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Italy visa for Thai citizens
Entry requirement
Thai citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
- Where to apply
- 4 missions
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambbangkok.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 Thailand
- Embassy of Italy in Bangkok
27 & 40 Floor, CRC Tower, All Seasons Place, 87 Wireless road, Lumpini, 10330 Bangkok, Bangkok
- Consulate of Italy in Chiang Mai
ถนนศิริมังคลาจารย์ ซอย9 19/1, 50200 เชียงใหม่
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Phuket
50/28 Pruksa Ville Kathu District 83120 Phuket, Phuket
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Chiang Mai
3/8 Sukkasem Road (Nimmanhemin); T. Suthep, A. Muang; Chiang Mai 50200, Chiang Mai
All missions of Italy in Thailand
Italy has 4 missions in Thailand, with its embassy in Bangkok. Consulates: Chiang Mai. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Phuket and Chiang Mai.
Italy: visa decisions in Thailand
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 30,757 | 29,551 | 1,205 | 3.9% | 54.0% |
| 2024 | 33,971 | 32,663 | 1,308 | 3.9% | 95.0% |
| 2025 | 35,642 | 34,416 | 1,226 | 3.4% | 97.2% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in Thailand (Bangkok) received 35,642 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 34,416. The refusal rate was 3.4%. That is barely different from 2024 (3.9%). Applications rose by 5% compared with 2024 (33,971).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 5.9% of the applications lodged in Thailand that year, from 2.0% at the consulates of Romania to 28.7% at those of Poland. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 2nd most applied-for Schengen state in Thailand.
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 Thailand, 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 Thailand
ItalyThailand Visa-free, 60 days Thailand visa for citizens of Italy
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 Thailand 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 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Thai citizens can stay in Italy
How long Thai citizens may stay in Italy is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Thai citizens apply
In Thailand, applications go to the Italian embassy in Bangkok and the consulate in Chiang Mai, 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 Thai citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Thai citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Thai citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Thailand
Italian citizens do not need a visa for Thailand: stays of up to 60 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Thai citizens need a visa for Italy?
Thai citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
Where is the Italian embassy in Thailand?
The Italian embassy in Thailand is in Bangkok; there is also a consulate in Chiang Mai.
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 Thailand?
Italian citizens do not need a visa for Thailand: stays of up to 60 days are visa-free.
Can Thai citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Thai 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.