Saudi Arabia
Italy
Italy visa for Saudi citizens
Entry requirement
Italy requires Saudi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambriad.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
For the tourist visa, Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in Saudi Arabia
- Embassy of Italy in Riyadh
3639 Amr Aldamri St, Riyadh
- Consulate General of Italy in Jeddah
6536 Prince Faisal Bin Fahd, Ash Shati, Jeddah 23613, Gedda
All missions of Italy in Saudi Arabia
Italy has 2 missions in Saudi Arabia, with its embassy in Riyadh. Consulates: Jeddah.
Italy: visa decisions in Saudi Arabia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 41,113 | 39,592 | 1,459 | 3.5% | 97.2% |
| 2024 | 50,410 | 48,230 | 2,090 | 4.1% | 95.5% |
| 2025 | 83,189 | 81,210 | 1,979 | 2.4% | 96.3% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh and Jeddah) received 83,189 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 81,210. The refusal rate was 2.4%. The refusal rate fell by 1.8 points from 4.1% in 2024. Applications rose by 65% compared with 2024 (50,410).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 5.2% of the applications lodged in Saudi Arabia that year, from 1.6% at the consulates of Austria to 55.4% at those of Bulgaria. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 2nd most applied-for Schengen state in Saudi Arabia.
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 Saudi Arabia, 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 Saudi Arabia
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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.
Saudi citizens planning a trip to Italy can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Saudi citizens can stay in Italy
How long Saudi citizens may stay in Italy is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Saudi citizens apply
In Saudi Arabia, applications go to the Italian embassy in Riyadh and the consulate in Jeddah, 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 Saudi citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Saudi citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Saudi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia
Italian citizens receive their visa for Saudi Arabia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Saudi citizens need a visa for Italy?
Italy requires Saudi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Italian embassy in Saudi Arabia?
The Italian embassy in Saudi Arabia is in Riyadh; there is also a consulate in Jeddah.
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 Saudi Arabia?
Italian citizens receive their visa for Saudi Arabia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can Saudi citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Saudi citizens need a visa for Italy obtained in advance.
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.