If you're attending Airports Innovate in Rome, you may need a visa to enter the country. We strongly recommend starting your visa application well in advance to avoid any travel disruptions, as processing times can vary.
The information provided on this page is intended as a general guide for understanding visa requirements for Italy. While we strive to ensure that the details are accurate and up-to-date, visa regulations and policies are subject to change. We recommend verifying the most current information and specific requirements with the nearest Italian embassy or consulate. To find out whether you need a visa and what documents are required, please consult the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In the case of Taiwan, the visa waiver applies only to the holders of passports that include an identity card number. For the citizens of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine the visa waiver applies only to the holders of biometric passports. Serbian citizens holding passports issued by the Serbian Coordination Directorate (in Serbian: Koordinaciona uprava) are excluded from the visa waiver. For nationals of the United Kingdom, the visa waiver for stays of up to 90 days also applies to the case of paid employment.
Application
In order to apply for a Schengen visa, you will have to complete your application form for online through the special Italian software E-@pplication. Please have the following documents at hand before starting to complete the form:
- your travel document
- your travel or flight schedule
- hotel reservation (if applicable)
- letter of invitation (if applicable)
Once you have filled-in your application form, make sure to sign it and print both the form and the barcode with your E-@pplication-encrypted data. You can then apply for a visa at the responsible Italian Embassy or Consulate or at the office of a designated external service provider. Please refer to the website Il Visto per l'Italia.
To apply bring:
- the signed visa application form
- the barcode with your E-@pplication-encrypted data
- any necessary additional documents