Italy visa for Iranian citizens

For Iranian passport holders journeying to Italy, securing a visa is a necessary step, with only transit visas currently available for a maximum stay of 1 day, costing approximately $80 USD. While exploring the heart of Italy is not possible with this particular visa, understanding the direct flight times from Tehran to Rome, typically around 4.5 hours, is crucial for planning your transit effectively. The significant time difference of 2.5 hours behind Italy's central European time means you'll want to factor this into your arrival and onward travel arrangements to avoid confusion.

Visa required· verified 2026-05-13

Entry requirements

Onward ticket
Required
Funds proof
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

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