Schengen Visa for Italy

I am planning a trip to Italy from 2nd May to 11th May from Dublin. I have booked my flights and hotels and I have all Schengen visa related documents ready with me.

However, when I tried to check the appointment I found there is no slot available before 7th May.

Could anyone please suggest me what is the best thing to do now?

Is there a way to get visa from Italy embassy in urgent basis? or

Can I get Schengen visa for a different country and first travel to that country, spent a day or two there and then enter Italy?

For visa purpose I can show I am staying more days in that country than Italy. Can there be a problem with border control in Italy?

Please help me, I don't want to drop my entire plan :(

Regards,

Sitabja

Best Answer

If your main destination is Italy, you must apply for a visa from Italy. If you apply to a different country for a visa for a trip where Italy is clearly the main destination, they will probably refuse your visa saying you have to apply to Italy and not even look at the rest of the application.

You must not misrepresent your itinerary to get a visa (we nickname that 'visa shopping' if it gets you a different consulate). Being caught out can mean your entry is refused and you get a black mark on your record.

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Do I need a Schengen visa for Italy?

You can travel to Italy without a visa if you are: A national from a Schengen Country. A national from an EU (European Union) or EEA (European Economic Area) member state or from Switzerland. A national from another (non-EU/EEA/Schengen) country who has been exempt from Schengen Visas.

How long does it take to get a Schengen visa for Italy?

You will have to wait at least 15 days for your Schengen Visa to be processed, though the processing time will depend on your case. In specific cases, embassies can take 30 days to process a visa, and the Schengen Visa processing time could even be as long as 60 days in extraordinary circumstances.

Does Schengen visa cover Italy?

These countries are: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

Is Italy giving tourist visa now?

Travel to Italy is now allowed with no restrictions. Starting from 1 June 2022, the Green Pass or other equivalent certification is no longer required for entry or re-entry into Italy. COVID-19 restrictive measures for arrivals from abroad are no longer in force.

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