Passport/Visa
| | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? | | British | Yes | No | No | | Australian | Yes | No | No | | Canadian | Yes | No | No | | USA | Yes | No | No | | OtherEU | 1 | No | No | | Japanese | Yes | No | No |
Note: (a) Italy is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement. For further details about passport/visa regulations within the Schengen area see the introductory section How to Use this Guide. (b) The regulations stated below also apply to San Marino and the Vatican City.
PASSPORTS: Passport valid for three months required by all except: 1. nationals of Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Spain and Sweden with a valid national ID card.
VISAS: Required by all except the following for stays of up to three months:
(a) nationals of countries referred to in the chart above;
(b) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Hungary, Israel, Korea (Rep), Latvia, Lithuania, Macau (SAR), Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Romania, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Switzerland, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela;
(c) airport transit passengers continuing their journey to a third country by the same or connecting aircraft within 48 hours, provided holding tickets with reserved seats and valid documents for onward travel (except nationals of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo (Dem Rep), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Senegal, Somalia and Sri Lanka, who always require a visa). As the preceding list is liable to change at short notice, visitors are advised to check transit regulations with the relevant Embassy or Consulate before travelling.
Types of visa and cost: There are three types of Schengen visa: Airport transit: £6.40; Transit: £6.40; Short-stay (for tourism, business and study purposes); £16 (for up to 30 days); £22.40 (for over 30 days). Prices are approximate and are subject to frequent change with exchange rates. Visitors are advised to check with the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy), see Contact Addresses section.
Note: Spouses and children of EU nationals (providing spouse’s passport and the original marriage certificate is produced), and nationals of some other countries, receive their visas free of charge (enquire at Embassy for details).
Validity: Short-stay (single- and multiple-entry): valid for six months from date of issue for stays of maximum 90 days per entry. Transit (single- and multiple-entry): valid for a maximum of five days per entry, including the day of arrival. Visas cannot be extended and a new application must be made each time.
Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section. Postal applications are not acceptable. Travellers visiting just one Schengen country should apply to the Consulate of that country; travellers visiting more than one Schengen country should apply to the Consulate of the country chosen as the main destination or the country they will enter first (if they have no main destination).
Application requirements: Tourism: (a) Passport valid for at least three months longer than validity of requested visa with one blank page to affix the visa. (b) Completed application form. (c) One passport-size photo. (d) UK residence permit valid for at least three months beyond the expiry date (for UK applicants). (e) Proof of sufficient funds to cover duration of stay (credit cards and cash are not accepted as proof of financial means). (f) Proof of travel arrangements. (g) Proof of occupation eg letter from employer, solicitor or Chamber of Commerce. Business: (a)-(d) and, (e) Letter from employer addressed to the Italian Consulate General explaining the purpose and duration of the visit. If self-employed, a letter from an accountant, company secretary, solicitor or local Chamber of Commerce. Applicants in the UK should also arrange for an invitation from the host Italian company or firm to be faxed directly to the Italian Consulate General in London (fax: (020) 7823 1609) at least 48 hours before submitting an application. Student: (a)-(e) and, (f) Full medical insurance to cover period of stay, and (g) Evidence of occupation or student status with a letter from employer or school. Transit: (a)-(c) and, (d) Visa for the onward destination country if required and an airline ticket.
Note: (a) Minors under 18 years of age not travelling with their parents require a declaration from both parents or their legal guardian authorising their travel. (b) Visa officers may also ask for additional documents. Supplying the documents listed above does not, in itself, guarantee the issue of a visa to the applicant.
Working days required: Approximately two days, but varies according to nationality. No visas are issued within 24 hours. Check with Consular section at Embassy for details.
Temporary residence: Enquire at Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section.
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