Australia passport → Italy
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Italy?
Visa-free entry90 days
Australian passport holders can visit Italy without a visa for up to 90 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Italy at a glance
- Capital
- Rome
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- Italian
- Calling code
- +39
- Region
- Southern Europe
IT42.8°N · 12.8°EPhoto: FeaturedPics · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsItaly for other passports
- AustraliaVisa-free90 days
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Southern Europe for Australian passport holders
AlbaniaVisa-free90 days
AndorraVisa-free90 days
Bosnia and HerzegovinaVisa-free90 days
CroatiaVisa-free90 days
GreeceVisa-free90 days
KosovoVisa-free90 days
MaltaVisa-free90 days
MontenegroVisa-free90 days
Common questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Italy?
Australian passport holders can visit Italy without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Australian citizens stay in Italy?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Australian citizens get a visa on arrival in Italy?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Australian citizens visit without a visa?
152 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Australia passport ranks #12 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Australian citizens (edited 21 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Italy before you travel.