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Italy visa for Australian citizens
Entry requirement
Australian citizens can visit Italy without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambcanberra.esteri.it
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Italy: visa decisions in Australia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,257 | 2,237 | 17 | 0.8% | 20.3% |
| 2024 | 3,353 | 3,310 | 41 | 1.2% | 42.8% |
| 2025 | 3,809 | 3,755 | 54 | 1.4% | 55.0% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Canberra) received 3,809 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 3,755. The refusal rate was 1.4%. That is barely different from 2024 (1.2%). Applications rose by 14% compared with 2024 (3,353).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 3.0% of the applications lodged in Australia that year, from 0.6% at the consulates of Switzerland to 8.8% at those of the Netherlands. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 2nd most applied-for Schengen state in Australia.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Australia, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Italian citizens travelling to Australia
ItalyAustralia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Australia visa for citizens of Italy
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.
Australian 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 Australian citizens can stay in Italy
Australian citizens may stay in Italy for up to 90 days. Days in Italy count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Italy and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Australian citizens in Italy count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Italy’s neighbours for Australian citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria admit Australian citizens visa-free.
Italian citizens travelling to Australia
Before flying to Australia, Italian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Italy?
Australian citizens can visit Italy without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Australian citizens stay in Italy?
Australian citizens can stay in Italy for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Australia?
Before flying to Australia, Italian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can Australian citizens enter Italy visa-free?
Yes, Australian citizens can enter Italy without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.