What is the best time to visit Italy?

The best time to visit Italy depends on your priorities. Many travellers visit year-round, though spring and autumn typically offer pleasant weather and smaller crowds at popular attractions like Villa d'Este. Check weather patterns for Europe before booking.

What currency does Italy use?

Italy uses the euro (€). Exchange at banks or airports, and withdraw from ATMs with your debit card. Credit cards are accepted in most tourist areas.

What food should I try in Italy?

Neapolitan Pizza Margherita is one of Italy's most iconic dishes. Other must-try foods include Pasta Carbonara and Risotto alla Milanese. Eat where locals eat for the best experience.

How many countries can visit Italy visa-free?

93 countries can enter Italy without a visa, typically for up to 90 days. Check the full list and your specific requirements above.

Is Italy safe for tourists?

Italy is generally safe for tourists with normal precautions. As in any country, stay aware of your surroundings, avoid displaying expensive items, and use registered transport. Check current government travel advisories before your trip.

Italy Visa Requirements

Do you need a visa for Italy? 93 passports enter visa-free, usually for up to 90 days. Find your passport below.

Italy visa requirements

Visa-free

105

Visa required

Italy offers visa-free entry to 93 countries, with most stays allowed for up to 90 days. The remaining 105 passport holders need to apply at an embassy.

Countries that can visit Italy visa-free

93 countries can enter without a visa, usually for up to 90 days.

Europe

Asia

United Arab Emirates90d

Americas

Oceania

Other

AD90d

Antigua and Barbuda90d

Bahamas90d

Barbados90d

Belgium

Bosnia and Herzegovina90d

Brunei90d

Bulgaria

Costa Rica90d

Cyprus

DM90d

El Salvador90d

Estonia

Grenada90d

Guatemala90d

Honduras90d

Hong Kong90d

Israel90d

Kiribati90d

KN90d

Kosovo90d

Latvia

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Macau90d

Malta

Mauritius90d

MC90d

MH90d

Micronesia90d

Montenegro90d

Nicaragua90d

North Macedonia90d

Panama90d

Paraguay90d

PW90d

Saint Lucia90d

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90d

Samoa90d

Serbia90d

Seychelles90d

Slovakia

Slovenia

SM90d

Solomon Islands90d

Taiwan90d

Timor-Leste90d

Tonga90d

Trinidad and Tobago90d

TV90d

Ukraine90d

Uruguay90d

VA90d

Venezuela90d

Capital

Rome

Language

Italian, Catalan

Currency

euro (€)

Population

58.9M

Timezone

UTC+01:00

Visa-free access

93 countries

Travelling to Italy

Italy, officially the Italian Republic, is a country in Southern and Western Europe. It consists of a peninsula that extends into the Mediterranean Sea, with.

Italy is located in Southern Europe, Europe. The capital is Rome, and the official languages are Italian and Catalan. The local currency is the euro (€). With a population of 58.9M, Italy is one of the larger country in Europe.

Top places to visit in Italy

Villa d'Este

Five centuries ago, a frustrated cardinal dug a tunnel under an entire town just to make sure his garden would have enough water to sing to him.

Archaeological Park of Pompeii

Two thousand years ago, a mountain turned the sky to stone, burying an entire city in seconds and leaving us a perfect, haunting blueprint of Roman life.

Colosseum

The 80 AD Flavian Amphitheatre remains the definitive feat of Roman engineering with its complex system of 80 arched entrances and subterranean hypogeum; the travertine and tuff skeleton once held 50,000 spectators for ritualised combat; stand in the upper tier at dawn when the sun catches the skeletal northern wall; the morning air is silent except for the fluttering of swifts nesting in the limestone cracks.

Galleria degli Uffizi

The 16th-century administrative palace designed by Vasari houses the world’s premier collection of Italian Renaissance art; Botticelli’s Birth of Venus and Da Vinci’s Annunciation are staged within vaulted corridors overlooking the Arno; arrive at 8:15 am to walk the eastern corridor when the light reflects off the river; the scent of floor wax and the weight of three centuries of Medici patronage define the air.

Basilica di San Marco

An 11th-century Italo-Byzantine masterpiece encrusted with over 8,000 square metres of luminous gold mosaics and plundered eastern marble; the five distinct domes dominate the Venetian skyline; enter during the late afternoon when the interior turns amber as the western sun strikes the tesserae; the air is thick with the smell of incense and the low hum of the tides pressing against the piazza.

Archaeological Park of Pompeii

A Roman city frozen in 79 AD by the pyroclastic surge of Mount Vesuvius; the site preserves the raw texture of daily life through volcanic-ash-cast figures and sun-bleached frescos; walk the basalt-paved Via dell'Abbondanza at noon to see the deep chariot ruts worn into the stone; the silence of the forum is punctuated only by the distant; rhythmic chirping of cicadas from the surrounding olive groves.

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What to eat in Italy

Neapolitan Pizza Margherita

traditional

Pasta Carbonara

traditional

Risotto alla Milanese

traditional

Arancini

traditional

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Before you go to Italy

Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned stay. Italy immigration may refuse entry otherwise.

Proof of onward travel

Carry a return or onward flight ticket. Airlines and border officers may ask to see it before allowing you to board or enter.

Currency: euro

The local currency is €. Exchange major currencies at the airport or city banks. ATMs are widely available in urban areas.

Language: Italian

Italian is the primary language. English is spoken in tourist areas and major cities.

Power & connectivity

Check Italy's plug type and voltage before packing. Buy a local SIM card at the airport for affordable data.

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Italy — your questions

It depends on your passport. 93 countries can enter Italy visa-free. Everyone else needs an embassy visa. Use the WorldCurio visa checker for your specific passport.