Pakistan
Italy
Italy visa for Pakistani citizens
Entry requirement
Italy requires Pakistani citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambislamabad.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 Pakistan
- Embassy of Italy in Islamabad
Plot 12-15, Street 17, G-5, Diplomatic Enclave, 44000, Islamabad
- Consulate of Italy in Karachi
85, Old Clifton - Karachi, Karachi
All missions of Italy in Pakistan
Italy has 2 missions in Pakistan, with its embassy in Islamabad. Consulates: Karachi.
Italy: visa decisions in Pakistan
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12,390 | 7,549 | 4,103 | 33.1% | 47.8% |
| 2024 | 3,433 | 2,049 | 1,089 | 31.7% | 51.2% |
| 2025 | 10,809 | 6,439 | 4,370 | 39.2% | 33.8% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in Pakistan (Karachi and Islamabad) received 10,809 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 6,439. 39.2% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 31.7%: the rate rose by 7.5 points, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 215% compared with 2024 (3,433).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 45.9% of the applications lodged in Pakistan that year, from 24.2% at the consulates of Germany to 78.7% at those of Denmark. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 4th most applied-for Schengen state in Pakistan.
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 Pakistan, 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 Pakistan
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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.
Before travelling from Pakistan 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 29 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Pakistani citizens can stay in Italy
How long Pakistani citizens may stay in Italy is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Pakistani citizens apply
In Pakistan, applications go to the Italian embassy in Islamabad and the consulate in Karachi, 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 Pakistani citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Pakistani citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Pakistani citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Pakistan
Italian citizens need a visa for Pakistan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for Italy?
Italy requires Pakistani citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Italian embassy in Pakistan?
The Italian embassy in Pakistan is in Islamabad; there is also a consulate in Karachi.
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 Pakistan?
Italian citizens need a visa for Pakistan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Pakistani citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Pakistani 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.