Passport

Please ensure your passport has at least 6 months’ validity from the date of return from Milan, Italy.
Kindly renew your passport if the validity period falls before 6 November 2026.

Visa Eligibility

Citizens holding passports from Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong do not require a visa to enter Italy for stays of up to 90 days.

Citizens of the following countries will require a Schengen Visa to enter Italy:

• China
• Vietnam

It is recommended to apply for a Schengen visa as early as possible. Processing typically takes about 15 days but can extend up to 45 days or longer. The application fee is approximately EUR 90.

Start your Schengen Visa application for Italy here.

For other citizenships, please check if you need the Schengen visa here.

The standard VAT rate in Italy is 22%. 

VAT Refund Eligibility

You are eligible for a VAT Refund before leaving Italy if you meet all the following requirements:

• You are a resident of a non-EU country at the time of purchase.
• You are at least 18 years old.
• The good must be unused at the time of the tax refund.
• The total amount per receipt (tax-inclusive) must be greater than EUR 70.

VAT Refund Procedure

1. Look for stores offering tax-free shopping, usually indicated by a Tax-Free Shopping sticker.
2. Obtain your VAT refund form:
   • In smaller shops, you can receive the form directly from the sales staff.
   • In larger shopping centers, the VAT refund form is typically available at a dedicated VAT refund counter within the building.
3. On your day of departure from Milan, proceed to the Customs Office (T1, 2nd Floor & T2, Ground Floor) at Milan Malpensa Airport with the following documents:
   • Completed VAT Refund Form
   • Unused goods with original receipts
   • Boarding Pass
   • Passport

For more info, kindly visit here.