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Italy visa application centres in the UAE
BLS International in Abu Dhabi and VFS Global in Dubai take Italian visa applications in the UAE. Your centre depends on the emirate that issued your residence visa: BLS in Abu Dhabi for Abu Dhabi visas, VFS in Dubai for Dubai and the Northern Emirates.
Where Italian visas are handled in the UAE
| Place | Address | Hours | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy Visa Application Centre (BLS International)Abu Dhabi | Nation Towers Mall, Abu Dhabi (map pin: Nation Towers, 1st St, Al Bateen) | Submission Mon-Fri 9:00-15:00; passport collection Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00 | ambabudhabi.esteri.itread 30 Oct 2026 |
| Visa Application Center for Italy (VFS Global)Dubai | The Gate, DIFC, Dubai (full address on VFS page) | — | consdubai.esteri.itread 30 Oct 2026 |
Book only on the official sites: blsitalyvisa.com/abudhabi and visa.vfsglobal.com/dxb/en/ita.
Fees
| Item | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Schengen short-stay visa, adult | EUR 90 | home-affairs.ec.europa.euread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Schengen visa, all categories (Embassy Abu Dhabi, 1 Oct - 31 Dec 2026) | AED 382 | ambabudhabi.esteri.itread 1 Nov 2026 |
| BLS service fee (Abu Dhabi) | AED 71.19 | blsitalyvisa.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Schengen visa, standard (VFS Dubai) | AED 388 | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS service charge (Dubai) | AED 38.3 | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
Booking and rules
- Abu Dhabi operator. Since 1 September 2023 the Embassy visa office, responsible for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, works through BLS International at Nation Towers Mall. ambabudhabi.esteri.it · read 1 Nov 2026
- Who may apply in Abu Dhabi. Only holders of a valid UAE visa issued by the Government of Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Al Dhafra) may apply at BLS. ambabudhabi.esteri.it · read 1 Nov 2026
- Dubai and Northern Emirates. Residents of Dubai and the Northern Emirates go to the Consulate General in Dubai, which works through VFS Global. ambabudhabi.esteri.it · read 1 Nov 2026
- Appointments in Abu Dhabi. In Abu Dhabi tourist visas need a BLS appointment; business visa applicants can walk in without one. ambabudhabi.esteri.it · read 1 Nov 2026
- BLS extras optional. The Embassy says BLS paid extras, including the premium lounge, are optional. ambabudhabi.esteri.it · read 1 Nov 2026
- Dubai VAC resumed. After restrictions in March 2026, the Italy VAC in Dubai resumed at The Gate DIFC from 23 March 2026, with business visas accepted again. consdubai.esteri.it · read 1 Nov 2026
- Dubai residence rule. To apply in Dubai, the UAE residence visa must have been issued in one of the Northern Emirates. consdubai.esteri.it · read 1 Nov 2026
- Processing time (Abu Dhabi). BLS Abu Dhabi says processing can take up to 15 calendar days, or 45 days in particular cases. blsitalyvisa.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- Processing time (Dubai). VFS Dubai says processing can take up to 15 calendar days from the next working day after submission. vfsglobal.com · read 1 Nov 2026
Rules for every Schengen country
- Service centre fee on top. The EU says visa service centres may charge an extra fee on top of the visa fee. home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · read 1 Nov 2026
- Processing time. A Schengen visa decision normally takes 15 days and can be extended to 45 days. home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · read 1 Nov 2026
- When to apply. Apply at least 15 days and no more than 6 months before the trip. home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · read 1 Nov 2026
Visa centre or agency?
An agency can help you fill in the forms and gather the documents, but you still hand in the application at the centre yourself, and only the embassy or the deciding office decides. Agencies on our UAE list that name Italian or Schengen visas on their own websites. In Dubai: Akbar Travels (UAE), Alrahhala Travel, Neo Travels, Regal Tours, TAAL Tourism, Angel Wings, Trips Away Tourism and Veeserve; in Abu Dhabi: Fast Track Travel & Tourism, FlyOn Travel & Tourism, Bright Star Visa Services and Fly Desert Travel Services; in Ajman: DXB Tourism & Visa Services and First Online Travel & Tourism; in Al Ain: Ariana Travels; in Ras Al Khaimah: Al Baron Tourism and Go Kite Travel & Tours; in Sharjah: EEC Travels, Explore Tourism, Muwaileh Tourism, Sharjah Airport Travel Agency (SATA) and Al Raha Tours.
FAQ
Where do I apply for an Italian visa in the UAE?
At BLS International in Abu Dhabi and VFS Global in Dubai. Book on blsitalyvisa.com/abudhabi.
How much is the Italian visa fee in the UAE?
Schengen short-stay visa, adult: EUR 90; Schengen visa, all categories (Embassy Abu Dhabi, 1 Oct - 31 Dec 2026): AED 382; BLS service fee (Abu Dhabi): AED 71.19; Schengen visa, standard (VFS Dubai): AED 388.
How long does an Italian visa take from the UAE?
BLS Abu Dhabi says processing can take up to 15 calendar days, or 45 days in particular cases. VFS Dubai says processing can take up to 15 calendar days from the next working day after submission.
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Sources, read 1 Nov 2026 unless marked: ambabudhabi.esteri.it, consdubai.esteri.it, blsitalyvisa.com, vfsglobal.com and home-affairs.ec.europa.eu. We are not the embassy or any visa operator, and we don't book appointments.