Italy Visa Requirements 2026Entry Rules & Visa-Free Access by Passport

Visa-free nationalities
92
Visa on arrival
0
eTA / e-Visa
0
Total streamlined
92
Visa required in advance
106

Italy's visa policy is moderately open relative to other destinations worldwide. If your nationality is not listed as visa-free, you will need to apply for an Italy tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free

Countries Whose Citizens Can Visit Italy Visa-Free (92)

Passport holders from these countries can enter Italy without a visa - no embassy appointment, no advance fee.

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Fees

Italy Visa Fees (updated 2 Jul 2026)

  • Schengen short-stay visa (Type C, tourism, up to 90 days)

    up to 90 days in any 180-day periodofficial sourcevfsglobal.com ↗

    EUR 90 (~$102)

  • Schengen short-stay visa (Type C, business)

    up to 90 days in any 180-day periodofficial sourceambwashingtondc.esteri.it ↗

    EUR 90 (~$102)

  • Airport transit visa (Type A)

    airport transit onlyofficial sourcevfsglobal.com ↗

    EUR 90 (~$102)

  • ETIAS travel authorisation (EU-wide, for visa-exempt nationals)

    3 years or until passport expiryofficial sourcetravel-europe.europa.eu ↗

    EUR 20 (~$23)

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Applications are handled via VFS Global - a service fee applies on top of the visa fee and varies by country and centre.

Transit

Italy Transit Visa

Italy publishes a transit visa product for travellers passing through to another destination. Whether you need one depends on your nationality and whether you stay airside - see how transit visas work.

Airport Transit Visa (ATV)

Allows nationals of specified countries to transit through the international zone of an Italian airport without entering the Schengen territory.

Required for nationals of certain countries (Annex IV of EU Regulation 810/2009) transiting through the international transit zone of any Schengen airport including Italian airports. Does not permit entry into Italian territory. Standard Schengen visa fee of EUR 90 applies. Not required for holders of valid Schengen visas, residence permits, or certain other travel documents.

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FAQ

Italy Visa Requirements FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Italy?

It depends on your nationality - the lists above show every nationality that can enter Italy visa-free. If your country is not listed, you will likely need to apply for an Italy tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Which countries can visit Italy without a visa?

92 countries can visit Italy without a visa in 2026, including: Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia. Use Earth Visa to check whether your specific passport grants visa-free access to Italy.

How do I apply for an Italy tourist visa?

If your nationality is not eligible for visa-free entry to Italy, you typically need to apply at an Italy embassy or consulate in your home country. Requirements generally include:

  • Valid passport
  • Completed application form
  • Passport-sized photos
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of onward travel
  • Travel insurance
  • Proof of sufficient funds

Processing times and fees vary by nationality and visa category - see the visa types and fees on this page for the exact figures.

How long can I stay in Italy without a visa?

The maximum visa-free stay duration in Italy varies by nationality. Common allowances are 30, 60, or 90 days. See the visa-free country list above for specific stay durations per nationality.

By nationality

Italy Visa Guides by Nationality

Step-by-step Italy visa requirements, fees and document checklists for travellers from these countries. Nationalities in the access lists above link straight to their own guides.

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