Category "italy"

Schengen visa stamped on my expired passport with valid UAE residence visa

I am from Philippines working in Dubai, I recently applied for Schengen visa going to Italy, I submitted 2 passports as one of the required documents (renewed a

My passport contains a surname, while my other documents do not. What should I do when applying for Schengen visa?

There is surname in my passport but my actual name does not include a surname. This actual name without a surname is the one written in my occupational document

What is the fastest bus route from Lugano to Menaggio?

I'm looking to travel from Lugano, Switzerland to Menaggio, Italy in mid-October this year. I understand the C12 bus is the most direct public transport optio

Can I travel Italian regional train tickets in the opposite direction of travel?

It used to be possible to purchase regional train tickets for a given milage (e.g. 100km) from newspaper stands / tobacco vendors at the station. You would purc

Know the city of origin from an italian passport

I have an Italian passport because I have dual citizenship. I was wondering if there is a way to know which city of Italy has my information. I guess I can ask

Bicycle travel through Italy: Recuperating a night by the road

Wild camping in Italy is often forbidden. But just sleeping in your car or trailer for one night in a parking space with the purpose of recuperation is exempt f

Why did we pass through passport control after a Budapest-Milan flight?

I was really puzzled when landing at Milan Malpensa (on a Wizz Air flight from Budapest) we needed to go through a passport control. How come? I thought if you

Power converter that worked in Barcelona doesn't work in Rome - how to recover?

I have an international power converter that looks like this one. (I bought mine several years ago; it's not that exact one.) I used this converter to power a U

Can a Pakistani refugee apply for a US visitor visa?

I have a Permesso di Soggiorno (a Residency Permit) in Italy; can I apply for an USA visit visa? I'm from Pakistan, I studied in the UK, left the UK and then i

Best airport for Firenze?

What alternatives exist to Firenze Amerigo Vespucci airport? It's a small airport with a very poor selection of destinations so better choices would be welcome.

Where to buy a TIM simcard in Malpensa airport?

I understood it's the best option for travelers' data plan in Italy. I found a TIM store in Gallarate, but we're landing on Friday at 18:00 and not sure we'll

Can I travel to Italy with two passports: an EU passport and non EU? [duplicate]

I am going on a school trip next week to Rome, Italy. The flights were booked before the summer in May, using my Filipino passport. But over t

How can solo, female travelers use public transportation safely in Rome?

I am a solo female traveller in Rome. I want to know how safe Rome is for females. The safety aspects I'm concerned about are those such as violence, robbery,

Visa requirements for Chinese national visiting Italy

I am a USA citizen. My wife is a Chinese National with USA Permanent Residence status. We wish to travel to Italy for vacation. What do we need to do?

Which Schengen visa should one apply for when visiting a workshop?

My SO plans to attend an art workshop held in Italy spanning 6 months. The workshop takes 2 full weeks per month. We are not sure about which visa he should app

Car Rental at Milan Airport

I am planning to fly to Milan, rent a car, drive up to the Italian Lakes, and return the car the same day; around the first week of November. I tried to check

Schengen visa application while in Europe on a ship

I am currently in Naples as a crew member onboard a ship and due to disembark soon to return home to South Africa. Is it possible to apply online or at an em

Reachability of Matera in late December/early January

We are considering traveling to Matera, Italy, from late December (between Christmas and New Year's Eve) to early January. If we fly to Bari (IATA airport code

Travel around Venice? [closed]

I'd like to know If I travel from Venice to Trieste would I see interesting places to visit? I should also mention that I am traveling by tra

Should I make a reservation for going from Rome to Florence by train?

I am planning to visit Italy in December and I want to go from Rome (termini) to Florence by train. Should I book a train ticket from now or will there be avail