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Austria visa requirements for Italy citizens (2026)

Visa-free. No. Italy passport holders do not need a visa for Austria for tourism. You still need a valid passport and should carry proof of onward travel.

Visa-free, no advance application needed.

VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated

Austria entry requirements for Italy citizens

Requirement
Visa-free
Allowed stay
Per visa terms

What to bring to Austria

  • Passport valid for the whole stay (many countries expect 6 months beyond arrival)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)
  • Proof of sufficient funds (bank card or recent statement)
  • Any arrival card or registration the destination asks for

Official fees

ItemOfficial fee
ETIAS (not yet required; once live)€20

Government fees only, from the official sources below. Visa centre or service fees, where they apply, are extra.

Recent rule changes for Austria

  • 2025-10-12: The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) started; it became fully operational at all Schengen external borders on 10 Apr 2026. Non-EU visitors register fingerprints and a facial image on first entry instead of passport stamps.
  • 2026-10: ETIAS (travel authorisation for visa-exempt visitors, €20) is not yet operating. The EU says the start date will be announced several months in advance; no application is needed today.

Good to know

  • Stays are limited to 90 days in any 180-day period across the whole Schengen area.
  • Apply for a visa at the consulate of the country of your main destination (or first entry if equal).

Austria at a glance for travellers

  • 93 of 198 passports can enter Austria without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
  • The Italy passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 148 destinations in our dataset.

Sources and last checked

WhatOfficial sourceChecked
Requirement & allowed stayOpen passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026)17 Feb 2026
Fees, processing & entry formalitiesEuropean Commission: applying for a Schengen visa23 Oct 2026
Fees, processing & entry formalitiesEuropean Commission: EES fully operational (10 Apr 2026)23 Oct 2026
Fees, processing & entry formalitiesEU: ETIAS FAQ23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO, Austria entry requirements22 Oct 2026

The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do Italy citizens need a visa for Austria?

No. Italy passport holders do not need a visa for Austria for tourism. You still need a valid passport and should carry proof of onward travel.

What documents do Italy passport holders need for Austria?

Passport valid for the whole stay (many countries expect 6 months beyond arrival); Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address); Proof of sufficient funds (bank card or recent statement); Any arrival card or registration the destination asks for.

Do Italy passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Austria?

No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. Carry a valid passport and proof of onward travel.