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Travelling through Italy on the way to another country is quite common. Airports like Rome Fiumicino and Milan Malpensa handle thousands of international connections every day. In certain cases, travellers must obtain an Italy Transit Visa before boarding their flight. This <\/span>Italy visa<\/span><\/a> allows a passenger to pass through the international transit area of an Italian airport or briefly enter the Schengen area while heading to a final destination.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many travellers confuse this with a regular Italy visa, but the purpose is very different. A transit visa is only meant for short connections and airport transfers. It does not allow sightseeing or extended stays in the country. From years of handling visa files, one practical thing stands out. Most delays happen because travellers assume transit visas are automatic. They are not. Airlines will check the visa at departure, and without the correct permit, boarding can be denied.<\/span><\/p>\n

Those planning a longer Italy trip should apply for a proper tourist visa instead. Transit permissions are strictly for travel connections.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Travelling through Italy on the way to another country is quite common. Airports like Rome Fiumicino and Milan Malpensa handle thousands of international connections every day. In certain cases, travellers must obtain an Italy Transit Visa before boarding their flight. 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