Visa Requirements for Italian Passport Holders: Every Country A–Z

Visa requirements by passport

Where can Italian passport holders travel, and what do they need?

194 destinations, A to Z: whether you need a visa, an eVisa, a visa on arrival or nothing at all, and how long you may stay.

117 No visa needed8 Visa on arrival17 eVisa or visa on arrival10 Travel authorisation (apply online)30 eVisa (apply online)12 Visa required

Where this comes from. The table is adapted from Wikipedia’s Visa requirements for Italian citizens (article last edited 12 September 2026), which is maintained by volunteers and cites government sources. aifly corrected or added to 4 rows from official sources; those rows are marked ✔, ℹ or ⚠ with the date each was checked. Entry rules change without much notice: confirm with the destination’s embassy or official e-visa site before you book.

Entry requirements for Italian passport holders, A–Z

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V Y Z

Destination	Entry requirement	Allowed stay	Notes
Afghanistan	eVisa	30 days	Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan. e-Visa: Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL).
Albania	Visa not required	90 days	ID card valid.
Algeria	Visa required / Visa on arrival	–	Since 2023, Algerian authorities have set up a system for obtaining "Visa on Arrival" for tourists participating in a trip authorized and organized by an Algerian Travel Agency, and recognized by the Algerian Ministry of More Tourism, that includes at least one stop at one of the tourist sites in the Sahara. The visa is issued upon arrival only at Algiers International Airport or at Djanet Airport.
Andorra	Visa not required	90 days	ID card valid.
Angola	Visa not required	30 days	30 days per trip, but no more than 90 days within any 1 calendar year for tourism purposes only. Visitors must have a return/onward ticket and a hotel reservation confirmation. An International Certificate of Vaccination is required.
Antigua and Barbuda	Visa not required	90 days
Argentina	Visa not required	90 days
Armenia	Visa not required	180 days	No more than 180 days in any 12-month period
Australia	eVisitor	90 days	90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted. May enter using SmartGate.
Austria	Freedom of movement	–	Freedom of movement; ID card valid.
Azerbaijan	eVisa	30 days
Bahamas	Visa not required	90 days
Bahrain	eVisa / Visa on arrival	14 days
Bangladesh	Visa on arrival	30 days
Barbados	Visa not required	90 days
Belarus	Visa not required	30 days	Visa-free until 31 December 2026, valid at all border checkpoints.
Belgium	Freedom of movement	–	Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
Belize	Visa not required	90 days
Benin	eVisa	30 days	Must have an international vaccination certificate. Three types of electronic visa are offered: the e-Visa valid for 30 days for a single entry (50€), the e-Visa valid for 30 days for several (multiple) entries (75€), an More d the e-Visa valid for 90 days to make several (multiple) entries (100€)
Bhutan	eVisa	–
Bolivia	Visa not required	90 days
Bosnia and Herzegovina	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 6-month period. ID card valid.
Botswana	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 12 month period.
Brazil	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180 day period.
Brunei	Visa not required	90 days
Bulgaria	Freedom of movement	–	Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
Burkina Faso	eVisa	30 days
Burundi	eVisa / Visa on arrival	30 days
Cambodia	eVisa / Visa on arrival	30 days	You have to pay 30 USD for a Single entry Visa on the arrival. No photos needed. One day visit is not permitted if you land to the Siem Reap Airport. No restrictions if you arrive in other borders.
Cameroon	eVisa	–
Canada	eTA / Visa not required	180 days	eTA required if arriving by air.
Cape Verde	Visa not required	30 days	Must register online at least five days prior to arrival.
Central African Republic	Visa required	–
Chad	eVisa	90 days	Must apply at least 7 days before arrival but maximum 90 days before arrival.
Chile	Visa not required	90 days
China	Visa not required	30 days	Visa-free from December 1, 2023 to December 31, 2026. Visa not required to Hainan for 15 days. More 240-hour (10-day) visa-free transit to a third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan) using any mode of transport. Must have a confirmed onward ticket/itinerary, and enter through 1 of 64 approved ports. During which, may freely travel within the 24 provinces permitted for visa-free transit and engage in tourism, business, and visits. 24-hour visa-free transit to a third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan), is available at most international airports, without leaving the airport. Travellers who need to leave the airport may obtain a temporary entry permit from immigration. 5-day port visa (Visa on Arrival) for Shenzhen if arriving at designated ports of entry from Hong Kong by land or sea, for stays within Shenzhen. 3-day port visa (Visa on Arrival) if arriving in Zhuhai or Xiamen at designated ports of entry, for stays within the respective city. 15-day visa-free entry for cruise ship passengers in tour groups, if arriving at any cruise port along China's coastline, including but not limited to Tianjin; Dalian; Shanghai; Lianyungang; Wenzhou; Zhoushan; Xiamen; Qingdao; Guangzhou; Shenzhen; Beihai; Haikou; Sanya. May further travel inland to all regions of coastal provinces (and equivalents) and Beijing. May apply for a port visa (Visa on Arrival) if travelling for an urgent, qualified reason. Prior clearance for port visa is highly recommended or may be denied boarding by airlines.
Colombia	Visa not required	90 days	90 days – extendable up to 180-days stay within a 1-year period.
Comoros	Visa on arrival	30 days
Republic of the Congo	Visa required	–
Democratic Republic of the Congo	eVisa	7 days	7 days eVisa as "Airport Visa"
Costa Rica	Visa not required	180 days
Côte d'Ivoire	eVisa	90 days	e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
Croatia	Freedom of movement	–	Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
Cuba	eVisa	90 days	Can be extended up to 90 days with a fee.
Cyprus	Freedom of movement	–	Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
Czech Republic	Freedom of movement	–	Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
Denmark	Freedom of movement	–	Freedom of movement (DK). ID card valid.
Djibouti	eVisa	90 days
Dominica	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180 day period.
Dominican Republic	Visa not required	30 days
Ecuador	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 12 months period
Egypt	eVisa / Visa on arrival	30 days	ID card valid
El Salvador	Visa not required	180 days
Equatorial Guinea	eVisa	–
Eritrea	Visa required	–
Estonia	Freedom of movement	–	Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
Eswatini	Visa not required	30 days
Ethiopia	eVisa / Visa on arrival	90 days	Visa on arrival is obtainable only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. e-Visa is available for 30 or 90 days.
Fiji	Visa not required	120 days
Finland	Freedom of movement	–	Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
France	Freedom of movement	–	Freedom of movement (in Regions of France). ID card valid.
Gabon	eVisa	90 days	e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
Gambia	Visa not required	90 days
Georgia	Visa not required	365 days	ID card valid.
Germany	Freedom of movement	–	Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
Ghana	Visa required	–
Greece	Freedom of movement	–	Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
Grenada	Visa not required	90 days
Guatemala	Visa not required	90 days
Guinea	eVisa	90 days	International Certificate of Vaccination required.
Guinea-Bissau	Visa on arrival	90 days	Visitors must apply for a visa on arrival in advance.
Guyana	Visa not required	90 days
Haiti	Visa not required	90 days
Honduras	Visa not required	90 days
Hungary	Freedom of movement	–	Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
Iceland	Freedom of movement	–	Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
India	eVisa	30 days	Visa required for land borders. e-Visa holders must arrive via 32 designated airports or 5 designated seaports. An Indian e-Tourist Visa may only be obtained twice within 1 calendar year. More Foreigners of Pakistani origin or who hold a Pakistani Passport are not eligible for an e-Visa. Foreigners who are not Pakistani nationals, but whose parents or grandparents (either paternal or maternal) were born in, or were permanent residents in Pakistan, are also not eligible for an e-Visa.
Indonesia	e-VOA / Visa on arrival	30 days
Iran	eVisa	30 days
Iraq	eVisa	60 days
Ireland	Freedom of movement	–	Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
Israel	ETA-IL	90 days
Jamaica	Visa not required	90 days
Japan	Visa not required	90 days
Jordan	eVisa / Visa on arrival	30 days	Visa can be obtained upon arrival, it will cost a total of 40 JOD, obtainable at most international ports of entry and land border crossings (except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge)
Kazakhstan	Visa not required	30 days
Kenya	Electronic Travel Authorization	90 days	Applications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance. eTA fee is 32.50 USD. More Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable). Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries.
Kiribati	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 12 months period.
North Korea	Visa required	–	Tourist visa approved via tour agencies.
South Korea	Visa not required	90 days	Italian citizens are exempt from K-ETA until 31 December 2026. The validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
Kuwait	eVisa / Visa on arrival	90 days
Kyrgyzstan	Visa not required	60 days
Laos	eVisa / Visa on arrival	30 days	18 of the 33 border crossings are only open to regular visa holders. More e-Visa may be used to enter Laos through the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges, in Boten (road and railroad), and in Vientiane (at Khamsavath railway station). Visa on arrival is available at the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges and 7 border crossings.
Latvia	Freedom of movement	–	Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
Lebanon	Visa on arrival	30 days	Extendable for 2 additional months. Granted free of charge at Beirut International Airport or any other port of entry if there is no Israeli visa or seal, holding a telephone number, an address in Lebanon, and a non refundable return or circle trip ticket.
Lesotho	Visa not required	90 days
Liberia	Visa required	–
Libya	eVisa	–
Liechtenstein	Freedom of movement	–	Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
Lithuania	Freedom of movement	–	Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
Luxembourg	Freedom of movement	–	Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
Madagascar	eVisa / Visa on arrival	60 days
Malawi	eVisa / Visa on arrival	30 days
Malaysia	Visa not required	90 days
Maldives	Visa on arrival	30 days
Mali	Visa required	–
Malta	Freedom of movement	–	Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
Marshall Islands	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180 day period. Visitors wishing to travel to Kwajalein are required to hold an Entry Authorization issued by the United States Military.
Mauritania	eVisa	720 days
Mauritius	Visa not required	90 days
Mexico	Visa not required	180 days
Micronesia	Visa not required	30 days
Moldova	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180 day period. ID card valid.
Monaco	Visa not required	–	ID card valid.
Mongolia	Visa not required	30 days	Visa-free until January 1, 2027.
Montenegro	Visa not required	90 days	ID card valid for 30 days.
Morocco	Visa not required	90 days
Mozambique	Visa not required	30 days	Travelers must register on the e-Visa platform at least 48 hours prior to travel and pay a processing fee of 650 MT.
Myanmar	eVisa	28 days	e-Visa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu. More e-Visa available for both tourism (allowed stay is 28 days) or business (allowed stay is 70 days) purposes.
Namibia	eVisa / Visa on arrival	90 days	90 days within a calendar year.
Nauru	Visa required	–
Nepal	Online Visa / Visa on arrival	90 days
Netherlands	Freedom of movement	–	Freedom of movement (European Netherlands). ID card valid.
New Zealand	Electronic Travel Authority	90 days	International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy must be paid upon requesting an Electronic Travel Authority. More Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. Such travellers are not required to pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy.
Nicaragua	Visa not required	90 days
Niger	Visa required	–
Nigeria	eVisa	90 days
North Macedonia	Visa not required	90 days	ID card valid.
Norway	Freedom of movement	–	Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
Oman	Visa not required / eVisa	14 days / 30 days	Italian citizens are also eligible for e-Visas valid for 30 days. More Visitors must have a confirmed hotel reservation, health insurance and a return ticket; Holders of a visa or entrance stamp of the Emirate of Dubai that is valid for at least 21 days are visa exempt. Holders of a visa for Qatar that is valid for travel to Oman and valid for at least one month are visa exempt when arriving directly from Qatar. Iris scan is taken on arrival.
Pakistan	eVisa	90 days
Palau	Visa not required	30 days
Panama	Visa not required	90 days
Papua New Guinea	eVisa	60 days	Free visa valid for 60 days (extension is possible for a fee) on arrival at Port Moresby or Tokua (Rabaul). Available at Gurney Airport (Alotau), Mount Hagen Airport, Port Moresby Airport and Tokua Airport (Rabaul).ℹ Also required 9 November 2026: Since 1 October 2025 all travellers must complete a Digital Arrival Card online before arrival. (UK FCDO)
Paraguay	Visa not required	90 days
Peru	Visa not required	183 days
Philippines	Visa not required	30 days
Poland	Freedom of movement	–	Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
Portugal	Freedom of movement	–	Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
Qatar	Visa on arrival	30 days
Romania	Freedom of movement	–	Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
Russia	eVisa	30 days	72-hours visa free visit when entering by regular ferry via port of St. Petersburg, provided that a passenger spends the night on-board or in accommodation specifically approved by the travel agency.
Rwanda	eVisa / Visa on arrival	30 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis	Electronic Travel Authorisation	180 days	ℹ Also required 9 November 2026: All visitors must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before travel. (UK FCDO)
Saint Lucia	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180 day period.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180 day period.
Samoa	Visa not required	60 days
San Marino	Visa not required	–	Under bilateral agreement, there is a simplified procedure in place for obtaining residence and work permits. ID card valid.
São Tomé and Príncipe	Visa not required	15 days
Saudi Arabia	eVisa / Visa on arrival	90 days
Senegal	Visa not required	90 days
Serbia	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 6-month period. ID card valid.
Seychelles	eTA	30 days
Sierra Leone	eVisa / Visa on arrival	30 days	It is valid for only for one month but can be extended at the immigration department once in-country.
Singapore	Visa not required	90 days
Slovakia	Freedom of movement	–	Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
Slovenia	Freedom of movement	–	Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
Solomon Islands	Visa not required	45 days	45 days within any 12 months period.
Somalia	eVisa	30 days	All visitors must have an approved Electronic Visa (eTAS) before the start of their journey
South Africa	Visa not required	90 days
South Sudan	eVisa	–	Obtainable online. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.
Spain	Freedom of movement	–	Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
Sri Lanka	ETA / Visa on arrival	60 days / 30 days	Sri Lanka introduced an ETA valid for 30 days.
Sudan	Visa required	–
Suriname	Visa not required	90 days	An entrance fee of USD 50 or EUR 50 must be paid online prior to arrival. Multiple entry e-Visa is also available.
Sweden	Freedom of movement	–	Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
Switzerland	Freedom of movement	–	Freedom of movement. ID card valid.
Syria	eVisa	–
Taiwan	Visa not required	90 days
Tajikistan	Visa not required	30 days	Visa also available online. e-Visa holders can enter through all border points.
Tanzania	eVisa / Visa on arrival	90 days
Thailand	Visa not required	Up to 30 days, if still eligible	Maximum two visits annually if not arriving by air.⚠ Check 9 November 2026: Thailand cut its visa-exempt tourist stay from 60 to 30 days on 15 September 2026 and shortened the list of eligible passports. We could not confirm this passport on the new list from an official source, so check with the Thai embassy or thaievisa.go.th before you travel. (Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, UK FCDO, Government of Canada)ℹ Also required 9 November 2026: All foreign visitors must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card online, within 3 days before arrival (since 1 May 2025). (UK FCDO, Government of Canada)Wikipedia's table still gives the old 60-day figure.
Timor-Leste	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180 day period.
Togo	eVisa	15 days
Tonga	Visa not required	30 days
Trinidad and Tobago	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180 day period.
Tunisia	Visa not required	90 days
Turkey	Visa not required	90 days	ID card valid.
Turkmenistan	Visa required	–
Tuvalu	Visa not required	90 days
Uganda	eVisa	90 days	Determined at the port of entry. Must apply online at least 2 business days prior to travel. More As of March 2017, airlines may deny passengers permission to board flights to Uganda without proof that they had successfully applied for an e-Visa. Ugandan immigration authorities may require additional documentation, including proof of a return plane ticket and detailed tour itinerary in Uganda. International Certificate of Vaccination required.
Ukraine	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180 day period.
United Arab Emirates	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180 day period.
United Kingdom	ETA	180 days
United States	Visa Waiver Program	90 days	ESTA is valid for 2 years from the date of issuance. ESTA is also required when entering the country by cruise ship or land. A Form I-94 is required for entry into the United States by land. More It carries a $30 fee and can be obtained either online or upon arrival. Visa required for nationals of VWP countries who have travelled or been present in Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria or Yemen at any time on or after 1 March 2011 or Cuba at any time on or after 12 January 2021, or nationals of VWP countries who are also nationals of Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Sudan or Syria. Exceptions apply if the travel was in military or diplomatic service of the VWP country.
Uruguay	Visa not required	90 days
Uzbekistan	Visa not required	30 days
Vanuatu	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180 day period.
Vatican City	Visa not required	–	ID card valid. Residence Forbidden
Venezuela	Visa not required	90 days
Vietnam	Visa not required	45 days	Extended visas available at the following airports: Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Phu Quoc, or Danang. A single entry eVisa valid for 90 days is also available. 30 day visa exemption at Phu Quoc Island.ℹ Also required 9 November 2026: Since 15 April 2026 travellers arriving at Ho Chi Minh City airport (SGN) are encouraged to complete a digital arrival card online before arrival. (UK FCDO)
Yemen	Visa required	–
Zambia	Visa not required	30 days	Also eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe	eVisa / Visa on arrival	30 days	Also eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zambia.

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Italian passport holders visit without a visa?

Of the 194 destinations in this table, 117 need no visa, 8 issue a visa on arrival, 17 offer an eVisa or a visa on arrival, 30 require an eVisa applied for online, 10 require an online travel authorisation and 12 require a visa in advance (0 have other or special arrangements). The counts come from Wikipedia's table, last edited 12 September 2026, with aifly's corrections applied.

Do Italian citizens need a visa for the United States?

For Italian passport holders: Visa Waiver Program, allowed stay 90 days. ESTA is valid for 2 years from the date of issuance.

Do Italian citizens need a visa for Thailand?

For Italian passport holders: Visa not required, allowed stay Up to 30 days, if still eligible. Maximum two visits annually if not arriving by air. Thailand cut its visa-exempt tourist stay from 60 to 30 days on 15 September 2026 and shortened the list of eligible passports. We could not confirm this passport on the new list from an official source, so check with the Thai embassy or thaievisa.go.th before you travel. All foreign visitors must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card online, within 3 days before arrival (since 1 May 2025).

Sources and licence

Visa table: adapted from Wikipedia contributors, “Visa requirements for Italian citizens”, revision 1374453659 (last edited 12 September 2026), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. aifly reformatted it, removed footnote markers, shortened long notes behind “More” and added the rows marked ✔, ℹ or ⚠ from the official sources linked in each row. The visa table on this page is available under the same licence, CC BY-SA 4.0.

See every passport on the visa requirements by passport page.