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Italy visa for citizens of China

Citizens of China need a visa for Italy that is issued through the embassy or a visa centre: it can’t be obtained online, because you must attend in person to submit documents and biometrics. Visago fills in the form, prepares your documents and books your appointment. The service costs $49.

For citizens of China: the passport opens 42 countries visa-free; Beijing — Rome: ≈ 8,130 km, about 10.5 hours of flying.

Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026

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Document preparation and appointment bookingWe fill in the form, prepare your documents and book the visa centre appointment$49

The consular fee of $103 is paid separately when you apply.

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Can I travel to Italy without a visa on a China passport?

No: citizens of China need a visa, issued by the embassy. We prepare your documents and book the appointment for just $49.

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Italy visa rules at a glance

  • With a China passport you can visit 42 countries visa-free, 32 with a visa on arrival and 38 with an e-visa; 86 more require an embassy visa.
  • By the number of visa-free destinations, the China passport ranks 116th of 199.
  • China passport: visa-free access to 42 countries; Italy passport: 122.
  • Citizens of China and Italy can travel together visa-free to 35 countries, for example: Thailand, Kazakhstan, Brunei, Uzbekistan, Malaysia, Singapore, Micronesia, Georgia, Armenia, United Arab Emirates, Belarus, Palestine, Kiribati, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • Citizens of Italy, in turn, don’t need a visa for China. China visa for citizens of Italy

Travelling to Italy: good to know

  • Beijing — Rome: about 8,130 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 10.5 hours.
  • Time difference with your country’s capital: −6 hours.
  • Local time: Beijing 12:00 — Rome 06:00.
  • Local currency: Euro.
  • Languages: Italian.
  • Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ €0.88.
  • Italy is the 96th closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of China.
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Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of China:

How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to Italy

Visa rules for Italy for citizens of countries bordering China:

How to get an Italy visa

  1. 1Application
  2. 2Pay for the service
  3. 3Manager
  4. 4Appointment

What documents do you need for an Italy visa?

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight: Beijing — Rome?

About 10.5 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 8,130 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.

What is the time difference with Italy?

Time difference with your country’s capital: −6 hours.

Do citizens of Italy need a visa for China?

Citizens of Italy, in turn, don’t need a visa for China.

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