Hong Kong
Italy
Italy visa for citizens of Hong Kong
Entry requirement
Citizens of Hong Kong 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 conshongkong.esteri.it
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Italy: visa decisions in Hong Kong
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,874 | 1,852 | 22 | 1.2% | 79.6% |
| 2024 | 2,456 | 2,415 | 41 | 1.7% | 90.0% |
| 2025 | 2,901 | 2,848 | 53 | 1.8% | 95.0% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) received 2,901 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 2,848. 1.8% of applications were refused. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 1.7%. Applications rose by 18% compared with 2024 (2,456).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 2.8% of the applications lodged in Hong Kong that year, from 0.4% at the consulates of Spain to 11.6% at those of Austria. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 2nd most applied-for Schengen state in Hong Kong.
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 Hong Kong, 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 Hong Kong
ItalyHong Kong Visa-free, 90 days Hong Kong 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.
Before travelling from Hong Kong to Italy, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 citizens of Hong Kong can stay in Italy
Citizens of Hong Kong 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 citizens of Hong Kong 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 citizens of Hong Kong
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria admit citizens of Hong Kong visa-free.
Italian citizens travelling to Hong Kong
Italian citizens do not need a visa for Hong Kong: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Hong Kong and Italy.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Hong Kong need a visa for Italy?
Citizens of Hong Kong can visit Italy without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can citizens of Hong Kong stay in Italy?
Citizens of Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong?
Italian citizens do not need a visa for Hong Kong: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can citizens of Hong Kong enter Italy visa-free?
Yes, citizens of Hong Kong 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.