ItalyGermany: Visa-free

ItalyGermany

Do Italy passport holders need a visa for Germany?

Visa-free

No. Italy passport holders do not need a visa to visit Germany for tourism.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance1,184 km, straight line (~1h 54m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Germany138 of 242 nationalities tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Do Italy passport holders need a visa for Germany?

No. Italy passport holders do not need a visa to visit Germany for tourism.

How far is Germany from Italy?

About 1,184 km in a straight line, roughly ~1h 54m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Germany?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in Germany?

110 / 112.

What time zone is Germany in?

Berlin (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Berlin?

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), about 19 km away.

How many countries can enter Germany without a visa?

138 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Germany visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Italy

Italy, officially the Italian Republic, is a country in Southern and Western Europe. It consists of a peninsula, which extends into the Mediterranean Sea, with the Alps on its northern land border, as well as nearly 800 islands, notably Sicily and Sardinia. Italy shares land borders with France to the west; Switzerland and Austria to the north; Slovenia to the east; and the two enclaves of Vatican City and San Marino. It is the tenth-largest country in Europe by area, covering 301,340 km2 (116,350 sq mi), and the third-most populous member state of the European Union, with nearly 59 million inhabitants. Rome is the capital of Italy; other major cities include Milan, Naples, Turin, Palermo, Bologna, Florence, Genoa, Bari, and Venice.

CapitalRome

RegionSouthern Europe

Population58.9M

Area301,336 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesItalian

Calling code+39

Drives on theright

TimezoneRome (UTC+2)

Nearest airportCiampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA), 14 km

Emergency number112 / 113 / 115 / 118

UNESCO sites73

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$43,309 (2025)

Tourist arrivals38.4M (2020)

Climate in Rome

Warmest August, coolest January, driest July, sunniest July. Best time to visit: May, July, August.

Monthly climate normals for Rome, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	13.1°C	3.4°C	29mm	251h
February	15.5°C	5.8°C	20mm	268h
March	16.2°C	6.3°C	82mm	288h
April	19.8°C	8.8°C	69mm	318h
May	25.3°C	14°C	34mm	379h
June	26.9°C	16.3°C	72mm	398h
July	32.8°C	20.1°C	11mm	434h
August	33.2°C	21.6°C	52mm	389h
September	27.9°C	17.1°C	103mm	325h
October	20°C	11.7°C	155mm	283h
November	17.7°C	9°C	59mm	244h
December	13.2°C	5.9°C	202mm	196h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Italy was once the core of the mighty Roman Empire, and the cradle of the Renaissance. Along with Greece, it is regarded as the "birthplace" of Western culture, and it is also home to the greatest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world, including high art and monuments.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

18th-Century Royal Palace at Caserta with the Park, the Aqueduct of Vanvitelli, and the San Leucio Complex
Aeolian Islands
Amalfi Coast
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalú and Monreale
Archaeological Area and the Patriarchal Basilica of Aquileia
Archaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata
Assisi, the Basilica of San Francesco and Other Franciscan Sites
Castel del Monte
Cathedral, Torre Civica and Piazza Grande, Modena

Upcoming public holidays

October 4, 2026San Francesco d'Assisi

November 1, 2026Tutti i Santi

December 8, 2026Immacolata Concezione

Full source list on About.

About Germany

Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Western and Central Europe. It lies between the Baltic Sea and the North Sea to the north with the Alps to the south. Its 16 constituent states have a total population of over 83 million, making it the most populous member state of the European Union (EU). Germany borders Denmark to the north; Poland and the Czech Republic to the east; Austria and Switzerland to the south; and France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands to the west. The nation's capital and most populous city is Berlin and its main financial centre is Frankfurt; the largest urban area is the Ruhr.

CapitalBerlin

RegionWestern Europe

Population83.5M

Area357,114 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesGerman

Calling code+49

Drives on theright

TimezoneBerlin (UTC+2)

Nearest airportBerlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 19 km

Emergency number110 / 112

UNESCO sites73

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$60,496 (2025)

Tourist arrivals12.4M (2020)

Climate in Berlin

Warmest August, coolest December, driest April, sunniest July. Best time to visit: August.

Monthly climate normals for Berlin, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	6.6°C	1.4°C	40mm	123h
February	8.5°C	3.3°C	101mm	132h
March	9.2°C	1.2°C	34mm	248h
April	16°C	4.3°C	4mm	349h
May	17.4°C	7.4°C	45mm	316h
June	23.8°C	13.9°C	51mm	349h
July	23°C	13.9°C	59mm	364h
August	27.4°C	17.1°C	39mm	336h
September	20.8°C	11°C	59mm	269h
October	14.1°C	8.9°C	63mm	166h
November	9.7°C	4.6°C	18mm	143h
December	5.5°C	1.2°C	27mm	118h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Germany is the largest country in Central Europe. It is known for its rich cultural heritage, innovative inventions, its old-world charm and Gemütlichkeit (cosiness). Discard any perceptions of Germany as being homogeneous; a country of surprising regional diversity awaits your presence. Many tourists visit Germany to experience European history and the diverse German landscape. German culture, outdoor activities, German holidays and festivities, the countryside and rural areas, and the German cities are identified as being big draws for visitors.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Aachen Cathedral
Aachen Cathedral Treasury
Aachen Chapel of Hungary
Abbey and Altenmünster of Lorsch
Altes Museum
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Archaeological Border complex of Hedeby and the Danevirke
Artists' Colony in Darmstadt
Augustusburg and Falkenlust Palaces
Bauhaus and its Sites in Weimar, Dessau and Bernau

Upcoming public holidays

September 20, 2026Weltkindertag

October 3, 2026Tag der Deutschen Einheit

October 31, 2026Reformationstag

Full source list on About.