🇮🇹Italy Visa for Iraqi Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

eTA / e-permit90 days max stay

Iraqi passport holders need an approved eTA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to Italy, but not a full visa.

ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) will be required for visa-exempt third-country nationals once operational. The Entry/Exit System (EES) became fully operational on 10 April 2026 across all Schengen countries, after a progressive rollout beginning 12 October 2025. ETIAS is scheduled to start operations in Q4 2026; no precise date confirmed as of June 2026. Applies to all Annex II nationals entering the Schengen area including Italy. The application fee is EUR 20 (updated from the originally proposed EUR 7, adjusted for inflation and additional operational costs); authorization covers multiple short stays within 3 years.

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How Iraqi citizens apply for a Italy visa

Italy visa cost for Iraqi citizens

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

EUR 20 (~$24)

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

Applications are handled via VFS Global — service fee approx. INR 631, varies by centre.

Fees checked 2 Jul 2026 · sourced from official government fee schedules

Documents required for Iraqi applicants

The exact documents Iraqi citizens must submit for Italy, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.

touristTourism

You will need to complete the Application for Schengen Application Form Click here (PDF checklist ↗) to view the document required list (English) Click here (PDF checklist ↗) to view the document required list (Italian Language) Invitation Letter format (PDF checklist ↗)

businessBusiness

You will need to complete the Application for Schengen Application Form Click here (PDF checklist ↗) to view the document required list ( English Language) Click here (PDF checklist ↗) to view the document required list (Italian Language) Business Invitation format (PDF checklist ↗)

medicalMedical Treatment

You will need to complete the Application for Schengen Application Form Click here (PDF checklist ↗) to view the document required list ( English Language) Click here (PDF checklist ↗) to view the document required list (Italian Language)

otherSport Visa

You will need to complete the Application for Schengen Application Form Click here (PDF checklist ↗) to view the document required list (English Language) Click here (PDF checklist ↗) to view the document required list (Italian Language)

otherInvitation

You will need to complete the Application for Schengen Application Form Click here (PDF checklist ↗) to view the document required list (English) Click here (PDF checklist ↗) to view the document required list (Italian Language)

via VFS Global ↗

Italy visa for Iraqi citizens — FAQ

Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Italy?

Iraqi passport holders need an approved eTA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to Italy, but not a full visa.

What documents do Iraqi citizens need for Italy?

A valid passport plus the Italy document checklist for your visa type — Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.

How much does the Italy visa cost for Iraqi citizens?

The Italy etias travel authorisation (eu-wide, for visa-exempt nationals) fee is EUR 20 (~$24). Applications through VFS Global carry an additional service fee of about INR 631.

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