Italy Visa for Saudi Citizens
Saudi 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. A fee will apply; authorization covers multiple short stays within 3 years.
home-affairs.ec.europa.eu ↗How Saudi citizens apply for a Italy visa
- → Apply online for the eTA before you travel; approval is usually quick.
- → See the exact document checklist for Saudi applicants, by visa type.
- → Confirm the latest rules on the destination's official government page before you book.
Documents required for Saudi applicants
The exact documents Saudi citizens must submit for Italy, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.
touristTourist Visa
Checklist Tourist Visa (Riyadh and Khabar ) (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5O9CGE4FJn4KwgynexIdjM/49d7e3268356863002d1d3cfb23c01ab/checklist_tourist_visa.pdf) Checklist Tourist visa (Jeddah Only) (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/6RA2DRTbM9RRgZ4CsZlZKu/ab620ffd5f0154bcd1b82211b743438c/checklist-tourist-jeddah-feb-2022.pdf) Italy consulate in Jeddah will accept job letter which are attested only by the chamber of commerce under western region ( eg. Jeddah, Makkah, Madinah, Taif, Yanbu, Qunfudah, Abha, Najran, Jizan etc.) Italy Consulate will not accept any Application which is not belongs to Jeddah Jurisdiction (For example: Employment letter, Bank Statement and National address should belong to Jeddah Jurisdiction) If any Non-Saudi Applicant is married to a Saudi national it is necessary to provide Marriage certificate along with English translation. For Russian National: Applicants have to provide the copy of Russian National Passport with the English translation attested by Russian Embassy/Consulate.
familyVisiting Family And Friends In Italy
Checklist Tourist Visa (Riyadh and Khabar ) (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5O9CGE4FJn4KwgynexIdjM/49d7e3268356863002d1d3cfb23c01ab/checklist_tourist_visa.pdf) Checklist Tourist visa (Jeddah Only) (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/6RA2DRTbM9RRgZ4CsZlZKu/ab620ffd5f0154bcd1b82211b743438c/checklist-tourist-jeddah-feb-2022.pdf) Proof-Of-Sponsorship (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/21ZLaO6nrzCIIHOwL1a2mv/fafc1f458b43917a15969d7d04e2a298/Proof-Of-Sponsership.pdf) Italy consulate in Jeddah will accept job letter which are attested only by the chamber of commerce under western region ( eg. Jeddah, Makkah, Madinah, Taif, Yanbu, Qunfudah, Abha, Najran, Jizan etc.) Italy Consulate will not accept any Application which is not belongs to Jeddah Jurisdiction (For example: Employment letter, Bank Statement and National address should belong to Jeddah Jurisdiction) If any Non-Saudi Applicant is married to a Saudi national it is necessary to provide Marriage certificate along with English translation. For Russian National: Applicants have to provide the copy of Russian National Passport with the English translation attested by Russian Embassy/Consulate.
businessBusiness Visa
Checklist Business Visa (Riyadh and Khabar ) (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/vXTk6VG3eFGx9iGCzEvVu/3180a0648831157ee46312ce18426783/checklist_business_visa.pdf) Checklist Business visa (Jeddah Only) (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/76nT73217SuCcBDSoQO5Ee/2e3b4945d0d72d69999675e3af64960f/checklist-business-visa-jeddah-feb-2022.pdf) Invitation format (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/2UMUszIV0azubKTRNCk57F/afbe9168ab545203b4c1d24f4c812571/modello-di-invito-per-affari.pdf) (Al Khobar & Riyadh) Invitation format (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/103nm7yWABcTIaB5D1emhg/f87583099881e7f769c156ed83027558/invitation-format-jeddah.pdf) (Jeddah) Italy consulate in Jeddah will accept job letter which are attested only by the chamber of commerce under western region ( eg. Jeddah, Makkah, Madinah, Taif, Yanbu, Qunfudah, Abha, Najran, Jizan etc.) Italy Consulate will not accept any Application which is not belongs to Jeddah Jurisdiction (For example: Employment letter, Bank Statement and National address should belong to Jeddah Jurisdiction) If any Non-Saudi Applicant is married to a Saudi national it is necessary to provide Marriage certificate along with English translation. Applicant has to provide ID copy of the inviting person and Commercial Registration from Inviting company (Camerale) along with Invitation. For Russian National: Applicants have to provide the copy of Russian National Passport with the English translation attested by Russian Embassy/Consulate.
Italy visa for Saudi Arabia citizens — FAQ
Do Saudi citizens need a visa for Italy?
Saudi passport holders need an approved eTA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to Italy, but not a full visa.
What documents do Saudi 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.
Related visa requirements
For Saudi citizens