All foreigners intending to enter Italy must provide the documentation required to justify the reasons and duration of their stay as well as, in some prescribed cases, the availability of adequate economic means and lodging.
In some cases you need a visa, application for which can be made at the Italian Diplomatic and Consular Representations in your country of residence.
Do you need a visa?
Visit the web site to:
- find out whether, depending on your citizenship, country of long-term residence, and the duration and reasons for your stay, you need a visa to enter Italy.
- find out which documents are required in order to apply for your visa.
Be advised:
presentation of the documentation requested does not necessarily ensure issuance of the visa
Where to apply for a visa
(List of Italian Embassies and Consulates)
Important information for foreigners
When entering Italy, even if you have already obtained a visa, the border authorities are authorised to check the documentation required for obtaining the visa itself.
In accordance with article 5 of T.U. no. 286/98, within 8 working days of arriving in Italy you must apply for a “Permesso di Soggiorno” (permission to stay) at the local “Questura” (Police Commissary).
For further information on entrance visas for Italy and the Schengen area click here.