Italian visa for German citizens
A visa is NOT required for German passport holders visiting Italy for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For German citizens to enter Italy for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Italy e-visa for German citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Italy visa on arrival for German citizens | Not Available | |
Italy tourist visa requirements:
- Holding German passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Italy.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Italy.
If you are looking for Italy visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Germany, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Italy nearest your place of residence.
- Berlin: The Embassy of Italy in Berlin, Germany (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Dortmund: The Consulate of Italy in Dortmund, Germany (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Cologne: The Consulate of Italy in Cologne, Germany (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Dresden: The Consulate of Italy in Dresden, Germany (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Kiel: The Consulate General of Italy in Kiel, Germany (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Bremen: The Consulate General of Italy in Bremen, Germany (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Koblenz: The Consulate General of Italy in Koblenz, Germany (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Hamburg: The Consulate General of Italy in Hamburg, Germany (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Freiburg: The Consulate General of Italy in Freiburg, Germany (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Nuremberg: The Consulate General of Italy in Nuremberg, Germany (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Mannheim: The Consulate General of Italy in Mannheim, Germany (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Saarbrucken: The Consulate General of Italy in Saarbrucken, Germany (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Frankfurt: The Consulate General of Italy in Frankfurt, Germany (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Stuttgart: The Consulate General of Italy in Stuttgart, Germany (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Hanover: The Consulate General of Italy in Hanover, Germany (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 53 minutes)
- Wolfsburg: The Consulate General of Italy in Wolfsburg, Germany (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Munich: The Consulate General of Italy in Munich, Germany (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Leipzig: The Consulate General of Italy in Leipzig, Germany (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
Italy visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Italy diplomatic mission offices to Germany for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Germany traveling to Italy from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Germany) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 12,306,347 | N/A |
| 2009 | 11,697,121 | -4.95% |
| 2010 | 12,550,037 | 7.29% |
| 2011 | 11,940,811 | -4.85% |
| 2012 | 11,818,966 | -1.02% |
| 2013 | 11,575,276 | -2.06% |
| 2014 | 12,550,037 | 8.42% |
| 2015 | 12,550,037 | 0.00% |
| 2016 | 12,793,727 | 1.94% |
| 2017 | 12,428,192 | -2.86% |
| 2018 | 12,184,502 | -1.96% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Italy & Germany comparison
Italy's area is approximately 294,140 km2 (113,568 sq mi), while the area of Germany is approximately 348,560 km2 (134,579 sq mi). This means Germany is 18.50% larger than Italy.
As of April 2024, Italy's population is ~60.1 million people - 24,757,321 fewer people than the population of Germany.
We have highlighted Italy & Germany’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Italy | Germany | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 60,099,055 | 84,856,376 | 24.8 million fewer people live in Italy than Germany |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 209 | 227 | Italy has 18 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Germany. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 146 | 145 | Italy passport holders can visit 1 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 549 | 593 | Italian hosts 44 fewer foreign missions than Germany. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Germany travel to Italy in one year?
The number of visitors from Germany visiting Italy in 2018 was approximately 12,184,502.
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