Nationals of the following countries must obtain a visa to enter Italy:
Afghanistan ***
Bangladesh ***
Democratic Republic of Congo***
Colombia**
Eritrea *
Ethiopia ***
Ghana***
Iran***
*** Iraq
Nigeria***
Pakistan***
Senegal**
Somalia***
Sri Lanka***
(*) Exempt from the obligation if the passenger holds a visa or residence permit from one of the EU Member States or from the European Economic Area, Canada or the United States of America .
(**) exempt from the obligation if the passenger holds a visa or residence permit from one of the Member States of the European Economic Area, Canada or the USA.
(***) are exempt from the requirement to obtain a transit visa if they are in possession of a "residence permit" issued by one of the following countries: Ireland, Liechtenstein, the United Kingdom or A "Residence permit with unlimited return" issued by one of the following countries: Andorra, Canada, Japan, Monaco, San Marino, Switzerland, USA.
For long stays (more than 90 days), regardless of the reason for travel and nationality, it is compulsory to obtain a visa even for nationals who do not need a short stay or transit visa.
Information and procedures to be carried out at the Consulate.
Further information |
Consulate of Italy in France 51, rue de Varenne Website: www.ambparigi.esteri.it/ambasciata_parigi Opening hours of the Consulate: Monday to Friday From 9 am to 1 pm and from 2 pm to 5 pm |