Afghanistan
Italy
Italy visa for Afghan citizens
Entry requirement
Afghan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
For the tourist visa, Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where to apply in Afghanistan
Italy has no embassy or consulate in Afghanistan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Italian citizens travelling to Afghanistan
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Travel advice for Italy
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Afghan citizens planning a trip to Italy can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Afghan citizens can stay in Italy
How long Afghan citizens may stay in Italy is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Afghan citizens apply
Italy has no embassy or career consulate in Afghanistan. Afghan citizens apply through a mission of Italy accredited to Afghanistan from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Italy for visas; the official visa portal of Italy names the right place.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Afghan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Afghan citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Afghan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Afghanistan
Italian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Afghanistan. The rule is the same in both directions between Afghanistan and Italy.
Frequently asked questions
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Italy?
Afghan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
Is there an embassy of Italy in Afghanistan?
No. Italy has no embassy in Afghanistan.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Italian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Afghanistan.
Can Afghan citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Afghan citizens need a visa for Italy obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.