🇮🇹Italy Visa
Italy sits inside the Schengen zone, so Turkish travelers on an ordinary (burgundy) passport need a visa for short trips. You'll have to secure a Schengen visa from the consulate before wandering Rome's piazzas or drifting through Venice's canals, and you can stay up to 90 days within any 180-day window.
Ordinary (Burgundy)
Schengen visa. 90 days in 180 days. VFS Global application through the Italian consulate.
Official application →Special (Green)
Visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 days.
Service (Grey)
Visa-free.
Diplomatic (Black)
Visa-free.
Italy is in the Schengen area — visa-free passports may stay 90 days total in any 180-day period.
Schengen 90/180 visa exemption →Cities to Visit in Italy
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I visit Italy without a visa?
Not on an ordinary (burgundy) passport, you'll need a Schengen visa for an Italian trip. Holders of special (green), service (grey) and diplomatic (black) passports, on the other hand, can enter visa-free for up to 90 days.
How do I get an Italian visa?
Since it's a Schengen visa, you apply by appointment through the consulate or an authorized application center, submitting your passport, travel insurance, accommodation and proof of income. For the current document checklist and to book an appointment, follow the official application page (vistoperitalia.esteri.it). Processing and appointment times shift with demand, so it's worth confirming the latest there.
What does the 90/180 rule mean?
With a short-stay Schengen visa, you can't spend more than 90 days total in any 180-day period. The count always looks back over the last six months, and you can use those 90 days in one go or split them across several trips.
Which passport lets you enter Italy visa-free?
Holders of special (green), service (grey) and diplomatic (black) passports can enter Italy visa-free for up to 90 days. Ordinary (burgundy) passport holders, however, need a Schengen visa for every trip.