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Italy entry rules

Citizens of Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Israel, the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Serbia and Australia do not need to arrange a visa for Italy in advance: the stay is up to 90 days. Citizens of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Türkiye need a visa from a consulate before the trip.

Checked against official sources on 8 October 2026.

Entry rules by passport

For a tourist trip. Checked on 8 October 2026 against the official sources listed below the table.

The 90-in-180-days limit counts across the whole Schengen area, not Italy alone. ETIAS is not running yet: once it starts, visa-free passports will need an online authorisation before travel.

Sources: EUR-Lex — Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, Annexes I and II · Italian Legislative Decree 30/2007, Art. 5 — entry of EU citizens (Normattiva) · European Commission — ETIAS · EUR-Lex — Regulation (EU) 2026/496 on Georgian official passports

What is checked at the border

  • Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area and issued within the last 10 years.
  • Funds for the trip per the Italian Interior Ministry table, per person: 1–5 days — €269.60 for the whole trip (≈ $302); 6–10 days — €44.93 a day (≈ $50); 11–20 days — €51.64 + €36.67 a day (≈ $58 + $41); over 20 days — €206.58 + €27.89 a day (≈ $231 + $31). Lower amounts apply to groups of two or more. Cash, a bank guarantee or prepaid services count.
  • You must state where you will stay in Italy and show you can pay for the journey home, for example with a return ticket.
  • Instead of a passport stamp, entry and exit are recorded in the electronic EES system, which takes your fingerprints and a facial image.
  • If you entered Italy from another Schengen country, you must declare your presence at the provincial police headquarters (Questura) within 8 days. If you stay at a hotel, the hotel's registration counts as the declaration.

How to extend your stay

A short-stay visa can be extended by the Questura of the province where you are, within the limits of the EU Visa Code (free in case of force majeure, €30 (≈ $34) for serious personal reasons). Fingerprints are taken when you apply; no further formalities are needed after the extension.

Overstay penalties

If the overstay is detected when you leave, you may be banned from re-entering Italy for 1 to 3 years. If it is detected inside the country, you face a fine of €5,000–10,000 (≈ $5,600–11,200) and removal with an entry ban of 3 to 5 years.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa for Italy?
Citizens of Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Israel, the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Serbia and Australia enter without a visa. Citizens of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Türkiye get a visa from a consulate before the trip.
How long can I stay in Italy without a visa?
90 days in any 180 days for citizens of Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Israel, the UK, the US, Canada, Serbia and Australia.
Can the stay be extended?
A short-stay visa can be extended by the Questura of the province where you are, within the limits of the EU Visa Code (free in case of force majeure, €30 (≈ $34) for serious personal reasons). Fingerprints are taken when you apply; no further formalities are needed after the extension.
What happens if I overstay?
If the overstay is detected when you leave, you may be banned from re-entering Italy for 1 to 3 years. If it is detected inside the country, you face a fine of €5,000–10,000 (≈ $5,600–11,200) and removal with an entry ban of 3 to 5 years.
What is checked on entry to Italy?
Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area and issued within the last 10 years. Funds for the trip per the Italian Interior Ministry table, per person: 1–5 days — €269.60 for the whole trip (≈ $302); 6–10 days — €44.93 a day (≈ $50); 11–20 days — €51.64 + €36.67 a day (≈ $58 + $41); over 20 days — €206.58 + €27.89 a day (≈ $231 + $31). Lower amounts apply to groups of two or more. Cash, a bank guarantee or prepaid services count. You must state where you will stay in Italy and show you can pay for the journey home, for example with a return ticket. Instead of a passport stamp, entry and exit are recorded in the electronic EES system, which takes your fingerprints and a facial image. If you entered Italy from another Schengen country, you must declare your presence at the provincial police headquarters (Questura) within 8 days. If you stay at a hotel, the hotel's registration counts as the declaration.
How can I stay in Italy longer?
A visa-free stay does not give the right to live in the country. A longer stay needs a long-term visa or a residence permit: employment, including the EU Blue Card, self-employment (lavoro autonomo), digital nomads and remote workers, elective residence (residenza elettiva), investor visa, family reasons and family reunification.

Sources

Checked on 8 October 2026. Entry rules change: check them on the consulate website before you travel.