Italy Visa Requirements 2026
Visa requirements for Italy: schengen area for up to 90 days within 180. Updated 30 May 2026. Plus passport rules, customs, and prohibited items.
Italy visa at a glance
- Policy
- Schengen area
- Length of stay
- 90 days within 180
- Cost
- Free (ETIAS €20 once active)
- Passport
- Must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen area. Must have been issued within the last 10 years.
- Official source
- travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en
Schengen visa-free. ETIAS from late 2025.
Schengen area. UK/US/CA/AU/NZ citizens: visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the entire Schengen zone. ETIAS authorization may be required – check before travel.
Customs allowances
EU duty-free allowances from non-EU countries: 200 cigarettes, 1 liter of spirits or 2 liters of wine, goods up to 430 EUR in value. No limits on goods moving between EU countries for personal use.
Prohibited items
Drugs are illegal – personal use may still result in administrative sanctions. It is illegal to buy counterfeit goods – fines up to 7,000 EUR for buyers. Sitting on or damaging historic monuments can result in heavy fines. Do not pick up shells or sand from beaches as souvenirs – this is illegal on many Italian beaches.
Frequently asked questions about Italy visas
Do I need a visa to visit Italy?
Schengen area applies for Italy: Schengen visa-free. ETIAS from late 2025.
How much does a Italy visa cost?
Entry to Italy is free under the current schengen area policy for eligible passports. There is no visa fee. Always check whether your nationality is eligible before booking flights.
How long can I stay in Italy?
The standard schengen area allows 90 days within 180 per entry. Most policies are extendable in-country at an immigration office for an additional fee — check the official source for current extension rules. Visa runs (leaving and re-entering to reset the clock) are increasingly scrutinised; do not rely on them.
What passport validity does Italy require?
Must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen area. Must have been issued within the last 10 years.
Where do I apply for a Italy visa?
Apply directly at the official government source: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en. Many third-party sites charge inflated fees for the same form. Always check the URL ends in a government domain (.gov, .gov.<country>, or the country's official immigration domain) before paying.