Italy Visa Applications at BLS Abu Dhabi (Italy)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Address
Nation Towers Mall, 1st Floor, F24
1st Street, Al Bateen
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Italy Counter Contact
Phone and email specific to Italy visa enquiries.
Italy Counter Hours
Business Hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 08:30 – 18:30
Submissions
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 09:00 – 15:00
Passport Collection
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 09:00 – 17:00
Additional Information
Italy operates from a separate office (Nation Towers Mall, Al Bateen) — distinct from the Spain/Slovakia centres in Tamouh Tower. Visa fees revised quarterly per the Embassy of Italy exchange rate.
What you'll pay at BLS Abu Dhabi (Italy)
All fees include VAT. Quoted in AED.
Schengen Visa Fee (paid to embassy)
EU-harmonised fee — same regardless of which Schengen country you're applying for.
Schengen visa (all categories) — adult
Standard short-stay Schengen visa fee for adult applicants (EUR 90 equivalent).
AED 388.00
Adult — facilitation states
Reduced fee (EUR 35 equivalent) for nationals of countries with a visa-facilitation agreement with the EU.
AED 151.00
Adult — Gambian nationals
Same Schengen short-stay visa fee applies to Gambian nationals.
AED 388.00
Child (6 to 12)
Reduced rate for children aged 6 to 12 years (EUR 45 equivalent).
AED 194.00
Child (0 to 5)
Children under 6 are exempt from the Schengen visa fee.
Free
BLS Service Charges
Operator's own fees, in addition to the embassy fee. Inclusive of VAT.
Service charge (per application)
Required.
AED 72.30
Payment: Cash in AED only — paid at the Abu Dhabi centre.
Refunds: All fees are non-refundable. Children under 6 are exempt from the visa fee..
Total cost to apply (visa fee + service charge)
From
AED 223.30
Cheapest case (non-exempt)
Most adults pay
AED 460.30
General fee + service charge
Visa-facilitation
AED 223.30
Reduced rate + service charge
Optional courier and notification add-ons sit on top. Some applicants apply free — see exemptions below.
Who is exempt from the Schengen visa fee?
- Children under 6 years
Italy Visa FAQs at BLS Abu Dhabi (Italy)
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