(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.
Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all except:
(a) 1. EU/EEA nationals (EU + Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) and Swiss nationals holding a valid national ID card.
Note: EU and EEA nationals are only required to produce evidence of their EU/EEA nationality and identity in order to be admitted to any EU/EEA Member State. This evidence can take the form of a valid national passport or national identity card. Either is acceptable. Possession of a return ticket, any length of validity on their document, sufficient funds for the length of their proposed visit should not be imposed.
(b) nationals of Croatia and San Marino holding a valid national ID card.
Required by all except the following for stays of up to 90 days:
(a) nationals of countries referred to in the chart above;
(b) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Macau (SAR), Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, 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 certain nationals who always require a visa.
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).
(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.
Airport Transit, Transit, Tourism, Business, Study. Schengen short-stay: £24.40. Fees should be paid in the exact money as change is not available. Payment is by cash only.
Visas are free of charge to the spouses and dependents of EU nationals.
Schengen short-stay: up to 90 days. Long term: up to one year.
Consulate (or Consular section at nearest Embassy); see Passport/Visa Information. Postal applications are not accepted. Because of the high volume of visa applications an appointment system has been introduced. Appointments must be made via the 24-hour call line 09065 540 707 (UK) (call charged at £1 per minute). Admission without an appointment is not permitted. Travellers visiting just one Schengen country should apply to the Consulate of that country at least six weeks in advance; 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).
Tourism: (a) Valid passport, with one blank page to affix the visa. (b) Completed application form. (c) One passport-size photograph. (d) Health insurance. (e) Proof of sufficient funds to cover duration of stay. (f) Fee. (g) Proof of means of onward/return travel. (h) Proof of accommodation. (i) Proof of occupation, eg letter from employer, solicitor or Chamber of Commerce. Business: (a)-(g) and, (h) Proof of business status. (i) Evidence of business contact(s) in Italy. Student: (a)-(f) and, (g) Letter from Italian university addressed to the Italian Consulate General confirming acceptance of the application, explaining details of the course (duration, programme etc). Airport Transit/Transit: (a)-(g) and, (h) Proof of the need for transit.
Enquire at Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Passport/Visa Information
Usually two. Certain nationals may take up to 21 days.
Passport and Visa Information
Italian Embassy in the UK14 Three Kings Yard, London W1K 4EH, UK
Tel: (020) 7312 2200.
Website:
www.embitaly.org.uk Political enquiries only.
Italian Consulate General in the UK136 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 9SA, UK
Tel: (020) 7235 9371
or 7823 6519 (visa section)
or (09001) 600 340 (recorded visa information; calls cost 60p per minute).
Website:
www.embitaly.org.uk Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1200.
Embassy of the Italian Republic in the USA3000 Whitehaven Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 612 4400
or 4405/7 (visa section).
Website:
www.italyemb.org Consulate General of Italy in the USA690 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10021, USA
Tel: (212) 439 8600.
Website:
www.italconsulnyc.org
