Italy
Note
(a) Italy is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement. (b) The regulations stated below also apply to San Marino and the Vatican City.
Passports
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.Visas
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.Types of visa and cost
Airport Transit, Transit, Tourism, Business, Study. Schengen short-stay: US$42 . 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.Note
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).Validity
Schengen short-stay: up to 90 days. Long term: up to one year.Application to
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. Travelers visiting just one Schengen country should apply to the Consulate of that country at least six weeks in advance; travelers 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).Application requirements
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, program etc). Airport Transit/Transit: (a)-(g) and, (h) Proof of the need for transit.Note
(a) Minors under 18 years of age not traveling with their parents require a declaration from both parents or their legal guardian authorizing their travel. (b) Visa officers may also ask for additional documents.Working days required
Usually two. Certain nationals may take up to 21 days.Temporary residence
Enquire at Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Passport/Visa Information
No Test required
None
Italian Embassy in the UK
14 Three Kings Yard, London W1K 4EH, UK
Tel: (020) 7312 2200.
Website: www.embitaly.org.uk
Political enquiries only. Italian Consulate General in the UK
136 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 USA
3000 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 USA
690 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10021, USA
Tel: (212) 439 8600.
Website: www.italconsulnyc.org
Most visits to Italy are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
There continues to be insolated cases of domestic terrorism in Itlay by extreme left wing and seccessionist groups which are aimed primarily at official Italian targets.
Visitors should be alert to the dangers of car and street crimes in cities.
There continues to be non-violent volcanic activity on the island of Stromboli. Italy is in an earthquake zone.
Visitors to ski resorts should take advice on weather and avalanche conditions before they travel and should make themselves aware of local skiing laws and regulations throughout their visit (see: http://www.goski.com/italy.htm and http://www.avalanches.org).
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice. British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.ukUS Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
