How to go about travel?

[sl_y_guy 0]

My wife and I are planning a trip to Italy soon, as well as a quick stop in her country and hopefully a swing through Turkey. We have already been married a full year here in the States and have completed everything but the removal of conditions for our process. My question is: Will she need a Visa to enter Italy? I am almost sure she will seeing as how she is still a Ukrainian citizen but with permanent resident status here. Also, if we should get her a Visa, how do we go about this? Thanks for any and all information.

Also, I am sure that if an Italian Visa is needed , we'll need the same for Turkey. So, what all information from our side will be required in order for us to get these Visas. Thanks!!!

[belinda63 3,046]

She will be traveling on the passport from her native country so the visa requirements for such will apply. Check for the US consulates online and see the website for more information. Usually there are instructions on the consulates website as to how to apply for the visa and any associated costs.

[Brad and Vika 129]

The visa for Turkey is easy. Vika and I were there in October, and US and Ukrainian citizens can both buy a visa in the airport without a problem. An Italian visa is required for Ukrainians (Vika's best GF and hubby went last year), and may even require an interview. Find the Italian consulate closest to where you live and call them. The consulate assigned to your city might not be the closest one, but they will sometimes move processing or interview to the closest.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

The visa for Turkey is easy. Vika and I were there in October, and US and Ukrainian citizens can both buy a visa in the airport without a problem. An Italian visa is required for Ukrainians (Vika's best GF and hubby went last year), and may even require an interview. Find the Italian consulate closest to where you live and call them. The consulate assigned to your city might not be the closest one, but they will sometimes move processing or interview to the closest.

The Turkish visa is available for both of you at POE. It was a favorite place for Alla and I to go to the beaches and never had a problem with cash on delivery, so to speak.

Her chances of getting the Italian visa (actually it will be valid for any EU country, but you can apply at the Italian or any other EU country consulate) will be greatly enhanced by her US permanent residency and SHOULD be nothing more than a technicality, but you do need to do it.

[Krikit 1,165]

Moving from K-1 Process to Working & Traveling forum.

[sl_y_guy 0]

Thanks to all who replied. I figured as much but I'm sure glad to hear that it shouldn't be too massive of an obstacle. The red tape, so to speak, with this whole deal is proper mind numbing;)))) Thanks again!!!

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Thanks to all who replied. I figured as much but I'm sure glad to hear that it shouldn't be too massive of an obstacle. The red tape, so to speak, with this whole deal is proper mind numbing;)))) Thanks again!!!

I forget the name for the EU visa, someone here will probably say. You can apply for it at any EU country consulate so if Italy isn't close by, maybe France or Germany or some other country is more convenient. You can also get a 5 year multi-entry visa so it is not something you have to do everytime and maybe she will be a citizen within 5 years and it will be a moot point.

Good luck. Italy is high on Alla's list as a place to visit. She speaks pretty good Italian and had several Italian clients in Ukraine and Russia. she heard a lot about Italy from her clients and wants to go visit.

[Anh map 2,098]

It's referred to as a Schengen visa. Found this on the Belgian Embassy website:

WHERE SHOULD YOU APPLY?

1. If you intend to visit only one Schengen country, apply at the Embassy or Consulate of that particular country. You apply at the Embassy or Consulate in whose jurisdiction you are a resident.

2. If you intend to visit several Schengen countries, apply for a visa at the Embassy or Consulate of the country which is your main destination.

3. If you intend to visit several Schengen countries but do not have a main destination, apply for a visa at the Embassy or Consulate of the country which is your first point of entry.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

It's referred to as a Schengen visa. Found this on the Belgian Embassy website:

WHERE SHOULD YOU APPLY?

1. If you intend to visit only one Schengen country, apply at the Embassy or Consulate of that particular country. You apply at the Embassy or Consulate in whose jurisdiction you are a resident.

2. If you intend to visit several Schengen countries, apply for a visa at the Embassy or Consulate of the country which is your main destination.

3. If you intend to visit several Schengen countries but do not have a main destination, apply for a visa at the Embassy or Consulate of the country which is your first point of entry.

Thanks!

[Brad and Vika 129]

It's referred to as a Schengen visa. Found this on the Belgian Embassy website:

WHERE SHOULD YOU APPLY?

1. If you intend to visit only one Schengen country, apply at the Embassy or Consulate of that particular country. You apply at the Embassy or Consulate in whose jurisdiction you are a resident.

2. If you intend to visit several Schengen countries, apply for a visa at the Embassy or Consulate of the country which is your main destination.

3. If you intend to visit several Schengen countries but do not have a main destination, apply for a visa at the Embassy or Consulate of the country which is your first point of entry.

Right -O, forgot about #2! For item 2 or 3, the consulate wanted a paid ticket and itinerary to support the statement that Italy was the EU POE, and they would spend the most time there. Kind of the EU countries way of not doing each others heavy lifting.

[costi 0]

My wife and I are planning a trip to Italy soon, as well as a quick stop in her country and hopefully a swing through Turkey. We have already been married a full year here in the States and have completed everything but the removal of conditions for our process. My question is: Will she need a Visa to enter Italy? I am almost sure she will seeing as how she is still a Ukrainian citizen but with permanent resident status here. Also, if we should get her a Visa, how do we go about this? Thanks for any and all information.

Also, I am sure that if an Italian Visa is needed , we'll need the same for Turkey. So, what all information from our side will be required in order for us to get these Visas. Thanks!!!

Best way to find is to check with the Ukranian Consulate in each country you intend to visit!

[Brad and Vika 129]

Best way to find is to check with the Ukranian Consulate in each country you intend to visit!

I disagree. The Ukrainian consulates will just tell you to check with the Italian Consulate (for example) in the country where you are applying. If you are in say, Chicago - check with the consulate of the EU country where you will be spending the most time.