Italy
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The travel advice is Exercise a high degree of caution to Italy. Italy is Moderate restrictions for travel. Get travel ban, restrictions alerts and advice before travelling to Italy. Italy is part of Europe with main city at
Rome. Its Developed country with a
population of 61M people. The main currency is Euro. The languages
spoken are Italian.
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🚨 Travel Advice for Italy
Moderate restrictions
for travelInternational travel to Italy is permitted. It is necessary to comply with requirements to ensure entry is allowed.
Travelers who have visited or transited through the United Kingdom, Gibraltar, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, and the UK bases in Cyprus within the previous 14 days, must provide a negative COVID-19 molecular or antigenic swab test, taken within the previous 48 hours on arrival.
Further information on the travel requirements for these countries can be found at https://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioContenutiNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=english&id=5412&area=nuovoCoronavirus&menu=vuoto
More information and regional helplines can be found at http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioContenutiNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=english&id=5371&area=nuovoCoronavirus&menu=vuoto
The list of approved vaccines and certificates can be found at https://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioContenutiNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=italiano&id=5412&area=nuovoCoronavirus&menu=vuoto&tab=4
Full details on the EU Digital Certificate, including how EU residents can access their certificate, can be found at https://ec.europa.eu/info/live-work-travel-eu/coronavirus-response/safe-covid-19-vaccines-europeans/eu-digital-covid-certificateen
For more details Ministry of Health, Italy
Travelers who have recovered from COVID-19 and have received at least a single dose of the vaccine, not more than 180 days before departure, are permitted to travel and are exempt from undergoing 14-day isolation requirements.
Travelers who have received the Sputnik vaccine are also required to undergo additional serologic and PCR testing on arrival. Travelers will undergo quarantine until a positive serologic test and negative PCR test results are confirmed. Those testing negative on the serologic test are required to isolate for 14 days with the option to reduce this period by taking a supervised rapid antigen testing from the seventh day.
The final dose must have been administered at least 14 days and not more than 180 days before departure. Exemptions also apply to those who have received a vaccine booster after a full course of vaccination, if administered at least 14 days before departure. Full details on accepted vaccines and certificates can be found at https://corona.health.gov.il/en/abroad/certificates-recognized-by-israel/
Those who have recently recovered from COVID-19 must self-isolate until a second test is confirmed negative taken on the third day of the isolation period. This will require proof of a positive PCR test result, taken at least 8 days before and not older than 190 days of departure, or a recovery certificate.
Travelers may instead provide documentation of having recovered from COVID-19. This will require proof of a positive PCR test result, taken at least 8 days before and not older than 180 days of departure, or a recovery certificate. These travelers will undergo PCR testing on arrival.
This does not apply to travelers returning to Israel within 72 hours after departing Israel. Less than 72 hours must have passed since travelers have landed abroad and the departure time to Israel. These travelers will undergo PCR testing on arrival.
Those traveling to Israel on indirect flights, with more than 24 hours between the departure of the first flight and the flight landing in Israel, are required proof of a negative PCR test taken 72 hours prior to the departure of the flight to Israel.
Open with conditions
If another country has been visited or transited that is considered high-risk, within the previous 14 days, travelers will not be permitted to enter Italy. There are exemptions for nationals and residents of Italy.Travelers who have visited or transited through the United Kingdom, Gibraltar, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, and the UK bases in Cyprus within the previous 14 days, must provide a negative COVID-19 molecular or antigenic swab test, taken within the previous 48 hours on arrival.
Further information on the travel requirements for these countries can be found at https://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioContenutiNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=english&id=5412&area=nuovoCoronavirus&menu=vuoto
Other restrictions
Travelers are only allowed to use private transportation to reach their final destination in Italy. Additionally, travelers must call the COVID-19 helpline for the region they are visiting after arrival to inform the local authorities of the visit.More information and regional helplines can be found at http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioContenutiNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=english&id=5371&area=nuovoCoronavirus&menu=vuoto
Vaccination required
Travelers who present a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19, with the use of an approved vaccine, are exempt from isolation, using private transport on arrival, and local authority notification requirements. The final dose must have been administered at least 14 days and not more than 6 months before travel.The list of approved vaccines and certificates can be found at https://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioContenutiNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=italiano&id=5412&area=nuovoCoronavirus&menu=vuoto&tab=4
EU Digital COVID Certificate
Travelers may provide their EU Digital Certificate in paper or digital format as proof of vaccination or negative test result. Health documents provided this way will not require further verification on arrival.Full details on the EU Digital Certificate, including how EU residents can access their certificate, can be found at https://ec.europa.eu/info/live-work-travel-eu/coronavirus-response/safe-covid-19-vaccines-europeans/eu-digital-covid-certificateen
Quarantine required
Travelers are required to self-isolate for 5 days on arrival at their own residence or accommodation. A molecular or antigenic swab test will be administered at the end of this period.Test/medical certificate required
Proof of a negative COVID-19 molecular test, taken within the previous 72 hours, must be provided on arrival. Alternatively, proof of a negative antigen test can be presented, taken within the previous 24 hours.Additional documents required
A completed digital passenger locator form must be completed before boarding. - Passenger Locator FormFor more details Ministry of Health, Italy
Government measures
Restrictions are gradually lifting, although regions have been organized into color-coded tiers in order to categorize restrictions. Most regions of Italy are classified as 'yellow zones'. A Basic Green Pass or Super Green pass (EU Digital Certificate) is required to access most facilities and establishments or to attend certain events. Proof of vaccination, negative testing, and previous recovery qualify as a Basic Green pass, while only proof of vaccination or recovery will qualify as a Super Green pass. A full breakdown of the current reopening phases across the state can be found at https://www.italia.it/en/covid19Use of masks
Face masks are required at all times. FFP2 masks must be used on public transport.Public transport
Public transportation is operating for Basic Green pass holders. This does not apply to taxis and car hires with up to 9 passengers. In the orange zone, a Super Green Pass is required to access public transport.Restaurants
Restaurants are open for customers with a Super Green pass.Bars
Bars are open for customers with a Super Green pass.Nightclubs
Nightclubs have been closed to limit the rate of transmission.Shops
Shops are open with adapted safety measures in place, such as the use of hand sanitizer, face masks, and social distancing.On return
Vaccinations and vaccinated travel
Travelers who present a valid certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19, issued in selected countries, are permitted to travel and are exempt from undergoing 14-day isolation requirements. Vaccinated travelers will be tested on arrival and must self-isolate for 24 hours or until a negative result is confirmed on the test taken on arrival.Travelers who have recovered from COVID-19 and have received at least a single dose of the vaccine, not more than 180 days before departure, are permitted to travel and are exempt from undergoing 14-day isolation requirements.
Travelers who have received the Sputnik vaccine are also required to undergo additional serologic and PCR testing on arrival. Travelers will undergo quarantine until a positive serologic test and negative PCR test results are confirmed. Those testing negative on the serologic test are required to isolate for 14 days with the option to reduce this period by taking a supervised rapid antigen testing from the seventh day.
The final dose must have been administered at least 14 days and not more than 180 days before departure. Exemptions also apply to those who have received a vaccine booster after a full course of vaccination, if administered at least 14 days before departure. Full details on accepted vaccines and certificates can be found at https://corona.health.gov.il/en/abroad/certificates-recognized-by-israel/
Quarantine required
Travelers are required to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival. This period can be shortened if two consecutive test results are confirmed negative, one taken on arrival and a second test taken on the seventh day of the isolation period.Those who have recently recovered from COVID-19 must self-isolate until a second test is confirmed negative taken on the third day of the isolation period. This will require proof of a positive PCR test result, taken at least 8 days before and not older than 190 days of departure, or a recovery certificate.
Test/medical certificate required
Proof of a negative PCR test, taken within the previous 72 hours, must be presented on departure and arrival. Alternatively, a negative rapid antigen test can be presented, taken within the previous 24 hours of departure. The test results must be in English with the traveler's passport number stated on the document. Self-tests are not accepted.Travelers may instead provide documentation of having recovered from COVID-19. This will require proof of a positive PCR test result, taken at least 8 days before and not older than 180 days of departure, or a recovery certificate. These travelers will undergo PCR testing on arrival.
This does not apply to travelers returning to Israel within 72 hours after departing Israel. Less than 72 hours must have passed since travelers have landed abroad and the departure time to Israel. These travelers will undergo PCR testing on arrival.
Those traveling to Israel on indirect flights, with more than 24 hours between the departure of the first flight and the flight landing in Israel, are required proof of a negative PCR test taken 72 hours prior to the departure of the flight to Israel.
Testing on arrival
A PCR test will be administered on arrival. The test costs 80 ILS if pre-paid during the 'entry statement' process, 100 ILS if paid with a credit card on arrival, and 115 ILS if paid with cash on arrival. Only Israeli currency will be accepted for cash payments on arrival.Travel restriction details for Italy
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Destination Quarantine required
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Return Quarantine required
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Some Visitors
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Restaurants & bars Open with restrictions
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Open shopping
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Operational with restrictions transport
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events Partially Allowed
🔒 Lockdown Details for Italy
Many of the restrictive coronavirus measures have now been eased. The following restrictions remain:
The mandatory use of masks in all outdoor spaces where social distancing is not possible, and whilst indoors. Children, under the age of 6, do not need to wear a mask. You should pay close attention to signage when travelling and carry a mask with you at all times
Social distancing of one metre must be observed and gatherings should be avoided
Cinemas, theatres and concert venues are open with limited capacity and pre-assigned seating
Museums and exhibits should be pre-booked at least one day in advance
Limited attendance to outdoor competitive group sports
A “green certificate” is required to attend weddings and religious ceremonies and, from 6 August, a green certificate will be required to access many public spaces including, but not limited to, indoor seating in bars and restaurants, museums, exhibitions, well-being centres, swimming pools, fairs and large events. From 1 September, a green certificate will be required to access transport including flights, Inter City and high-speed trains, boats, ferries and coaches linking more than two regions. An NHS vaccination certificate will be accepted to access transport, leisure and hospitality facilities.
The mandatory use of masks in all outdoor spaces where social distancing is not possible, and whilst indoors. Children, under the age of 6, do not need to wear a mask. You should pay close attention to signage when travelling and carry a mask with you at all times
Social distancing of one metre must be observed and gatherings should be avoided
Cinemas, theatres and concert venues are open with limited capacity and pre-assigned seating
Museums and exhibits should be pre-booked at least one day in advance
Limited attendance to outdoor competitive group sports
A “green certificate” is required to attend weddings and religious ceremonies and, from 6 August, a green certificate will be required to access many public spaces including, but not limited to, indoor seating in bars and restaurants, museums, exhibitions, well-being centres, swimming pools, fairs and large events. From 1 September, a green certificate will be required to access transport including flights, Inter City and high-speed trains, boats, ferries and coaches linking more than two regions. An NHS vaccination certificate will be accepted to access transport, leisure and hospitality facilities.
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