Doha: The Embassy of Italy has opened a new Visa Application Centre in Doha for all citizens and residents in Qatar wishing to travel to the Schengen area with Italy as the main destination.
The Italy Visa Application Centre will be officially inaugurated by the Ambassador of Italy to the State of Qatar, Pasquale Salzano today as his final act as Italian Head of Mission before departing from Doha at the end of his tenure after the celebration of the National Day of Qatar, as a gesture of special attention and gratitude towards all residents in Qatar travelling to Italy and the Schengen area for business, tourism and study.
“After opening last April, the new premises of the Embassy of Italy, we are proud to present the new Italy Visa Application Centre, which offers enhanced services in a spacious and welcoming facility located in the heart of the central area of West Bay and close to the venue of the Embassy,” said Salzano.
“The Centre has been carefully designed and fit-out to offer an authentic “Italian experience” to all applicants by offering a high level of customer care and premium service packages in order to meet different needs. The Centre also offers a kids area for families,” he added.
“The new Italy Visa Application Centre is conceived to showcase the best Italian style in terms of design, comfort and quality of furniture. Special attention is also dedicated to the promotion of Italian touristic destinations in order to provide applicants with travel information,” said the Ambassador.
The Centre is open from Sunday to Thursday, from 8am to 8pm, to facilitate applicants who are busy in the working hours. During the month of Ramadan the opening hours will be further extended in the evenings.
The new Centre is operated by VFS Global and is conveniently located at the Gate Mall, 6th Floor, Tower 3, which is also accessible by the new Doha Metro DECC station.
Appointments can be booked online on the VFS website.
Helpline number: +974 44231222, E-mails to: [email protected]
