Italy Entry Requirements for UK Citizens

Entry requirements for UK citizens

Visa Free — ETIAS required from 2025 applies to UK passport holders visiting Italy. Your passport must be valid for the entire duration of stay and issued within last 10 years. The maximum permitted stay is 90 days within any 180-day period across all Schengen countries combined.

Safety overview

Italy has a safety score of 80 out of 100 in the DheeVoy safety database. This is a moderate safety rating — standard travel precautions apply.

Safest areas in Italy

• Trastevere Rome
• Oltrarno Florence
• Dorsoduro Venice
• Navigli Milan
• Amalfi town

Tourist scams to avoid in Italy

• Roses and bracelets forced into hands at tourist sites then payment demanded
• Fake police officers near Colosseum checking for counterfeit notes
• Restaurants near major attractions with no prices posted — always see menu with prices first
• Unofficial gondola operators in Venice — use only official gondoliers at official embarkation points

Best months to visit Italy

The best months to visit are April, May, June, September, October.

Before you travel

Always verify entry requirements with the official UK government travel advisory and the Italy embassy or consulate before booking. Visa rules and electronic travel authorisation requirements (such as ETIAS, ESTA, K-ETA and UK ETA) change frequently. UK passport holders can visit Italy and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. From 2025, UK travellers must obtain ETIAS authorisation before travel — apply at etias.ec.europa.eu for EUR 7, valid 3 years. The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) records biometrics at the first Schengen border crossing. Your passport must have been issued within the last 10 years and be valid for the full duration of your stay.