Country
Passport Required?
Visa Required?
Return Ticket Required?
(a) Italy is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen
Agreement.
Passport valid for 6 months required by all except: 1.
nationals of Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta,
Monaco, Netherlands, Portugal, San Marino, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden and Switzerland with a valid national ID card.
Required by all except the following for stays of up to 90
days:
(a) nationals of countries referred to in the chart
above;
(b) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia,
Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus,
Czech Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Guatemala,
Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep. of), Latvia,
Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New
Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Romania,
San Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Switzerland, Uruguay,
Vatican City and Venezuela;
(c) transit passengers
continuing their journey to a third country by the same or
connecting aircraft within 48 hours, provided holding tickets
with reserved seats and valid documents for onward travel
(except nationals of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo (Dem.
Rep.), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria,
Pakistan, Senegal, Somalia and Sri Lanka, who always
require a visa). As the preceding list is liable to change
at short notice, visitors are advised to check transit
regulations with the relevant Embassy or Consulate before
travelling.
There are three types of Schengen visa; Airport
transit: $12. Transit: $12. Short-stay (for
tourism, business and study purposes): $25 (for up to 30
days); $30 (for up to 90 days). Prices are subject to change
with exchange rates. Visitors are advised to check with the
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Address
section.
Spouses and children of EU nationals (providing spouse’s
passport and the original marriage certificate is produced),
and nationals of some other countries, receive their visas
free of charge (enquire at Embassy for details).
Short-stay (single- and multiple-entry): valid for 6
months from date of issue for stays of maximum 90 days per
entry. Transit (single- and multiple-entry): valid for
a maximum of 5 days per entry, including the day of arrival.
Visas cannot be extended and a new application must be made
each time.
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy). Postal applications are not acceptable.
Travellers visiting just one Schengen country should apply to
the Consulate of that country; travellers visiting more than
one Schengen country should apply to the Consulate of the
country chosen as the main destination or the country
they will enter first (if they have no main destination).
Tourism: (a) Passport valid for at least 3 months
longer than validity of requested visa with 1 blank page to
affix the visa. (b) Completed application form. (c) 1
passport-size photo. (d) UK residence permit valid for at
least 6 months beyond the expiry date for UK applicants. (e)
Proof of sufficient funds to cover duration of stay (credit
cards and cash are not accepted as proof of financial means).
(f) Proof of travel arrangements. Business: (a)-(d)
and, (e) Letter from employer addressed to the Italian
Consulate General explaining the purpose and duration of the
visit. If self-employed, a letter from an accountant, company
secretary, solicitor or local Chamber of Commerce. Applicants
should also arrange for an invitation from the host Italian
company or firm to be faxed directly to the Italian Consulate
General in London on (fax: (020) 7823 1609) at least 48 hours
before submitting an application. Student: (a)-(e) and
(f) Full medical insurance to cover period of stay, and (g)
Evidence of occupation or student status with a letter from
employer or school. Transit: (a)-(c) and (d) Visa for
the onward destination country if required and an airline
ticket.
Approximately 2 days, but varies according to nationality.
No visas are issued within 24 hours. Check with Consular
section at Embassy for details.
Enquire at Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy).
Via Marghera 2/6, 00185 Rome, Italy
Tel: (06) 49711.
Fax: (06) 446 9907 or 446 3379.
E-mail: [email protected]
Website:
http://www.enit.it/
Tap water is generally safe to drink. Bottled water is
available. The inscription ‘Acqua Non Potabile’ means water is
not drinkable. Milk is pasteurised and dairy products are safe
for consumption. Local meat, poultry, seafood, fruit and
vegetables are considered safe to eat.
Leishmaniasis (cutaneous and visceral), sandfly
fever and typhus, though rare, may occur along the
Mediterranean coast.
Rabies is present. For those at
high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If
you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. For further
information, see the Health appendix.
A reciprocal health agreement with the rest of the EU,
Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway allows reduced-cost dental
and medical (including hospital). Insurance is advised for specialist
treatment. Italy is well endowed with health spas, some famous
since the Roman era. The most important and best equipped
health resorts in Italy are Abano Terme and Montegrotto Terme
(Veneto), Acqui Terme (Piedmont), Chianciano and Montecatini
Terme (Tuscany), Fiuggi (Lazio), Porretta Terme and
Salsomaggiore Terme (Emilia-Romagna), Sciacca (Sicily) and
Sirmione (Lombardy). At Merano (Alto Adige) it is possible to
have a special grape-diet treatment.
Jan 1 2002 New Year’s Day. Jan 6 Epiphany.
Apr 1 Easter Monday. Apr 25 Liberation Day.
May 1 Labour Day. Aug 15 Assumption. Nov 1
All Saints’ Day. Dec 8 Immaculate Conception.
Dec 25 Christmas Day. Dec 26 St Stephen’s Day.
Jan 1 2003 New Year’s Day. Jan 6
Epiphany. Apr 21 Easter Monday. Apr 25
Liberation Day. May 1 Labour Day. Aug 15
Assumption. Nov 1 All Saints’ Day. Dec 8
Immaculate Conception. Dec 25 Christmas Day. Dec
26 St Stephen’s Day.
Destination Guide – Italy
Passport and Visa Application
Health
Holidays
Note
Passports
Visas
Types of visa and cost
Note
Validity
Application to
Application requirements
Working days required
Temporary residence
Addresses
1
Other risks
Health care
Public Holidays
Note
| British | yes | no | no |
| Australian | yes | no | no |
| Canadian | yes | no | no |
| USA | yes | no | no |
| Other EU | 1 | no | no |
| Japanese | yes | no | no |
| Ente Nazionale Italiano per il Turismo (ENIT) |
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| Health Precaution | Special Precaution | Certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | no | no |
| Cholera | no | no |
| Typhoid and Polio | no | n/a |
| Malaria | no | n/a |
| Food and Drink | 1 | n/a |
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In addition, local feast days are held in honour of town patron saints, generally without closure of shops and offices. These include: Turin/Genoa/Florence:Jun 24 (St John the Baptist). Milan: Dec 7 (St Ambrose). Siena: Jul 2 and Aug 16, Palio horserace. Venice: Apr 25 (St Mark). Bologna: Oct 4 (St Petronius). Naples: Sep 19 (St Gennaro). Bari: Dec 6 (St Nicholas). Palermo: Jul 15 (St Rosalia). Rome: Jun 29 (St Peter). Trieste: Nov 3. |