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Italy visa for Turkish citizens
Entry requirement
Turkish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
- Where to apply
- 9 missions
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambankara.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
- Tourist visa Maximum stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Business visa Maximum stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Family and friends visit visa Maximum stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Student visa Maximum stay: 91 to 365 days on the visa; then a residence permit in Italy
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 Turkey
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- Consulate General of Italy in Istanbul
Tom Tom Kaptan Sokak 5, 34433 Istanbul
- Consulate of Italy in Izmir
Şehit Fethi Bey Caddesi 55, 35210 İzmir
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Nevşehir
Istiklal Caddesi No:47, Urgup - Nevsehir, Nevsehir, Nevşehir
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- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Güllük
Milas - Bodrum Yolu 18. km, 48200 Güllük
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Gaziantep
GAZI MUHTAR PASA BULVARI K.5, N.36, Gaziantep
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Bodrum
Milas-Bodrum Karayolu 18.Km. Kemikler Köyü Mevkii Milas Mugla, Bodrum
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All missions of Italy in Turkey
Italy has 9 missions in Turkey, with its embassy in Ankara. Consulates: Istanbul and Izmir. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Nevşehir, İskenderun, Güllük, Gaziantep, Bodrum and Antalya.
Italy: visa decisions in Turkey
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 125,428 | 114,237 | 10,936 | 8.7% | 73.2% |
| 2024 | 117,432 | 106,193 | 11,153 | 9.5% | 67.6% |
| 2025 | 79,470 | 67,736 | 11,734 | 14.8% | 67.1% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in Turkey (Istanbul, Izmir and Ankara) received 79,470 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 67,736. The refusal rate was 14.8%. The refusal rate rose by 5.3 points from 9.5% in 2024, a sharp increase. Applications fell by 32% compared with 2024 (117,432).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 14.6% of the applications lodged in Turkey that year, from 3.5% at the consulates of Portugal to 35.5% at those of Lithuania. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 6th most applied-for Schengen state in Turkey.
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 Turkey, 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 Turkey
ItalyTurkey Visa-free, 90 days Turkey 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.
For a trip from Turkey 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 29 October 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 Turkish citizens can stay in Italy
How long Turkish citizens may stay in Italy is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Turkish citizens apply
In Turkey, applications go to the Italian embassy in Ankara and the consulates in Istanbul and Izmir, 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 Turkish citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Turkish citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Turkish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Turkey
No visa is needed by Italian citizens for Turkey, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Italy?
Turkish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
Where is the Italian embassy in Turkey?
The Italian embassy in Turkey is in Ankara; there are also consulates in Istanbul and Izmir.
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 Turkey?
No visa is needed by Italian citizens for Turkey, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Turkish citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Turkish 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.