DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR A SCHENGEN VISA

(C visa → 1 to 90 DAYS)

PURPOSE OF TRAVEL: SPORT EVENT

Document check-list

1. Schengen Visa application form: all relevant fields in theform must be filled, the names appearing on the passport must match the ones on the form. The applicant must date and sign the form before the Visa Officer;

2. Recent passport size picture (3.5 x 4.0 cm): white background, full face and front view. Scanned or photocopied photos will NOT be accepted;

3. Passport and a photocopy of its main pages, as well as of any other pages with visa stickers and Airport Authorities’ stamps;

NOTE: your passport must be valid at least for 90 days beyond the expiry date of the visa, must have at least 2 blank pages and must have been issued not more than 10 years before.

4. Your Permanent Resident Card ( original plus photocopy of both sides) or your work or study authorization (original plus photocopy) NOTE: your work or study visa must be valid for 90 days beyond the expiry date of the Visa, and must have been issued for multiple number entry;

5. Your Driver’s License (original and Photocopy) or any other proof of residency as proof of residence in the jurisdiction of this Consulate (Quebec, New Foundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, Nunavut);

6.Copy of the invitation from CONI (Italian National Olympic Committee) or from the Italian SportFederation, confirming the competition and the participation of the athlete to the event;

7.Confirmed flight reservation showing complete itinerary;

8.Proof of lodging: hotel reservation (original plus photocopy) with name and address of hotel, name of guest and duration of stay;

9.Proof of financial means: Your bank statements for the last three months (originals plus photocopies). Online banking print-outs will not be accepted;

10.Proof of medical travel insurance (minimum coverage required is 30.000 Euro = CAD 50.000) Please provide insurance documentation (original and photocopy) in which is clearly specified your name, time period and maximum amount of coverage for medical emergencies, hospitalization and repatriation;

11.Visa fee (non refundable) in the form of cash or Money Order, payable in Canadian Dollars to the Consulate General of Italy in Montreal, with applicant’s name and address as the remitter. Personal Checks will not be accepted;

12.Return envelope:If you prefer to have your Passport with the visa mailed to you, please provide a Pre-paid self addressed Express Post envelope (available at Canada Post offices).

PLEASE NOTE:

The Visa Office has full authority to evaluate and request other documents in addition to those submitted by the applicant. The applicant is hereby informed that submitting the documents does not guarantee issuance of the visa.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Rush processing is not possible.