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Visas / Italy

Visas and entry

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Italy: visa, passport and entry requirements

At a glanceNot required

Passport · Passport validity: Must be valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area. Must have been issued less than 10 years before the date you arrive.

Entry document

  • ✓Passport
  • ✕National ID card

Passport validity
Must be valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area. Must have been issued less than 10 years before the date you arrive.

Must have an 'expiry date' at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area. Must have a 'date of issue' less than 10 years before the date you arrive.

Visa

Not required

90 days in any 180-day period

Your whole journey

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This information is provided for guidance only and is accurate at the time of publication. Always check government websites and airline documents before booking and travelling.