Do Italian citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
The official link goes to gov.uk. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
United Kingdom entry rules for Italian citizens.
| Verdict | Travel authorisation before you fly |
|---|---|
| Document | UK ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) |
| Fee | GBP 20 |
| Stay | Up to 6 months per visit |
| Validity | 2 years from grant or until the passport used expires, whichever is sooner; multiple entries |
| When to apply | Most decisions arrive within minutes; GOV.UK says allow 3 working days |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for an Italian passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: United Kingdom entry requirements.
Skip the form. $9.99 a traveller.
A NUM person files the UK ETA on gov.uk for everyone in your group. NUM’s fee is $9.99 plus the £20 government fee at cost. You answer any eligibility questions yourself, the decision goes to your own email, and your passport details are deleted the moment it’s filed. NUM isn’t the government and can’t promise approval.
The details for an Italian passport.
ETA required since 2 Apr 2025. EU nationals need a passport: a national ID card is accepted only if you hold EU Settlement Scheme status or certain other permissions. Can use UK eGates (age 8+, 120cm+). Fee rose from GBP 16 to GBP 20 on 8 Apr 2026. Carriers have enforced 'no permission, no travel' since 25 Feb 2026: no ETA, no boarding. Each traveller, including babies, needs their own ETA. Apply only through the official UK ETA app or GOV.UK (copycat sites charge more). Not needed if you only change planes airside without passing UK border control (airline guidance); needed if you pass through UK passport control on a connection. Covers the UK, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. Not valid for work, or for marriage or civil partnership (Marriage Visitor visa needed).
How long it must be valid.
Must be valid for the whole of your stay (no 6-month rule). EU/EEA/Swiss visitors need a passport; national ID cards are accepted only with EU Settlement Scheme status or certain other permissions. Dual British nationals must travel on a British passport or a certificate of entitlement, because they cannot get an ETA.
Recent changes in United Kingdom.
- 2025-01-08 — ETA opened to and required for non-European visa-exempt nationalities (US, Canada, Australia, Japan, etc.).
- 2025-04-02 — ETA required for European nationals (EU, EEA, Switzerland, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican).
- 2025-04-09 — ETA fee rose from GBP 10 to GBP 16.
The short answers.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
No visa, but yes to a form: Italian citizens need the UK ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) approved before they fly for stays of up to 6 months per visit.
How much does it cost for Italian citizens?
GBP 20. Fees change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
How long can Italian citizens stay in United Kingdom?
Up to 6 months per visit. Longer stays need a different visa.
When should Italian citizens apply?
Most decisions arrive within minutes; GOV.UK says allow 3 working days.
Where do Italian citizens apply?
On the official site, gov.uk. NUM links it and never charges for the link. If you’d rather not do the form, NUM can file it for you for $9.99 a traveller.
Does NUM issue United Kingdom visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.