United Arab Emirates to Italy visa requirements

UAE ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa for Italy for short tourism, business, family or private visits. You may enter the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, but not to work or study. The United Arab Emirates is on the EU's Annex II visa-exempt list under Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, so Emirati ordinary passport holders can travel to Italy and the rest of the Schengen Area visa-free for short stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period for tourism, non-remunerated business meetings, family visits or other private visits. No advance visa or ETIAS application is required on 18 June 2026. At the first Schengen external border crossing point, travellers must hold a passport issued within the previous 10 years and valid at least 3 months after the intended Schengen departure, and may be asked for evidence of purpose, accommodation, sufficient funds and return/onward travel. Italy publishes a financial-means table, with amounts depending on trip length and number of travellers. The Entry/Exit System (EES) has been fully operational at Schengen external borders since 10 April 2026, so entries and exits are digitally recorded and biometrics may be captured instead of relying on passport stamps. ETIAS is expected to start operations in the last quarter of 2026, followed by transitional and grace periods before full enforcement; once applicable it is expected to cost EUR 20 and be valid for up to 3 years or until passport expiry. A visa or national permit is needed for stays over 90 days, employment, or study.