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Italy

  • Rome
  • Europe
  • Italian

At a glance

Italy: know before you go

At a glance

Capital
Rome
Population
58,850,717
Area
302,068 km² · 116,629 sq mi
Languages
Italian
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Time zone
Europe/Rome
Calling code
+39
Drives on the
Right
Internet domain
.it
Landlocked
No, it has a coastline
More facts
Continent
Europe

Member of

  • European Union
  • G20
  • NATO
  • OECD
  • United Nations

Entry requirements

Italy visa requirements

Italy entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 92 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.

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Visa-free92 passports

Visa required105 passports

Safety

Italy safety: is it safe to visit?

Level 2 of 4Exercise Increased Caution

Due to terrorism

US State Dept, updated September 10, 2025. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.

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Questions

Italy: frequently asked questions

Italy visa: do I need one?
Italy entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 92 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Italy: is it safe to visit?
US State Dept rates Italy at level 2 of 4. Exercise Increased Caution: Due to terrorism.
Italy: what currency is used?
Currency in Italy: Euro (EUR).
Italy: what language do people speak?
Languages of Italy: Italian.
Italy: what is the capital?
The capital of Italy is Rome.

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