Italy passport → India
Do Italian citizens need a visa for India?
Italian passport holders need an eVisa for India for up to 30 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
India at a glance
- Capital
- New Delhi
- Currency
- Indian rupee (INR)
- Languages
- Hindi, English, and 20 other scheduled languages
- Calling code
- +91
- Region
- Southern Asia
India for other passports
- ItalyeVisa30 days
United StateseVisa30 days
United KingdomeVisa30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeeVisa30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaeVisa30 days
NepalVisa-free
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseVisa30 days
CanadaeVisa30 days
Nearby in Southern Asia for Italian passport holders
- BangladeshVisa on arrival30 days
MaldivesVisa on arrival30 days- NepalVisa on arrival90 days
- Sri LankaVisa on arrival60 days
AfghanistaneVisa
BhutaneVisa
IraneVisa- PakistaneVisa30 days
Common questions
Do Italian citizens need a visa for India?
Italian passport holders need an eVisa for India for up to 30 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Italian citizens stay in India?
Up to 30 days under the current evisa rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Italian citizens get a visa on arrival in India?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Italian citizens visit without a visa?
157 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Italy passport ranks #7 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Italian citizens (edited 12 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of India before you travel.