Italy Passport and Visa entry requirements
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Passports:
To enter Italy, a passport valid for at least three months beyond the length of stay is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above, except EU nationals (1) holding a valid national ID card.
Passport note:
(a) Italy is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement;
(b) the regulations stated also apply to San Marino and the Vatican City.
Passport and Visa entry requirements
Entry requirements for Americans: US citizens must have a passport that is valid upon their arrival in Italy. No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.
Entry requirements for UK nationals: British citizens must have a passport that is valid upon their arrival in Italy. Passport exemptions apply to holders of identity cards issued by Gibraltar authories, and endorsed 'Validated for EU travel purposes under the authority of the United Kingdom'. A visa is not required for passports endorsed British Citizen; nor for holders of identity cards issued by Gibraltar authories, and endorsed 'Validated for EU travel purposes under the authority of the United Kingdom'. No visa is required for a stay of up to 90 days, for holders of passports endorsed British National (overseas), British Overseas Territories Citizen (containing a Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode issued by the United Kingdom), and British Subject (containing a Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode issued by the United Kingdom).
Entry requirements for Canadians: Canadian citizens must have a passport that is valid upon their arrival in Italy. No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.
Entry requirements for Australians: Australian citizens must have a passport that is valid upon their arrival in Italy. No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.
Entry requirements for South Africans: South African citizens must have a passport that is valid upon their arrival, and a valid Schengen visa, to enter Italy.
Entry requirements for New Zealanders: New Zealand citizens must have a passport that is valid upon their arrival in Italy. No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.
Entry requirements for Irish nationals: Irish citizens must have a passport that is valid upon their arrival in Italy. No visa is required.
Passport/Visa Note: The borderless region known as the Schengen Area includes the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. All these countries issue a standard Schengen visa that has a multiple entry option, and which allows the holder to travel freely within the borders of all the aforementioned countries. Furthermore, all foreign passengers to Italy must hold visible proof of financial means to support themselves while in the country, return/onward tickets, and the necessary travel documentation for their next destination. Note that visitors may be refused entry, either for public security, tranquillity, order or health reasons. Extensions of stay in Italy are possible, by applying to local authorities. NOTE: It is highly recommended that your passport has at least six months validity remaining after your intended date of departure from your travel destination. Immigration officials often apply different rules to those stated by travel agents and official sources.
