Italy Visa Requirements by Passport

Comprehensive visa requirements for travelers to Italy from different countries

Last updated: February 24, 2026

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Argentina

Max stay: 90 days

Schengen short stay 90/180

Australia

Max stay: 90 days

Schengen short stay

Austria

EU freedom of movement

Belgium

Indefinite right of residence under EU law. Registration with Anagrafe (municipal registry) required for stays beyond 3 months.

Brazil

Max stay: 90 days

90 days within any 180-day period across entire Schengen Area

Canada

Max stay: 90 days

90 days within any 180-day period across entire Schengen Area

Chile

Max stay: 90 days

90 days within any 180-day period across entire Schengen Area

Colombia

Max stay: 90 days

Schengen 90/180 rule

Croatia

Unlimited. EU freedom of movement. Croatian ID card accepted.

Czech Republic

Unlimited. EU citizens may reside indefinitely with registration for stays beyond 3 months.

Denmark

Unlimited stay. Denmark and Italy are both EU/Schengen members - full freedom of movement.

Finland

Unlimited stay. Finland and Italy are both EU/Schengen members - full freedom of movement.

France

Unlimited stay. France is an EU/Schengen member state - no restrictions on freedom of movement, residence, or employment.

Germany

EU freedom of movement

Greece

EU freedom of movement

Hungary

EU freedom of movement

Ireland

Unlimited stay. Ireland and Italy are both EU members - full freedom of movement.

Israel

Max stay: 90 days

90 days within 180-day Schengen period. Combined across all Schengen countries.

Japan

Max stay: 90 days

Schengen short stay: 90 days in any 180-day period.

Mexico

Max stay: 90 days

Schengen short stay

Netherlands

EU freedom of movement

New Zealand

Max stay: 90 days

Schengen 90/180 rule

Norway

Unlimited stay. Norway is EEA/Schengen; Italy is EU/Schengen. Full freedom of movement.

Peru

Max stay: 90 days

90 days within 180-day Schengen period.

Poland

EU freedom of movement

Portugal

EU freedom of movement

Qatar

Max stay: 90 days

Schengen 90/180 rule

Romania

Unlimited stay. Romania and Italy are both EU/Schengen members - full freedom of movement.

Singapore

Max stay: 90 days

Schengen short stay

South Korea

Max stay: 90 days

Schengen short stay

Spain

EU freedom of movement

Sweden

Unlimited stay. Sweden and Italy are both EU/Schengen members - full freedom of movement.

Switzerland

Max stay: 90 days

Freedom of movement (Schengen)

Ukraine

Max stay: 90 days

90 days within 180-day Schengen period. Biometric passport required.

United Arab Emirates

Max stay: 90 days

Schengen short stay

United Kingdom

Max stay: 90 days

Schengen short stay: up to 90 days in any 180-day period

United States

Max stay: 90 days

Schengen short stay: up to 90 days in any 180-day period

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Disclaimer: Visa requirements can change without notice. Always verify current requirements with official government sources or the embassy/consulate before making travel arrangements.