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Italy visa for Iranian citizens
Entry requirement
Italy requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambteheran.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 Iran
- Embassy of Italy in Tehran
Neauphle-le-Château Ave. 66-68, Tehran
Italy has 1 mission in Iran, with its embassy in Tehran.
Italy: visa decisions in Iran
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 29,430 | 17,803 | 10,646 | 36.2% | 44.6% |
| 2024 | 18,743 | 9,489 | 8,515 | 45.4% | 48.6% |
| 2025 | 12,987 | 7,662 | 5,325 | 40.7% | 48.4% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in Iran (Tehran) received 12,987 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 7,662. 40.7% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 45.4%: the rate fell by 4.7 points. Applications fell by 31% compared with 2024 (18,743).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 29.1% of the applications lodged in Iran that year, from 16.6% at the consulates of Romania to 46.2% at those of Austria. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 4th most applied-for Schengen state in Iran.
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 Iran, 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 Iran
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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.
For a trip from Iran 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 Iranian citizens can stay in Italy
How long Iranian citizens may stay in Italy is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iranian citizens apply
In Iran, applications go to the Italian embassy in Tehran, 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 Iranian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Iranian citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Iranian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Iran
Italian citizens receive their visa for Iran at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Italy?
Italy requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Italian embassy in Iran?
The Italian embassy in Iran is in Tehran.
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 Iran?
Italian citizens receive their visa for Iran at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Iranian citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Iranian 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.