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Travel to Italy from the U.S. with ETIAS
Italy is a popular European destination for American travelers. As a U.S. passport holder, you can visit Italy without a visa for up to 90 days.
From 2025, you’ll need to apply for ETIAS to travel visa-free.
This page explains the ETIAS for U.S. nationals traveling to Italy. Understand the application process and be prepared for the new entry requirement.
About ETIAS Italy for U.S. Citizens
The ETIAS Italy visa waiver will be available from 2025. As a U.S. citizen, you will need ETIAS to visit Italy and other European Schengen countries.It takes just a few minutes to complete the ETIAS for Italy application. You can apply online from the U.S. from your mobile phone, computer, or another device.
ETIAS makes Italy and the rest of the Schengen Area even safer. With the new travel authorization system in place, all non-EU citizens will undergo security checks.
Visiting Italy with ETIAS: what you need to know
Here is the most important information about ETIAS for U.S. citizens traveling to Italy:
- Travel to Italy and other Schengen countries multiple times with ETIAS
- ETIAS is valid for 3 years, or until your U.S. passport expires (whichever is sooner)
- Visit Italy for up to 90 days per 180-day period with ETIAS
How to get ETIAS for Italy from the U.S.
To get your ETIAS for Italy, you need to register online.
Required information includes your U.S. passport details, personal details, and information about your trip.
Your information is checked against security databases. Provided there are no alerts, your ETIAS application will be approved.
You’ll be notified by email and the ETIAS is linked to your passport and ready to travel to Italy.
Visit Italy for Tourism, Business, or Study with ETIAS
U.S. passport holders can travel to Italy without a visa for:
- Tourism: go on vacation or visit family and friends in Italy
- Business: attend meetings, conferences, and other events
- Study: take part in short study courses in Italy
You cannot work in Italy with ETIAS. To work in Italy, you need a visa.
Check the Documents You Need to Travel to Italy from the USA
Not sure whether you need ETIAS or a visa for your trip to Italy? It depends on how long you will stay.
| 90 days per 180-day period | Over 90 days per 180-day period |
|---|---|
| ETIAS (from 2025) | Italian National Visa |
As explained above, ETIAS is valid for tourism, business, and study. To work, you need a visa.
U.S. passport requirements to travel to Italy
Your U.S. passport must be valid for at least 3 months after you’ll exit the Schengen Area. If your planned departure date is July 30, your passport must be valid until at least October 30.
Although travel insurance is not a requirement for visa-free entry, all Americans are advised to take out insurance. Policies providing medical coverage and cancellation coverage are recommended.
Calculate your 90 days per 180-day period allowance
You can visit the Schengen Area with ETIAS for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. To work this out, count how many days you have spent in the Schengen Area in the last 6 months.
The total allowance can be used on one single trip, or divided between separate trips.
For example, if in the last 6 months, you have visited Italy for 10 days and Spain for 15 days, you have used 25 out of your 90-day allowance. You can spend up to another 65 days in Europe within this 180-day period.
About Spain
Capital: Rome
Language: Italian
Area: 301,338 km²
Population: around 60 million
Timezone: UTC/GMT 1
Currency: euro (€)
Code: +39
U.S. Embassy in Rome, Italy
Address: Via Vittorio Veneto 121, 00187 Roma
The following cities have U.S. Consulates: Florence, Milan, and Naples.
Italian embassy and consulates in the United States
The Italian embassy in the United States is in Washington D.C. There are more than 30 other representations across the country, including in Miami, New York, and Seattle.
You do not need to contact the Italian embassy or a consulate to travel with ETIAS. The ETIAS application is online. You need to contact the embassy or a consulate if you require a national visa.
FAQs About Visiting Italy from the United States
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Italy is one of the Schengen member countries. As there are no internal borders in the Schengen Area, American travelers can make the most of their trip to Italy by visiting other European nations with ETIAS.
ETIAS is valid across the Schengen Area, including neighboring countries France, Austria, and Switzerland.
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Italy has several international airports that serve as major entry points for flights from the USA. Some of the main airports include:
- Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) in Rome
- Malpensa Airport (MXP) in Milan
- Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) in Venice
- Naples International Airport (NAP) in Naples
- Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) in Florence
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The Vatican City State has open borders with Italy. You do not need special documentation to visit the Holy See however, as it is only accessible via Italy, you need a passport and ETIAS to travel there.
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You should be up-to-date with routine vaccinations before traveling from the U.S. to Italy. Speak to a medical professional in the weeks leading up to your trip to find out about any other recommended vaccines.
Check the most up-to-date information before your trip, as regulations may change in response to evolving public health situations.
