Entry requirements for Americans:
United States citizens must have a valid passport. A visa is not required for stays of up to 90 days.
Entry requirements for UK nationals:
British passport holders, irrespective of endorsement regarding national status, do not need a visa to visit Italy for up to 90 days.
Entry requirements for Canadians:
Canadians must have a valid passport. No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.
Entry requirements for Australians:
Australians must have a valid passport. No visas are required for stays of up to 90 days.
Entry requirements for South Africans:
South Africans need a valid passport and a Schengen visa to travel to Italy.
Entry requirements for New Zealanders:
New Zealand citizens must have a valid passport. No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.
Entry requirements for Irish nationals:
Irish nationals require a passport. No visa is required for a stay of up to 90 days.
Passport/Visa Note:
The borderless region known as the Schengen area includes the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden. All these countries issue a standard Schengen visa that allows the holder, in principal, to travel freely within the borders of all. Travellers are advised to have a return or onward ticket plus all documents required for their next destination, and sufficient funds to cover period of intended stay in Italy.