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Visas in Italy
Before you travel to Italy, find out about visa restrictions. The nationals of the Schengen Agreement countries do not require a visa. However citizens of countries outside the Schengen Agreement should apply for a visa. There are several types of visas depending on the duration of stay and the number of entries. For more info on whether you need to apply for a visa to enter Italy, visit the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. Before sending or bringing in your application, contact the nearest Consulate or Embassy to verify your information about the required documents and the visa fee.
Who Requires a Visa
- Nationals of Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand and the USA do not require a visa for stays up to 90 days.
- EU nationals do not require a visa to visit Italy.
- Nationals of the following countries do not require a visa for stays up to 90 days: Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Singapore, South Korea, Uruguay, the Vatican City, Venezuela.
- Nationals of all countries must report to the local police authorities, the Questura, to obtain a residence permit (permesso di soggiorno) within eight days from their arrival in Italy.
Short Stay Visa
A short-stay visa is required by the nationals of all countries not listed above for a stay up to 90 days within a six-month period.
The types of short-stay visas issued depend on the purpose of stay and are: business, tourism, student, etc.
Long Stay Visa
- A long-stay visa is obtained to live in Italy for purposes such as study, work, etc.
- If you intend to live in Italy for a period longer than the one stipulated in the visa you must apply for a residence permit (permesso di soggiorno) with the local police authorities (the Questura).