy;
9. Certificate of an international driver and its copy;
10. Social security card and its copy;
11. Labor book and its copy.

Proof of accommodation

- Confirmation of a transport company proving an applicant’s overnight stay in a vehicle (this information can be included in covering letter);

- Hotel booking with the name of an applicant on it.

Transport company the applicant is employed at

* It is on the list of transport companies accredited with the Embassy: some documents may not be required, in case the transport company provides the Embassy with the notarized copies of these documents;

* It is not on the list of transport companies accredited with the Embassy: all the documents are required to be presented.

 

Forms of Consent for processing of personal data & Application for Service

Please download both forms of Consent for processing of personal data & Application for Service and Information on the protection of individuals with reference to the processing of personal data (the forms are available on the Forms page), complete it with the requested data, sign and attach with all your documentation. Please note that both forms are mandatory for application submission.

Photo Specifications

General information

• No more than 6-months old
• Photo should be colored, full-faced and without fringing.
• Photo should have been taken within the last six months.
• Each applicant should submit 1 photo along with visa application.

Photo size

• 35 x 45 mm with face centered in the frame
• Head (from the top of the head to the bottom of the chin) should be about 30 mm.

Photo specifications

• Photo should be taken fullface with applicant facing camera directly.
• Face should cover about 70-80% of the photo.
• Photo should be colored and have white or light background. Photos with dark or patterned background will not be accepted.
• Face should be clearly seen. It is preferable to have ears open.
• Sunglasses or other accessories are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (e.g. eye patch).
• Photo depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or a veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

Please note:

Kindly follow the instructions above. If photos provided do not correspond with the Consulate requirements your application pack will be considered incomplete. In case you do not have an opportunity to make a photo in advance you can do it in visa application center.

Processing Time

The decision on visa applications is made within 15 calendar days from the date the documents are received by the Consulate. In some cases, where more detailed checks are required, this period may be extended up to 45 days.

Download Forms

 Authorization_from

 Consent to the processing of personal data VFS

 Declaration (Chernobyl programs)

 Declaration of certificates substitution (for relatives of EU citizens)

 Declaration of notarial acts substitution

 financial means

 Information on the protection of individuals with reference to the processing of personal data

 Invitation (Business)

 Invitation (Private)

 Official translators registered at the Embassy

 Schengen form

Overview

Short-stay visa for people, invited by state or private, but well-known organization with the purpose of the participation in political, scientific or cultural events

Documents Required

Schengen application form

Duly completed (in Italian, English, Belorussian or Russian), dated and signed by the applicant in person. The visa application form is available on the Forms page. Filling out both by hand and by editors is allowed. In case of minors (below the age of 18), the application form needs to be signed by at least one of their parents or the person exercising legal guardianship present at the documents’ submission.

Photograph

1 photo, not older than 6 months, meeting Schengen photo requirements (glued on the application form).

 Travel document

Passport, which must be valid for at least 3 months after the date when the holder leaves the Schengen area, containing at least two empty pages marked “Visa” and issued within the previous 10 years.

Confirmation of legal residence in the Republic of Belarus

- Registration in a passport (for citizens of Belarus);

- Residence permit or registration in the passport and belorussian visa (for foreign citizens).

Medical insurance policy

The travel insurance should be valid for Schengen area if you apply for short stay visa;

The insurance must cover the minimum amount of 30,000.00 Euro (coverage: repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment and transportation of the body in case of death);

The insurance should cover the whole period of your stay in Schengen area. If the visa is requested with a longer validity and multiple entries, the travel insurance only needs to cover the first trip.

Proof of purpose of travel

1. Covering letter from the Belorussian organization, which is interested in the applicant’s trip abroad, stating his/her job title, the purpose and duration of trip;
2. Invitation letter from an Italian organization, inviting applicant to participate in political, scientific or cultural event;
3. Charter of the Italian nongovernmental host organization, confirming its noncommercial activity, unless the invitation is from state institution;
4. Detailed event’s program.

Proof of accommodation, transport and financial means

Petition from Italian host organization stating the proof of transport means and information about the applicant’s accommodation in Italy, and the confirmation of covering the expenses related to the trip (this information can be mentioned in the invitation letter).

Proof of arrival/departure

- Round trip ticket, paid or booked with the name of an applicant on it;

- Contract with the transport company, transport company's registration certificate, permit for international transfers of transporter's company, technical passport of vehicle, insurance for the vehicle "Green card", copies of the driver's passport pages (pp. 31-33) and his valid Schengen visa, copies of driving license and certificate of international driver;

- Car registration license, owner’s driving license and, in case the applicant is not an owner of the car, documents confirming the driver’s eligibility to drive the vehicle (power of attorney – original and its copy). In case the applicant is not a driver, it is required to present copies of the driver's passport pages (pp. 31-33) and his valid Schengen visa, copy of driving license.

 

Proof of accommodation

- Hotel booking with the name of an applicant on it;

- Invitation letter from an Italian organization, written on official form, presented in original.

Proof of applicant’s current occupation

1. Employed - employment certificate which includes job title, recruitment date and, if applicable, termination date (termination agreement). It must be presented on official form, stamped by the organization and signed by the person in charge. The document is valid within 1 month from the date of issue;
2. Self-Employed - company registration certificate;
3. Retired - pension certificate;
4. Student - student card or enrollment certificate;
5. Unemployed - copy of labour book (pages with personal data and all employments for the last 3 years);
6. Others - documents confirming ties with Belarus (for example, marriage certificate, birth certificate etc.)

* Following documents are valid within 1 month from the date of issue: employment certificate, retirement benefit statement, a tax payment certificate, student card or enrolment certificate.

 

 

Proof of sufficient financial means for the intended stay (according to the requirements of Directive of Ministry of Domestic affairs 1.3.2000)

1. Employed - employment certificate with information about the amount of the salary for the last 3 months (this information can be provided in a separate document or in the above-mentioned employment certificate). It must be 3 presented on official form, stamped by the organization and signed by the person in charge. The document is valid within 1 month from the date of issue;
2. Self-Employed - tax declaration for the last three months;
3. Retired - retirement benefit statement;
4. Majors, going to Italy within Chernobyl programs – Italian bank statement (original and copy);
5. Others, including minors - proof of sufficient financial means for the intended stay: - Family member’s sponsorship letter and documents proving his/her employment and solvency (in this case a copy of the last page in sponsor’s passport is needed and documents proving family relationship between sponsor and applicant); - Bank account statement showing the movements for the last three months; -
6. Other documents (for example, documents of property or share ownership etc.).

Additional documents to be provided for minors

Birth certificate and its copy (apostille, translation and legalization are not required);

Parental consent: notarized consent from both parents (in accordance with the sample) to leave Belarus in favour of a minor apostille, translation and legalization are not required). Сopies of both parents’ passports pages (pp. 32-33). In case only one parent has a parental right it is necessary to submit supporting documents (court decision, death certificate etc.). ✓

 Copies of the passport’s pages

Copies of the passport’s pages with personal data (pp. 31-33) and previous Schengen visas for the last 3 years.

Forms of Consent for processing of personal data & Application for Service

Please download both forms of Consent for processing of personal data & Application for Service and Information on the protection of individuals with reference to the processing of personal data (the forms are available on the Forms page), complete it with the requested data, sign and attach with all your documentation. Please note that both forms are mandatory for application submission.

Additional documents

Evidence of previous travel to Italy (up to 4 sheets).

For majors going to Italy within Chernobyl program: invitation from the host family – Autocertificazione (in accordance with the sample);

Original documents submitted with copies will be returned to the applicant (e.g. marriage certificate, student card, Italian bank statement, tickets, birth certificate, death certificate, etc.).

Before applying, please make sure you have copies of the documents required to get your passport back (an additional copy of the last page of the passport).

Photo Specifications

General information

• No more than 6-months old
• Photo should be colored, full-faced and without fringing.
• Photo should have been taken within the last six months.
• Each applicant should submit 1 photo along with visa application.

Photo size

• 35 x 45 mm with face centered in the frame
• Head (from the top of the head to the bottom of the chin) should be about 30 mm.

Photo specifications

• Photo should be taken fullface with applicant facing camera directly.
• Face should cover about 70-80% of the photo.
• Photo should be colored and have white or light background. Photos with dark or patterned background will not be accepted.
• Face should be clearly seen. It is preferable to have ears open.
• Sunglasses or other accessories are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (e.g. eye patch).
• Photo depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or a veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

Please note:

Kindly follow the instructions above. If photos provided do not correspond with the Consulate requirements your application pack will be considered incomplete. In case you do not have an opportunity to make a photo in advance you can do it in visa application center.

Processing Time

The decision on visa applications is made within 15 calendar days from the date the documents are received by the Consulate. In some cases, where more detailed checks are required, this period may be extended up to 45 days.

Download Forms

 Authorization_from

 Consent to the processing of personal data VFS

 Declaration (Chernobyl programs)

 Declaration of certificates substitution (for relatives of EU citizens)

 Declaration of notarial acts substitution

 financial means

 Information on the protection of individuals with reference to the processing of personal data

 Invitation (Business)

 Invitation (Private)

 Official translators registered at the Embassy

 Schengen form

Overview

Short Stay visa for EU Member State citizen’s relatives traveling with the purpose of tourism.

Documents Required

Schengen application form

Duly completed (in Italian, English, Belorussian or Russian), dated and signed by the applicant in person. The visa application form is available on the Forms page. Filling out both by hand and by editors is allowed. In case of minors (below the age of 18), the application form needs to be signed by at least one of their parents or the person exercising legal guardianship present at the documents’ submission.

Photograph

1 photo, not older than 6 months, meeting Schengen photo requirements (glued on the application form).

 Travel document

Passport, which must be valid for at least 3 months after the date when the holder leaves the Schengen area, containing at least two empty pages marked “Visa” and issued within the previous 10 years.

Confirmation of legal residence in the Republic of Belarus

- Registration in a passport (for citizens of Belarus);

- Residence permit or registration in the passport and belorussian visa (for foreign citizens).

Medical insurance policy

The travel insurance should be valid for Schengen area if you apply for short stay visa;

The insurance must cover the minimum amount of 30,000.00 Euro (coverage: repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment and transportation of the body in case of death);

The insurance should cover the whole period of your stay in Schengen area. If the visa is requested with a longer validity and multiple entries, the travel insurance only needs to cover the first trip.

Documents, confirming the relative’s EU citizenship

- The inviting relative’s passport copy with citizenship;

- For the relatives of Italy citizens only - confirmation of the relative’s citizenship (Dichiarazione Sostitutiva) and the

copy of identity proof with signature.

Documents proving the relationship between applicant and inviter

- Documents, confirming civil status, issued abroad (marriage certificate etc.);

- Declaration for Italian national institutions; - Documents proving the relationship between applicant and inviter ( birth certificate, marriage certificate).

Proof of arrival/departure

- Round trip ticket, paid or booked with the name of an applicant on it;

- Contract with the transport company, transport company’s registration certificate, permit for international transfers of transporter’s company, technical passport of vehicle, insurance for the vehicle “Green card”, copies of the driver’s passport pages (pp. 31-33) and his valid Schengen visa, copies of driving license and certificate of international driver;

- Car registration license, owner’s driving license and, in case the applicant is not an owner of the car, documents confirming the driver’s eligibility to drive the vehicle (power of attorney – original and its copy). In case the applicant is not a driver, it is required to present copies of the driver’s passport pages (pp. 31-33) and his valid Schengen visa, copy of driving license.

Proof of accommodation

1. Hotel booking with the name of an applicant on it;

2. Invitation letter (in accordance with the presented sample in original).

Proof of applicant’s current occupation

1. Employed - employment certificate which includes job title, recruitment date and, if applicable, termination date (termination agreement). It must be presented on official form, stamped by the organization and signed by the person in charge. The document is valid within 1 month from the date of issue;
2. Self-Employed - company registration certificate;
3. Retired - pension certificate;
4. Student - student card or enrollment certificate;
5. Unemployed - copy of labour book (pages with personal data and all employments for the last 3 years);
6. Others - documents confirming ties with Belarus (for example, marriage certificate, birth certificate etc.)

* Following documents are valid within 1 month from the date of issue: employment certificate, retirement benefit statement, a tax payment certificate, student card or enrolment certificate.

Proof of sufficient financial means for the intended stay (according to the requirements of Directive of Ministry of Domestic affairs 1.3.2000)

1. Employed - employment certificate with information about the amount of the salary for the last 3 months (this information can be provided in a separate document or in the above-mentioned employment certificate). It must be 3 presented on official form, stamped by the organization and signed by the person in charge. The document is valid within 1 month from the date of issue;
2. Self-Employed - tax declaration for the last three months;
3. Retired - retirement benefit statement;
4. Majors, going to Italy within Chernobyl programs – Italian bank statement (original and copy);
5. Others, including minors - proof of sufficient financial means for the intended stay: - Family member’s sponsorship letter and documents proving his/her employment and solvency (in this case a copy of the last page in sponsor’s passport is needed and documents proving family relationship between sponsor and applicant); - Bank account statement showing the movements for the last three months; -
6. Other documents (for example, documents of property or share ownership etc.).

 

Additional documents to be provided for minors

Birth certificate and its copy (apostille, translation and legalization are not required);

Parental consent: notarized consent from both parents (in accordance with the sample) to leave Belarus in favour of a minor apostille, translation and legalization are not required). Сopies of both parents’ passports pages (pp. 32-33). In case only one parent has a parental right it is necessary to submit supporting documents (court decision, death certificate etc.). ✓

 Copies of the passport’s pages

Copies of the passport’s pages with personal data (pp. 31-33) and previous Schengen visas for the last 3 years.

Forms of Consent for processing of personal data & Application for Service

Please download both forms of Consent for processing of personal data & Application for Service and Information on the protection of individuals with reference to the processing of personal data (the forms are available on the Forms page), complete it with the requested data, sign and attach with all your documentation. Please note that both forms are mandatory for application submission.

Additional documents

Evidence of previous travel to Italy (up to 4 sheets).

For majors going to Italy within Chernobyl program: invitation from the host family – Autocertificazione (in accordance with the sample);

Original documents submitted with copies will be returned to the applicant (e.g. marriage certificate, student card, Italian bank statement, tickets, birth certificate, death certificate, etc.).

Before applying, please make sure you have copies of the documents required to get your passport back (an additional copy of the last page of the passport).

Photo Specifications

General information

• No more than 6-months old
• Photo should be colored, full-faced and without fringing.
• Photo should have been taken within the last six months.
• Each applicant should submit 1 photo along with visa application.

Photo size

• 35 x 45 mm with face centered in the frame
• Head (from the top of the head to the bottom of the chin) should be about 30 mm.

Photo specifications

• Photo should be taken fullface with applicant facing camera directly.
• Face should cover about 70-80% of the photo.
• Photo should be colored and have white or light background. Photos with dark or patterned background will not be accepted.
• Face should be clearly seen. It is preferable to have ears open.
• Sunglasses or other accessories are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (e.g. eye patch).
• Photo depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or a veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

Please note:

Kindly follow the instructions above. If photos provided do not correspond with the Consulate requirements your application pack will be considered incomplete. In case you do not have an opportunity to make a photo in advance you can do it in visa application center.

Processing Time

The decision on visa applications is made within 15 calendar days from the date the documents are received by the Consulate. In some cases, where more detailed checks are required, this period may be extended up to 45 days.

Download Forms

 Authorization_from

 Consent to the processing of personal data VFS

 Declaration (Chernobyl programs)

 Declaration of certificates substitution (for relatives of EU citizens)

 Declaration of notarial acts substitution

 financial means

 Information on the protection of individuals with reference to the processing of personal data

 Invitation (Business)

 Invitation (Private)

 Official translators registered at the Embassy

 Schengen form