Do Australia passport holders need a visa to visit Italy (Schengen)?

Australian ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa for tourist visits to Italy. You may enter visa-free and stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the Schengen Area. Italy is a member of the Schengen Area, and Australia is on the EU's visa-exempt list for short stays. As an Australian ordinary passport holder, you can travel to Italy for tourism, business or family visits without a visa for up to 90 days within any rolling 180-day period. Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area and issued within the previous 10 years. Since 10 April 2026 the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is fully operational, so on first entry your facial image and fingerprints are registered electronically and entry/exit is recorded digitally (manual stamping has ended). ETIAS — a €20 online travel authorisation — is expected to launch in the last quarter of 2026 with a grace period afterwards; as of 30 May 2026 it is NOT yet required, so no pre-travel authorisation is needed today. Always carry proof of onward travel, accommodation and sufficient funds, as these may be checked at the border.