
Italy visa for citizens of India
Citizens of India 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 India: the passport opens 26 countries visa-free; New Delhi — Rome: ≈ 5,920 km, about 8 hours of flying.
Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026
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Apply in 10 minutesCan I travel to Italy without a visa on a India passport?
No: citizens of India need a visa, issued by the embassy. We prepare your documents and book the appointment for just $49.
Apply for a visaItaly visa rules at a glance
- With a India passport you can visit 26 countries visa-free, 25 with a visa on arrival and 57 with an e-visa; 90 more require an embassy visa.
- By the number of visa-free destinations, the India passport ranks 157th of 199.
- India passport: visa-free access to 26 countries; Italy passport: 122.
- Citizens of India and Italy can travel together visa-free to 22 countries, for example: Kazakhstan, Thailand, Macau, Malaysia, Palestine, Seychelles, Philippines, Mauritius, Angola, Micronesia, Gambia, Senegal, Kiribati, Vanuatu, and Fiji.
- Citizens of Italy, in turn, need an e-visa to travel to India. India visa for citizens of Italy
Travelling to Italy: good to know
- New Delhi — Rome: about 5,920 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 8 hours.
- Time difference with your country’s capital: −3.5 hours.
- Local time: New Delhi 12:00 — Rome 08:30.
- Local currency: Euro.
- Languages: Italian.
- Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ €0.88.
- Italy is the 91st closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of India.

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Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of India:
How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to Italy
Visa rules for Italy for citizens of countries bordering India:
How to get an Italy visa
- 1Application
- 2Pay for the service
- 3Manager
- 4Appointment
What documents do you need for an Italy visa?
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight: New Delhi — Rome?
About 8 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 5,920 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.
What is the time difference with Italy?
Time difference with your country’s capital: −3.5 hours.
Do citizens of Italy need a visa for India?
Citizens of Italy, in turn, need an e-visa to travel to India.
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