Travel, Translation and Business Guides
Practical guides on travelling to Italy, visas, apostilles, sworn translation and Italian trade fairs, based on official sources.
Italy Schengen Visa from Turkey: Documents, Fee and Timing
Short-stay (Schengen C) visa applications for Italy from Turkey are filed at iDATA. The visa fee is €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6 to 12. We collected the Italian Consulate in Izmir's official document list, the proof-of-funds amounts and processing times.
Read the article Translation & InterpretingApostille for Italy: Using Turkish Documents in Italy
An apostille certifies the signature and seal on a public document. Turkey and Italy are both parties to the Hague Apostille Convention, so an apostilled Turkish document can be used in Italy without consular legalisation. In Turkey, apostilles are issued by governorships and district governorships.
Read the article Translation & InterpretingSworn Translation for Italy: Turkish and Italian Documents
A sworn translation in Turkey is signed by a translator registered with a notary, and the notary certifies the signature. For use in Italy, offices often ask instead for the Italian consulate's certificate of conformity or for a translation sworn before an Italian court (asseverazione).
Read the article VIP Guiding & TravelPrivate Italy Tour or Package Tour? How to Choose
There are two ways to tour Italy: a package tour with a fixed route, or a private programme built around your dates, cities and pace. We compare both, suggest a 7-day Rome, Florence and Venice route and share ticket and booking tips.
Read the article VIP Guiding & TravelWhat to See in Rome: A 3-Day Itinerary with Ticket Tips
A practical 3-day Rome itinerary: ancient Rome and the historic centre, the Vatican and Trastevere, then the Borghese and the city's squares. With official ticket prices, booking rules and where to stay.
Read the article Business ConsultancySalone del Mobile 2027: A Visitor Guide for Businesses
Salone del Mobile.Milano 2027 runs from 13 to 18 April 2027 at Fiera Milano Rho. The 65th edition brings back Euroluce and launches Salone Contract. How to plan tickets, travel, hotels and meetings with Italian manufacturers.
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