Italy Visa for Emirati Citizens
Yes — Emirati passport holders can enter Italy visa-free for up to 90 days as of 2026.
Visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period. Listed in Annex II of EU Regulation 2018/1806.
eur-lex.europa.eu ↗Entering Italy on an Emirati passport
- → Travel with just your valid Emirati passport. No visa or prior application needed.
- → See the exact document checklist for Emirati applicants, by visa type.
- → Confirm the latest rules on the destination's official government page before you book.
Documents required for Emirati applicants
The exact documents Emirati citizens must submit for Italy, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.
touristTourist Visa
Short stay visas (Schengen) Please click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/3caP3HRojJjVMrRq9tVjUV/da44dbb7233711a1380d234513aac6e2/tourism-checklist-2024.pdf) for the Tourist Visa checklist
familyEu Family Member Directive 2004-38-Ce
Short stay visas (Schengen) Please click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/3SDEtmkg5iwRWVoCiK7g5u/3d382d732a26d669c42acf68b124f6fd/tourism-eu-family-checklist.pdf) for the Eu Family Member Directive 2004-38-Ce Visa checklist
touristTourist Visit Family or Friends
Short stay visas (Schengen) Please click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/7qj6UWiSyX7UYQc8MUwomn/8e22b2b17b762179eaa57d562be9964d/tourism-visit-friend-checklist.pdf) for the Tourist Visit Family or Friends checklist
digital_nomadDigital Nomad Visa
Long stay visas (National) Please click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/7KCdJY16EljgHm7sr8eaBj/70425160051d24e88922ffd80c0db936/lavoroautonomo-nomadidigitali-checklist.pdf) for the Digital Nomad Visa checklist
studentStudent
Short stay visas (Schengen) Please click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5YZwxLfUmPLr3oX2v8IGh8/c39f3701ced2d8c0cd96199ad9d123a7/student-visa-checklist-new.pdf) for the Student Visa checklist
workSubordinate Work Visa
Long stay visas (National) Please click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/67lbAX4Dy5aqgklKS7Y0TX/3266dc5ba608768920652fd53802ba24/subordinate-visa-checklist-2024.pdf) for the Subordinate Work Visa checklist
Italy visa for United Arab Emirates citizens — FAQ
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Italy?
Yes — Emirati passport holders can enter Italy visa-free for up to 90 days as of 2026.
How long can Emirati citizens stay in Italy?
Emirati passport holders can stay in Italy for up to 90 days per entry under the current visa-free arrangement.
What documents do Emirati 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 Emirati citizens