French visa for Italian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Italian passport holders visiting France for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Italian citizens to enter France for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | France e-visa for Italian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | France visa on arrival for Italian citizens | Not Available | |
France tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Italian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in France.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from France.
If you are looking for France 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 France nearest your place of residence.
- Rome: The Embassy of France in Rome, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Rome: The Consulate of France in Rome, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Verona: The Consulate General of France in Verona, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Parma: The Consulate General of France in Parma, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Cagliari: The Consulate General of France in Cagliari, Italy (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 0 minutes)
- Bologna: The Consulate General of France in Bologna, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Catania: The Consulate General of France in Catania, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Livorno: The Consulate General of France in Livorno, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Turin: The Consulate General of France in Turin, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Florence: The Consulate General of France in Florence, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Naples: The Consulate General of France in Naples, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Milan: The Consulate General of France in Milan, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Palermo: The Consulate General of France in Palermo, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Messina: The Consulate General of France in Messina, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
France visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest France diplomatic mission offices to Italy for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Italy traveling to France from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Italy) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4,483,500 | N/A |
| 2009 | 4,227,300 | -5.71% |
| 2010 | 4,184,600 | -1.01% |
| 2011 | 4,141,900 | -1.02% |
| 2012 | 4,440,800 | 7.22% |
| 2013 | 4,483,500 | 0.96% |
| 2014 | 4,270,000 | -4.76% |
| 2015 | 4,141,900 | -3.00% |
| 2016 | 4,141,900 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 4,398,100 | 6.19% |
| 2018 | 4,440,800 | 0.97% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
France & Italy comparison
France's area is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi), while the area of Italy is approximately 294,140 km2 (113,568 sq mi). This means Italy is 86.16% smaller than France.
As of April 2024, France's population is ~65.8 million people - 5,748,862 more people than the population of Italy.
We have highlighted France & Italy’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| France | Italy | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 65,847,917 | 60,099,055 | 5.7 million more people live in France than Italy |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 267 | 209 | France has 58 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Italy. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 143 | 146 | France passport holders visit 3 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 479 | 549 | French hosts 70 fewer foreign missions than Italy. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Italy travel to France in one year?
The number of visitors from Italy visiting France in 2018 was approximately 4,440,800.
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- Travel time: 2 hours 19 minutes
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