How is a visa issued to Italy by invitation?

Italy is a beautiful country with beautiful nature and friendly people. Travelers from many countries of the world would give much to go to this wonderful land, get acquainted with its culture, see the sights, relax on the seaside or ski in the mountains. But in Italy foreigners come not only to rest, the country is also attractive for students and able-bodied citizens who want to get a job.

Since Italy is one of the Schengen countries to get into it, it will be necessary to issue a Schengen visa, but there is a positive side to this. The fact is that with the design of the Schengen it will be possible to cross the border of any country entering this community without hindrance. Of course, you need to adhere to the rules of the first entry, that is, the first to cross the Italian border.

There are several types of visas, which one to make out - depends on the purpose of the trip. You can issue a tourist visa for a holiday in the country, business - to resolve issues with business partners, student - for study, guest - to visit relatives and friends. A visa to Italy by invitation is more convenient for those citizens who have relatives, friends or good acquaintances in this country who can send an invitation.

The collection of documents for all types of visas is almost the same, but there are some nuances. Student visa to Italy can be issued for a citizen who turned 14 years old. The standard list of documents still requires medical insurance issued in Italy or any Schengen country, an invitation from the university, proof of payment for accommodation and training, proof of solvency. In the latter case, it could be an extract from the bank, a certificate of your own income from your place of work, or a certificate of your parents' income.

A work visa to Italy is issued in the presence of a work contract in which the employer undertakes to provide the worker with housing, and also pays the cost of his return home. If there is such a document, as a rule, complications do not arise. Visa to Italy at the invitation of the employer is issued quite often, because the country is actively recruiting foreigners to work in such sectors as tourism, media, international business, finance. It is also possible to issue visas for seasonal work.

A guest or visa to Italy by invitation allows you to stay in the country for up to 90 days. Documents are submitted to the consulate by an interested or trusted person. It is necessary to provide a passport that expires at least three months after returning home, a completed application form with signatures and a photograph, a receipt confirming the payment of the consular fee, a photocopy of the first three pages of the passport with personal information. If a visa is issued to Italy by invitation, then an invitation from the host party is required. It can be sent by fax. The invitation states that the Italian side takes care of the costs of medical care, food and accommodation of the guest.

It is necessary to arrange medical insurance in Italy or one of the Schengen countries, booking tickets there and back. The guest visa does not require confirmation of its own solvency, but still need to be prepared for the fact that the consular office can request any additional documentation.