Italy visa for Canadian citizens

As a Canadian passport holder, you can look forward to a straightforward, visa-free journey to Italy, allowing for stays of up to **90 days** within any 180-day period. This direct access primarily covers tourist visits, for which no prior visa application is required, enabling easy exploration of Italy's unparalleled historical sites and vibrant culture. Given the strong cultural ties and significant Italian diaspora in Canada, direct flights are plentiful from major Canadian cities to Rome and Milan, making travel particularly convenient for exploring destinations from the Tuscan hills to the Venetian canals. Before immersing yourself in the Roman Forum or sampling gelato, remember the local currency is the Euro, and it's wise to plan for potential crowds during the peak summer travel season.

Visa-free90d stay· verified 2026-05-29

Entry requirements

Health insurance
Required

Visa options

TouristSchengen Short-Stay Visa (Tourism)
90d
TransitSchengen Short-Stay Visa (Airport Transit)
BusinessSchengen Short-Stay Visa (Business)
90d
StudentSchengen Short-Stay Visa (Study, up to 90 days)
90d
WorkNational Visa (Type D) for Subordinate Work
WorkNational Visa (Type D) for Independent Work
StudentNational Visa (Type D) for Study
RetirementNational Visa (Type D) for Elective Residency
FamilyNational Visa (Type D) for Family Reasons
OtherNational Visa (Type D) for Religious Activity
OtherNational Visa (Type D) for Mission
OtherNational Visa (Type D) for Adoption
FamilyNational Visa (Type D) for Family of U.S. Military Personnel
Digital NomadNational Visa (Type D) for Digital Nomad
InvestorNational Visa (Type D) for Investor
WorkNational Visa (Type D) for Self-Employment
WorkNational Visa (Type D) for Startup/Innovative Company
MedicalNational Visa (Type D) for Medical Treatment
TransitNational Visa (Type D) for Transit

90 days within any 180-day period in Schengen Area.

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