RIYADH – Pakistanis who are residing in Saudi Arabia are required to have a valid visa to enter Italy.

The Visa Section of the Embassy of Italy in Riyadh and of the General Consulate of Italy in Jeddah can issue Uniform Visas for short-term stays (for a stay of up to 90 days in any 180-day period) for the Schengen area only if the sole or main destination of the trip is Italy.

Documents Required for Italy Short-Term Visa

Entry visa application form

Recent passport-size photograph

Valid travel document (Passport) whose expiry date is three months longer than that of the visa requested

Return ticket (or booking) or evidence that the applicant has their own means of transport

Proof that the applicant has sufficient means of subsistence as required by the Directive of the Ministry of the Interior dated 1st March 2000

Supporting documentation in relation to the applicant’s social and professional status

Health insurance covering a minimum of €30,000 for emergency hospitalisation and repatriation expenses, valid throughout the Schengen area

Proof of accommodation (hotel booking, Declaration of hospitality, declaration whereby accommodation costs shall be borne by the person inviting)

Where to Apply

Pakistan nationals and others are required to visit the Consulate Genral  of Italy in Gedda and Embassy of Italy in Riyadh

Italy Visit Visa Fee for Pakistanis from Saudi Arabia

Fees charged are for the administrative costs of processing the visa application is 80 euros.

Except in special cases, fees are to be paid in the national currency of the country in which application is made.