Please refer to the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for a complete list of countries whose citizens are exempt from applying for a visitor visa to enter Italy. Travellers with an Australian passport do not require a visa.
If you are travelling on a passport of a country whose citizens require a visa to enter Italy, you will need to apply for a visa before departure. Please enquire with your Consulate before departure on the type of visa you will need.
Please note that visa applications can take up to 6 months to process.
The new European Entry/Exit System (EES) for all non-EU nationals, including Australians, travelling in or out of the Schengen Area has been delayed until late 2025. A specific start date hasn't been announced. We recommend you check the ETIAS website at least one week before your departure to ascertain if the system is live yet. We will post an update on this website and email all registered attendees when we are notified of this system going live.
Further information is available on the following websites: