Austria passport → Italy
Do Austrian citizens need a visa for Italy?
Visa-free entry
Austrian passport holders can visit Italy without a visa.
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
- AustriaVisa-free
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 Austrian passport holders
AlbaniaVisa-free90 days
AndorraVisa-free
Bosnia and HerzegovinaVisa-free90 days
CroatiaVisa-free
GreeceVisa-free
KosovoVisa-free90 days
MaltaVisa-free
MontenegroVisa-free90 days
Common questions
Do Austrian citizens need a visa for Italy?
Austrian passport holders can visit Italy without a visa.
How long can Austrian citizens stay in Italy?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Austrian citizens get a visa on arrival in Italy?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Austrian citizens visit without a visa?
157 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Austria passport ranks #7 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Austrian citizens (edited 10 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.