Can I fly to Italy without a passport?

For entry, stay or transit in Italy, foreign nationals shall be in possession of a passport or another travel document recognised by the Italian government.



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US citizens will be happy to know that they don't require any Italy Tourist Visa to travel to Italy. US citizens enjoy visa-free travel to Italy for tourism and business purposes for up to 90 days. Meaning, no need to go through the tiresome visa application process. This is known as the Visa Waiver Program.

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Quick Facts
  • PASSPORT VALIDITY: Six months validity recommended, at least 3 months validity beyond your planned date of departure from the Schengen area.
  • BLANK PASSPORT PAGES: Two pages required for entry stamp.
  • TOURIST VISA REQUIRED: Not required for stays under 90 days.


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To travel, you usually need your permanent resident card, a valid passport, and whatever visas are required by the country you intend to visit. While the US does not require permanent residents to have a valid passport to re-enter the US, foreign countries and airlines require you to have a passport.

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Italy is part of the Schengen Area and many countries are visa exempt. Visa policy of the Schengen Area lists the requirements. The U.S. is one of the exempt countries, so if you are a U.S. citizen you do not need a visa to visit or transit through Italy.

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Visa Not Required: Country list
  • Albania.
  • Malaysia.
  • Netherlands.
  • Singapore.
  • Ukraine.


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Best Places to Travel Without a US Passport Puerto Rico. US Virgin Islands. Northern Mariana Islands. American Samoa.

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You do not need a physical passport to book a flight. Instead, what you need is the passport number. As such, you can book a flight even if your passport has expired, is damaged, has alteration, or does not have enough blank pages.

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In much of Europe, the only travel document a US or Canadian citizen needs is a passport. (The US Passport Card works only for those driving or cruising to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean.)

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6 Things Not To Bring To Italy
  • A new haircut. Rushing around before your trip shouldn't include a haircut. ...
  • Running shoes/ sneakers. Really my friend, unless your actually using them to exercise: leave them at home. ...
  • More baggage than you can carry. ...
  • Too many gadgets. ...
  • Travellers cheques. ...
  • Dirty Bra Straps.


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Identification
  • Driver's licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent) ...
  • U.S. passport.
  • U.S. passport card.
  • DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
  • U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents.
  • Permanent resident card.


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All U.S. citizens need U.S. passport books if re-entering by air. Land and sea border crossings accept additional travel documents, such as U.S. Passport cards and Trusted Traveler cards. Child travelers have additional options - see the Traveling with Children section.

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And since you will be in a foreign territory, you will need a valid passport. But if you take a closed-loop cruise, the trip will start and end at a U.S. port, and you will not venture into foreign territory. So, leaving U.S. without a passport will be possible.

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Quick Facts
  • PASSPORT VALIDITY: Six months validity recommended, at least 3 months validity beyond your planned date of departure from the Schengen area.
  • BLANK PASSPORT PAGES: Two pages required for entry stamp.
  • TOURIST VISA REQUIRED: Not required for stays under 90 days.


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