German visa for Italian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Italian passport holders visiting Germany for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Italian citizens to enter Germany for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Germany e-visa for Italian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Germany visa on arrival for Italian citizens | Not Available | |
Germany tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Italian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Germany.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Germany.
If you are looking for Germany visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Italy, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Germany nearest your place of residence.
- Rome: The Embassy of Germany in Rome, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Palermo: The Honorary Consulate of Germany in Palermo, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Naples: The Honorary Consulate of Germany in Naples, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Messina: The Honorary Consulate of Germany in Messina, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Genoa: The Honorary Consulate of Germany in Genoa, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Venice: The Honorary Consulate of Germany in Venice, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Cagliari: The Honorary Consulate of Germany in Cagliari, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Bolzano: The Honorary Consulate of Germany in Bolzano, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Pisa: The Honorary Consulate of Germany in Pisa, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Florence: The Honorary Consulate of Germany in Florence, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Milan: The Consulate General of Germany in Milan, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
Germany visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Germany diplomatic mission offices to Italy for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Italy traveling to Germany from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Italy) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,576,745 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,576,745 | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 1,626,018 | 3.12% |
| 2011 | 1,593,169 | -2.02% |
| 2012 | 1,593,169 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 1,658,867 | 4.12% |
| 2014 | 1,642,443 | -0.99% |
| 2015 | 783,328 | -52.31% |
| 2016 | 1,651,933 | 110.89% |
| 2017 | 1,684,971 | 2.00% |
| 2018 | 1,668,452 | -0.98% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Germany & Italy comparison
Germany's area is approximately 348,560 km2 (134,579 sq mi), while the area of Italy is approximately 294,140 km2 (113,568 sq mi). This means Italy is 18.50% smaller than Germany.
As of October 2025, Germany's population is ~85.1 million people - 25,116,123 more people than the population of Italy.
We have highlighted Germany & Italy’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Germany | Italy | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 85,124,485 | 60,008,362 | 25.1 million more people live in Germany than Italy |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 227 | 209 | Germany has 18 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Italy. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 145 | 146 | Germany passport holders visit 1 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 593 | 549 | German hosts 44 more foreign missions than Italy. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Italy travel to Germany in one year?
The number of visitors from Italy visiting Germany in 2018 was approximately 1,668,452.
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