ITALY VISA

Visa exemption for Croatia passport holders

VISA EXEMPTION

COVID-19 GUIDELINES

Entry to Italy
• Travellers no longer require a COVID 'green' certificate for entry into Italy.

• Australian nationals can enter the country visa-free for up to 90 days in a 180-day period.

• Passports are required when crossing borders within the Schengen area.

• Temporary border controls have been introduced along the border between Italy and Slovenia. Vehicles may be inspected.

• Conditions of entry may change abruptly. Travellers are advised to contact the nearest embassy or consulate of Italy for more details.

Staying in Italy
• No mandatory requirements.

Departure from Italy
• Passports are required when crossing borders within the Schengen area.

• Conditions of departure may change abruptly. Travellers are advised to contact the nearest embassy or consulate of Italy for more details.

View the complete COVID-19 Guidelines

Important note Italy Tourist Visa Exemption

Croatia passport holders are visa exempted to enter Italy under the Schengen visa scheme. You can stay up to 90 days within a period of 180 days (6 months), after which you will need to leave the Schengen country you are in. You will be eligible to enter the Schengen area again once you have spent more then 6 months out of these countries. Both the entrance and the exit can be done from different Schengen countries.

Croatia passport holders are visa exempted for up to 90 days provided the traveller:

  • hold a valid passport with a validity of at least 6 months with minimum 2 blank visa pages
  • have sufficient funds for the trip
  • have proof of onward/return flights
  • have all necessary documents for the purpose of entry

Need a visa to stay beyond the exempted period ?

The Embassy of Italy requires that the applicant submit their visa application directly if the applicant wishes to stay beyond the exempted period.


Embassy of Italy
(02) 6273 3333
12 Grey Street, Deakin, ACT, 2600, Australia
8:30am-5:30pm (Mon-Thurs) 8:30am-2:30pm (Fri)

Note: It is always recommended that traveller confirm with the airline that they can board without a visa. The final decision is subject to the Immigration Officer's discretion at point of entry.