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Italy visa for Israeli citizens
Entry requirement
Israeli citizens do not need a visa for Italy: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambtelaviv.esteri.it
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Italy: visa decisions in Israel
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,502 | 3,977 | 474 | 10.5% | 40.4% |
| 2024 | 3,802 | 2,841 | 803 | 21.1% | 51.9% |
| 2025 | 4,824 | 3,910 | 914 | 17.9% | 39.8% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in Israel (Jerusalem and Tel Aviv) received 4,824 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 3,910. 17.9% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 21.1%: the rate fell by 3.2 points. Applications rose by 27% compared with 2024 (3,802).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 18.5% of the applications lodged in Israel that year, from 2.1% at the consulates of Germany to 29.0% at those of Spain. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 3rd most applied-for Schengen state in Israel.
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 Israel, 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 Israel
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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 Israel 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 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Israeli citizens can stay in Italy
Israeli 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 Israeli 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 Israeli citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria admit Israeli citizens visa-free.
Italian citizens travelling to Israel
Italian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Israel, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Israeli citizens need a visa for Italy?
Israeli citizens do not need a visa for Italy: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Israeli citizens stay in Italy?
Israeli 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 Israel?
Italian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Israel, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Israeli citizens enter Italy visa-free?
Yes, Israeli 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.