Italy Visa RequirementsFor Afghanistan passport holders
Afghan citizens require a Schengen visa to visit Italy, costing €90 ($98 USD). The Italian Embassy in Kabul suspended consular services in 2021, so Afghan applicants must apply at the Italian Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, or the Italian Consulate in Dubai, UAE.
Afghanistan passport holders require a visa to enter Italy.
Apply at the Italian Embassy in Islamabad or the Italian Consulate in Dubai. Required documents: completed Schengen application form, valid Afghan passport (at least 3 months beyond Schengen stay), two biometric passport photos, travel insurance (minimum €30,000 Schengen-wide), confirmed return flight bookings, accommodation proof for all nights (hotel bookings or invitation letter), 3 months of bank statements, employment letter and payslips, and evidence of ties to your country of residence. The €90 fee is paid at the consulate. Processing takes 15 business days on average.
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Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Afghanistan to Italy: What You Need to Know
Italy is a Schengen member: an Italian Schengen visa grants access to all 27 Schengen countries. The Schengen fee is €90 since June 2024. The Italian Embassy in Kabul has had suspended normal consular operations since 2021. Afghan nationals must apply at the Italian Embassy in Islamabad or the Italian Consulate in Dubai or another country where they have legal access. Italy is one of the world's most visited countries, famous for art, history, cuisine, and Mediterranean scenery. Afghan applicants should prepare thorough documentation showing genuine tourist intent and ties to their country of residence.
How to Get There
No direct flights connect Afghan airports to Italy. Common routings go via Dubai (DXB) with Emirates then connect to Rome Fiumicino (FCO) or Milan Malpensa (MXP), or via Istanbul (IST) with Turkish Airlines then Italian cities. Doha (DOH) via Qatar Airways with onward flights to Italy is another option. From Islamabad, connect via Gulf hubs. Total journey time is typically 12 to 16 hours from the region.
Money & Banking
Italy uses the euro (EUR). Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted, though some smaller establishments and trattorias prefer cash. Italy is moderately priced: budget accommodation in Rome or Florence from €35 to €50 in hostels, pizza from €8 to €12, mid-range trattoria meals from €20 to €35. The national rail network (Trenitalia, Italo) connects cities efficiently. ATMs (Bancomat) are widely available. Tipping is not as expected as in North America, but rounding up or leaving a few euros is appreciated.
Practical Tips
Rome's Colosseum, Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, the Trevi Fountain, and the Roman Forum are among the world's most visited attractions. Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance with the Uffizi Gallery, Michelangelo's David, and Brunelleschi's Cathedral dome. Venice's canals and St. Mark's Basilica are unique. The Amalfi Coast in southern Italy offers dramatic clifftop villages and Mediterranean scenery (UNESCO). Sicily has ancient Greek temples at Agrigento and Selinunte. Italian cuisine (pizza, pasta, gelato, espresso) is beloved globally.