Is Italy a part of the ESTA?

Italy is one of the 30+ countries that can take advantage of the United States Visa Waiver Program (VWP). This means that Italian citizens are able to apply for an online travel authorization through the automated US Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) system.



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When can't I use the VWP (ESTA) and need a visa?
  • you traveled to certain countries (Iran, Iraq, Sudan, Syria, Libya, Somalia, and Yemen on or after March 1, 2011),
  • you are a dual national of any of the above mentioned countries,
  • you've been denied an ESTA, visa or entry into the United States in the past,


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Visa Information for Italy
This is something to keep in mind before your trip, given from early 2023, anyone who is not a citizen of the European Union and wants to visit Italy or any member country of the Schengen area must have the ETIAS. Similarly, the Schengen agreement is a treaty between 26 European countries.

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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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What Type of Visa Do I Need to Enter Italy? If you are planning to visit Italy for a short stay trip (up to 90 days), then you have to apply for a Schengen short-stay visa to Italy, known also as a C-type visa.

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


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Depending on your nationality, you need a visa to travel to Switzerland. Only short-term visa applications (up to 90 days, Schengen visa) such as tourist, visit or business can be submitted online. A visa application can be submitted at the earliest six months before entering the Schengen area.

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