Schengen visa required for Chinese passport holders. Documents: passport (6+ months validity), application form, photo, itinerary, hotel booking, return ticket, travel insurance, bank statement, employment proof. Processing: 10-15 business days. Fee: ~80 EUR (~90 USD). Apply through Italian visa center.

Italy

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地中海气候，夏热冬温，南部更干燥

Italy is a living museum where Renaissance masterpieces, romantic canals, and world-class cuisine create an unforgettable journey. Wander through ancient Roman ruins, explore Tuscan countryside dotted with vineyards, and indulge in the art, history, and passion that define Italian culture.

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Passport	Visa Type	Max Stay	Fee (USD)
Australia Updated 2026-06-30	Visa Free	90 days	Free
Canada Updated 2026-06-30	Visa Free	90 days	Free
China Updated 2026-06-30	Visa Required	90 days	$98
Germany Updated 2026-06-30	Visa Free	90 days	Free
France Updated 2026-06-10	Visa Free	90 days	Free
United Kingdom Updated 2026-06-10	Visa Free	90 days	Free
Japan Updated 2026-06-30	Visa Free	90 days	Free
South Korea Updated 2026-06-30	Visa Free	90 days	Free
United States Updated 2026-06-30	Visa Free	90 days	Free

Other passports

Hong Kong(China) Updated 2026-06-30	Visa Free	90 days	Free
Taiwan(China) Updated 2026-06-30	Visa Free	90 days	Free
UK Updated 2026-06-30	Visa Free	90 days	Free

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Current passport coverage: CN, US, JP, KR, GB, DE, FR, AU, CA, IN, BR, IT, ES, NL. More passports coming soon.

Events & Festivals

festival February

Venice Carnival

Historic carnival with masks and costumes

cultural July – August

Palio di Siena

The Palio di Siena is a historic bareback horse race held twice each summer in Siena's shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, where the city's contrade (districts) compete in a fierce, centuries-old rivalry amid pageantry and medieval tradition.

holiday August

Ferragosto

Italy's beloved mid-August holiday when the entire country takes a collective summer break, filling beaches, mountains, and historic towns with celebrating Italians. Originally a Roman festival honoring Augustus, Ferragosto is now a national holiday marked by fireworks, outdoor feasting, and community gatherings.