Do I need an ETIAS to travel to Italy?

Yes, all eligible travelers to the Schengen Area, including children, are required to obtain an ETIAS visa waiver. It will be necessary to submit a separate kids ETIAS for Italy application for minors.



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ETIAS Visa Waiver Postponed for 2024 With this program, people from the US, Canada, Australia, and Japan, among other places, will need to get an ETIAS travel authorization before going to Italy. They had originally planned to start this visa waiver program in November of 2023 but have now delayed it to 2024.

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What Documents U.S. Nationals Need When Entering Italy?
  • A valid US passport. ...
  • Proof of return ticket. ...
  • Proof of the purpose of entry. ...
  • Proof of accommodation in Italy. ...
  • Proof of sufficient financial means. ...
  • Travel insurance for Italy. ...
  • ETIAS authorization starting from 2025.


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


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Italy is a popular European destination for American travelers. As a U.S. passport holder, you can visit Italy without a visa for up to 90 days. From 2025, you'll need to apply for ETIAS to travel visa-free.

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ETIAS Transitional and Grace Periods ETIAS will not be mandatory for U.S. citizens right away. There will be a 6-month transitional period followed by a 6-month grace period. During the 6-month transitional period, Americans will be allowed to cross the external border without ETIAS.

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The EU plans to operate ETIAS with a $7 fee. Applications will be entirely electronic and require filling out a form full of critical information on the official EU site's ETIAS page. This process should only take minutes, and should see approvals and papers minutes later once payments go through.

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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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The overall amount required for an Italy Tourist/Visitor visa for stays up to 5 days for one person is EUR 269.60*, while for stays up to 10 days for one person, you'll need EUR 44.93 per day. Additional amount required for each additional applicant travelling with you. *Currency exchange rate as of September 2023.

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