Days Allowed

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The 90-day rule in Italy

Italy has no 90-day limit of its own. Days in Italy count toward the shared Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, together with days in France, Greece or any other member.

Last checked 3 Nov 2026 against the official sources below.

How the 90 days work in Italy

  • Shared with 28 other countries. Visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before your trip count toward your 90 days.
  • Entry and exit days both count.
  • Residence permit or long-stay visa days don’t count toward the 90.
  • Overstaying can lead to a ban: UK travel advice says up to 3 years from Schengen countries.

At the Italian border

UK travel advice says you may need to:

  • show proof of accommodation, such as a hotel booking or proof of address for your own property
  • show proof of travel insurance
  • show a return or onward ticket
  • prove you have enough money for your stay; the amount depends on your accommodation

Declaring your presence

Hotels and other accommodation must register your passport details with the police. If you arrive from another Schengen country and don’t stay somewhere that registers you, UK travel advice says you must declare your presence (dichiarazione di presenza) to the local immigration office (questura) within 8 days.

San Marino and Vatican City

  • San Marino: UK travel advice gives one limit of 90 days in any 180-day period for the Schengen area and San Marino together.
  • Vatican City: we found no clear statement. We count it with Italy, since you reach it through Rome.

More: Schengen and the microstates.

Staying longer than 90 days

To stay longer, you must meet Italy’s entry requirements. Check which visa or work permit you need on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa site. If you can’t leave in time, UK travel advice says to contact the nearest questura. See also staying longer than 90 days.

Questions

Is there a separate 90-day limit for Italy?

No. Days in Italy count toward the shared Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, together with every other Schengen country.

Do I have to register my stay in Italy?

Hotels register your passport details with the police. UK travel advice says that if you came from another Schengen country and don’t stay somewhere that registers you, you must declare your presence to the local questura within 8 days.

Do San Marino and Vatican City count?

UK travel advice gives one 90-day limit for the Schengen area and San Marino together. For Vatican City we found no clear statement; we count it with Italy, since you reach it through Rome.

What if I can’t leave Italy before my 90 days run out?

UK travel advice says to contact the nearest local immigration office (questura).

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Sources

Last checked 3 Nov 2026.

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