Italian visa for Thai citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Thai passport holders visiting Italy for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Thai citizens to enter Italy for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Italy e-visa for Thai citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Italy visa on arrival for Thai citizens | Not Available | |
Italy tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Thai passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Italy.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Italy.
If you are looking for Italy visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Thailand, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Italy nearest your place of residence.
- Bangkok: The Embassy of Italy in Bangkok, Thailand (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 0 minutes)
- Chiang Mai: The Consulate General of Italy in Chiang Mai, Thailand (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 0 minutes)
- Phuket: The Honorary Consulate General of Italy in Phuket, Thailand (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 0 minutes)
Italy visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Italy diplomatic mission offices to Thailand for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Thailand traveling to Italy from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Thailand) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 256,404 | N/A |
| 2009 | 259,434 | 1.18% |
| 2010 | 261,756 | 0.90% |
| 2011 | 276,714 | 5.71% |
| 2012 | 278,160 | 0.52% |
| 2013 | 286,224 | 2.90% |
| 2014 | 291,456 | 1.83% |
| 2015 | 304,392 | 4.44% |
| 2016 | 314,232 | 3.23% |
| 2017 | 349,518 | 11.23% |
| 2018 | 369,403 | 5.69% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Italy & Thailand comparison
Italy's area is approximately 294,140 km2 (113,568 sq mi), while the area of Thailand is approximately 510,890 km2 (197,255 sq mi). This means Thailand is 73.69% larger than Italy.
As of October 2025, Italy's population is ~60.0 million people - 10,664,115 fewer people than the population of Thailand.
We have highlighted Italy & Thailand’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Italy | Thailand | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 60,008,362 | 70,672,477 | 10.7 million fewer people live in Italy than Thailand |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 209 | 98 | Italy has 111 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Thailand. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 146 | 35 | Italy passport holders can visit 111 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 549 | 144 | Italian hosts 405 more foreign missions than Thailand. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Thailand travel to Italy in one year?
The number of visitors from Thailand visiting Italy in 2018 was approximately 369,403.
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