Whether you’re fascinated by the Roman Empire or dreaming of a perfect Cacio e Pepe, make sure you meet all the Italy visa requirements from Qatar. In this guide, we cover the basics: types of visas, required documents, fees, and processing times. 

Qatari citizens need a valid visa to visit Italy. Non-Qatari citizens might not need it for a short trip (up to 90 days) if they are citizens of the Schengen area or other 60 countries outside the European Union, including the USA, Canada, the UK, Japan, New Zealand, and Australia. 

To check if you need a visa, use a simple questionnaire on the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs site.

Here are some general requirements, valid for most types. Bear in mind that the specific documents you need for a visa to Italy from Qatar depend on your visa type. 

Tourist visa

A short-stay Italy tourist visa from Qatar is valid for 90 days. For it, you’ll need all the regular application documents stated in this article. 

If, for any reason other than professional activity, you would like to stay in Italy longer than three months, you should apply for a long-stay visa, which will serve as a residence permit.

Fees:

• QAR 374 for adults

• QAR 187 for children aged 6–12

• Free for children under 6

Processing time: 15 days minimum (for citizens of countries from this list here, the processing time may be extended to up to 25 days due to prior consultation

Business visa

For an Italian business visa, you will need to provide proof of the reason for your stay. You’ll need a letter from an employer, a copy of their commercial registration and business ID, and proof of sufficient financial means. You may also be asked to provide a letter of invitation from the Italian company.

Fees:

• QAR 374 for adults

• QAR 187 for children aged 6–12

• Free for children under 6

Processing time: 15 days minimum

Study visa

Italy differentiates between short-stay study visas (up to 90 days) and long-term ones. For short stays, you won’t need any additional proof aside from university enrollment and proof of funds. On the other hand, long-term study visas have a more extensive checklist, including proof of means for the entire duration of stay (at the moment, that’s 459,83 EUR/month). 

Fees:

• Free for a short-term study visa

• QAR 208 for long-term

Processing time: Around 20 days

Medical treatment visa

If you’re seeking medical treatment in Italy, you’ll first need to gather all the regular documents required for an Italian visa. Then, you need a medical certificate in English issued by a Qatari hospital stating the need to travel to Italy for treatment. Moreover, you should provide a declaration from an Italian health facility with medical care details. In addition, the Italian health care facility needs to submit proof that at least 30% of the treatment cost has been deposited. 

Fees:

• QAR 374 for adults

• QAR 187 for children aged 6–12

• Free for children under 6

Processing time: 15 days minimum

Relatives visa

If you’re visiting a relative who’s an Italian resident, you’ll likely need a visa even for a short-term stay. Aside from regular documents, you should provide proof of your relationship and a letter of invitation from them.

Fees:

• QAR 374 for adults

• QAR 187 for children aged 6–12

• Free for children under 6

Processing time: 15 days minimum

1. Use a short form to check if you need a visa, and if you do, review the list of required documents for your application. Prepare those documents.

2. Go to the VFS page.

3. Choose your visa type and fill out the application form.

4. Book an appointment at the Italy visa application center in Doha.

5. Visit the application centre and apply. Provide biometric data, if required.

6. Pay your fees. You will need to pay a service fee of 30 QAR per applicant. You’ll also have to pay a visa fee, depending on the type of visa you apply for.

7. Track your application through VFS.

8. Collect your documents. And have a great trip!