Italy
India
India visa for Italian citizens
Entry requirement
Italian citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at indianembassyrome.gov.in
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Indian missions in Italy
- Embassy of India in Rome
Via Sicilia 136, 00187 Rome (Italy)
- Consulate General of India in Milan
Piazza Paolo Ferrari 8, 20121 Milano
All missions of India in Italy
India has 2 missions in Italy, with its embassy in Rome. Consulates: Milan.
Indian citizens travelling to Italy
IndiaItaly Visa required Italy visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Italy to India, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Italian citizens can stay in India
Italian citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How Italian citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; Italian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for Italian citizens
China admits Italian citizens visa-free.
Indian citizens travelling to Italy
Indian citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
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.
How long can Italian citizens stay in India?
Italian citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Indian embassy in Italy?
The Indian embassy in Italy is in Rome; there is also a consulate in Milan.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Italy?
Indian citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
Can Italian citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Italian citizens need an e-Visa for India.
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.