Germany (PR) visiting Italy (Schengen) — pick your passport

Permanent residency in Germany lets you re-enter Germany, but it does not by itself grant visa-free entry to other countries. The visa rules for your trip to Italy (Schengen) are determined by the passport you hold — not your PR status. Pick your country of citizenship below to see accurate requirements.

Pick the passport you'll travel on

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japan → italy (schengen)

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singapore → italy (schengen)

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germany → italy (schengen)

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south korea → italy (schengen)

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finland → italy (schengen)

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united states → italy (schengen)

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united kingdom → italy (schengen)

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china → italy (schengen)

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hong kong → italy (schengen)

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taiwan → italy (schengen)

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india → italy (schengen)

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philippines → italy (schengen)

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Notes for permanent residents

You travel on the passport of your country of citizenship — your Germany (PR) card is not a travel document for entry to Italy (Schengen).
Carry your PR card on the return trip — it's required to re-enter Germany.
Some destinations recognize PR status in narrow cases (e.g., transit, visa-on-arrival eligibility). Check the destination's official source for confirmation.