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Italy visa for Indian citizens
Entry requirement
Italy requires Indian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 5 missions
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambnewdelhi.esteri.it
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
Italy’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in India
- Embassy of Italy in New Delhi
Chandragupta Marg 50, 110021 New Delhi
- Consulate General of Italy in Kolkata
5G, Rev. Lalbehari Shah Sarani (già New Road), Alipore, Kolkata - 700 027, Kolkata
- Consulate General of Italy in Mumbai
Kanchanjunga Building, 72 G. Deshmukh Road, Mumbai, Mumbai
- Consulate General of Italy in Bengaluru
Richmond Road 56, 560025 Bengaluru
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Panjim
Dempo House, Dayanand Bandodkar Marg., Panjim Goa 403001, Panjim
All missions of Italy in India
Italy has 5 missions in India, with its embassy in New Delhi. Consulates: Kolkata, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Panjim.
Italy: visa decisions in India
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 52,332 | 44,833 | 7,445 | 14.2% | 74.1% |
| 2024 | 60,365 | 53,539 | 6,809 | 11.3% | 83.8% |
| 2025 | 53,423 | 46,613 | 6,810 | 12.7% | 89.2% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in India (Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru and Kolkata) received 53,423 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 46,613. 12.7% of applications were refused. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 11.3%. Applications fell by 12% compared with 2024 (60,365).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 15.8% of the applications lodged in India that year, from 7.1% at the consulates of Denmark to 46.5% at those of Slovenia. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 6th most applied-for Schengen state in India.
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 India, 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 India
ItalyIndia e-Visa India 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.
For a trip from India to Italy, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 29 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Indian citizens can stay in Italy
How long Indian citizens may stay in Italy is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Indian citizens apply
In India, applications go to the Italian embassy in New Delhi and the consulates in Kolkata, Mumbai and Bengaluru, or to a visa centre acting for Italy; fees, documents and processing times are published by Italy.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Indian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Indian citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Indian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to India
Italian citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Italy?
Italy requires Indian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Italian embassy in India?
The Italian embassy in India is in New Delhi; there are also consulates in Kolkata, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
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 India?
Italian citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
Can Indian citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Indian citizens need a visa for Italy obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.