Southern Europe

Italy visa requirements

Travellers from 93 of 198 countries can visit Italy easily: no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

What 198 passports need to visit Italy

Find your own passport in the list below for the exact rule.

No visa needed82 of 198 passportsJust show your passport at the border.
Free to visit, live and work11 of 198 passportsVisit, live and work freely.
Visa needed105 of 198 passportsApply at the embassy or consulate.

Types of Italy visa

Tourist visa and visa-free visits6 optionsFor a holiday in Italy, you may need a short-stay Schengen visa. Some travellers can visit without one. The usual limit is 90 days across the Schengen Area in any 180-day period.
Airport transit visa2 optionsYou can usually change flights at one Italian airport without a visa if you stay in the international transit area for less than one day. Some nationalities need an airport transit visa even when staying in that area.
Business visits2 optionsShort business visits use the Schengen short-stay rules. Eligible travellers can visit without a visa; others need a Schengen visa.
Study and school visits3 optionsStudy and educational training can be covered by a Schengen visa for a short stay. Longer study usually needs a long-stay visa or residence permit. Some supervised school groups can enter without a visa.
Work permission2 optionsEU single market citizens can work in Italy without a visa. Other workers need permission that covers their circumstances. Italy does not allow work under its short-stay visa waiver.
Family members and residence cards2 optionsSome family members of EU single market citizens can enter Italy without a visa using a family residence card. Special border visa provisions may help family members who do not meet those document conditions.
Exceptional visa at the border1 optionsItaly can issue a Schengen visa at the border in exceptional cases. This is reserved for urgent, unforeseen circumstances.

Find your passport

198 of 198 passports

Who can visit easily, by part of the world

For each part of the world: how many countries' travellers can come easily. Easy means no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

Europe43 of 45 countries
Americas26 of 35 countries
Oceania10 of 14 countries
Asia12 of 50 countries
Africa2 of 54 countries

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Questions

How many passports can enter Italy without a visa?

93 of 198 passports can enter without applying before travel.

What is the most common entry rule for Italy?

Visa needed: it applies to 105 passports.

Which passports need an embassy visa for Italy?

105 passports, including India, China, Indonesia, Pakistan Nigeria, and 100 more.

Do India passport holders need a visa for Italy?

Visa needed.

Do China passport holders need a visa for Italy?

Visa needed.

Do United States passport holders need a visa for Italy?

No visa needed, for up to 90 days.

Do Nigeria passport holders need a visa for Italy?

Visa needed.

Do Pakistan passport holders need a visa for Italy?

Visa needed.

Do Brazil passport holders need a visa for Italy?

No visa needed, for up to 90 days.

Which region's passports have the easiest access to Italy?

Europe: 43 of 45 passports enter without applying first.

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