🇮🇹 ITALY · VISA RULES FOR AU + NZ PASSPORTS
Do Australians need a visa for Italy?
THE SHORT ANSWER
No — Australian passport holders don't need a visa for Italy. You get a 90-day stamp on arrival, free. Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months from entry.
REQUIREMENT
Visa-free
MAX STAY
90 days
VISA COST
Free
PASSPORT VALIDITY
3 months
How it actually works
No visa needed — just turn up. Once ETIAS is live, you'll need to apply online before travel (etias.com). Stamps in your passport on entry and exit; track your 90/180-day count yourself (or use the EU's official calculator).
Watch for
- •90/180 rule: max 90 days in any rolling 180-day period across ALL Schengen countries combined, not per country.
- •ETIAS pre-authorisation is rolling out for visa-exempt nationals — check etias.com closer to your trip. Expected ~€7 fee, valid 3 years, takes about 10 minutes online.
- •Carry proof of onward travel + accommodation address — border officers occasionally ask.
🇳🇿 KIWI PASSPORT
New Zealand passport holders get the same treatment as Aussies for Italy: visa-free, 90 days.
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Verified May 2026 · data set reviewed May 2026 · always confirm with the official immigration site before flying.