Italy
General visa requirements for travelling to Italy. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
Have a specific passport country? Check your specific route.
Transit visa (Airport Transit Visa (Type A))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 1 days
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days
- Fee
- EUR 90
- Entry
- Single entry
Airport Transit Visa (ATV/Type A) required for nationals of specific countries when transiting through the international zone of an Italian airport. Does NOT allow the holder to leave the international transit area or enter Italian territory. Exemptions: holders of a valid Schengen visa (Type C), national long-stay visa (Type D), or residence permit from a Schengen state; holders of valid visas for Canada, Japan, or the United States when traveling to/from the issuing country; family members of EU/EEA citizens holding a valid residence card.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Required for nationals of: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Senegal, Syria, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
Eligible countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo (Democratic Republic of the), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Senegal, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Passport-size, white background, full face front view
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: No
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Schengen Visa Application Form (Airport Transit)
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Varies by location; Amount: EUR 90 adults, EUR 45 children 6-12, free under 6
How to apply
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Online application
Fill out Schengen visa application form for airport transit.
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Document gathering
Gather passport, photo, onward flight ticket, and visa for final destination if required.
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Appointment booking
Schedule appointment at Italian consulate/embassy.
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Document submission
Submit application with all documents and fee payment.
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Processing wait
Typically processed within 15 calendar days.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with transit visa sticker.
Transit visa (Schengen Transit Visa (Type C) - Transit Through Territory)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 5 days
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days
- Fee
- EUR 90
- Entry
- Single entry
For nationals of Annex I countries who need to transit through Italian territory (leave the airport international zone) en route to a non-Schengen destination. This is a standard Schengen Type C visa issued for transit purposes. Maximum stay is typically 5 days per transit. Annex II (visa-free) nationals do not need this visa for transit.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Required for nationals of Annex I countries who must leave the airport international zone during transit through Italy.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Passport-size, white background
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Entire Schengen Area; Minimum coverage: EUR 30,000
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: No
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Schengen Visa Application Form
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Varies by location; Amount: EUR 90 adults, EUR 45 children 6-12
How to apply
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Online application
Fill out Schengen visa application form selecting transit as purpose.
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Document gathering
Gather passport, photos, complete travel itinerary, destination visa if required, and travel insurance.
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Appointment booking
Schedule appointment at Italian consulate/embassy or VFS Global center.
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Document submission
Submit application and documents. Pay visa fee.
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Biometrics
Provide fingerprints if not collected within the last 59 months.
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Processing wait
Standard processing 15 calendar days.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with visa sticker.