Italian · Travel & Getting Around
"Visa" in Italian: visto
il visto
Visa in Italian is il visto (VEE-stoh). You request un visto, stamp il visto sul passaporto, and check if serve il visto before flying.
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How to pronounce visto
Say it
VEE-stoh
/ˈvi.sto/
Visto is VEE-stoh. Stress VEE.
"Visa" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il visto | the visa Travel document. | Travel document. |
| chiedere un visto | to apply for a visa Embassy. | Embassy. |
| visto turistico | tourist visa Type. | Type. |
| serve il visto? | do you need a visa? Trip planning. | Trip planning. |
How to use visto in real life
- 1Trip planning
Per questo viaggio serve il visto?
Do you need a visa for this trip?
Il visto.
- 2Embassy appointment
Devo rinnovare il visto entro giugno.
I have to renew the visa by June.
Il visto.
- 3Airport check
Hai stampato il visto e il biglietto?
Did you print the visa and the ticket?
Il visto.
Mistakes English speakers make with visto
Incorrect: La visto è pronta.
Correct: Il visto è pronto.
Visto (visa) is masculine.
Incorrect: Ho bisogno della visa.
Correct: Ho bisogno del visto.
Use il visto in Italian.
Good to know
Visto also means seen as a past participle, but travel talk makes il visto clear. Always confirm embassy rules early—queues are real.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Preparing documents for a trip
ChatPal
Hai già il visto sul passaporto?
Do you already have the visa in your passport?
You
Sì, il visto è valido fino a dicembre.
Yes, the visa is valid until December.
ChatPal
Perfetto. Io controllo ancora le date.
Perfect. I'll double-check the dates.
You
Poi mettiamo tutto in una cartella.
Then we'll put everything in a folder.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Visa" in Italian
How do you say visa?
Il visto.
Do I need a visa?
Serve il visto?
Tourist visa?
Visto turistico.
Gender?
Masculine: il visto.
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