Schengen short-stay rules govern entry to Italy for the 19–20 May 2027 summit. EU/EEA and Swiss citizens plus passport holders from the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan and around 60 other visa-waiver countries enter visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, and should pre-register for ETIAS once it goes live. Nationals of India, China, Turkey and most of Asia and Africa need a Schengen Type C visa (EUR 90 adult fee, EUR 45 for children aged 6–12, free under 6), lodged at the Italian embassy or VFS Global centre in the country of residence at least 15 days — and ideally 6–8 weeks — before departure, with biometrics and travel medical insurance covering a minimum of EUR 30,000.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Covers the two summit days plus tourism for up to 90 days in any 180-day period; lodge the application at the Italian embassy or VFS Global centre for your country of residence with biometrics and travel insurance of at least EUR 30,000. Pre-register before booking flights once the scheme is live; authorisation is valid for three years or until passport expiry.
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