How to apply for Italy visa from Kuwait

What are the Italy visa requirements for Kuwait citizens

The Italy visa allows Kuwaiti citizens and residents to travel to Italy. The Schengen visa is for the Kuwait citizens and residents who need to spend just a short time in the Schengen area (under 90 days). Because Italy is a Schengen state, Kuwaitis can travel to Italy on a Schengen visa. Kuwaitis looking to make short trips to Italy should therefore apply for the Schengen Italy visa for Kuwait citizens and residents. Schengen visa requirements for the Italy Schengen visa may be summarized as: the submission of the required documents listed in step 6, payment of all visa fees pertaining to the Schengen visa for the Kuwait citizens and residents, submission of biometric information, and attendance of a visa interview. Apply for the Italy visa from Kuwait by following steps 1-10 below.

1. See when to apply for how to get the Italy visa from Kuwait

• The complete application for the Italy visa from Kuwait should be submitted 15 days (at minimum) before you fly out (or otherwise leave) Kuwait for Italy/the Schengen area. Ideally you will apply earlier than 15 days to be sure that you get your visa in time (Italy visa from Kuwait processing can take up to 60 days) but don’t apply too far in advance (six months before is too early).

2. See where to apply for a Schengen visa from Kuwait

• The Italy visa from Kuwait can be obtained through the Italian Embassy in Kuwait City. Contact us to identify where to apply for your Italy visas and types, and for help scheduling your visa interview there.

3. Pick type of Italy visa for Kuwait citizens for how to apply for the Italy visa from Kuwait

• Look at the available types of Italy Schengen visa here. In the meantime, see some of the most common types (reflecting the most common reasons people travel to Italy from Kuwait) below:
  • Tourist Italy visa from Kuwait
  • Business Italy visa from Kuwait
  • Study Italy visa from Kuwait
  • Sports Italy visa from Kuwait

4. Pick entry category for how to apply for the Italy visa from Kuwait

• Kuwaitis who select the single-entry category Italy visa from Kuwait can travel to Italy (and therefore anywhere in the Schengen area) one time. They cannot, however, return to Italy (or to any other country in the Schengen area) if they leave it while on their visa.
• Kuwaitis who select the double entry category for an Italy visa from Kuwait can travel to Italy (and therefore anywhere in the Schengen area) twice. They cannot, however, return to Italy (or to any other country in the Schengen area) if they leave it after their third entry.
• Kuwaitis who select the multiple entry for an Italy visa from Kuwait can travel to Italy (and therefore anywhere in the Schengen area) as many times as they need while their visa remains valid.

5. Access your application document and learn how much does an Italy visa cost

• The application form for Italy visa from Kuwait is an electronic Schengen visa form that can be accessed from here. It is available in English, Italian, Russian, and Chinese languages.
• Fill out and sign the main application form and accompanying barcode, which contains your application data. You should bring the form containing the barcode to your application destination. There, it will be used to during your Italy visa from Kuwait processing.
• In person payments for the Italy visa from Kuwait are typically made in cash, so determine if you will need to bring cash (in the amount of 80 EUR) to your interview. The Embassy usually accepts Kuwaiti dinars, but you may need to pay the amount in euros.

6. See the required documents for all Italy visas and types

• The Schengen visa is for Kuwaitis and residents of Kuwait who submit the following documents in a timely and complete manner:
  • Kuwaiti national passport (If not a Kuwaiti national, other country passport).
  • 2 passport sized photos for the Italy visa for Kuwait citizens.
  • Evidence of where you will be staying in Italy—i.e. proof of accommodation.
  • Evidence that you will ultimately leave Italy within your visa validity period—i.e. proof of return to Kuwait (evidence you will exit the country/Schengen area).
  • Evidence of being able to afford your trip—i.e. proof of finances.
  • Evidence that your application for travel medical insurance was successful.
  • Supplemental documents relating to your visa type, which provide evidence that your reason for obtaining the Italy visa from Kuwait reflects your true reason for traveling to Italy.
  • Consider that the Italian Embassy/Consulate may desire you to provide translations of any of the above documents that you submit—unless they are already written in Italian or English.

7. Make your visa interview for the Italy visas and types for Kuwait passport holders

• Your Italy visa from Kuwait interview will take place at the Italian Embassy or at your otherwise specified application destination.

8. Meet the Italy visa requirements for Kuwait citizens at your interview

• Your Italy visa fees are to be paid at your visa interview, which is also where you will meet the following Italy visa requirements for Kuwait citizens and residents: submission of biometric information (fingerprints and photos of the applicant for identification/security purposes), submission of complete Schengen visa application package (documents, forms, and all required materials), and attendance of visa interview (short verbal questionnaire).

9. Processing time for Italy Schengen visa: waiting for a decision

• 15-60 days is the Schengen visa for Kuwaitis processing time.

10. (Bonus Step) Take steps to appeal a rejected Italy visa from Kuwait

• Italy visa from Kuwait applicants who decide to pursue the appeal option after a rejected visa must follow numerous steps, unless they instead decide to reapply for the Italy visa from Kuwait.