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Italy
Italy visa for Vietnamese citizens
Entry requirement
Vietnamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambhanoi.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 Vietnam
- Embassy of Italy in Hanoi
Phố Lê Phụng Hiểu 9, 10269 Hà Nội
- Consulate General of Italy in Ho Chi Minh City
President Place Building 10th Floor, n. 93 Nguyen Du Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
All missions of Italy in Vietnam
Italy has 2 missions in Vietnam, with its embassy in Hanoi. Consulates: Ho Chi Minh City.
Italy: visa decisions in Vietnam
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10,253 | 9,962 | 288 | 2.8% | 6.5% |
| 2024 | 8,934 | 8,354 | 579 | 6.5% | 12.8% |
| 2025 | 9,744 | 9,350 | 394 | 4.0% | 17.7% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi) received 9,744 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 9,350. The refusal rate was 4.0%. The refusal rate fell by 2.4 points from 6.5% in 2024. Applications rose by 9% compared with 2024 (8,934).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 9.4% of the applications lodged in Vietnam that year, from 3.6% at the consulates of Poland to 20.8% at those of Finland. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 3rd most applied-for Schengen state in Vietnam.
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 Vietnam, 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 Vietnam
ItalyVietnam Visa-free, 45 days Vietnam 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.
Vietnamese 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 29 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Vietnamese citizens can stay in Italy
How long Vietnamese citizens may stay in Italy is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Vietnamese citizens apply
In Vietnam, applications go to the Italian embassy in Hanoi and the consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, 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 Vietnamese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Vietnamese citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Vietnamese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Vietnam
No visa is needed by Italian citizens for Vietnam, for stays of up to 45 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Italy?
Vietnamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
Where is the Italian embassy in Vietnam?
The Italian embassy in Vietnam is in Hanoi; there is also a consulate in Ho Chi Minh City.
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 Vietnam?
No visa is needed by Italian citizens for Vietnam, for stays of up to 45 days.
Can Vietnamese citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Vietnamese 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.