Friends, the moment your tourist visa gets approved, we help you with everything else — flights, hotels, and travel packages — and we even make sure you get the best possible deals. But many people ask us, “Why don’t you talk about flights and hotels first?” The reason is very simple. The first and most important step is tourist visa approval. Without a visa, booking flights or hotels makes no sense because if the visa is rejected, all that money goes to waste.
The Schengen zone includes 29 countries such as France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Norway, and many more beautiful destinations. If you want to travel to any of these countries, the very first requirement is a valid Schengen tourist visa. Here, we are strictly talking about tourist visas only. We do not deal with work visas.
Among all Schengen countries, one of the most loved and beautiful destinations is Italy. This entire guide is focused on the Italy tourist visa, especially for people who are living in the UAE. Whether you are a UAE resident in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, or anywhere else, if you want to visit Italy, your first step is getting the visa approved.
Why Italy Tourist Visa Is the First Step
Without a visa, booking flights, hotels, or packages is pure risk. If the visa gets rejected, everything turns into a loss. That’s why you don’t need to worry at all. In this guide, Yogesh from Akira Tourism explains everything you need to know — required documents, visa validity, processing time, pricing, and why applying through Akira Tourism can increase your chances of approval.
Italy Tourist Visa Processing Time
Officially, the Italy tourist visa processing time is around 15 working days. However, based on our experience, many applicants receive their visas earlier — sometimes in 10 to 12 working days. If you apply through Akira Tourism, there is a good chance your application may be processed faster, depending on the consulate’s workload.
This faster processing is one of the key reasons many travelers choose to apply for their Italy tourist visa with us.
Italy Tourist Visa Validity
Visa validity completely depends on the Italian Consulate or Embassy. They decide how many days of validity you will receive. In our recent cases, clients have received:
- 30 days validity
- 60 days validity
- 90 days validity
- In some cases, even 1-year multiple-entry visas
The reason behind longer validity is proper documentation and professional file preparation. We prepare client files in a way that increases the chances of getting long validity and multiple-entry visas. This allows you to travel multiple times within the Schengen region without applying again and again.
Required Documents for Italy Tourist Visa (UAE Residents)
Here is the list of documents required for an Italy tourist visa:
- Original passport
- Passport copy
- UAE residence visa copy
- Emirates ID copy
- Last 6 months bank statement
- NOC (No Objection Certificate) from employer
If you are working a job, you need an NOC from your company stating that they have no objection to you traveling to Italy or any Schengen country. We provide you with the exact NOC format — you just need to print it on company letterhead, stamp it, and sign it.
If you are a business owner, then a self-introduction letter is required. We also provide the format for that, so you don’t need to worry about anything.
Appointment & File Preparation Process
Once you submit your documents, our team immediately starts working on your case. The first step is securing an Italy visa appointment. One major advantage of applying with us is early appointment assistance. Our teams in the UAE and India continuously monitor the system to help clients get earlier slots.
After the appointment is confirmed, we prepare your complete visa file, which includes:
- Cover letter
- Hotel booking (dummy)
- Flight booking (dummy)
- Travel insurance
- All required supporting documents
This process usually takes 6 to 10 days. You receive all documents 3 to 4 days before your appointment date. On the appointment day, you simply go to the visa center, submit your file, and return.
Is There Any Interview for Italy Tourist Visa?
One common question is whether there is an interview. The answer is no. There is no interview and no questioning. You only need to submit your documents at the visa center.
Italy Tourist Visa Cost in UAE
Our service charge is 499 AED, which includes:
- Visa consultation
- Appointment assistance
- Travel insurance
- Cover letter
- Hotel and flight dummy bookings
- Complete file preparation
Please note: At the visa center, there is an additional 450–500 AED submission fee that must be paid separately. Most agents do not clearly explain this, but we believe in transparent information.
Why Apply Through Akira Tourism?
Akira Tourism has built a strong reputation in the market because of trust and transparency. Our Schengen visa success ratio is one of the highest. We never claim 100% approval because that depends entirely on the consulate, but our track record speaks for itself.
You can check our reviews online and see what real customers say about us. We also have branches in India and the UAE, and clients are always welcome to visit our office for free consultation.
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Final Words
If you are living in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, or Ras Al Khaimah and planning to visit Italy, this guide covers everything — documents, process, cost, and timeline. Once your tourist visa is approved, we will help you with flights, hotels, and travel packages at the best prices.
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