Italy travel restrictions

Italy Latest News: Government extends COVID-19 restrictions until 6 April (WIR, 03.03.2021). Government tightens COVID-19 restrictions in several regions (Reuters, 27.02.2021). General strike expected to affect air, rail, road travel on 7, 8 March (Milano Today, 22.02.2021). Government extends ban on nonessential travel between regions until 27 March (Reuters, 22.02.2021).

The latest Italian decree in effect from 6 March – 6 April 2021, provides International travel restrictions have been slightly updated in terms of country lists:
There are no travel bans, but travel to and from any non-EU/non-Schengen country is solely allowed for work, health, study, or other urgent reasons. The exceptions to this requirement are Australia, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Rwanda, Singapore, and Thailand. 14 days quarantine is required for any non-EU/non-Schengen country. Testing is required for ALL persons entering Italy. Exceptions apply for personnel of diplomatic missions or international organizations.
For specific and detailed requirements for entering Italy you should consult this here from the Italian Ministry of foreign Affairs.

*From within the EU:

Italy adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Italy are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.

In case of stay or transit through EU countries (List C) during the 14 days prior to the entrance in Italy, entry is permitted without the need to specify the reason for travelling.

Specific and updated rules for each country of origin are available at ViaggiareSicuri

Is a coronavirus test required?

A certificate of a negative antigenic or molecular test, performed up to 48 hours before entry, is required.

Some exceptions to the requirement for a coronavirus test are in place.

According to the Order of 13 February 2021, specific measures apply for travellers coming from Austria, who are required to: 

• present a certificate of a negative antigenic or molecular test, performed up to 48 hours before entry;
• undergo an additional antigenic or PCR test upon arrival or within 48 hours from entering the country;
• undergo, regardless of the result of the test, health surveillance and fiduciary isolation for a period of 14 days;
• carry out a further molecular or antigenic test at the end of the 14-day quarantine.

Is a quarantine required?

People who do not present negative results of a molecular or antigenic test are subject to mandatory health surveillance and 14-day fiduciary isolation.

Some exceptions to the requirement for quarantine are in place.

Mandatory Travel Documentation

All persons travelling to Italy from any foreign location are required to provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers. Furthermore, travellers are asked to inform the Local Health Authority as soon as they enter the Italian territory.

Other

For information related to molecular or antigenic test in Italy, you can refer to the following phone numbers:

• From abroad: +39 0232008345 – +39 0283905385
• In Italy: 1500 (free of charge)

Before embarking on a trip to Italy, make sure that your Region of destination has no further measures in place. For additional information, some useful regional contacts are available.

Find out more:
Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy
Viaggiare Sicuri

Contact Point for Italy:
Online Inquiries

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restriction.

EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.

Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.

Additionally, for Italy, the following rules apply:

Anyone (regardless of nationality) can transit by private means through the Italian territory for a period not exceeding 36 hours, with the obligation, at the end of that period, to leave the national territory immediately or, failing that, to begin the period of surveillance and fiduciary isolation.

Find out more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

FAQs

Viaggiare Sicuri

*From Third Countries:

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from the UK:

Entry into Italy in case of travellers who have visited or passed through the UK (List E) in the previous 14 days is only permitted for those with official residency in Italy since before 23 December 2020 or those with absolute necessity, which must be declared through a self-declaration form.

In these cases, travellers are allowed entry to Italy only if they:

• present the airline with a negative antigenic or molecular swab test taken no more than 72 hours before travel.
• Take an antigenic or molecular swab test on arrival in Italy at the airport, port or border crossing, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.
• Whatever the result of the two swab tests, those arriving in Italy from the UK must also report to their local Health Authorities on arrival and must undergo a health surveillance and fiduciary isolation for 14 days.

Personnel engaged in transporting passengers and freight shall not be required to quarantine in Italy (except if they have Covid-19 symptoms), but shall nevertheless be required to take a molecular or antigenic swab test on arrival at the airport, port or border crossing, where possible, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from Brazil (List E)

Entry and transit in the national territory are forbidden for travellers who have visited or transited through Brazil in the 14 days prior to their expected day of entry (except for those who were on board an indirect flight to Italy which began on 16 January 2021). Some exceptions are in place according to the Order of 13 February 2021.

Travellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore (List D) are allowed to enter for any reason (including tourism).

For travellers coming from third countries not belonging to the previous list, travel is allowed only for specific reasons, such as work, health or study or in general absolute urgency.

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven and stable affective relationship with Italian/EU/Schengen citizens or with people who are legally resident in Italy and if they are travelling to their partners’ home/domicile/dwelling.

Is quarantine required? 

In all the described cases, travellers have to:

• provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers;
• self-isolate for 14 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health Authority;
• reach their final destination in Italy only by private vehicle (airport transit is allowed, however without leaving the dedicated areas of the terminal).

Some exceptions are in place.

To know more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

Viaggiare Sicuri

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Internal Restrictions:

*The latest Italian decree in effect from 6 March – 6 April 2021, provides:
• Ban on interregional travel: The ban on interregional travel remains until 27 March 2021 (except for work, health, or other urgent reasons);
• White Zones: Restrictive measures for Yellow zones will cease to apply in White Zones, but national containment measures such as mask-wearing and social distancing will remain in effect. Events that create gatherings continue to be suspended (fairs, conferences, night clubs, and audience presence in sports stadiums). See below summary of the full DPCM for further details;

• Schools:
o In Red Zones, in-person teaching activities are suspended for every grade and level from 6 March, including preschool and elementary levels; in-person teaching activities may only continue for students with disabilities and special needs;
o In Orange and Yellow Zones, regions may suspend in-person teaching activities in areas where stricter containment measures have been adopted, areas where there have been more than 250 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, or in the event that the epidemiological situation significantly worsens.
• Museums, theatres, cinemas, and sport facilities:
o In Yellow Zones: museums may operate only Monday-Friday but from 27 March, they may also open on weekends and holidays. From 27 March, theatres and cinemas may reopen with pre-assigned seating and at no more than 25% of capacity.
o Gyms, swimming pools, and ski facilities remain closed.
• Food services (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops): Takeaway is allowed after 18:00 in all zones.
• Services to individuals: In Red Zones, services to individuals such as hairdressers, barbers, and beauty salons must close.
• International travel: Experimental “COVID-tested” flights have been expanded to additional countries. Also, persons who have been in Brazil in the last 14 days may enter Italy to return to their residence or the residence of underage children.
However, to ease your understanding of the full list of measures applicable throughout Italy and in the different color zones, a summary of the entire decree is below:
Measures applicable in the entire country:
• Masks: It is mandatory to have a mask on one’s person at all times, to be worn in public both in enclosed areas and outdoors, except in cases where social distancing is continuously guaranteed. Exceptions to this requirement apply for children under the age of 6 and for persons with medical conditions incompatible with the use of a mask. Masks also do not need to be worn when engaging in physical activity or while consuming food or beverages. The use of masks is strongly recommended in one’s own residence in the presence of visitors.
• Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
• The use of masks is in addition to existing social distancing and careful hand washing measures, which continue to be priorities.
• Ban on interregional travel: The ban on interregional travel remains until 27 March 2021 (except for work, health, or other urgent reasons)
• Self-isolation continues to be mandatory for persons exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory infection with a fever (above 37.5 degrees); such individuals must remain at home and contact their doctor.
• Contact tracing: The app Immuni must be used by health authorities for contact tracing
• Remote working continues to be recommended where it is possible.
Measures applicable in different color zones:
• White Zones: Zones classified as having a ‘low’ level of risk have the above “measures applicable in the entire country” in effect and:
• Any activities must conform to relevant safety and hygiene protocols and guidelines detailed in the annexes of this DPCM
• Events that create gatherings continue to be suspended: fairs, conferences, activities in dance halls and nightclubs or similar whether indoors or outdoors, and audience presence at sports events
• A permanent technical committee within the Ministry of Health has been established to monitor the effects of easing containment measures and establish any potential transitional or intermediate containment measures
• The below measures applicable to Yellow Zones cease to apply
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the following measures in place:
• Curfew: Between 22:00-5:00, exclusively persons with valid work, health or other urgent reasons may be out. Such persons will need to be prepared to justify their outing through a self-certification form available here . In any case, it is strongly recommended at any point of the day that persons do not leave their homes except for work, health or other urgent reasons OR to engage in physical activity or to make use of any ongoing services.
• Visiting other people: Persons are allowed to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves. However, it is strongly recommended that visitors are not received in private residences, except for work or emergencies.
• Public protests: are allowed only in static form and if social distancing is respected
• Streets or squares in urban centers prone to the formation of crowds may be closed all or part of the day, though allowing access to legitimate commercial activities and private residences.
• Public parks and gardens: continue to be open to the public so long as gatherings and crowds are strictly avoided.
• Religious ceremonies and places of worship: Access to places of worship is allowed so long as social distancing of at least 1 meter is guaranteed.
• Conferences and other events may only take place through remote modalities; it is strongly recommended that private meetings only take place remotely.
• Museums, exhibits, and cultural centers: may operate only Monday-Friday, excluding holidays. However, from 27 March, they may also open on weekends and holidays, with access being granted through online or telephone reservations made at least one day in advance. Domenica al Museo – the service that grants free entry to public cultural landmarks and institutions on the first Sunday of the month – remains suspended.
· Cinemas, theaters, and concert halls: are all closed. From 27 March, these venues may reopen with pre-assigned seating and at no more than 25% of capacity.
Dance halls, night clubs, social centers: are closed, whether indoors or outdoors.
• Parties: are prohibited, including those following civil or religious ceremonies.
• Festivals, exhibitions, and similar events are prohibited
• Outdoor exercise: is allowed and may be conducted in public parks and using public exercise equipment, so long as an interpersonal distance of 2 meters is respected during sports activities and 1 meter for all other physical activities. Contact sports are prohibited.
• Gyms, pools, sports centers, Wellness centers, and spas are closed. Sports activities may continue to be carried out in outdoors sports centers and clubs as long as social distancing requirements are respected and the use of their locker rooms/changing rooms is prohibited.
• Ski facilities are closed
• Amusement parks, arcades, betting rooms, bingo halls, and casinos are closed (and such activities are prohibited in any other type of facility)
• Schools:
• Nurseries, primary, and middle schools: will continue to operate with in-person teaching activities. Masks must be worn by all except children under the age of 6.
• Secondary schools (high schools): must guarantee in-person teaching activities for between 50-75% of students.
• School trips are suspended
• Shopping centers, malls, business centers, and markets are closed on weekends and holidays; pharmacies, dry-cleaners, laundromats, newsstands, bookshops, tobacco shops and shops selling foodstuffs or plants inside shopping centers and markets may remain open.
• Food services (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops): may offer table service between 5:00-18:00. Tables may have a maximum of 4 occupants, but this limit does not apply where all occupants live together. Between 18:00-22:00 takeaway continues to be allowed, but the consumption of food or beverages is prohibited at or near the establishment or in spaces open to the public (whether indoors or outdoors). Takeaway services not allowed from 18:00 for cafes without a kitchen and pubs/bars. Delivery services are allowed at all hours. Food service activities continue to be allowed in hotels at any time for their overnight guests.
• Services to individuals may continue to be allowed as long as safety protocols are followed and only if regions determine that their operation is compatible with epidemiological trends within their territories
• Public transit: Trains, trams, and buses may be filled to a maximum of 50% capacity
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk have Yellow Zone measures in place in addition to the below measures:
• Nobody is allowed in or out of the region, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons; for school attendance as allowed by the present decree; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through orange zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed.
• Likewise, leaving one’s municipality is not allowed, except for the above stated reasons. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals. In addition,
• Visiting people: until 27 March 2021, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• Museums and cultural institutions are closed, with the exception of libraries, which may continue to operate on the basis of appointments and reservations.
• Cinemas, theaters, and concert halls are all closed.
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00; the exception, as listed above, is that takeaway is not allowed past 18:00 for cafes without kitchens or bars/pubs. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
• Red Zones: Zones classified as having the highest level of risk have Yellow Zone measures in place in addition to the below measures:
• All movements are prohibited to/from and within these zones, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons. Passing through red zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed.
• Outdoor exercise: may be carried out on an individual basis in the vicinity of one’s home, respecting an interpersonal distance of at least 1 meter. Persons not engaging in sports activities must wear a mask. All sports centers and clubs are closed.
• Museums and cultural institutions are closed, with the exception of libraries, which may continue to operate on the basis of appointments and reservations.
• Cinemas, theaters, and concert halls are all closed.
• Schools: Nurseries/ kindergartens are suspended and all other grades and levels must switch to distance learning arrangements.
• Commercial activities are suspended with the exception of essential services, including: businesses selling foodstuffs, places selling computers or telecommunications equipment, gas stations, hardware stores, places selling toiletries, bookstores, sports equipment stores, baby clothes stores, pet supply stores, newsstands, tobacco shops, and pharmacies.
• Markets are closed with the exception of stands exclusively selling foodstuffs or plants.
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00; the exception, as listed above, is that takeaway is not allowed past 18:00 for cafes without kitchens or bars/pubs. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
• Services to individuals are suspended, with the exception of laundromats, dry-cleaners, and funeral services.
• Remote working is required where possible; employers must limit presence of personnel, guaranteeing that exclusively activities that cannot be delayed are handled in-person.

Italy Latest News: Government extends COVID-19 restrictions until 6 April (WIR, 03.03.2021). Government tightens COVID-19 restrictions in several regions (Reuters, 27.02.2021). General strike expected to affect air, rail, road travel on 7, 8 March (Milano Today, 22.02.2021). Government extends ban on nonessential travel between regions until 27 March (Reuters, 22.02.2021).

The latest Italian decree in effect from 6 March – 6 April 2021, provides International travel restrictions have been slightly updated in terms of country lists:
There are no travel bans, but travel to and from any non-EU/non-Schengen country is solely allowed for work, health, study, or other urgent reasons. The exceptions to this requirement are Australia, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Rwanda, Singapore, and Thailand. 14 days quarantine is required for any non-EU/non-Schengen country. Testing is required for ALL persons entering Italy. Exceptions apply for personnel of diplomatic missions or international organizations.
For specific and detailed requirements for entering Italy you should consult this here from the Italian Ministry of foreign Affairs.

*From within the EU:

Italy adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Italy are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.

In case of stay or transit through EU countries (List C) during the 14 days prior to the entrance in Italy, entry is permitted without the need to specify the reason for travelling.

Specific and updated rules for each country of origin are available at ViaggiareSicuri

Is a coronavirus test required?

A certificate of a negative antigenic or molecular test, performed up to 48 hours before entry, is required.

Some exceptions to the requirement for a coronavirus test are in place.

According to the Order of 13 February 2021, specific measures apply for travellers coming from Austria, who are required to: 

• present a certificate of a negative antigenic or molecular test, performed up to 48 hours before entry;
• undergo an additional antigenic or PCR test upon arrival or within 48 hours from entering the country;
• undergo, regardless of the result of the test, health surveillance and fiduciary isolation for a period of 14 days;
• carry out a further molecular or antigenic test at the end of the 14-day quarantine.

Is a quarantine required?

People who do not present negative results of a molecular or antigenic test are subject to mandatory health surveillance and 14-day fiduciary isolation.

Some exceptions to the requirement for quarantine are in place.

Mandatory Travel Documentation

All persons travelling to Italy from any foreign location are required to provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers. Furthermore, travellers are asked to inform the Local Health Authority as soon as they enter the Italian territory.

Other

For information related to molecular or antigenic test in Italy, you can refer to the following phone numbers:

• From abroad: +39 0232008345 – +39 0283905385
• In Italy: 1500 (free of charge)

Before embarking on a trip to Italy, make sure that your Region of destination has no further measures in place. For additional information, some useful regional contacts are available.

Find out more:
Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy
Viaggiare Sicuri

Contact Point for Italy:
Online Inquiries

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restriction.

EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.

Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.

Additionally, for Italy, the following rules apply:

Anyone (regardless of nationality) can transit by private means through the Italian territory for a period not exceeding 36 hours, with the obligation, at the end of that period, to leave the national territory immediately or, failing that, to begin the period of surveillance and fiduciary isolation.

Find out more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

FAQs

Viaggiare Sicuri

*From Third Countries:

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from the UK:

Entry into Italy in case of travellers who have visited or passed through the UK (List E) in the previous 14 days is only permitted for those with official residency in Italy since before 23 December 2020 or those with absolute necessity, which must be declared through a self-declaration form.

In these cases, travellers are allowed entry to Italy only if they:

• present the airline with a negative antigenic or molecular swab test taken no more than 72 hours before travel.
• Take an antigenic or molecular swab test on arrival in Italy at the airport, port or border crossing, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.
• Whatever the result of the two swab tests, those arriving in Italy from the UK must also report to their local Health Authorities on arrival and must undergo a health surveillance and fiduciary isolation for 14 days.

Personnel engaged in transporting passengers and freight shall not be required to quarantine in Italy (except if they have Covid-19 symptoms), but shall nevertheless be required to take a molecular or antigenic swab test on arrival at the airport, port or border crossing, where possible, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from Brazil (List E)

Entry and transit in the national territory are forbidden for travellers who have visited or transited through Brazil in the 14 days prior to their expected day of entry (except for those who were on board an indirect flight to Italy which began on 16 January 2021). Some exceptions are in place according to the Order of 13 February 2021.

Travellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore (List D) are allowed to enter for any reason (including tourism).

For travellers coming from third countries not belonging to the previous list, travel is allowed only for specific reasons, such as work, health or study or in general absolute urgency.

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven and stable affective relationship with Italian/EU/Schengen citizens or with people who are legally resident in Italy and if they are travelling to their partners’ home/domicile/dwelling.

Is quarantine required? 

In all the described cases, travellers have to:

• provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers;
• self-isolate for 14 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health Authority;
• reach their final destination in Italy only by private vehicle (airport transit is allowed, however without leaving the dedicated areas of the terminal).

Some exceptions are in place.

To know more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

Viaggiare Sicuri

Internal Restrictions:

*The latest Italian decree in effect from 6 March – 6 April 2021, provides:
• Ban on interregional travel: The ban on interregional travel remains until 27 March 2021 (except for work, health, or other urgent reasons);
• White Zones: Restrictive measures for Yellow zones will cease to apply in White Zones, but national containment measures such as mask-wearing and social distancing will remain in effect. Events that create gatherings continue to be suspended (fairs, conferences, night clubs, and audience presence in sports stadiums). See below summary of the full DPCM for further details;

• Schools:
o In Red Zones, in-person teaching activities are suspended for every grade and level from 6 March, including preschool and elementary levels; in-person teaching activities may only continue for students with disabilities and special needs;
o In Orange and Yellow Zones, regions may suspend in-person teaching activities in areas where stricter containment measures have been adopted, areas where there have been more than 250 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, or in the event that the epidemiological situation significantly worsens.
• Museums, theatres, cinemas, and sport facilities:
o In Yellow Zones: museums may operate only Monday-Friday but from 27 March, they may also open on weekends and holidays. From 27 March, theatres and cinemas may reopen with pre-assigned seating and at no more than 25% of capacity.
o Gyms, swimming pools, and ski facilities remain closed.
• Food services (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops): Takeaway is allowed after 18:00 in all zones.
• Services to individuals: In Red Zones, services to individuals such as hairdressers, barbers, and beauty salons must close.
• International travel: Experimental “COVID-tested” flights have been expanded to additional countries. Also, persons who have been in Brazil in the last 14 days may enter Italy to return to their residence or the residence of underage children.
However, to ease your understanding of the full list of measures applicable throughout Italy and in the different color zones, a summary of the entire decree is below:
Measures applicable in the entire country:
• Masks: It is mandatory to have a mask on one’s person at all times, to be worn in public both in enclosed areas and outdoors, except in cases where social distancing is continuously guaranteed. Exceptions to this requirement apply for children under the age of 6 and for persons with medical conditions incompatible with the use of a mask. Masks also do not need to be worn when engaging in physical activity or while consuming food or beverages. The use of masks is strongly recommended in one’s own residence in the presence of visitors.
• Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
• The use of masks is in addition to existing social distancing and careful hand washing measures, which continue to be priorities.
• Ban on interregional travel: The ban on interregional travel remains until 27 March 2021 (except for work, health, or other urgent reasons)
• Self-isolation continues to be mandatory for persons exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory infection with a fever (above 37.5 degrees); such individuals must remain at home and contact their doctor.
• Contact tracing: The app Immuni must be used by health authorities for contact tracing
• Remote working continues to be recommended where it is possible.
Measures applicable in different color zones:
• White Zones: Zones classified as having a ‘low’ level of risk have the above “measures applicable in the entire country” in effect and:
• Any activities must conform to relevant safety and hygiene protocols and guidelines detailed in the annexes of this DPCM
• Events that create gatherings continue to be suspended: fairs, conferences, activities in dance halls and nightclubs or similar whether indoors or outdoors, and audience presence at sports events
• A permanent technical committee within the Ministry of Health has been established to monitor the effects of easing containment measures and establish any potential transitional or intermediate containment measures
• The below measures applicable to Yellow Zones cease to apply
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the following measures in place:
• Curfew: Between 22:00-5:00, exclusively persons with valid work, health or other urgent reasons may be out. Such persons will need to be prepared to justify their outing through a self-certification form available here . In any case, it is strongly recommended at any point of the day that persons do not leave their homes except for work, health or other urgent reasons OR to engage in physical activity or to make use of any ongoing services.
• Visiting other people: Persons are allowed to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves. However, it is strongly recommended that visitors are not received in private residences, except for work or emergencies.
• Public protests: are allowed only in static form and if social distancing is respected
• Streets or squares in urban centers prone to the formation of crowds may be closed all or part of the day, though allowing access to legitimate commercial activities and private residences.
• Public parks and gardens: continue to be open to the public so long as gatherings and crowds are strictly avoided.
• Religious ceremonies and places of worship: Access to places of worship is allowed so long as social distancing of at least 1 meter is guaranteed.
• Conferences and other events may only take place through remote modalities; it is strongly recommended that private meetings only take place remotely.
• Museums, exhibits, and cultural centers: may operate only Monday-Friday, excluding holidays. However, from 27 March, they may also open on weekends and holidays, with access being granted through online or telephone reservations made at least one day in advance. Domenica al Museo – the service that grants free entry to public cultural landmarks and institutions on the first Sunday of the month – remains suspended.
· Cinemas, theaters, and concert halls: are all closed. From 27 March, these venues may reopen with pre-assigned seating and at no more than 25% of capacity.
Dance halls, night clubs, social centers: are closed, whether indoors or outdoors.
• Parties: are prohibited, including those following civil or religious ceremonies.
• Festivals, exhibitions, and similar events are prohibited
• Outdoor exercise: is allowed and may be conducted in public parks and using public exercise equipment, so long as an interpersonal distance of 2 meters is respected during sports activities and 1 meter for all other physical activities. Contact sports are prohibited.
• Gyms, pools, sports centers, Wellness centers, and spas are closed. Sports activities may continue to be carried out in outdoors sports centers and clubs as long as social distancing requirements are respected and the use of their locker rooms/changing rooms is prohibited.
• Ski facilities are closed
• Amusement parks, arcades, betting rooms, bingo halls, and casinos are closed (and such activities are prohibited in any other type of facility)
• Schools:
• Nurseries, primary, and middle schools: will continue to operate with in-person teaching activities. Masks must be worn by all except children under the age of 6.
• Secondary schools (high schools): must guarantee in-person teaching activities for between 50-75% of students.
• School trips are suspended
• Shopping centers, malls, business centers, and markets are closed on weekends and holidays; pharmacies, dry-cleaners, laundromats, newsstands, bookshops, tobacco shops and shops selling foodstuffs or plants inside shopping centers and markets may remain open.
• Food services (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops): may offer table service between 5:00-18:00. Tables may have a maximum of 4 occupants, but this limit does not apply where all occupants live together. Between 18:00-22:00 takeaway continues to be allowed, but the consumption of food or beverages is prohibited at or near the establishment or in spaces open to the public (whether indoors or outdoors). Takeaway services not allowed from 18:00 for cafes without a kitchen and pubs/bars. Delivery services are allowed at all hours. Food service activities continue to be allowed in hotels at any time for their overnight guests.
• Services to individuals may continue to be allowed as long as safety protocols are followed and only if regions determine that their operation is compatible with epidemiological trends within their territories
• Public transit: Trains, trams, and buses may be filled to a maximum of 50% capacity
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk have Yellow Zone measures in place in addition to the below measures:
• Nobody is allowed in or out of the region, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons; for school attendance as allowed by the present decree; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through orange zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed.
• Likewise, leaving one’s municipality is not allowed, except for the above stated reasons. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals. In addition,
• Visiting people: until 27 March 2021, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• Museums and cultural institutions are closed, with the exception of libraries, which may continue to operate on the basis of appointments and reservations.
• Cinemas, theaters, and concert halls are all closed.
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00; the exception, as listed above, is that takeaway is not allowed past 18:00 for cafes without kitchens or bars/pubs. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
• Red Zones: Zones classified as having the highest level of risk have Yellow Zone measures in place in addition to the below measures:
• All movements are prohibited to/from and within these zones, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons. Passing through red zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed.
• Outdoor exercise: may be carried out on an individual basis in the vicinity of one’s home, respecting an interpersonal distance of at least 1 meter. Persons not engaging in sports activities must wear a mask. All sports centers and clubs are closed.
• Museums and cultural institutions are closed, with the exception of libraries, which may continue to operate on the basis of appointments and reservations.
• Cinemas, theaters, and concert halls are all closed.
• Schools: Nurseries/ kindergartens are suspended and all other grades and levels must switch to distance learning arrangements.
• Commercial activities are suspended with the exception of essential services, including: businesses selling foodstuffs, places selling computers or telecommunications equipment, gas stations, hardware stores, places selling toiletries, bookstores, sports equipment stores, baby clothes stores, pet supply stores, newsstands, tobacco shops, and pharmacies.
• Markets are closed with the exception of stands exclusively selling foodstuffs or plants.
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00; the exception, as listed above, is that takeaway is not allowed past 18:00 for cafes without kitchens or bars/pubs. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
• Services to individuals are suspended, with the exception of laundromats, dry-cleaners, and funeral services.
• Remote working is required where possible; employers must limit presence of personnel, guaranteeing that exclusively activities that cannot be delayed are handled in-person.

Italy Latest News: Government tightens COVID-19 restrictions in several regions (Reuters, 27.02.2021). General strike expected to affect air, rail, road travel on 7, 8 March (Milano Today, 22.02.2021). Government extends ban on nonessential travel between regions until 27 March (Reuters, 22.02.2021). Transport strikes planned in country in February and March; Airport personnel 19 February & 23 March; General strike 8 March; Local buses and trams 26 March (Media Reports, 15.02.2021). Italian authorities suspend flights from Brazil because of new COVID-19 strain (Reuters, 16.01.2021). Italy to extend COVID state of emergency to end of April (Reuters, 13.01.2021).

The government has signed into effect an ordinance in effect from 14 February-5 March 2021 banning entry or passage through Italy for persons who have been in or passed through Brazil in the previous 14 days. The only exceptions are for persons who were legally resident in Italy prior to 13 February or flight crews who are not exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19. In any case, such persons must take a COVID-19 test in the 72 hours prior to arriving in Italy (with a negative result) and a second test within 48 hours of arriving in Italy. Regardless of the test results on arrival, such persons must then quarantine for 14 days and take an additional COVID-19 test at the end of the quarantine period.
Secondly, the ordinance requires are persons who have been in or passed through Austria in the previous 14 days to take a COVID-19 test in the 48 hours prior to arriving in Italy (with a negative result) and a second test within 48 hours of arriving in Italy. Regardless of the test results on arrival, such persons must then quarantine for 14 days and take an additional COVID-19 test at the end of the quarantine period.
Third and finally, the use of “COVID-tested” flights without the usual requirement for a 14-day quarantine period has been extended by the ordinance to 15 March 2021. These flights originate from Frankfurt’s Frankfurt-am-Main Airport, Munich’s Franz Josef Strauss Airport, New York’s JFK and Newark Liberty airports, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport and arrive at Rome’s Fiumicino International Airport. To be a COVID-tested flight, boarding must only be granted to passengers with a negative COVID-19 test taken within the 48 hours prior to boarding. Persons arriving from New York’s JFK or Newark airports or Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport must take a second COVID-19 test upon arrival at Fiumicino airport. In this regard, please note that FAO continues to apply a precautionary measure of 14 days-teleworking upon arrival from abroad, prior to access the HQ.

The Host Government issued the latest legislative decree that replaces the provisions of the 3 December 2020 decree and is in effect from 16 January – 5 March 2021. The Italian government approved a new legislative decree which extends the ban on interregional travel until 27 March 2021.

*Updated Classification of regions:
The Italian government has released the latest classification of regions into different color zones, which is in effect from Monday, 1 March. Please note that the ban on interregional travel remains, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons. The classifications are as follows:
• White Zones: Zones classified as having a ‘low’ level of risk shed many of the standard restrictions we are familiar with for Yellow Zones. Only one region has been established as a White Zone: Sardinia.
• The following measures continue to apply in White Zones:
• Masks: It is mandatory to have a mask on one’s person at all times, to be worn in public both in enclosed areas and outdoors, except in cases where social distancing is continuously guaranteed. Exceptions to this requirement apply for children under the age of 6 and for persons with medical conditions incompatible with the use of a mask. Masks also do not need to be worn when engaging in physical activity or while consuming food or beverages. The use of masks is strongly recommended in one’s own residence in the presence of visitors.
• Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
• The use of masks is in addition to existing social distancing and careful hand washing measures, which continue to be priorities.
• Remote working continues to be recommended where it is possible.
• Self-isolation continues to be mandatory for persons exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory infection with a fever (above 37.5 degrees); such individuals must remain at home and contact their doctor.
• All other measures cease to apply, unless the region decides to apply stricter measures, including:
• no curfew; food services allowed to operate at all hours; malls, shopping centers, and business parks can open on the weekends; gyms and public pools can reopen; cinemas, theaters and exhibitions can resume; museums and other cultural institutions may operate on weekends and holidays; schools may fully re-open; fairs and markets may resume activities.
• Red Zones: Zones classified as having the ‘maximum’ risk of contagion. Two regions have received this classification: Basilicata and Molise. In addition, regions continue to apply the classification to several provinces and towns within their borders. These include: the provinces of Chieti and Pescara in Abruzzo; the provinces of Siena and Pistoia and the city of Cecina in Tuscany; the towns of Bollate, Viggiù and Mede in Lombardy, the towns of Re, Cavour, Raveggia, Villette, Toceno, Malesco, Santa Maria Maggiore and Druogno in Piedmont, the towns of Carpineto Romano, Colleferro, Monte San Giovanni Campano, Roccagorga, and Torrice in Lazio, the towns of San Cipirello and San Giuseppe Jato in Sicily.
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: Abruzzo, Campania, Lombardy, Emilia Romagna, Marche, Piedmont, Tuscany, Umbria and the autonomous provinces of Trento and Bolzano.
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place. All remaining regions, including Lazio, are Yellow zones.

• Nobody is allowed in or out of the region, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons; for school attendance as allowed by the present decree; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through orange zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed.
• Likewise, leaving one’s municipality is also not allowed, except for the above stated reasons. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals. In addition, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00; the exception, as listed above, is that takeaway is not allowed past 18:00 for cafes without kitchens or bars/pubs. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
• Museums and cultural institutions are closed, with the exception of libraries, which may continue to operate on the basis of appointments and reservations.
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place (listed below), but recall that until 15 February, travel between regions remains prohibited except for work, health, or other urgent reasons.
You are reminded that the following standard measures are still applicable nation-wide except where stricter in Orange & Red Zones:
• Curfew: Between 22:00-5:00, exclusively persons with valid work (e.g. commuting to/from work), health or other urgent reasons may be out. Such persons will need to be prepared to justify their outing through a self-certification form available here. In any case, it is strongly recommended at any point of the day that persons do not leave their homes except for work, health or other urgent reasons OR to engage in physical activity or to make use of any ongoing services.
• Movements within the regions: It is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• Masks: It continues to be mandatory to have a mask on one’s person at all times, to be worn in public both in enclosed areas and outdoors, except in cases where social distancing is continuously guaranteed. Exceptions to this requirement apply for children under the age of 6 and for persons with medical conditions incompatible with the use of a mask. Masks also do not need to be worn when engaging in physical activity or while consuming food or beverages. The use of masks is strongly recommended in one’s own residence in the presence of visitors.
• Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
• The use of masks is in addition to existing social distancing and careful hand washing measures, which continue to be priorities.
• Self-isolation continues to be mandatory for persons exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory infection with a fever (above 37.5 degrees); such individuals must remain at home and contact their doctor.
• Remote working continues to be recommended where it is possible.
• Events:
• Sports events: of national or international interest may continue, but without the presence of an audience.
• Theaters, concert halls, and cinemas are closed. Both indoor and outdoor shows are banned.
• Conferences and conventions may only take place through remote modalities. Public entities will exclusively hold meetings through remote modalities and private entities are strongly recommended to follow suit.
• Parties: Parties are prohibited, including those following civil or religious ceremonies. It is strongly recommended that visitors are not received in private residences, except for work or emergencies.
• Trade shows and exhibitions of any nature are prohibited.
• The following types of venues are closed:
• Streets or squares in urban centers prone to the formation of crowds may be closed all or part of the day, though allowing access to legitimate commercial activities and private residences.
• Shopping centers, malls, and markets on weekends and holidays; pharmacies, newsstands, tobacco shops and shops selling foodstuffs inside shopping centers and markets may remain open.
• Gyms, pools, sports centers, Wellness centers, and spas. Cultural and recreational centers may continue to operate with any gym or pool areas closed. Sports activities may continue to be carried out in outdoors sports centers and clubs as long as social distancing requirements are respected and the use of their locker rooms/changing rooms is prohibited.
• Museums and other cultural institutions (open only from Monday to Friday)
• Ski areas
• Amusement parks
• Arcades, betting rooms, bingo halls, and casinos (and such activities are prohibited in any other type of facility)
• Dance halls and nightclubs whether indoors or outdoors
• Public parks and gardens: continue to be open to the public so long as gatherings and crowds are strictly avoided.
• Outdoor exercise: May be conducted in public parks and using public exercise equipment, so long as an interpersonal distance of 2 meters is respected during sports activities and 1 meter for all other physical activities. Contact sports are allowed only for professional leagues and leagues recognized by the national Olympic committee.
• Contact sports: Training for children and youth’s amateur leagues for contact sports is allowed on an individual basis only; no matches are allowed. No contact sport activities of a purely recreational nature are allowed.
• Public protests: are allowed only in static form and if social distancing is respected
• Services to individuals may continue to be allowed as long as safety protocols are followed and only if regions determine that their operation is compatible with epidemiological trends within their territories
• Public transit: Trains, trams, and buses may be filled to a maximum of 50% capacity.

*From within the EU:

Italy adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Italy are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.

In case of stay or transit through EU countries (List C) during the 14 days prior to the entrance in Italy, entry is permitted without the need to specify the reason for travelling.

Specific and updated rules for each country of origin are available at ViaggiareSicuri

Is a coronavirus test required?

A certificate of a negative antigenic or molecular test, performed up to 48 hours before entry, is required.

Some exceptions to the requirement for a coronavirus test are in place.

According to the Order of 13 February 2021, specific measures apply for travellers coming from Austria, who are required to: 

• present a certificate of a negative antigenic or molecular test, performed up to 48 hours before entry;
• undergo an additional antigenic or PCR test upon arrival or within 48 hours from entering the country;
• undergo, regardless of the result of the test, health surveillance and fiduciary isolation for a period of 14 days;
• carry out a further molecular or antigenic test at the end of the 14-day quarantine.

Is a quarantine required?

People who do not present negative results of a molecular or antigenic test are subject to mandatory health surveillance and 14-day fiduciary isolation.

Some exceptions to the requirement for quarantine are in place.

Mandatory Travel Documentation

All persons travelling to Italy from any foreign location are required to provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers. Furthermore, travellers are asked to inform the Local Health Authority as soon as they enter the Italian territory.

Other

For information related to molecular or antigenic test in Italy, you can refer to the following phone numbers:

• From abroad: +39 0232008345 – +39 0283905385
• In Italy: 1500 (free of charge)

Before embarking on a trip to Italy, make sure that your Region of destination has no further measures in place. For additional information, some useful regional contacts are available.

Find out more:
Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy
Viaggiare Sicuri

Contact Point for Italy:
Online Inquiries

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restriction.

EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.

Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.

Additionally, for Italy, the following rules apply:

Anyone (regardless of nationality) can transit by private means through the Italian territory for a period not exceeding 36 hours, with the obligation, at the end of that period, to leave the national territory immediately or, failing that, to begin the period of surveillance and fiduciary isolation.

Find out more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

FAQs

Viaggiare Sicuri

*From Third Countries:

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from the UK:

Entry into Italy in case of travellers who have visited or passed through the UK (List E) in the previous 14 days is only permitted for those with official residency in Italy since before 23 December 2020 or those with absolute necessity, which must be declared through a self-declaration form.

In these cases, travellers are allowed entry to Italy only if they:

• present the airline with a negative antigenic or molecular swab test taken no more than 72 hours before travel.
• Take an antigenic or molecular swab test on arrival in Italy at the airport, port or border crossing, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.
• Whatever the result of the two swab tests, those arriving in Italy from the UK must also report to their local Health Authorities on arrival and must undergo a health surveillance and fiduciary isolation for 14 days.

Personnel engaged in transporting passengers and freight shall not be required to quarantine in Italy (except if they have Covid-19 symptoms), but shall nevertheless be required to take a molecular or antigenic swab test on arrival at the airport, port or border crossing, where possible, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from Brazil (List E)

Entry and transit in the national territory are forbidden for travellers who have visited or transited through Brazil in the 14 days prior to their expected day of entry (except for those who were on board an indirect flight to Italy which began on 16 January 2021). Some exceptions are in place according to the Order of 13 February 2021.

Travellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore (List D) are allowed to enter for any reason (including tourism).

For travellers coming from third countries not belonging to the previous list, travel is allowed only for specific reasons, such as work, health or study or in general absolute urgency.

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven and stable affective relationship with Italian/EU/Schengen citizens or with people who are legally resident in Italy and if they are travelling to their partners’ home/domicile/dwelling.

Is quarantine required? 

In all the described cases, travellers have to:

• provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers;
• self-isolate for 14 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health Authority;
• reach their final destination in Italy only by private vehicle (airport transit is allowed, however without leaving the dedicated areas of the terminal).

Some exceptions are in place.

To know more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

Viaggiare Sicuri

Internal Restrictions:

*Travel in Italy: Travel across regions in Italy is banned until 27 March unless for reasons of work, health or absolute necessity. All travellers entering Italy must comply with the regulations of the region they are visiting. Public transport links may be less frequent and seating limited to comply with social distancing measures. Masks must be worn on board public services. Taxi and car hire options are widely available. Rail companies are operating reduced schedules. Passenger ferry schedules remain subject to change and cancellations. Speak to your tour operator or transport provider for the latest information.
More information on all these requirements is available from the Ministry of Health or the Agency for National Tourism. Consult the European Union’s Re-Open EU page for rules on travelling within the EU.
*Public spaces and services: Enhanced measures are in place across Italy to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus:
• A nightly curfew is in place in all regions from 2200 to 0500. You cannot leave your place of residence during this time apart from for emergency, work or health reasons. You’ll need to carry a self-declaration form explaining your reasons for travel
• There is a strong recommendation from the Italian Government that people do not travel by public or private transport except for work, study or health reasons, or for reasons of necessity
• Public transport is operating at 50% capacity and its use is discouraged except for essential purposes
• Social distancing of one metre must be observed
• The use of masks is mandatory in all public spaces, whether outdoors or indoors. You should pay close attention to signage when travelling and carry a mask with you at all times
• Eateries are open in yellow zones from 5am to 6pm. Only four people can sit together at a restaurant, bar or café. In all zones, a home delivery service is available until 10pm
• It is not permitted to consume food and drink outdoors, between 6pm and 5am
• Theatres, cinemas and concert venues are closed
• Museums, in yellow zones, are open on weekdays
• Dance activity in nightclubs and open air venues has been suspended and parties are not permitted
• Parks are open and outdoor exercise is permitted, subject to social distancing. Contact sport is banned and sports centres, swimming pools, spas and wellness centres are closed
• Funerals are permitted to take place with limited attendance. Churches can celebrate mass, weddings and baptisms. Receptions following civil and religious ceremonies are banned
• Conferences and trade fairs are banned, unless held online
• Ski stations will remain closed until 5 March
More stringent measures are in place in some Italian regions that have been designated ‘orange zones’ or ‘red zones’.
Travel to or from ’red zones’ should only be for work, health or emergency reasons. In red and orange zones, bars and eateries are closed and only shops selling essential items are open. More information on regional classifications, or on regional COVID zones is available on the Ministry of Health website (in English).
Regional and local authorities in Italy are empowered to adjust these measures where required, which may occur at short notice. You are strongly advised to consult the websites for the regions in which you are travelling for the latest information. You should also pay close attention to local signage.
You can find more information on measures on the Ministry of Health website (in English) and Frequently Asked Questions on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (in English).

Italy Latest News: Government tightens COVID-19 restrictions in several regions (Reuters, 27.02.2021). General strike expected to affect air, rail, road travel on 7, 8 March (Milano Today, 22.02.2021). Government extends ban on nonessential travel between regions until 27 March (Reuters, 22.02.2021). Transport strikes planned in country in February and March; Airport personnel 19 February & 23 March; General strike 8 March; Local buses and trams 26 March (Media Reports, 15.02.2021). Italian authorities suspend flights from Brazil because of new COVID-19 strain (Reuters, 16.01.2021). Italy to extend COVID state of emergency to end of April (Reuters, 13.01.2021).

The government has signed into effect an ordinance in effect from 14 February-5 March 2021 banning entry or passage through Italy for persons who have been in or passed through Brazil in the previous 14 days. The only exceptions are for persons who were legally resident in Italy prior to 13 February or flight crews who are not exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19. In any case, such persons must take a COVID-19 test in the 72 hours prior to arriving in Italy (with a negative result) and a second test within 48 hours of arriving in Italy. Regardless of the test results on arrival, such persons must then quarantine for 14 days and take an additional COVID-19 test at the end of the quarantine period.
Secondly, the ordinance requires are persons who have been in or passed through Austria in the previous 14 days to take a COVID-19 test in the 48 hours prior to arriving in Italy (with a negative result) and a second test within 48 hours of arriving in Italy. Regardless of the test results on arrival, such persons must then quarantine for 14 days and take an additional COVID-19 test at the end of the quarantine period.
Third and finally, the use of “COVID-tested” flights without the usual requirement for a 14-day quarantine period has been extended by the ordinance to 15 March 2021. These flights originate from Frankfurt’s Frankfurt-am-Main Airport, Munich’s Franz Josef Strauss Airport, New York’s JFK and Newark Liberty airports, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport and arrive at Rome’s Fiumicino International Airport. To be a COVID-tested flight, boarding must only be granted to passengers with a negative COVID-19 test taken within the 48 hours prior to boarding. Persons arriving from New York’s JFK or Newark airports or Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport must take a second COVID-19 test upon arrival at Fiumicino airport. In this regard, please note that FAO continues to apply a precautionary measure of 14 days-teleworking upon arrival from abroad, prior to access the HQ.

The Host Government issued the latest legislative decree that replaces the provisions of the 3 December 2020 decree and is in effect from 16 January – 5 March 2021. The Italian government approved a new legislative decree which extends the ban on interregional travel until 27 March 2021.

*Updated Classification of regions:
The Italian government has released the latest classification of regions into different color zones, which is in effect from Monday, 1 March. Please note that the ban on interregional travel remains, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons. The classifications are as follows:
• White Zones: Zones classified as having a ‘low’ level of risk shed many of the standard restrictions we are familiar with for Yellow Zones. Only one region has been established as a White Zone: Sardinia.
• The following measures continue to apply in White Zones:
• Masks: It is mandatory to have a mask on one’s person at all times, to be worn in public both in enclosed areas and outdoors, except in cases where social distancing is continuously guaranteed. Exceptions to this requirement apply for children under the age of 6 and for persons with medical conditions incompatible with the use of a mask. Masks also do not need to be worn when engaging in physical activity or while consuming food or beverages. The use of masks is strongly recommended in one’s own residence in the presence of visitors.
• Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
• The use of masks is in addition to existing social distancing and careful hand washing measures, which continue to be priorities.
• Remote working continues to be recommended where it is possible.
• Self-isolation continues to be mandatory for persons exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory infection with a fever (above 37.5 degrees); such individuals must remain at home and contact their doctor.
• All other measures cease to apply, unless the region decides to apply stricter measures, including:
• no curfew; food services allowed to operate at all hours; malls, shopping centers, and business parks can open on the weekends; gyms and public pools can reopen; cinemas, theaters and exhibitions can resume; museums and other cultural institutions may operate on weekends and holidays; schools may fully re-open; fairs and markets may resume activities.
• Red Zones: Zones classified as having the ‘maximum’ risk of contagion. Two regions have received this classification: Basilicata and Molise. In addition, regions continue to apply the classification to several provinces and towns within their borders. These include: the provinces of Chieti and Pescara in Abruzzo; the provinces of Siena and Pistoia and the city of Cecina in Tuscany; the towns of Bollate, Viggiù and Mede in Lombardy, the towns of Re, Cavour, Raveggia, Villette, Toceno, Malesco, Santa Maria Maggiore and Druogno in Piedmont, the towns of Carpineto Romano, Colleferro, Monte San Giovanni Campano, Roccagorga, and Torrice in Lazio, the towns of San Cipirello and San Giuseppe Jato in Sicily.
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: Abruzzo, Campania, Lombardy, Emilia Romagna, Marche, Piedmont, Tuscany, Umbria and the autonomous provinces of Trento and Bolzano.
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place. All remaining regions, including Lazio, are Yellow zones.

• Nobody is allowed in or out of the region, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons; for school attendance as allowed by the present decree; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through orange zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed.
• Likewise, leaving one’s municipality is also not allowed, except for the above stated reasons. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals. In addition, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00; the exception, as listed above, is that takeaway is not allowed past 18:00 for cafes without kitchens or bars/pubs. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
• Museums and cultural institutions are closed, with the exception of libraries, which may continue to operate on the basis of appointments and reservations.
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place (listed below), but recall that until 15 February, travel between regions remains prohibited except for work, health, or other urgent reasons.
You are reminded that the following standard measures are still applicable nation-wide except where stricter in Orange & Red Zones:
• Curfew: Between 22:00-5:00, exclusively persons with valid work (e.g. commuting to/from work), health or other urgent reasons may be out. Such persons will need to be prepared to justify their outing through a self-certification form available here. In any case, it is strongly recommended at any point of the day that persons do not leave their homes except for work, health or other urgent reasons OR to engage in physical activity or to make use of any ongoing services.
• Movements within the regions: It is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• Masks: It continues to be mandatory to have a mask on one’s person at all times, to be worn in public both in enclosed areas and outdoors, except in cases where social distancing is continuously guaranteed. Exceptions to this requirement apply for children under the age of 6 and for persons with medical conditions incompatible with the use of a mask. Masks also do not need to be worn when engaging in physical activity or while consuming food or beverages. The use of masks is strongly recommended in one’s own residence in the presence of visitors.
• Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
• The use of masks is in addition to existing social distancing and careful hand washing measures, which continue to be priorities.
• Self-isolation continues to be mandatory for persons exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory infection with a fever (above 37.5 degrees); such individuals must remain at home and contact their doctor.
• Remote working continues to be recommended where it is possible.
• Events:
• Sports events: of national or international interest may continue, but without the presence of an audience.
• Theaters, concert halls, and cinemas are closed. Both indoor and outdoor shows are banned.
• Conferences and conventions may only take place through remote modalities. Public entities will exclusively hold meetings through remote modalities and private entities are strongly recommended to follow suit.
• Parties: Parties are prohibited, including those following civil or religious ceremonies. It is strongly recommended that visitors are not received in private residences, except for work or emergencies.
• Trade shows and exhibitions of any nature are prohibited.
• The following types of venues are closed:
• Streets or squares in urban centers prone to the formation of crowds may be closed all or part of the day, though allowing access to legitimate commercial activities and private residences.
• Shopping centers, malls, and markets on weekends and holidays; pharmacies, newsstands, tobacco shops and shops selling foodstuffs inside shopping centers and markets may remain open.
• Gyms, pools, sports centers, Wellness centers, and spas. Cultural and recreational centers may continue to operate with any gym or pool areas closed. Sports activities may continue to be carried out in outdoors sports centers and clubs as long as social distancing requirements are respected and the use of their locker rooms/changing rooms is prohibited.
• Museums and other cultural institutions (open only from Monday to Friday)
• Ski areas
• Amusement parks
• Arcades, betting rooms, bingo halls, and casinos (and such activities are prohibited in any other type of facility)
• Dance halls and nightclubs whether indoors or outdoors
• Public parks and gardens: continue to be open to the public so long as gatherings and crowds are strictly avoided.
• Outdoor exercise: May be conducted in public parks and using public exercise equipment, so long as an interpersonal distance of 2 meters is respected during sports activities and 1 meter for all other physical activities. Contact sports are allowed only for professional leagues and leagues recognized by the national Olympic committee.
• Contact sports: Training for children and youth’s amateur leagues for contact sports is allowed on an individual basis only; no matches are allowed. No contact sport activities of a purely recreational nature are allowed.
• Public protests: are allowed only in static form and if social distancing is respected
• Services to individuals may continue to be allowed as long as safety protocols are followed and only if regions determine that their operation is compatible with epidemiological trends within their territories
• Public transit: Trains, trams, and buses may be filled to a maximum of 50% capacity.

*From within the EU:

Italy adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Italy are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.

In case of stay or transit through EU countries (List C) during the 14 days prior to the entrance in Italy, entry is permitted without the need to specify the reason for travelling.

Specific and updated rules for each country of origin are available at ViaggiareSicuri

Is a coronavirus test required?

A certificate of a negative antigenic or molecular test, performed up to 48 hours before entry, is required.

Some exceptions to the requirement for a coronavirus test are in place.

According to the Order of 13 February 2021, specific measures apply for travellers coming from Austria, who are required to: 

• present a certificate of a negative antigenic or molecular test, performed up to 48 hours before entry;
• undergo an additional antigenic or PCR test upon arrival or within 48 hours from entering the country;
• undergo, regardless of the result of the test, health surveillance and fiduciary isolation for a period of 14 days;
• carry out a further molecular or antigenic test at the end of the 14-day quarantine.

Is a quarantine required?

People who do not present negative results of a molecular or antigenic test are subject to mandatory health surveillance and 14-day fiduciary isolation.

Some exceptions to the requirement for quarantine are in place.

Mandatory Travel Documentation

All persons travelling to Italy from any foreign location are required to provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers. Furthermore, travellers are asked to inform the Local Health Authority as soon as they enter the Italian territory.

Other

For information related to molecular or antigenic test in Italy, you can refer to the following phone numbers:

• From abroad: +39 0232008345 – +39 0283905385
• In Italy: 1500 (free of charge)

Before embarking on a trip to Italy, make sure that your Region of destination has no further measures in place. For additional information, some useful regional contacts are available.

Find out more:
Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy
Viaggiare Sicuri

Contact Point for Italy:
Online Inquiries

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restriction.

EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.

Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.

Additionally, for Italy, the following rules apply:

Anyone (regardless of nationality) can transit by private means through the Italian territory for a period not exceeding 36 hours, with the obligation, at the end of that period, to leave the national territory immediately or, failing that, to begin the period of surveillance and fiduciary isolation.

Find out more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

FAQs

Viaggiare Sicuri

*From Third Countries:

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from the UK:

Entry into Italy in case of travellers who have visited or passed through the UK (List E) in the previous 14 days is only permitted for those with official residency in Italy since before 23 December 2020 or those with absolute necessity, which must be declared through a self-declaration form.

In these cases, travellers are allowed entry to Italy only if they:

• present the airline with a negative antigenic or molecular swab test taken no more than 72 hours before travel.
• Take an antigenic or molecular swab test on arrival in Italy at the airport, port or border crossing, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.
• Whatever the result of the two swab tests, those arriving in Italy from the UK must also report to their local Health Authorities on arrival and must undergo a health surveillance and fiduciary isolation for 14 days.

Personnel engaged in transporting passengers and freight shall not be required to quarantine in Italy (except if they have Covid-19 symptoms), but shall nevertheless be required to take a molecular or antigenic swab test on arrival at the airport, port or border crossing, where possible, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from Brazil (List E)

Entry and transit in the national territory are forbidden for travellers who have visited or transited through Brazil in the 14 days prior to their expected day of entry (except for those who were on board an indirect flight to Italy which began on 16 January 2021). Some exceptions are in place according to the Order of 13 February 2021.

Travellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore (List D) are allowed to enter for any reason (including tourism).

For travellers coming from third countries not belonging to the previous list, travel is allowed only for specific reasons, such as work, health or study or in general absolute urgency.

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven and stable affective relationship with Italian/EU/Schengen citizens or with people who are legally resident in Italy and if they are travelling to their partners’ home/domicile/dwelling.

Is quarantine required? 

In all the described cases, travellers have to:

• provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers;
• self-isolate for 14 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health Authority;
• reach their final destination in Italy only by private vehicle (airport transit is allowed, however without leaving the dedicated areas of the terminal).

Some exceptions are in place.

To know more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

Viaggiare Sicuri

Internal Restrictions:

*Travel in Italy: Travel across regions in Italy is banned until 27 March unless for reasons of work, health or absolute necessity. All travellers entering Italy must comply with the regulations of the region they are visiting. Public transport links may be less frequent and seating limited to comply with social distancing measures. Masks must be worn on board public services. Taxi and car hire options are widely available. Rail companies are operating reduced schedules. Passenger ferry schedules remain subject to change and cancellations. Speak to your tour operator or transport provider for the latest information.
More information on all these requirements is available from the Ministry of Health or the Agency for National Tourism. Consult the European Union’s Re-Open EU page for rules on travelling within the EU.
*Public spaces and services: Enhanced measures are in place across Italy to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus:
• A nightly curfew is in place in all regions from 2200 to 0500. You cannot leave your place of residence during this time apart from for emergency, work or health reasons. You’ll need to carry a self-declaration form explaining your reasons for travel
• There is a strong recommendation from the Italian Government that people do not travel by public or private transport except for work, study or health reasons, or for reasons of necessity
• Public transport is operating at 50% capacity and its use is discouraged except for essential purposes
• Social distancing of one metre must be observed
• The use of masks is mandatory in all public spaces, whether outdoors or indoors. You should pay close attention to signage when travelling and carry a mask with you at all times
• Eateries are open in yellow zones from 5am to 6pm. Only four people can sit together at a restaurant, bar or café. In all zones, a home delivery service is available until 10pm
• It is not permitted to consume food and drink outdoors, between 6pm and 5am
• Theatres, cinemas and concert venues are closed
• Museums, in yellow zones, are open on weekdays
• Dance activity in nightclubs and open air venues has been suspended and parties are not permitted
• Parks are open and outdoor exercise is permitted, subject to social distancing. Contact sport is banned and sports centres, swimming pools, spas and wellness centres are closed
• Funerals are permitted to take place with limited attendance. Churches can celebrate mass, weddings and baptisms. Receptions following civil and religious ceremonies are banned
• Conferences and trade fairs are banned, unless held online
• Ski stations will remain closed until 5 March
More stringent measures are in place in some Italian regions that have been designated ‘orange zones’ or ‘red zones’.
Travel to or from ’red zones’ should only be for work, health or emergency reasons. In red and orange zones, bars and eateries are closed and only shops selling essential items are open. More information on regional classifications, or on regional COVID zones is available on the Ministry of Health website (in English).
Regional and local authorities in Italy are empowered to adjust these measures where required, which may occur at short notice. You are strongly advised to consult the websites for the regions in which you are travelling for the latest information. You should also pay close attention to local signage.
You can find more information on measures on the Ministry of Health website (in English) and Frequently Asked Questions on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (in English).

Italy Latest News: General strike expected to affect air, rail, road travel on 7, 8 March (Milano Today, 22.02.2021). Government extends ban on nonessential travel between regions until 27 March (Reuters, 22.02.2021). Transport strikes planned in country in February and March; Airport personnel 19 February & 23 March; General strike 8 March; Local buses and trams 26 March (Media Reports, 15.02.2021). Italian authorities suspend flights from Brazil because of new COVID-19 strain (Reuters, 16.01.2021). Italy to extend COVID state of emergency to end of April (Reuters, 13.01.2021).

The government has signed into effect an ordinance in effect from 14 February-5 March 2021 banning entry or passage through Italy for persons who have been in or passed through Brazil in the previous 14 days. The only exceptions are for persons who were legally resident in Italy prior to 13 February or flight crews who are not exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19. In any case, such persons must take a COVID-19 test in the 72 hours prior to arriving in Italy (with a negative result) and a second test within 48 hours of arriving in Italy. Regardless of the test results on arrival, such persons must then quarantine for 14 days and take an additional COVID-19 test at the end of the quarantine period.
Secondly, the ordinance requires are persons who have been in or passed through Austria in the previous 14 days to take a COVID-19 test in the 48 hours prior to arriving in Italy (with a negative result) and a second test within 48 hours of arriving in Italy. Regardless of the test results on arrival, such persons must then quarantine for 14 days and take an additional COVID-19 test at the end of the quarantine period.
Third and finally, the use of “COVID-tested” flights without the usual requirement for a 14-day quarantine period has been extended by the ordinance to 15 March 2021. These flights originate from Frankfurt’s Frankfurt-am-Main Airport, Munich’s Franz Josef Strauss Airport, New York’s JFK and Newark Liberty airports, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport and arrive at Rome’s Fiumicino International Airport. To be a COVID-tested flight, boarding must only be granted to passengers with a negative COVID-19 test taken within the 48 hours prior to boarding. Persons arriving from New York’s JFK or Newark airports or Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport must take a second COVID-19 test upon arrival at Fiumicino airport. In this regard, please note that FAO continues to apply a precautionary measure of 14 days-teleworking upon arrival from abroad, prior to access the HQ.

The Host Government issued the latest legislative decree that replaces the provisions of the 3 December 2020 decree and is in effect from 16 January – 5 March 2021. The Italian government approved a new legislative decree which extends the ban on interregional travel until 27 March 2021.

*Updated Classification of regions:
The Italian government has released the latest classification of regions into different color zones, which is in effect from Sunday, 21 February 2021. The classifications are as follows:
• Red Zones: Zones classified as having the ‘maximum’ risk of contagion. No regions are red zones, but several provinces and towns are: the whole of the autonomous province of Bolzano, the entire province of Perugia and the town of San Venanzo in the province of Terni in Umbria, the whole provinces of Chieti and Pescara in Abruzzo, the town of Re in Piedmont, the towns of Bollate, Castrezzato, Mede and Viggiù in Lombardy, the towns of Roccagorga,Colleferro and Carpineto in Lazio, and 28 small towns in Molise.
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: the remaining part of Abruzzo, Campania, Emilia Romagna, Liguria, Molise, Tuscany, the remaining part of Umbria and the autonomous province of Trento.
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place. All remaining regions, including Lazio, are Yellow zones.
Please note that the ban on interregional travel remains at least until 25 February 2021, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons.

• Nobody is allowed in or out of the region, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons; for school attendance as allowed by the present decree; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through orange zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed.
• Likewise, leaving one’s municipality is also not allowed, except for the above stated reasons. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals. In addition, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00; the exception, as listed above, is that takeaway is not allowed past 18:00 for cafes without kitchens or bars/pubs. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
• Museums and cultural institutions are closed, with the exception of libraries, which may continue to operate on the basis of appointments and reservations.
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place (listed below), but recall that until 15 February, travel between regions remains prohibited except for work, health, or other urgent reasons.
You are reminded that the following standard measures are still applicable nation-wide except where stricter in Orange & Red Zones:
• Curfew: Between 22:00-5:00, exclusively persons with valid work (e.g. commuting to/from work), health or other urgent reasons may be out. Such persons will need to be prepared to justify their outing through a self-certification form available here. In any case, it is strongly recommended at any point of the day that persons do not leave their homes except for work, health or other urgent reasons OR to engage in physical activity or to make use of any ongoing services.
• Movements within the regions: It is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• Masks: It continues to be mandatory to have a mask on one’s person at all times, to be worn in public both in enclosed areas and outdoors, except in cases where social distancing is continuously guaranteed. Exceptions to this requirement apply for children under the age of 6 and for persons with medical conditions incompatible with the use of a mask. Masks also do not need to be worn when engaging in physical activity or while consuming food or beverages. The use of masks is strongly recommended in one’s own residence in the presence of visitors.
• Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
• The use of masks is in addition to existing social distancing and careful hand washing measures, which continue to be priorities.
• Self-isolation continues to be mandatory for persons exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory infection with a fever (above 37.5 degrees); such individuals must remain at home and contact their doctor.
• Remote working continues to be recommended where it is possible.
• Events:
• Sports events: of national or international interest may continue, but without the presence of an audience.
• Theaters, concert halls, and cinemas are closed. Both indoor and outdoor shows are banned.
• Conferences and conventions may only take place through remote modalities. Public entities will exclusively hold meetings through remote modalities and private entities are strongly recommended to follow suit.
• Parties: Parties are prohibited, including those following civil or religious ceremonies. It is strongly recommended that visitors are not received in private residences, except for work or emergencies.
• Trade shows and exhibitions of any nature are prohibited.
• The following types of venues are closed:
• Streets or squares in urban centers prone to the formation of crowds may be closed all or part of the day, though allowing access to legitimate commercial activities and private residences.
• Shopping centers, malls, and markets on weekends and holidays; pharmacies, newsstands, tobacco shops and shops selling foodstuffs inside shopping centers and markets may remain open.
• Gyms, pools, sports centers, Wellness centers, and spas. Cultural and recreational centers may continue to operate with any gym or pool areas closed. Sports activities may continue to be carried out in outdoors sports centers and clubs as long as social distancing requirements are respected and the use of their locker rooms/changing rooms is prohibited.
• Museums and other cultural institutions (open only from Monday to Friday)
• Ski areas
• Amusement parks
• Arcades, betting rooms, bingo halls, and casinos (and such activities are prohibited in any other type of facility)
• Dance halls and nightclubs whether indoors or outdoors
• Public parks and gardens: continue to be open to the public so long as gatherings and crowds are strictly avoided.
• Outdoor exercise: May be conducted in public parks and using public exercise equipment, so long as an interpersonal distance of 2 meters is respected during sports activities and 1 meter for all other physical activities. Contact sports are allowed only for professional leagues and leagues recognized by the national Olympic committee.
• Contact sports: Training for children and youth’s amateur leagues for contact sports is allowed on an individual basis only; no matches are allowed. No contact sport activities of a purely recreational nature are allowed.
• Public protests: are allowed only in static form and if social distancing is respected
• Services to individuals may continue to be allowed as long as safety protocols are followed and only if regions determine that their operation is compatible with epidemiological trends within their territories
• Public transit: Trains, trams, and buses may be filled to a maximum of 50% capacity.

*From within the EU:

Italy adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Italy are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.

In case of stay or transit through EU countries (List C) during the 14 days prior to the entrance in Italy, entry is permitted without the need to specify the reason for travelling.

Specific and updated rules for each country of origin are available at ViaggiareSicuri

Is a coronavirus test required?

A certificate of a negative antigenic or molecular test, performed up to 48 hours before entry, is required.

Some exceptions to the requirement for a coronavirus test are in place.

According to the Order of 13 February 2021, specific measures apply for travellers coming from Austria, who are required to: 

• present a certificate of a negative antigenic or molecular test, performed up to 48 hours before entry;
• undergo an additional antigenic or PCR test upon arrival or within 48 hours from entering the country;
• undergo, regardless of the result of the test, health surveillance and fiduciary isolation for a period of 14 days;
• carry out a further molecular or antigenic test at the end of the 14-day quarantine.

Is a quarantine required?

People who do not present negative results of a molecular or antigenic test are subject to mandatory health surveillance and 14-day fiduciary isolation.

Some exceptions to the requirement for quarantine are in place.

Mandatory Travel Documentation

All persons travelling to Italy from any foreign location are required to provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers. Furthermore, travellers are asked to inform the Local Health Authority as soon as they enter the Italian territory.

Other

For information related to molecular or antigenic test in Italy, you can refer to the following phone numbers:

• From abroad: +39 0232008345 – +39 0283905385
• In Italy: 1500 (free of charge)

Before embarking on a trip to Italy, make sure that your Region of destination has no further measures in place. For additional information, some useful regional contacts are available.

Find out more:
Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy
Viaggiare Sicuri

Contact Point for Italy:
Online Inquiries

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restriction.

EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.

Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.

Additionally, for Italy, the following rules apply:

Anyone (regardless of nationality) can transit by private means through the Italian territory for a period not exceeding 36 hours, with the obligation, at the end of that period, to leave the national territory immediately or, failing that, to begin the period of surveillance and fiduciary isolation.

Find out more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

FAQs

Viaggiare Sicuri

*From Third Countries:

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from the UK:

Entry into Italy in case of travellers who have visited or passed through the UK (List E) in the previous 14 days is only permitted for those with official residency in Italy since before 23 December 2020 or those with absolute necessity, which must be declared through a self-declaration form.

In these cases, travellers are allowed entry to Italy only if they:

• present the airline with a negative antigenic or molecular swab test taken no more than 72 hours before travel.
• Take an antigenic or molecular swab test on arrival in Italy at the airport, port or border crossing, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.
• Whatever the result of the two swab tests, those arriving in Italy from the UK must also report to their local Health Authorities on arrival and must undergo a health surveillance and fiduciary isolation for 14 days.

Personnel engaged in transporting passengers and freight shall not be required to quarantine in Italy (except if they have Covid-19 symptoms), but shall nevertheless be required to take a molecular or antigenic swab test on arrival at the airport, port or border crossing, where possible, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from Brazil (List E)

Entry and transit in the national territory are forbidden for travellers who have visited or transited through Brazil in the 14 days prior to their expected day of entry (except for those who were on board an indirect flight to Italy which began on 16 January 2021). Some exceptions are in place according to the Order of 13 February 2021.

Travellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore (List D) are allowed to enter for any reason (including tourism).

For travellers coming from third countries not belonging to the previous list, travel is allowed only for specific reasons, such as work, health or study or in general absolute urgency.

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven and stable affective relationship with Italian/EU/Schengen citizens or with people who are legally resident in Italy and if they are travelling to their partners’ home/domicile/dwelling.

Is quarantine required? 

In all the described cases, travellers have to:

• provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers;
• self-isolate for 14 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health Authority;
• reach their final destination in Italy only by private vehicle (airport transit is allowed, however without leaving the dedicated areas of the terminal).

Some exceptions are in place.

To know more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

Viaggiare Sicuri

Internal Restrictions:

*Travel in Italy: Travel across regions in Italy is banned until 27 March unless for reasons of work, health or absolute necessity. All travellers entering Italy must comply with the regulations of the region they are visiting. Public transport links may be less frequent and seating limited to comply with social distancing measures. Masks must be worn on board public services. Taxi and car hire options are widely available. Rail companies are operating reduced schedules. Passenger ferry schedules remain subject to change and cancellations. Speak to your tour operator or transport provider for the latest information.
More information on all these requirements is available from the Ministry of Health or the Agency for National Tourism. Consult the European Union’s Re-Open EU page for rules on travelling within the EU.
*Public spaces and services: Enhanced measures are in place across Italy to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus:
• A nightly curfew is in place in all regions from 2200 to 0500. You cannot leave your place of residence during this time apart from for emergency, work or health reasons. You’ll need to carry a self-declaration form explaining your reasons for travel
• There is a strong recommendation from the Italian Government that people do not travel by public or private transport except for work, study or health reasons, or for reasons of necessity
• Public transport is operating at 50% capacity and its use is discouraged except for essential purposes
• Social distancing of one metre must be observed
• The use of masks is mandatory in all public spaces, whether outdoors or indoors. You should pay close attention to signage when travelling and carry a mask with you at all times
• Eateries are open in yellow zones from 5am to 6pm. Only four people can sit together at a restaurant, bar or café. In all zones, a home delivery service is available until 10pm
• It is not permitted to consume food and drink outdoors, between 6pm and 5am
• Theatres, cinemas and concert venues are closed
• Museums, in yellow zones, are open on weekdays
• Dance activity in nightclubs and open air venues has been suspended and parties are not permitted
• Parks are open and outdoor exercise is permitted, subject to social distancing. Contact sport is banned and sports centres, swimming pools, spas and wellness centres are closed
• Funerals are permitted to take place with limited attendance. Churches can celebrate mass, weddings and baptisms. Receptions following civil and religious ceremonies are banned
• Conferences and trade fairs are banned, unless held online
• Ski stations will remain closed until 5 March
More stringent measures are in place in some Italian regions that have been designated ‘orange zones’ or ‘red zones’.
Travel to or from ’red zones’ should only be for work, health or emergency reasons. In red and orange zones, bars and eateries are closed and only shops selling essential items are open. More information on regional classifications, or on regional COVID zones is available on the Ministry of Health website (in English).
Regional and local authorities in Italy are empowered to adjust these measures where required, which may occur at short notice. You are strongly advised to consult the websites for the regions in which you are travelling for the latest information. You should also pay close attention to local signage.
You can find more information on measures on the Ministry of Health website (in English) and Frequently Asked Questions on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (in English).

Italy Latest News: General strike expected to affect air, rail, road travel on 7, 8 March (Milano Today, 22.02.2021). Government extends ban on nonessential travel between regions until 27 March (Reuters, 22.02.2021). Transport strikes planned in country in February and March; Airport personnel 19 February & 23 March; General strike 8 March; Local buses and trams 26 March (Media Reports, 15.02.2021). Italian authorities suspend flights from Brazil because of new COVID-19 strain (Reuters, 16.01.2021). Government extends ban on nonessential travel between regions to 15 February, other COVID-19 restrictions to 5 March (Reuters, 15.01.2021). Italy to extend COVID state of emergency to end of April (Reuters, 13.01.2021).

The government has signed into effect an ordinance in effect from 14 February-5 March 2021 banning entry or passage through Italy for persons who have been in or passed through Brazil in the previous 14 days. The only exceptions are for persons who were legally resident in Italy prior to 13 February or flight crews who are not exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19. In any case, such persons must take a COVID-19 test in the 72 hours prior to arriving in Italy (with a negative result) and a second test within 48 hours of arriving in Italy. Regardless of the test results on arrival, such persons must then quarantine for 14 days and take an additional COVID-19 test at the end of the quarantine period.
Secondly, the ordinance requires are persons who have been in or passed through Austria in the previous 14 days to take a COVID-19 test in the 48 hours prior to arriving in Italy (with a negative result) and a second test within 48 hours of arriving in Italy. Regardless of the test results on arrival, such persons must then quarantine for 14 days and take an additional COVID-19 test at the end of the quarantine period.
Third and finally, the use of “COVID-tested” flights without the usual requirement for a 14-day quarantine period has been extended by the ordinance to 15 March 2021. These flights originate from Frankfurt’s Frankfurt-am-Main Airport, Munich’s Franz Josef Strauss Airport, New York’s JFK and Newark Liberty airports, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport and arrive at Rome’s Fiumicino International Airport. To be a COVID-tested flight, boarding must only be granted to passengers with a negative COVID-19 test taken within the 48 hours prior to boarding. Persons arriving from New York’s JFK or Newark airports or Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport must take a second COVID-19 test upon arrival at Fiumicino airport. In this regard, please note that FAO continues to apply a precautionary measure of 14 days-teleworking upon arrival from abroad, prior to access the HQ.

The Host Government issued the latest legislative decree that replaces the provisions of the 3 December 2020 decree and is in effect from 16 January – 5 March 2021. The Italian government approved a new legislative decree which extends the ban on interregional travel until 27 March 2021.

*Updated Classification of regions:
The Italian government has released the latest classification of regions into different color zones, which is in effect from Sunday, 21 February 2021. The classifications are as follows:
• Red Zones: Zones classified as having the ‘maximum’ risk of contagion. No regions are red zones, but several provinces and towns are: the whole of the autonomous province of Bolzano, the entire province of Perugia and the town of San Venanzo in the province of Terni in Umbria, the whole provinces of Chieti and Pescara in Abruzzo, the town of Re in Piedmont, the towns of Bollate, Castrezzato, Mede and Viggiù in Lombardy, the towns of Roccagorga,Colleferro and Carpineto in Lazio, and 28 small towns in Molise.
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: the remaining part of Abruzzo, Campania, Emilia Romagna, Liguria, Molise, Tuscany, the remaining part of Umbria and the autonomous province of Trento.
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place. All remaining regions, including Lazio, are Yellow zones.
Please note that the ban on interregional travel remains at least until 25 February 2021, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons.

• Nobody is allowed in or out of the region, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons; for school attendance as allowed by the present decree; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through orange zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed.
• Likewise, leaving one’s municipality is also not allowed, except for the above stated reasons. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals. In addition, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00; the exception, as listed above, is that takeaway is not allowed past 18:00 for cafes without kitchens or bars/pubs. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
• Museums and cultural institutions are closed, with the exception of libraries, which may continue to operate on the basis of appointments and reservations.
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place (listed below), but recall that until 15 February, travel between regions remains prohibited except for work, health, or other urgent reasons.
You are reminded that the following standard measures are still applicable nation-wide except where stricter in Orange & Red Zones:
• Curfew: Between 22:00-5:00, exclusively persons with valid work (e.g. commuting to/from work), health or other urgent reasons may be out. Such persons will need to be prepared to justify their outing through a self-certification form available here. In any case, it is strongly recommended at any point of the day that persons do not leave their homes except for work, health or other urgent reasons OR to engage in physical activity or to make use of any ongoing services.
• Movements within the regions: It is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• Masks: It continues to be mandatory to have a mask on one’s person at all times, to be worn in public both in enclosed areas and outdoors, except in cases where social distancing is continuously guaranteed. Exceptions to this requirement apply for children under the age of 6 and for persons with medical conditions incompatible with the use of a mask. Masks also do not need to be worn when engaging in physical activity or while consuming food or beverages. The use of masks is strongly recommended in one’s own residence in the presence of visitors.
• Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
• The use of masks is in addition to existing social distancing and careful hand washing measures, which continue to be priorities.
• Self-isolation continues to be mandatory for persons exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory infection with a fever (above 37.5 degrees); such individuals must remain at home and contact their doctor.
• Remote working continues to be recommended where it is possible.
• Events:
• Sports events: of national or international interest may continue, but without the presence of an audience.
• Theaters, concert halls, and cinemas are closed. Both indoor and outdoor shows are banned.
• Conferences and conventions may only take place through remote modalities. Public entities will exclusively hold meetings through remote modalities and private entities are strongly recommended to follow suit.
• Parties: Parties are prohibited, including those following civil or religious ceremonies. It is strongly recommended that visitors are not received in private residences, except for work or emergencies.
• Trade shows and exhibitions of any nature are prohibited.
• The following types of venues are closed:
• Streets or squares in urban centers prone to the formation of crowds may be closed all or part of the day, though allowing access to legitimate commercial activities and private residences.
• Shopping centers, malls, and markets on weekends and holidays; pharmacies, newsstands, tobacco shops and shops selling foodstuffs inside shopping centers and markets may remain open.
• Gyms, pools, sports centers, Wellness centers, and spas. Cultural and recreational centers may continue to operate with any gym or pool areas closed. Sports activities may continue to be carried out in outdoors sports centers and clubs as long as social distancing requirements are respected and the use of their locker rooms/changing rooms is prohibited.
• Museums and other cultural institutions (open only from Monday to Friday)
• Ski areas
• Amusement parks
• Arcades, betting rooms, bingo halls, and casinos (and such activities are prohibited in any other type of facility)
• Dance halls and nightclubs whether indoors or outdoors
• Public parks and gardens: continue to be open to the public so long as gatherings and crowds are strictly avoided.
• Outdoor exercise: May be conducted in public parks and using public exercise equipment, so long as an interpersonal distance of 2 meters is respected during sports activities and 1 meter for all other physical activities. Contact sports are allowed only for professional leagues and leagues recognized by the national Olympic committee.
• Contact sports: Training for children and youth’s amateur leagues for contact sports is allowed on an individual basis only; no matches are allowed. No contact sport activities of a purely recreational nature are allowed.
• Public protests: are allowed only in static form and if social distancing is respected
• Services to individuals may continue to be allowed as long as safety protocols are followed and only if regions determine that their operation is compatible with epidemiological trends within their territories
• Public transit: Trains, trams, and buses may be filled to a maximum of 50% capacity.

*From within the EU:

Italy adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Italy are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.

In case of stay or transit through EU countries (List C) during the 14 days prior to the entrance in Italy, entry is permitted without the need to specify the reason for travelling.

Specific and updated rules for each country of origin are available at ViaggiareSicuri

Is a coronavirus test required?

A certificate of a negative antigenic or molecular test, performed up to 48 hours before entry, is required.

Some exceptions to the requirement for a coronavirus test are in place.

According to the Order of 13 February 2021, specific measures apply for travellers coming from Austria, who are required to: 

• present a certificate of a negative antigenic or molecular test, performed up to 48 hours before entry;
• undergo an additional antigenic or PCR test upon arrival or within 48 hours from entering the country;
• undergo, regardless of the result of the test, health surveillance and fiduciary isolation for a period of 14 days;
• carry out a further molecular or antigenic test at the end of the 14-day quarantine.

Is a quarantine required?

People who do not present negative results of a molecular or antigenic test are subject to mandatory health surveillance and 14-day fiduciary isolation.

Some exceptions to the requirement for quarantine are in place.

Mandatory Travel Documentation

All persons travelling to Italy from any foreign location are required to provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers. Furthermore, travellers are asked to inform the Local Health Authority as soon as they enter the Italian territory.

Other

For information related to molecular or antigenic test in Italy, you can refer to the following phone numbers:

• From abroad: +39 0232008345 – +39 0283905385
• In Italy: 1500 (free of charge)

Before embarking on a trip to Italy, make sure that your Region of destination has no further measures in place. For additional information, some useful regional contacts are available.

Find out more:
Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy
Viaggiare Sicuri

Contact Point for Italy:
Online Inquiries

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restriction.

EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.

Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.

Additionally, for Italy, the following rules apply:

Anyone (regardless of nationality) can transit by private means through the Italian territory for a period not exceeding 36 hours, with the obligation, at the end of that period, to leave the national territory immediately or, failing that, to begin the period of surveillance and fiduciary isolation.

Find out more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

FAQs

Viaggiare Sicuri

*From within the EU:

Ireland is implementing the commonly agreed EU “traffic lights” approach to travel restrictions.

Is a coronavirus test required?

Passenger arrivals from ALL countries are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test. The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.

You will be asked to show evidence of this negative or ‘not detected’ result before boarding the airplane or ferry from the country you are travelling from, and will be denied boarding if you cannot produce such evidence. Once you arrive in Ireland, you have to provide this evidence to Irish immigration officers.

You should retain the written confirmation of your test result for at least 14 days.

In case of lack of a negative or ‘not detected’ RT-PCR test or a valid exemption, you can be fined up to €2,500 or get a prison sentence of up to 6 months. You will also be required to take a RT-PCR test after arrival at your own expense.

Children aged 6 and under are exempted.

Is a quarantine required?

A legal requirement to quarantine has been introduced for all travellers (except if your journey originates in Northern Ireland) with very limited exceptions.

This applies for ALL arrivals from 4 February 2021:

• 14-day quarantine period must be undertaken at the address specified on the Passenger Locator Form
• persons who travel from another country to Ireland, and arrive via Northern Ireland, must also observe the mandatory quarantine regime

If you do not fulfil the legal requirement for mandatory quarantine you are committing an offence, and can be fined up to €2,500 or get a prison sentence of up to 6 months, or both.

You may only leave your place of residence during the quarantine period for unavoidable reasons of an emergency nature to protect a person’s health or welfare, or to leave the State.

You may leave to take a RT-PCR test no less than 5 days after your arrival. If you receive written confirmation that the result of this test is negative/ ‘not detected’ your period of quarantine can end.

You must retain the written confirmation of your test result for at least 14 days.

Passenger Locator Form

If you arrive in Ireland from another country, you must fill in a COVID-19 Passenger Locator Form.

Find out more:
gov.ie – Travelling to Ireland during the COVID-19 pandemic

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restriction.

EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.

Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.

*From Third Countries:

If you travel to Ireland from Angola; Botswana; Brazil; Burundi; Cape Verde; the Democratic Republic of the Congo; Lesotho; Malawi; Eswatini; Mauritius; Mozambique; Namibia; Republic of South Africa; Rwanda; Seychelles; Tanzania; United Arab Emirates; Zambia; Zimbabwe:

• A 14-day quarantine period must be undertaken at the address specified on the Passenger Locator Form
• you must complete the full 14 days of quarantine – regardless of whether you have a negative test result

If you do not fulfil the legal requirement for mandatory quarantine you are committing an offence and can be fined up to €2,500 or get a prison sentence of up to 6 months, or both.

Is a coronavirus test required?

Passenger arrivals from ALL countries are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test. The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.

You will be asked to show evidence of this negative or ‘not detected’ result before boarding the airplane or ferry from the country you are travelling from, and will be denied boarding if you cannot produce such evidence. Once you arrive in Ireland, you have to provide this evidence to Irish immigration officers.

You should retain the written confirmation of your test result for at least 14 days.

In case of lack of a negative or ‘not detected’ RT-PCR test or a valid exemption, you can be fined up to €2,500 or get a prison sentence of up to 6 months. You will also be required to take an RT-PCR test after arrival at your own expense.

Children aged 6 and under are exempted.

Is a quarantine required?

A legal requirement to quarantine has been introduced for all travellers (except if your journey originates in Northern Ireland) with very limited exceptions.

This applies for ALL arrivals from 4 February 2021:

• A 14-day quarantine period must be undertaken at the address specified on the Passenger Locator Form
• persons who travel from another country to Ireland, and arrive via Northern Ireland, must also observe the mandatory quarantine regime

If you do not fulfil the legal requirement for mandatory quarantine you are committing an offence and can be fined up to €2,500 or get a prison sentence of up to 6 months, or both.

You may only leave your place of residence during the quarantine period for unavoidable reasons of an emergency nature to protect a person’s health or welfare, or to leave the State.

You may leave to take an RT-PCR test no less than 5 days after your arrival. If you receive written confirmation that the result of this test is negative/ ‘not detected’ your period of quarantine can end.

You must retain the written confirmation of your test result for at least 14 days.

Passenger Locator Form

If you arrive in Ireland from another country, you must fill in a COVID-19 Passenger Locator Form.

Find out more:
gov.ie – Travelling to Ireland during the COVID-19 pandemic

Internal Restrictions:

*Travel in Italy: Travel across regions in Italy is banned until 27 March unless for reasons of work, health or absolute necessity. All travellers entering Italy must comply with the regulations of the region they are visiting. Public transport links may be less frequent and seating limited to comply with social distancing measures. Masks must be worn on board public services. Taxi and car hire options are widely available. Rail companies are operating reduced schedules. Passenger ferry schedules remain subject to change and cancellations. Speak to your tour operator or transport provider for the latest information.
More information on all these requirements is available from the Ministry of Health or the Agency for National Tourism. Consult the European Union’s Re-Open EU page for rules on travelling within the EU.
*Public spaces and services: Enhanced measures are in place across Italy to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus:
• A nightly curfew is in place in all regions from 2200 to 0500. You cannot leave your place of residence during this time apart from for emergency, work or health reasons. You’ll need to carry a self-declaration form explaining your reasons for travel
• There is a strong recommendation from the Italian Government that people do not travel by public or private transport except for work, study or health reasons, or for reasons of necessity
• Public transport is operating at 50% capacity and its use is discouraged except for essential purposes
• Social distancing of one metre must be observed
• The use of masks is mandatory in all public spaces, whether outdoors or indoors. You should pay close attention to signage when travelling and carry a mask with you at all times
• Eateries are open in yellow zones from 5am to 6pm. Only four people can sit together at a restaurant, bar or café. In all zones, a home delivery service is available until 10pm
• It is not permitted to consume food and drink outdoors, between 6pm and 5am
• Theatres, cinemas and concert venues are closed
• Museums, in yellow zones, are open on weekdays
• Dance activity in nightclubs and open air venues has been suspended and parties are not permitted
• Parks are open and outdoor exercise is permitted, subject to social distancing. Contact sport is banned and sports centres, swimming pools, spas and wellness centres are closed
• Funerals are permitted to take place with limited attendance. Churches can celebrate mass, weddings and baptisms. Receptions following civil and religious ceremonies are banned
• Conferences and trade fairs are banned, unless held online
• Ski stations will remain closed until 5 March
More stringent measures are in place in some Italian regions that have been designated ‘orange zones’ or ‘red zones’.
Travel to or from ’red zones’ should only be for work, health or emergency reasons. In red and orange zones, bars and eateries are closed and only shops selling essential items are open. More information on regional classifications, or on regional COVID zones is available on the Ministry of Health website (in English).
Regional and local authorities in Italy are empowered to adjust these measures where required, which may occur at short notice. You are strongly advised to consult the websites for the regions in which you are travelling for the latest information. You should also pay close attention to local signage.
You can find more information on measures on the Ministry of Health website (in English) and Frequently Asked Questions on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (in English).

Italy Latest News: General strike expected to affect air, rail, road travel on 7, 8 March (Milano Today, 22.02.2021). Government extends ban on nonessential travel between regions until 27 March (Reuters, 22.02.2021). Transport strikes planned in country in February and March; Airport personnel 19 February & 23 March; General strike 8 March; Local buses and trams 26 March (Media Reports, 15.02.2021). Italian authorities suspend flights from Brazil because of new COVID-19 strain (Reuters, 16.01.2021). Government extends ban on nonessential travel between regions to 15 February, other COVID-19 restrictions to 5 March (Reuters, 15.01.2021). Italy to extend COVID state of emergency to end of April (Reuters, 13.01.2021).

The government has signed into effect an ordinance in effect from 14 February-5 March 2021 banning entry or passage through Italy for persons who have been in or passed through Brazil in the previous 14 days. The only exceptions are for persons who were legally resident in Italy prior to 13 February or flight crews who are not exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19. In any case, such persons must take a COVID-19 test in the 72 hours prior to arriving in Italy (with a negative result) and a second test within 48 hours of arriving in Italy. Regardless of the test results on arrival, such persons must then quarantine for 14 days and take an additional COVID-19 test at the end of the quarantine period.
Secondly, the ordinance requires are persons who have been in or passed through Austria in the previous 14 days to take a COVID-19 test in the 48 hours prior to arriving in Italy (with a negative result) and a second test within 48 hours of arriving in Italy. Regardless of the test results on arrival, such persons must then quarantine for 14 days and take an additional COVID-19 test at the end of the quarantine period.
Third and finally, the use of “COVID-tested” flights without the usual requirement for a 14-day quarantine period has been extended by the ordinance to 15 March 2021. These flights originate from Frankfurt’s Frankfurt-am-Main Airport, Munich’s Franz Josef Strauss Airport, New York’s JFK and Newark Liberty airports, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport and arrive at Rome’s Fiumicino International Airport. To be a COVID-tested flight, boarding must only be granted to passengers with a negative COVID-19 test taken within the 48 hours prior to boarding. Persons arriving from New York’s JFK or Newark airports or Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport must take a second COVID-19 test upon arrival at Fiumicino airport. In this regard, please note that FAO continues to apply a precautionary measure of 14 days-teleworking upon arrival from abroad, prior to access the HQ.

The Host Government issued the latest legislative decree that replaces the provisions of the 3 December 2020 decree and is in effect from 16 January – 5 March 2021. The Italian government approved a new legislative decree which extends the ban on interregional travel until 27 March 2021.

*Updated Classification of regions:
The Italian government has released the latest classification of regions into different color zones, which is in effect from Sunday, 21 February 2021. The classifications are as follows:
• Red Zones: Zones classified as having the ‘maximum’ risk of contagion. No regions are red zones, but several provinces and towns are: the whole of the autonomous province of Bolzano, the entire province of Perugia and the town of San Venanzo in the province of Terni in Umbria, the whole provinces of Chieti and Pescara in Abruzzo, the town of Re in Piedmont, the towns of Bollate, Castrezzato, Mede and Viggiù in Lombardy, the towns of Roccagorga,Colleferro and Carpineto in Lazio, and 28 small towns in Molise.
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: the remaining part of Abruzzo, Campania, Emilia Romagna, Liguria, Molise, Tuscany, the remaining part of Umbria and the autonomous province of Trento.
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place. All remaining regions, including Lazio, are Yellow zones.
Please note that the ban on interregional travel remains at least until 25 February 2021, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons.

• Nobody is allowed in or out of the region, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons; for school attendance as allowed by the present decree; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through orange zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed.
• Likewise, leaving one’s municipality is also not allowed, except for the above stated reasons. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals. In addition, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00; the exception, as listed above, is that takeaway is not allowed past 18:00 for cafes without kitchens or bars/pubs. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
• Museums and cultural institutions are closed, with the exception of libraries, which may continue to operate on the basis of appointments and reservations.
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place (listed below), but recall that until 15 February, travel between regions remains prohibited except for work, health, or other urgent reasons.
You are reminded that the following standard measures are still applicable nation-wide except where stricter in Orange & Red Zones:
• Curfew: Between 22:00-5:00, exclusively persons with valid work (e.g. commuting to/from work), health or other urgent reasons may be out. Such persons will need to be prepared to justify their outing through a self-certification form available here. In any case, it is strongly recommended at any point of the day that persons do not leave their homes except for work, health or other urgent reasons OR to engage in physical activity or to make use of any ongoing services.
• Movements within the regions: It is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• Masks: It continues to be mandatory to have a mask on one’s person at all times, to be worn in public both in enclosed areas and outdoors, except in cases where social distancing is continuously guaranteed. Exceptions to this requirement apply for children under the age of 6 and for persons with medical conditions incompatible with the use of a mask. Masks also do not need to be worn when engaging in physical activity or while consuming food or beverages. The use of masks is strongly recommended in one’s own residence in the presence of visitors.
• Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
• The use of masks is in addition to existing social distancing and careful hand washing measures, which continue to be priorities.
• Self-isolation continues to be mandatory for persons exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory infection with a fever (above 37.5 degrees); such individuals must remain at home and contact their doctor.
• Remote working continues to be recommended where it is possible.
• Events:
• Sports events: of national or international interest may continue, but without the presence of an audience.
• Theaters, concert halls, and cinemas are closed. Both indoor and outdoor shows are banned.
• Conferences and conventions may only take place through remote modalities. Public entities will exclusively hold meetings through remote modalities and private entities are strongly recommended to follow suit.
• Parties: Parties are prohibited, including those following civil or religious ceremonies. It is strongly recommended that visitors are not received in private residences, except for work or emergencies.
• Trade shows and exhibitions of any nature are prohibited.
• The following types of venues are closed:
• Streets or squares in urban centers prone to the formation of crowds may be closed all or part of the day, though allowing access to legitimate commercial activities and private residences.
• Shopping centers, malls, and markets on weekends and holidays; pharmacies, newsstands, tobacco shops and shops selling foodstuffs inside shopping centers and markets may remain open.
• Gyms, pools, sports centers, Wellness centers, and spas. Cultural and recreational centers may continue to operate with any gym or pool areas closed. Sports activities may continue to be carried out in outdoors sports centers and clubs as long as social distancing requirements are respected and the use of their locker rooms/changing rooms is prohibited.
• Museums and other cultural institutions (open only from Monday to Friday)
• Ski areas
• Amusement parks
• Arcades, betting rooms, bingo halls, and casinos (and such activities are prohibited in any other type of facility)
• Dance halls and nightclubs whether indoors or outdoors
• Public parks and gardens: continue to be open to the public so long as gatherings and crowds are strictly avoided.
• Outdoor exercise: May be conducted in public parks and using public exercise equipment, so long as an interpersonal distance of 2 meters is respected during sports activities and 1 meter for all other physical activities. Contact sports are allowed only for professional leagues and leagues recognized by the national Olympic committee.
• Contact sports: Training for children and youth’s amateur leagues for contact sports is allowed on an individual basis only; no matches are allowed. No contact sport activities of a purely recreational nature are allowed.
• Public protests: are allowed only in static form and if social distancing is respected
• Services to individuals may continue to be allowed as long as safety protocols are followed and only if regions determine that their operation is compatible with epidemiological trends within their territories
• Public transit: Trains, trams, and buses may be filled to a maximum of 50% capacity.

*From within the EU:

Italy adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Italy are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.

In case of stay or transit through EU countries (List C) during the 14 days prior to the entrance in Italy, entry is permitted without the need to specify the reason for travelling.

Specific and updated rules for each country of origin are available at ViaggiareSicuri

Is a coronavirus test required?

A certificate of a negative antigenic or molecular test, performed up to 48 hours before entry, is required.

Some exceptions to the requirement for a coronavirus test are in place.

According to the Order of 13 February 2021, specific measures apply for travellers coming from Austria, who are required to: 

• present a certificate of a negative antigenic or molecular test, performed up to 48 hours before entry;
• undergo an additional antigenic or PCR test upon arrival or within 48 hours from entering the country;
• undergo, regardless of the result of the test, health surveillance and fiduciary isolation for a period of 14 days;
• carry out a further molecular or antigenic test at the end of the 14-day quarantine.

Is a quarantine required?

People who do not present negative results of a molecular or antigenic test are subject to mandatory health surveillance and 14-day fiduciary isolation.

Some exceptions to the requirement for quarantine are in place.

Mandatory Travel Documentation

All persons travelling to Italy from any foreign location are required to provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers. Furthermore, travellers are asked to inform the Local Health Authority as soon as they enter the Italian territory.

Other

For information related to molecular or antigenic test in Italy, you can refer to the following phone numbers:

• From abroad: +39 0232008345 – +39 0283905385
• In Italy: 1500 (free of charge)

Before embarking on a trip to Italy, make sure that your Region of destination has no further measures in place. For additional information, some useful regional contacts are available.

Find out more:
Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy
Viaggiare Sicuri

Contact Point for Italy:
Online Inquiries

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restriction.

EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.

Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.

Additionally, for Italy, the following rules apply:

Anyone (regardless of nationality) can transit by private means through the Italian territory for a period not exceeding 36 hours, with the obligation, at the end of that period, to leave the national territory immediately or, failing that, to begin the period of surveillance and fiduciary isolation.

Find out more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

FAQs

Viaggiare Sicuri

*From within the EU:

Ireland is implementing the commonly agreed EU “traffic lights” approach to travel restrictions.

Is a coronavirus test required?

Passenger arrivals from ALL countries are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test. The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.

You will be asked to show evidence of this negative or ‘not detected’ result before boarding the airplane or ferry from the country you are travelling from, and will be denied boarding if you cannot produce such evidence. Once you arrive in Ireland, you have to provide this evidence to Irish immigration officers.

You should retain the written confirmation of your test result for at least 14 days.

In case of lack of a negative or ‘not detected’ RT-PCR test or a valid exemption, you can be fined up to €2,500 or get a prison sentence of up to 6 months. You will also be required to take a RT-PCR test after arrival at your own expense.

Children aged 6 and under are exempted.

Is a quarantine required?

A legal requirement to quarantine has been introduced for all travellers (except if your journey originates in Northern Ireland) with very limited exceptions.

This applies for ALL arrivals from 4 February 2021:

• 14-day quarantine period must be undertaken at the address specified on the Passenger Locator Form
• persons who travel from another country to Ireland, and arrive via Northern Ireland, must also observe the mandatory quarantine regime

If you do not fulfil the legal requirement for mandatory quarantine you are committing an offence, and can be fined up to €2,500 or get a prison sentence of up to 6 months, or both.

You may only leave your place of residence during the quarantine period for unavoidable reasons of an emergency nature to protect a person’s health or welfare, or to leave the State.

You may leave to take a RT-PCR test no less than 5 days after your arrival. If you receive written confirmation that the result of this test is negative/ ‘not detected’ your period of quarantine can end.

You must retain the written confirmation of your test result for at least 14 days.

Passenger Locator Form

If you arrive in Ireland from another country, you must fill in a COVID-19 Passenger Locator Form.

Find out more:
gov.ie – Travelling to Ireland during the COVID-19 pandemic

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restriction.

EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.

Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.

*From Third Countries:

If you travel to Ireland from Angola; Botswana; Brazil; Burundi; Cape Verde; the Democratic Republic of the Congo; Lesotho; Malawi; Eswatini; Mauritius; Mozambique; Namibia; Republic of South Africa; Rwanda; Seychelles; Tanzania; United Arab Emirates; Zambia; Zimbabwe:

• A 14-day quarantine period must be undertaken at the address specified on the Passenger Locator Form
• you must complete the full 14 days of quarantine – regardless of whether you have a negative test result

If you do not fulfil the legal requirement for mandatory quarantine you are committing an offence and can be fined up to €2,500 or get a prison sentence of up to 6 months, or both.

Is a coronavirus test required?

Passenger arrivals from ALL countries are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test. The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.

You will be asked to show evidence of this negative or ‘not detected’ result before boarding the airplane or ferry from the country you are travelling from, and will be denied boarding if you cannot produce such evidence. Once you arrive in Ireland, you have to provide this evidence to Irish immigration officers.

You should retain the written confirmation of your test result for at least 14 days.

In case of lack of a negative or ‘not detected’ RT-PCR test or a valid exemption, you can be fined up to €2,500 or get a prison sentence of up to 6 months. You will also be required to take an RT-PCR test after arrival at your own expense.

Children aged 6 and under are exempted.

Is a quarantine required?

A legal requirement to quarantine has been introduced for all travellers (except if your journey originates in Northern Ireland) with very limited exceptions.

This applies for ALL arrivals from 4 February 2021:

• A 14-day quarantine period must be undertaken at the address specified on the Passenger Locator Form
• persons who travel from another country to Ireland, and arrive via Northern Ireland, must also observe the mandatory quarantine regime

If you do not fulfil the legal requirement for mandatory quarantine you are committing an offence and can be fined up to €2,500 or get a prison sentence of up to 6 months, or both.

You may only leave your place of residence during the quarantine period for unavoidable reasons of an emergency nature to protect a person’s health or welfare, or to leave the State.

You may leave to take an RT-PCR test no less than 5 days after your arrival. If you receive written confirmation that the result of this test is negative/ ‘not detected’ your period of quarantine can end.

You must retain the written confirmation of your test result for at least 14 days.

Passenger Locator Form

If you arrive in Ireland from another country, you must fill in a COVID-19 Passenger Locator Form.

Find out more:
gov.ie – Travelling to Ireland during the COVID-19 pandemic

Internal Restrictions:

*Travel in Italy: Travel across regions in Italy is banned until 25 February unless for reasons of work, health or absolute necessity. All travellers entering Italy must comply with the regulations of the region they are visiting. Public transport links may be less frequent and seating limited to comply with social distancing measures. Masks must be worn on board public services. Taxi and car hire options are widely available. Rail companies are operating reduced schedules. Passenger ferry schedules remain subject to change and cancellations. Speak to your tour operator or transport provider for the latest information.
More information on all these requirements is available from the Ministry of Health or the Agency for National Tourism. Consult the European Union’s Re-Open EU page for rules on travelling within the EU.
*Public spaces and services: Enhanced measures are in place across Italy to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus:
• A nightly curfew is in place in all regions from 2200 to 0500. You cannot leave your place of residence during this time apart from for emergency, work or health reasons. You’ll need to carry a self-declaration form explaining your reasons for travel
• There is a strong recommendation from the Italian Government that people do not travel by public or private transport except for work, study or health reasons, or for reasons of necessity
• Public transport is operating at 50% capacity and its use is discouraged except for essential purposes
• Social distancing of one metre must be observed
• The use of masks is mandatory in all public spaces, whether outdoors or indoors. You should pay close attention to signage when travelling and carry a mask with you at all times
• Eateries are open in yellow zones from 5am to 6pm. Only four people can sit together at a restaurant, bar or café. In all zones, a home delivery service is available until 10pm
• It is not permitted to consume food and drink outdoors, between 6pm and 5am
• Theatres, cinemas and concert venues are closed
• Museums, in yellow zones, are open on weekdays
• Dance activity in nightclubs and open air venues has been suspended and parties are not permitted
• Parks are open and outdoor exercise is permitted, subject to social distancing. Contact sport is banned and sports centres, swimming pools, spas and wellness centres are closed
• Funerals are permitted to take place with limited attendance. Churches can celebrate mass, weddings and baptisms. Receptions following civil and religious ceremonies are banned
• Conferences and trade fairs are banned, unless held online
• Ski stations will remain closed until 5 March
More stringent measures are in place in some Italian regions that have been designated ‘orange zones’ or ‘red zones’.
Travel to or from ’red zones’ should only be for work, health or emergency reasons. In red and orange zones, bars and eateries are closed and only shops selling essential items are open. More information on regional classifications, or on regional COVID zones is available on the Ministry of Health website (in English).
Regional and local authorities in Italy are empowered to adjust these measures where required, which may occur at short notice. You are strongly advised to consult the websites for the regions in which you are travelling for the latest information. You should also pay close attention to local signage.
You can find more information on measures on the Ministry of Health website (in English) and Frequently Asked Questions on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (in English).

Italy Latest News: Transport strikes planned in country in February and March; Airport personnel 19 February & 23 March; General strike 8 March; Local buses and trams 26 March (Media Reports, 15.02.2021). Italian authorities suspend flights from Brazil because of new COVID-19 strain (Reuters, 16.01.2021). Government extends ban on nonessential travel between regions to 15 February, other COVID-19 restrictions to 5 March (Reuters, 15.01.2021). Italy to extend COVID state of emergency to end of April (Reuters, 13.01.2021).

The government has signed into effect an ordinance in effect from 14 February-5 March 2021 banning entry or passage through Italy for persons who have been in or passed through Brazil in the previous 14 days. The only exceptions are for persons who were legally resident in Italy prior to 13 February or flight crews who are not exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19. In any case, such persons must take a COVID-19 test in the 72 hours prior to arriving in Italy (with a negative result) and a second test within 48 hours of arriving in Italy. Regardless of the test results on arrival, such persons must then quarantine for 14 days and take an additional COVID-19 test at the end of the quarantine period.
Secondly, the ordinance requires are persons who have been in or passed through Austria in the previous 14 days to take a COVID-19 test in the 48 hours prior to arriving in Italy (with a negative result) and a second test within 48 hours of arriving in Italy. Regardless of the test results on arrival, such persons must then quarantine for 14 days and take an additional COVID-19 test at the end of the quarantine period.
Third and finally, the use of “COVID-tested” flights without the usual requirement for a 14-day quarantine period has been extended by the ordinance to 15 March 2021. These flights originate from Frankfurt’s Frankfurt-am-Main Airport, Munich’s Franz Josef Strauss Airport, New York’s JFK and Newark Liberty airports, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport and arrive at Rome’s Fiumicino International Airport. To be a COVID-tested flight, boarding must only be granted to passengers with a negative COVID-19 test taken within the 48 hours prior to boarding. Persons arriving from New York’s JFK or Newark airports or Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport must take a second COVID-19 test upon arrival at Fiumicino airport. In this regard, please note that FAO continues to apply a precautionary measure of 14 days-teleworking upon arrival from abroad, prior to access the HQ.

The Host Government issued the latest legislative decree that replaces the provisions of the 3 December 2020 decree and is in effect from 16 January – 5 March 2021. The Italian government approved a new legislative decree which extends the ban on interregional travel until 27 March 2021.

*Updated Classification of regions:
The Italian government has released the latest classification of regions into different color zones, which is in effect from Sunday, 21 February 2021. The classifications are as follows:
• Red Zones: Zones classified as having the ‘maximum’ risk of contagion. No regions are red zones, but several provinces and towns are: the whole of the autonomous province of Bolzano, the entire province of Perugia and the town of San Venanzo in the province of Terni in Umbria, the whole provinces of Chieti and Pescara in Abruzzo, the town of Re in Piedmont, the towns of Bollate, Castrezzato, Mede and Viggiù in Lombardy, the towns of Roccagorga,Colleferro and Carpineto in Lazio, and 28 small towns in Molise.
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: the remaining part of Abruzzo, Campania, Emilia Romagna, Liguria, Molise, Tuscany, the remaining part of Umbria and the autonomous province of Trento.
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place. All remaining regions, including Lazio, are Yellow zones.
Please note that the ban on interregional travel remains at least until 25 February 2021, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons.

• Nobody is allowed in or out of the region, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons; for school attendance as allowed by the present decree; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through orange zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed.
• Likewise, leaving one’s municipality is also not allowed, except for the above stated reasons. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals. In addition, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00; the exception, as listed above, is that takeaway is not allowed past 18:00 for cafes without kitchens or bars/pubs. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
• Museums and cultural institutions are closed, with the exception of libraries, which may continue to operate on the basis of appointments and reservations.
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place (listed below), but recall that until 15 February, travel between regions remains prohibited except for work, health, or other urgent reasons.
You are reminded that the following standard measures are still applicable nation-wide except where stricter in Orange & Red Zones:
• Curfew: Between 22:00-5:00, exclusively persons with valid work (e.g. commuting to/from work), health or other urgent reasons may be out. Such persons will need to be prepared to justify their outing through a self-certification form available here. In any case, it is strongly recommended at any point of the day that persons do not leave their homes except for work, health or other urgent reasons OR to engage in physical activity or to make use of any ongoing services.
• Movements within the regions: It is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• Masks: It continues to be mandatory to have a mask on one’s person at all times, to be worn in public both in enclosed areas and outdoors, except in cases where social distancing is continuously guaranteed. Exceptions to this requirement apply for children under the age of 6 and for persons with medical conditions incompatible with the use of a mask. Masks also do not need to be worn when engaging in physical activity or while consuming food or beverages. The use of masks is strongly recommended in one’s own residence in the presence of visitors.
• Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
• The use of masks is in addition to existing social distancing and careful hand washing measures, which continue to be priorities.
• Self-isolation continues to be mandatory for persons exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory infection with a fever (above 37.5 degrees); such individuals must remain at home and contact their doctor.
• Remote working continues to be recommended where it is possible.
• Events:
• Sports events: of national or international interest may continue, but without the presence of an audience.
• Theaters, concert halls, and cinemas are closed. Both indoor and outdoor shows are banned.
• Conferences and conventions may only take place through remote modalities. Public entities will exclusively hold meetings through remote modalities and private entities are strongly recommended to follow suit.
• Parties: Parties are prohibited, including those following civil or religious ceremonies. It is strongly recommended that visitors are not received in private residences, except for work or emergencies.
• Trade shows and exhibitions of any nature are prohibited.
• The following types of venues are closed:
• Streets or squares in urban centers prone to the formation of crowds may be closed all or part of the day, though allowing access to legitimate commercial activities and private residences.
• Shopping centers, malls, and markets on weekends and holidays; pharmacies, newsstands, tobacco shops and shops selling foodstuffs inside shopping centers and markets may remain open.
• Gyms, pools, sports centers, Wellness centers, and spas. Cultural and recreational centers may continue to operate with any gym or pool areas closed. Sports activities may continue to be carried out in outdoors sports centers and clubs as long as social distancing requirements are respected and the use of their locker rooms/changing rooms is prohibited.
• Museums and other cultural institutions (open only from Monday to Friday)
• Ski areas
• Amusement parks
• Arcades, betting rooms, bingo halls, and casinos (and such activities are prohibited in any other type of facility)
• Dance halls and nightclubs whether indoors or outdoors
• Public parks and gardens: continue to be open to the public so long as gatherings and crowds are strictly avoided.
• Outdoor exercise: May be conducted in public parks and using public exercise equipment, so long as an interpersonal distance of 2 meters is respected during sports activities and 1 meter for all other physical activities. Contact sports are allowed only for professional leagues and leagues recognized by the national Olympic committee.
• Contact sports: Training for children and youth’s amateur leagues for contact sports is allowed on an individual basis only; no matches are allowed. No contact sport activities of a purely recreational nature are allowed.
• Public protests: are allowed only in static form and if social distancing is respected
• Services to individuals may continue to be allowed as long as safety protocols are followed and only if regions determine that their operation is compatible with epidemiological trends within their territories
• Public transit: Trains, trams, and buses may be filled to a maximum of 50% capacity.

*From within the EU:

Italy adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Italy are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.

In case of stay or transit through EU countries (List C) during the 14 days prior to the entrance in Italy, entry is permitted without the need to specify the reason for travelling.

Specific and updated rules for each country of origin are available at ViaggiareSicuri

Is a coronavirus test required?

A certificate of a negative antigenic or molecular test, performed up to 48 hours before entry, is required.

Some exceptions to the requirement for a coronavirus test are in place.

According to the Order of 13 February 2021, specific measures apply for travellers coming from Austria, who are required to: 

• present a certificate of a negative antigenic or molecular test, performed up to 48 hours before entry;
• undergo an additional antigenic or PCR test upon arrival or within 48 hours from entering the country;
• undergo, regardless of the result of the test, health surveillance and fiduciary isolation for a period of 14 days;
• carry out a further molecular or antigenic test at the end of the 14-day quarantine.

Is a quarantine required?

People who do not present negative results of a molecular or antigenic test are subject to mandatory health surveillance and 14-day fiduciary isolation.

Some exceptions to the requirement for quarantine are in place.

Mandatory Travel Documentation

All persons travelling to Italy from any foreign location are required to provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers. Furthermore, travellers are asked to inform the Local Health Authority as soon as they enter the Italian territory.

Other

For information related to molecular or antigenic test in Italy, you can refer to the following phone numbers:

• From abroad: +39 0232008345 – +39 0283905385
• In Italy: 1500 (free of charge)

Before embarking on a trip to Italy, make sure that your Region of destination has no further measures in place. For additional information, some useful regional contacts are available.

Find out more:
Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy
Viaggiare Sicuri

Contact Point for Italy:
Online Inquiries

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restriction.

EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.

Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.

Additionally, for Italy, the following rules apply:

Anyone (regardless of nationality) can transit by private means through the Italian territory for a period not exceeding 36 hours, with the obligation, at the end of that period, to leave the national territory immediately or, failing that, to begin the period of surveillance and fiduciary isolation.

Find out more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

FAQs

Viaggiare Sicuri

*From Third Countries:

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from the UK:

Entry into Italy in case of travellers who have visited or passed through the UK (List E) in the previous 14 days is only permitted for those with official residency in Italy since before 23 December 2020 or those with absolute necessity, which must be declared through a self-declaration form.

In these cases, travellers are allowed entry to Italy only if they:

• present the airline with a negative antigenic or molecular swab test taken no more than 72 hours before travel.
• Take an antigenic or molecular swab test on arrival in Italy at the airport, port or border crossing, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.
• Whatever the result of the two swab tests, those arriving in Italy from the UK must also report to their local Health Authorities on arrival and must undergo a health surveillance and fiduciary isolation for 14 days.

Personnel engaged in transporting passengers and freight shall not be required to quarantine in Italy (except if they have Covid-19 symptoms), but shall nevertheless be required to take a molecular or antigenic swab test on arrival at the airport, port or border crossing, where possible, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from Brazil (List E)

Entry and transit in the national territory are forbidden for travellers who have visited or transited through Brazil in the 14 days prior to their expected day of entry (except for those who were on board an indirect flight to Italy which began on 16 January 2021). Some exceptions are in place according to the Order of 13 February 2021.

Travellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore (List D) are allowed to enter for any reason (including tourism).

For travellers coming from third countries not belonging to the previous list, travel is allowed only for specific reasons, such as work, health or study or in general absolute urgency.

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven and stable affective relationship with Italian/EU/Schengen citizens or with people who are legally resident in Italy and if they are travelling to their partners’ home/domicile/dwelling.

Is quarantine required? 

In all the described cases, travellers have to:

• provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers;
• self-isolate for 14 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health Authority;
• reach their final destination in Italy only by private vehicle (airport transit is allowed, however without leaving the dedicated areas of the terminal).

Some exceptions are in place.

To know more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

Viaggiare Sicuri

Internal Restrictions:

*Travel in Italy: Travel across regions in Italy is banned until 25 February unless for reasons of work, health or absolute necessity. All travellers entering Italy must comply with the regulations of the region they are visiting. Public transport links may be less frequent and seating limited to comply with social distancing measures. Masks must be worn on board public services. Taxi and car hire options are widely available. Rail companies are operating reduced schedules. Passenger ferry schedules remain subject to change and cancellations. Speak to your tour operator or transport provider for the latest information.
More information on all these requirements is available from the Ministry of Health or the Agency for National Tourism. Consult the European Union’s Re-Open EU page for rules on travelling within the EU.
*Public spaces and services: Enhanced measures are in place across Italy to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus:
• A nightly curfew is in place in all regions from 2200 to 0500. You cannot leave your place of residence during this time apart from for emergency, work or health reasons. You’ll need to carry a self-declaration form explaining your reasons for travel
• There is a strong recommendation from the Italian Government that people do not travel by public or private transport except for work, study or health reasons, or for reasons of necessity
• Public transport is operating at 50% capacity and its use is discouraged except for essential purposes
• Social distancing of one metre must be observed
• The use of masks is mandatory in all public spaces, whether outdoors or indoors. You should pay close attention to signage when travelling and carry a mask with you at all times
• Eateries are open in yellow zones from 5am to 6pm. Only four people can sit together at a restaurant, bar or café. In all zones, a home delivery service is available until 10pm
• It is not permitted to consume food and drink outdoors, between 6pm and 5am
• Theatres, cinemas and concert venues are closed
• Museums, in yellow zones, are open on weekdays
• Dance activity in nightclubs and open air venues has been suspended and parties are not permitted
• Parks are open and outdoor exercise is permitted, subject to social distancing. Contact sport is banned and sports centres, swimming pools, spas and wellness centres are closed
• Funerals are permitted to take place with limited attendance. Churches can celebrate mass, weddings and baptisms. Receptions following civil and religious ceremonies are banned
• Conferences and trade fairs are banned, unless held online
• Ski stations will remain closed until 5 March
More stringent measures are in place in some Italian regions that have been designated ‘orange zones’ or ‘red zones’.
Travel to or from ’red zones’ should only be for work, health or emergency reasons. In red and orange zones, bars and eateries are closed and only shops selling essential items are open. More information on regional classifications, or on regional COVID zones is available on the Ministry of Health website (in English).
Regional and local authorities in Italy are empowered to adjust these measures where required, which may occur at short notice. You are strongly advised to consult the websites for the regions in which you are travelling for the latest information. You should also pay close attention to local signage.
You can find more information on measures on the Ministry of Health website (in English) and Frequently Asked Questions on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (in English).

Italy Latest News: Transport strikes planned in country in February and March; Airport personnel 19 February & 23 March; General strike 8 March; Local buses and trams 26 March (Media Reports, 15.02.2021). Italian authorities suspend flights from Brazil because of new COVID-19 strain (Reuters, 16.01.2021). Government extends ban on nonessential travel between regions to 15 February, other COVID-19 restrictions to 5 March (Reuters, 15.01.2021). Italy to extend COVID state of emergency to end of April (Reuters, 13.01.2021).

The government has signed into effect an ordinance in effect from 14 February-5 March 2021 banning entry or passage through Italy for persons who have been in or passed through Brazil in the previous 14 days. The only exceptions are for persons who were legally resident in Italy prior to 13 February or flight crews who are not exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19. In any case, such persons must take a COVID-19 test in the 72 hours prior to arriving in Italy (with a negative result) and a second test within 48 hours of arriving in Italy. Regardless of the test results on arrival, such persons must then quarantine for 14 days and take an additional COVID-19 test at the end of the quarantine period.
Secondly, the ordinance requires are persons who have been in or passed through Austria in the previous 14 days to take a COVID-19 test in the 48 hours prior to arriving in Italy (with a negative result) and a second test within 48 hours of arriving in Italy. Regardless of the test results on arrival, such persons must then quarantine for 14 days and take an additional COVID-19 test at the end of the quarantine period.
Third and finally, the use of “COVID-tested” flights without the usual requirement for a 14-day quarantine period has been extended by the ordinance to 15 March 2021. These flights originate from Frankfurt’s Frankfurt-am-Main Airport, Munich’s Franz Josef Strauss Airport, New York’s JFK and Newark Liberty airports, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport and arrive at Rome’s Fiumicino International Airport. To be a COVID-tested flight, boarding must only be granted to passengers with a negative COVID-19 test taken within the 48 hours prior to boarding. Persons arriving from New York’s JFK or Newark airports or Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport must take a second COVID-19 test upon arrival at Fiumicino airport. In this regard, please note that FAO continues to apply a precautionary measure of 14 days-teleworking upon arrival from abroad, prior to access the HQ.

The Host Government issued the latest legislative decree that replaces the provisions of the 3 December 2020 decree and is in effect from 16 January – 5 March 2021.

*Updated Classification of regions:
The Italian government has released the latest classification of regions into different color zones, which is in effect from Sunday, 21 February 2021. The classifications are as follows:
• Red Zones: Zones classified as having the ‘maximum’ risk of contagion. No regions are red zones, but several provinces and towns are: the whole of the autonomous province of Bolzano, the entire province of Perugia and the town of San Venanzo in the province of Terni in Umbria, the whole provinces of Chieti and Pescara in Abruzzo, the town of Re in Piedmont, the towns of Bollate, Castrezzato, Mede and Viggiù in Lombardy, the towns of Roccagorga,Colleferro and Carpineto in Lazio, and 28 small towns in Molise.
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: the remaining part of Abruzzo, Campania, Emilia Romagna, Liguria, Molise, Tuscany, the remaining part of Umbria and the autonomous province of Trento.
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place. All remaining regions, including Lazio, are Yellow zones.
Please note that the ban on interregional travel remains at least until 25 February 2021, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons.

• Nobody is allowed in or out of the region, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons; for school attendance as allowed by the present decree; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through orange zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed.
• Likewise, leaving one’s municipality is also not allowed, except for the above stated reasons. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals. In addition, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00; the exception, as listed above, is that takeaway is not allowed past 18:00 for cafes without kitchens or bars/pubs. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
• Museums and cultural institutions are closed, with the exception of libraries, which may continue to operate on the basis of appointments and reservations.
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place (listed below), but recall that until 15 February, travel between regions remains prohibited except for work, health, or other urgent reasons.
You are reminded that the following standard measures are still applicable nation-wide except where stricter in Orange & Red Zones:
• Curfew: Between 22:00-5:00, exclusively persons with valid work (e.g. commuting to/from work), health or other urgent reasons may be out. Such persons will need to be prepared to justify their outing through a self-certification form available here. In any case, it is strongly recommended at any point of the day that persons do not leave their homes except for work, health or other urgent reasons OR to engage in physical activity or to make use of any ongoing services.
• Movements within the regions: It is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• Masks: It continues to be mandatory to have a mask on one’s person at all times, to be worn in public both in enclosed areas and outdoors, except in cases where social distancing is continuously guaranteed. Exceptions to this requirement apply for children under the age of 6 and for persons with medical conditions incompatible with the use of a mask. Masks also do not need to be worn when engaging in physical activity or while consuming food or beverages. The use of masks is strongly recommended in one’s own residence in the presence of visitors.
• Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
• The use of masks is in addition to existing social distancing and careful hand washing measures, which continue to be priorities.
• Self-isolation continues to be mandatory for persons exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory infection with a fever (above 37.5 degrees); such individuals must remain at home and contact their doctor.
• Remote working continues to be recommended where it is possible.
• Events:
• Sports events: of national or international interest may continue, but without the presence of an audience.
• Theaters, concert halls, and cinemas are closed. Both indoor and outdoor shows are banned.
• Conferences and conventions may only take place through remote modalities. Public entities will exclusively hold meetings through remote modalities and private entities are strongly recommended to follow suit.
• Parties: Parties are prohibited, including those following civil or religious ceremonies. It is strongly recommended that visitors are not received in private residences, except for work or emergencies.
• Trade shows and exhibitions of any nature are prohibited.
• The following types of venues are closed:
• Streets or squares in urban centers prone to the formation of crowds may be closed all or part of the day, though allowing access to legitimate commercial activities and private residences.
• Shopping centers, malls, and markets on weekends and holidays; pharmacies, newsstands, tobacco shops and shops selling foodstuffs inside shopping centers and markets may remain open.
• Gyms, pools, sports centers, Wellness centers, and spas. Cultural and recreational centers may continue to operate with any gym or pool areas closed. Sports activities may continue to be carried out in outdoors sports centers and clubs as long as social distancing requirements are respected and the use of their locker rooms/changing rooms is prohibited.
• Museums and other cultural institutions (open only from Monday to Friday)
• Ski areas
• Amusement parks
• Arcades, betting rooms, bingo halls, and casinos (and such activities are prohibited in any other type of facility)
• Dance halls and nightclubs whether indoors or outdoors
• Public parks and gardens: continue to be open to the public so long as gatherings and crowds are strictly avoided.
• Outdoor exercise: May be conducted in public parks and using public exercise equipment, so long as an interpersonal distance of 2 meters is respected during sports activities and 1 meter for all other physical activities. Contact sports are allowed only for professional leagues and leagues recognized by the national Olympic committee.
• Contact sports: Training for children and youth’s amateur leagues for contact sports is allowed on an individual basis only; no matches are allowed. No contact sport activities of a purely recreational nature are allowed.
• Public protests: are allowed only in static form and if social distancing is respected
• Services to individuals may continue to be allowed as long as safety protocols are followed and only if regions determine that their operation is compatible with epidemiological trends within their territories
• Public transit: Trains, trams, and buses may be filled to a maximum of 50% capacity.

*From within the EU:

Italy adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Italy are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.

In case of stay or transit through EU countries (List C) during the 14 days prior to the entrance in Italy, entry is permitted without the need to specify the reason for travelling.

Specific and updated rules for each country of origin are available at ViaggiareSicuri

Is a coronavirus test required?

A certificate of a negative antigenic or molecular test, performed up to 48 hours before entry, is required.

Some exceptions to the requirement for a coronavirus test are in place.

According to the Order of 13 February 2021, specific measures apply for travellers coming from Austria, who are required to: 

• present a certificate of a negative antigenic or molecular test, performed up to 48 hours before entry;
• undergo an additional antigenic or PCR test upon arrival or within 48 hours from entering the country;
• undergo, regardless of the result of the test, health surveillance and fiduciary isolation for a period of 14 days;
• carry out a further molecular or antigenic test at the end of the 14-day quarantine.

Is a quarantine required?

People who do not present negative results of a molecular or antigenic test are subject to mandatory health surveillance and 14-day fiduciary isolation.

Some exceptions to the requirement for quarantine are in place.

Mandatory Travel Documentation

All persons travelling to Italy from any foreign location are required to provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers. Furthermore, travellers are asked to inform the Local Health Authority as soon as they enter the Italian territory.

Other

For information related to molecular or antigenic test in Italy, you can refer to the following phone numbers:

• From abroad: +39 0232008345 – +39 0283905385
• In Italy: 1500 (free of charge)

Before embarking on a trip to Italy, make sure that your Region of destination has no further measures in place. For additional information, some useful regional contacts are available.

Find out more:
Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy
Viaggiare Sicuri

Contact Point for Italy:
Online Inquiries

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restriction.

EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.

Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.

Additionally, for Italy, the following rules apply:

Anyone (regardless of nationality) can transit by private means through the Italian territory for a period not exceeding 36 hours, with the obligation, at the end of that period, to leave the national territory immediately or, failing that, to begin the period of surveillance and fiduciary isolation.

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*From Third Countries:

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from the UK:

Entry into Italy in case of travellers who have visited or passed through the UK (List E) in the previous 14 days is only permitted for those with official residency in Italy since before 23 December 2020 or those with absolute necessity, which must be declared through a self-declaration form.

In these cases, travellers are allowed entry to Italy only if they:

• present the airline with a negative antigenic or molecular swab test taken no more than 72 hours before travel.
• Take an antigenic or molecular swab test on arrival in Italy at the airport, port or border crossing, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.
• Whatever the result of the two swab tests, those arriving in Italy from the UK must also report to their local Health Authorities on arrival and must undergo a health surveillance and fiduciary isolation for 14 days.

Personnel engaged in transporting passengers and freight shall not be required to quarantine in Italy (except if they have Covid-19 symptoms), but shall nevertheless be required to take a molecular or antigenic swab test on arrival at the airport, port or border crossing, where possible, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from Brazil (List E)

Entry and transit in the national territory are forbidden for travellers who have visited or transited through Brazil in the 14 days prior to their expected day of entry (except for those who were on board an indirect flight to Italy which began on 16 January 2021). Some exceptions are in place according to the Order of 13 February 2021.

Travellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore (List D) are allowed to enter for any reason (including tourism).

For travellers coming from third countries not belonging to the previous list, travel is allowed only for specific reasons, such as work, health or study or in general absolute urgency.

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven and stable affective relationship with Italian/EU/Schengen citizens or with people who are legally resident in Italy and if they are travelling to their partners’ home/domicile/dwelling.

Is quarantine required? 

In all the described cases, travellers have to:

• provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers;
• self-isolate for 14 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health Authority;
• reach their final destination in Italy only by private vehicle (airport transit is allowed, however without leaving the dedicated areas of the terminal).

Some exceptions are in place.

To know more:

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Internal Restrictions:

*Travel in Italy: Travel across regions in Italy is banned until 25 February unless for reasons of work, health or absolute necessity. All travellers entering Italy must comply with the regulations of the region they are visiting. Public transport links may be less frequent and seating limited to comply with social distancing measures. Masks must be worn on board public services. Taxi and car hire options are widely available. Rail companies are operating reduced schedules. Passenger ferry schedules remain subject to change and cancellations. Speak to your tour operator or transport provider for the latest information.
More information on all these requirements is available from the Ministry of Health or the Agency for National Tourism. Consult the European Union’s Re-Open EU page for rules on travelling within the EU.
*Public spaces and services: Enhanced measures are in place across Italy to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus:
• A nightly curfew is in place in all regions from 2200 to 0500. You cannot leave your place of residence during this time apart from for emergency, work or health reasons. You’ll need to carry a self-declaration form explaining your reasons for travel
• There is a strong recommendation from the Italian Government that people do not travel by public or private transport except for work, study or health reasons, or for reasons of necessity
• Public transport is operating at 50% capacity and its use is discouraged except for essential purposes
• Social distancing of one metre must be observed
• The use of masks is mandatory in all public spaces, whether outdoors or indoors. You should pay close attention to signage when travelling and carry a mask with you at all times
• Eateries are open in yellow zones from 5am to 6pm. Only four people can sit together at a restaurant, bar or café. In all zones, a home delivery service is available until 10pm
• It is not permitted to consume food and drink outdoors, between 6pm and 5am
• Theatres, cinemas and concert venues are closed
• Museums, in yellow zones, are open on weekdays
• Dance activity in nightclubs and open air venues has been suspended and parties are not permitted
• Parks are open and outdoor exercise is permitted, subject to social distancing. Contact sport is banned and sports centres, swimming pools, spas and wellness centres are closed
• Funerals are permitted to take place with limited attendance. Churches can celebrate mass, weddings and baptisms. Receptions following civil and religious ceremonies are banned
• Conferences and trade fairs are banned, unless held online
• Ski stations will remain closed until 5 March
More stringent measures are in place in some Italian regions that have been designated ‘orange zones’ or ‘red zones’.
Travel to or from ’red zones’ should only be for work, health or emergency reasons. In red and orange zones, bars and eateries are closed and only shops selling essential items are open. More information on regional classifications, or on regional COVID zones is available on the Ministry of Health website (in English).
Regional and local authorities in Italy are empowered to adjust these measures where required, which may occur at short notice. You are strongly advised to consult the websites for the regions in which you are travelling for the latest information. You should also pay close attention to local signage.
You can find more information on measures on the Ministry of Health website (in English) and Frequently Asked Questions on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (in English).

Italy Latest News: Transport strikes planned in country in February and March; Airport personnel 19 February & 23 March; General strike 8 March; Local buses and trams 26 March (Media Reports, 15.02.2021). Italian authorities suspend flights from Brazil because of new COVID-19 strain (Reuters, 16.01.2021). Government extends ban on nonessential travel between regions to 15 February, other COVID-19 restrictions to 5 March (Reuters, 15.01.2021). Italy to extend COVID state of emergency to end of April (Reuters, 13.01.2021).

The government has signed into effect an ordinance in effect from 14 February-5 March 2021 banning entry or passage through Italy for persons who have been in or passed through Brazil in the previous 14 days. The only exceptions are for persons who were legally resident in Italy prior to 13 February or flight crews who are not exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19. In any case, such persons must take a COVID-19 test in the 72 hours prior to arriving in Italy (with a negative result) and a second test within 48 hours of arriving in Italy. Regardless of the test results on arrival, such persons must then quarantine for 14 days and take an additional COVID-19 test at the end of the quarantine period.
Secondly, the ordinance requires are persons who have been in or passed through Austria in the previous 14 days to take a COVID-19 test in the 48 hours prior to arriving in Italy (with a negative result) and a second test within 48 hours of arriving in Italy. Regardless of the test results on arrival, such persons must then quarantine for 14 days and take an additional COVID-19 test at the end of the quarantine period.
Third and finally, the use of “COVID-tested” flights without the usual requirement for a 14-day quarantine period has been extended by the ordinance to 15 March 2021. These flights originate from Frankfurt’s Frankfurt-am-Main Airport, Munich’s Franz Josef Strauss Airport, New York’s JFK and Newark Liberty airports, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport and arrive at Rome’s Fiumicino International Airport. To be a COVID-tested flight, boarding must only be granted to passengers with a negative COVID-19 test taken within the 48 hours prior to boarding. Persons arriving from New York’s JFK or Newark airports or Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport must take a second COVID-19 test upon arrival at Fiumicino airport. In this regard, please note that FAO continues to apply a precautionary measure of 14 days-teleworking upon arrival from abroad, prior to access the HQ.

The Host Government issued the latest legislative decree that replaces the provisions of the 3 December 2020 decree and is in effect from 16 January – 5 March 2021.

*Updated Classification of regions:
The Italian government has released the latest classification of regions into different color zones, which is also in effect from Sunday, 14 February. The classifications are as follows:
• Red Zones: Zones classified as having the ‘maximum’ risk of contagion. No regions are in red zones, but specific provinces/towns. The whole of the autonomous province of Bolzano, the province of Perugia (in Umbria), 2 towns in the province of Terni, the whole provinces of Chieti and Pescara in Abruzzo, 27 towns in Molise and one town in Tuscany red zones. The towns in the province of Terni are Amelia and San Venanzo, in the Molise region are Termoli, Acquaviva Collecroce, Casacalenda, Castelmauro, Civitacampomarano, Colletorto, Guardialfiera, Guglionesi, Larino, Mafalda, Montecilfone, Montefalcone del Sannio, Montemitro, Montenero di Bisaccia, Montorio nei Frentani, Palata, Petacciato, Portocannone, Ripabottoni, Rotello, San Felice del Molise, San Giacomo degli Schiavoni, San Giuliano di Puglia, San Martino in Pensilis, Santa Croce di Magliano, Tavenna and Ururi, while in Tuscany it is the town of Chiusi (in the province of Siena).
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: remaining part of Abruzzo, Liguria, Tuscany, Sicily, remaining part of Umbria and the autonomous province of Trento.
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place. All remaining regions, including Lazio, are Yellow zones.
From Monday, 15 February, Sicily becomes a yellow zone. Finally, the ban on interregional travel remains until 25 February 2021, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons.

• Nobody is allowed in or out of the region, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons; for school attendance as allowed by the present decree; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through orange zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed.
• Likewise, leaving one’s municipality is also not allowed, except for the above stated reasons. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals. In addition, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00; the exception, as listed above, is that takeaway is not allowed past 18:00 for cafes without kitchens or bars/pubs. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
• Museums and cultural institutions are closed, with the exception of libraries, which may continue to operate on the basis of appointments and reservations.
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place (listed below), but recall that until 15 February, travel between regions remains prohibited except for work, health, or other urgent reasons. All remaining regions, including Lazio, are Yellow zones.
You are reminded that the following standard measures are still applicable nation-wide except where stricter in Orange & Red Zones:
• Curfew: Between 22:00-5:00, exclusively persons with valid work (e.g. commuting to/from work), health or other urgent reasons may be out. Such persons will need to be prepared to justify their outing through a self-certification form available here. In any case, it is strongly recommended at any point of the day that persons do not leave their homes except for work, health or other urgent reasons OR to engage in physical activity or to make use of any ongoing services.
• Movements within the regions: It is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• Masks: It continues to be mandatory to have a mask on one’s person at all times, to be worn in public both in enclosed areas and outdoors, except in cases where social distancing is continuously guaranteed. Exceptions to this requirement apply for children under the age of 6 and for persons with medical conditions incompatible with the use of a mask. Masks also do not need to be worn when engaging in physical activity or while consuming food or beverages. The use of masks is strongly recommended in one’s own residence in the presence of visitors.
• Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
• The use of masks is in addition to existing social distancing and careful hand washing measures, which continue to be priorities.
• Self-isolation continues to be mandatory for persons exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory infection with a fever (above 37.5 degrees); such individuals must remain at home and contact their doctor.
• Remote working continues to be recommended where it is possible.
• Events:
• Sports events: of national or international interest may continue, but without the presence of an audience.
• Theaters, concert halls, and cinemas are closed. Both indoor and outdoor shows are banned.
• Conferences and conventions may only take place through remote modalities. Public entities will exclusively hold meetings through remote modalities and private entities are strongly recommended to follow suit.
• Parties: Parties are prohibited, including those following civil or religious ceremonies. It is strongly recommended that visitors are not received in private residences, except for work or emergencies.
• Trade shows and exhibitions of any nature are prohibited.
• The following types of venues are closed:
• Streets or squares in urban centers prone to the formation of crowds may be closed all or part of the day, though allowing access to legitimate commercial activities and private residences.
• Shopping centers, malls, and markets on weekends and holidays; pharmacies, newsstands, tobacco shops and shops selling foodstuffs inside shopping centers and markets may remain open.
• Gyms, pools, sports centers, Wellness centers, and spas. Cultural and recreational centers may continue to operate with any gym or pool areas closed. Sports activities may continue to be carried out in outdoors sports centers and clubs as long as social distancing requirements are respected and the use of their locker rooms/changing rooms is prohibited.
• Museums and other cultural institutions (open only from Monday to Friday)
• Ski areas
• Amusement parks
• Arcades, betting rooms, bingo halls, and casinos (and such activities are prohibited in any other type of facility)
• Dance halls and nightclubs whether indoors or outdoors
• Public parks and gardens: continue to be open to the public so long as gatherings and crowds are strictly avoided.
• Outdoor exercise: May be conducted in public parks and using public exercise equipment, so long as an interpersonal distance of 2 meters is respected during sports activities and 1 meter for all other physical activities. Contact sports are allowed only for professional leagues and leagues recognized by the national Olympic committee.
• Contact sports: Training for children and youth’s amateur leagues for contact sports is allowed on an individual basis only; no matches are allowed. No contact sport activities of a purely recreational nature are allowed.
• Public protests: are allowed only in static form and if social distancing is respected
• Services to individuals may continue to be allowed as long as safety protocols are followed and only if regions determine that their operation is compatible with epidemiological trends within their territories
• Public transit: Trains, trams, and buses may be filled to a maximum of 50% capacity.

*From within the EU:

Italy adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Italy are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.

In case of stay or transit through EU countries (List C) during the 14 days prior to the entrance in Italy, entry is permitted without the need to specify the reason for travelling.

Specific and updated rules for each country of origin are available at ViaggiareSicuri

Is a coronavirus test required?

A certificate of a negative antigenic or molecular test, performed up to 48 hours before entry, is required.

Some exceptions to the requirement for a coronavirus test are in place.

According to the Order of 13 February 2021, specific measures apply for travellers coming from Austria, who are required to: 

• present a certificate of a negative antigenic or molecular test, performed up to 48 hours before entry;
• undergo an additional antigenic or PCR test upon arrival or within 48 hours from entering the country;
• undergo, regardless of the result of the test, health surveillance and fiduciary isolation for a period of 14 days;
• carry out a further molecular or antigenic test at the end of the 14-day quarantine.

Is a quarantine required?

People who do not present negative results of a molecular or antigenic test are subject to mandatory health surveillance and 14-day fiduciary isolation.

Some exceptions to the requirement for quarantine are in place.

Mandatory Travel Documentation

All persons travelling to Italy from any foreign location are required to provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers. Furthermore, travellers are asked to inform the Local Health Authority as soon as they enter the Italian territory.

Other

For information related to molecular or antigenic test in Italy, you can refer to the following phone numbers:

• From abroad: +39 0232008345 – +39 0283905385
• In Italy: 1500 (free of charge)

Before embarking on a trip to Italy, make sure that your Region of destination has no further measures in place. For additional information, some useful regional contacts are available.

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*Transit:

As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restriction.

EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.

Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.

Additionally, for Italy, the following rules apply:

Anyone (regardless of nationality) can transit by private means through the Italian territory for a period not exceeding 36 hours, with the obligation, at the end of that period, to leave the national territory immediately or, failing that, to begin the period of surveillance and fiduciary isolation.

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*From Third Countries:

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from the UK:

Entry into Italy in case of travellers who have visited or passed through the UK (List E) in the previous 14 days is only permitted for those with official residency in Italy since before 23 December 2020 or those with absolute necessity, which must be declared through a self-declaration form.

In these cases, travellers are allowed entry to Italy only if they:

• present the airline with a negative antigenic or molecular swab test taken no more than 72 hours before travel.
• Take an antigenic or molecular swab test on arrival in Italy at the airport, port or border crossing, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.
• Whatever the result of the two swab tests, those arriving in Italy from the UK must also report to their local Health Authorities on arrival and must undergo a health surveillance and fiduciary isolation for 14 days.

Personnel engaged in transporting passengers and freight shall not be required to quarantine in Italy (except if they have Covid-19 symptoms), but shall nevertheless be required to take a molecular or antigenic swab test on arrival at the airport, port or border crossing, where possible, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from Brazil (List E)

Entry and transit in the national territory are forbidden for travellers who have visited or transited through Brazil in the 14 days prior to their expected day of entry (except for those who were on board an indirect flight to Italy which began on 16 January 2021). Some exceptions are in place according to the Order of 13 February 2021.

Travellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore (List D) are allowed to enter for any reason (including tourism).

For travellers coming from third countries not belonging to the previous list, travel is allowed only for specific reasons, such as work, health or study or in general absolute urgency.

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven and stable affective relationship with Italian/EU/Schengen citizens or with people who are legally resident in Italy and if they are travelling to their partners’ home/domicile/dwelling.

Is quarantine required? 

In all the described cases, travellers have to:

• provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers;
• self-isolate for 14 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health Authority;
• reach their final destination in Italy only by private vehicle (airport transit is allowed, however without leaving the dedicated areas of the terminal).

Some exceptions are in place.

To know more:

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Internal Restrictions:

*Travel in Italy: Travel across regions in Italy is banned until 25 February unless for reasons of work, health or absolute necessity. All travellers entering Italy must comply with the regulations of the region they are visiting. Public transport links may be less frequent and seating limited to comply with social distancing measures. Masks must be worn on board public services. Taxi and car hire options are widely available. Rail companies are operating reduced schedules. Passenger ferry schedules remain subject to change and cancellations. Speak to your tour operator or transport provider for the latest information.
More information on all these requirements is available from the Ministry of Health or the Agency for National Tourism. Consult the European Union’s Re-Open EU page for rules on travelling within the EU.
*Public spaces and services: Enhanced measures are in place across Italy to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus:
• A nightly curfew is in place in all regions from 2200 to 0500. You cannot leave your place of residence during this time apart from for emergency, work or health reasons. You’ll need to carry a self-declaration form explaining your reasons for travel
• There is a strong recommendation from the Italian Government that people do not travel by public or private transport except for work, study or health reasons, or for reasons of necessity
• Public transport is operating at 50% capacity and its use is discouraged except for essential purposes
• Social distancing of one metre must be observed
• The use of masks is mandatory in all public spaces, whether outdoors or indoors. You should pay close attention to signage when travelling and carry a mask with you at all times
• Eateries are open in yellow zones from 5am to 6pm. Only four people can sit together at a restaurant, bar or café. In all zones, a home delivery service is available until 10pm
• It is not permitted to consume food and drink outdoors, between 6pm and 5am
• Theatres, cinemas and concert venues are closed
• Museums, in yellow zones, are open on weekdays
• Dance activity in nightclubs and open air venues has been suspended and parties are not permitted
• Parks are open and outdoor exercise is permitted, subject to social distancing. Contact sport is banned and sports centres, swimming pools, spas and wellness centres are closed
• Funerals are permitted to take place with limited attendance. Churches can celebrate mass, weddings and baptisms. Receptions following civil and religious ceremonies are banned
• Conferences and trade fairs are banned, unless held online
• Ski stations will remain closed until 5 March
More stringent measures are in place in some Italian regions that have been designated ‘orange zones’ or ‘red zones’.
Travel to or from ’red zones’ should only be for work, health or emergency reasons. In red and orange zones, bars and eateries are closed and only shops selling essential items are open. More information on regional classifications, or on regional COVID zones is available on the Ministry of Health website (in English).
Regional and local authorities in Italy are empowered to adjust these measures where required, which may occur at short notice. You are strongly advised to consult the websites for the regions in which you are travelling for the latest information. You should also pay close attention to local signage.
You can find more information on measures on the Ministry of Health website (in English) and Frequently Asked Questions on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (in English).

Italy Latest News: Transport strikes planned in country in February and March; Airport personnel 19 February & 23 March; General strike 8 March; Local buses and trams 26 March (Media Reports, 15.02.2021). Italian authorities suspend flights from Brazil because of new COVID-19 strain (Reuters, 16.01.2021). Government extends ban on nonessential travel between regions to 15 February, other COVID-19 restrictions to 5 March (Reuters, 15.01.2021). Italy to extend COVID state of emergency to end of April (Reuters, 13.01.2021).

The government has signed into effect an ordinance in effect from 14 February-5 March 2021 banning entry or passage through Italy for persons who have been in or passed through Brazil in the previous 14 days. The only exceptions are for persons who were legally resident in Italy prior to 13 February or flight crews who are not exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19. In any case, such persons must take a COVID-19 test in the 72 hours prior to arriving in Italy (with a negative result) and a second test within 48 hours of arriving in Italy. Regardless of the test results on arrival, such persons must then quarantine for 14 days and take an additional COVID-19 test at the end of the quarantine period.
Secondly, the ordinance requires are persons who have been in or passed through Austria in the previous 14 days to take a COVID-19 test in the 48 hours prior to arriving in Italy (with a negative result) and a second test within 48 hours of arriving in Italy. Regardless of the test results on arrival, such persons must then quarantine for 14 days and take an additional COVID-19 test at the end of the quarantine period.
Third and finally, the use of “COVID-tested” flights without the usual requirement for a 14-day quarantine period has been extended by the ordinance to 15 March 2021. These flights originate from Frankfurt’s Frankfurt-am-Main Airport, Munich’s Franz Josef Strauss Airport, New York’s JFK and Newark Liberty airports, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport and arrive at Rome’s Fiumicino International Airport. To be a COVID-tested flight, boarding must only be granted to passengers with a negative COVID-19 test taken within the 48 hours prior to boarding. Persons arriving from New York’s JFK or Newark airports or Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport must take a second COVID-19 test upon arrival at Fiumicino airport. In this regard, please note that FAO continues to apply a precautionary measure of 14 days-teleworking upon arrival from abroad, prior to access the HQ.

The Host Government issued the latest legislative decree that replaces the provisions of the 3 December 2020 decree and is in effect from 16 January – 5 March 2021.

*Updated Classification of regions:
The Italian government has released the latest classification of regions into different color zones, which is also in effect from Sunday, 14 February. The classifications are as follows:
• Red Zones: Zones classified as having the ‘maximum’ risk of contagion. No regions are in red zones, but specific provinces/towns. The whole of the autonomous province of Bolzano, the province of Perugia (in Umbria), 2 towns in the province of Terni, the whole provinces of Chieti and Pescara in Abruzzo, 27 towns in Molise and one town in Tuscany red zones. The towns in the province of Terni are Amelia and San Venanzo, in the Molise region are Termoli, Acquaviva Collecroce, Casacalenda, Castelmauro, Civitacampomarano, Colletorto, Guardialfiera, Guglionesi, Larino, Mafalda, Montecilfone, Montefalcone del Sannio, Montemitro, Montenero di Bisaccia, Montorio nei Frentani, Palata, Petacciato, Portocannone, Ripabottoni, Rotello, San Felice del Molise, San Giacomo degli Schiavoni, San Giuliano di Puglia, San Martino in Pensilis, Santa Croce di Magliano, Tavenna and Ururi, while in Tuscany it is the town of Chiusi (in the province of Siena).
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: remaining part of Abruzzo, Liguria, Tuscany, Sicily, remaining part of Umbria and the autonomous province of Trento.
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place. All remaining regions, including Lazio, are Yellow zones.
From Monday, 15 February, Sicily becomes a yellow zone. Finally, the ban on interregional travel remains until 25 February 2021, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons.

• Nobody is allowed in or out of the region, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons; for school attendance as allowed by the present decree; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through orange zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed.
• Likewise, leaving one’s municipality is also not allowed, except for the above stated reasons. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals. In addition, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00; the exception, as listed above, is that takeaway is not allowed past 18:00 for cafes without kitchens or bars/pubs. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
• Museums and cultural institutions are closed, with the exception of libraries, which may continue to operate on the basis of appointments and reservations.
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place (listed below), but recall that until 15 February, travel between regions remains prohibited except for work, health, or other urgent reasons. All remaining regions, including Lazio, are Yellow zones.
You are reminded that the following standard measures are still applicable nation-wide except where stricter in Orange & Red Zones:
• Curfew: Between 22:00-5:00, exclusively persons with valid work (e.g. commuting to/from work), health or other urgent reasons may be out. Such persons will need to be prepared to justify their outing through a self-certification form available here. In any case, it is strongly recommended at any point of the day that persons do not leave their homes except for work, health or other urgent reasons OR to engage in physical activity or to make use of any ongoing services.
• Movements within the regions: It is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• Masks: It continues to be mandatory to have a mask on one’s person at all times, to be worn in public both in enclosed areas and outdoors, except in cases where social distancing is continuously guaranteed. Exceptions to this requirement apply for children under the age of 6 and for persons with medical conditions incompatible with the use of a mask. Masks also do not need to be worn when engaging in physical activity or while consuming food or beverages. The use of masks is strongly recommended in one’s own residence in the presence of visitors.
• Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
• The use of masks is in addition to existing social distancing and careful hand washing measures, which continue to be priorities.
• Self-isolation continues to be mandatory for persons exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory infection with a fever (above 37.5 degrees); such individuals must remain at home and contact their doctor.
• Remote working continues to be recommended where it is possible.
• Events:
• Sports events: of national or international interest may continue, but without the presence of an audience.
• Theaters, concert halls, and cinemas are closed. Both indoor and outdoor shows are banned.
• Conferences and conventions may only take place through remote modalities. Public entities will exclusively hold meetings through remote modalities and private entities are strongly recommended to follow suit.
• Parties: Parties are prohibited, including those following civil or religious ceremonies. It is strongly recommended that visitors are not received in private residences, except for work or emergencies.
• Trade shows and exhibitions of any nature are prohibited.
• The following types of venues are closed:
• Streets or squares in urban centers prone to the formation of crowds may be closed all or part of the day, though allowing access to legitimate commercial activities and private residences.
• Shopping centers, malls, and markets on weekends and holidays; pharmacies, newsstands, tobacco shops and shops selling foodstuffs inside shopping centers and markets may remain open.
• Gyms, pools, sports centers, Wellness centers, and spas. Cultural and recreational centers may continue to operate with any gym or pool areas closed. Sports activities may continue to be carried out in outdoors sports centers and clubs as long as social distancing requirements are respected and the use of their locker rooms/changing rooms is prohibited.
• Museums and other cultural institutions (open only from Monday to Friday)
• Ski areas
• Amusement parks
• Arcades, betting rooms, bingo halls, and casinos (and such activities are prohibited in any other type of facility)
• Dance halls and nightclubs whether indoors or outdoors
• Public parks and gardens: continue to be open to the public so long as gatherings and crowds are strictly avoided.
• Outdoor exercise: May be conducted in public parks and using public exercise equipment, so long as an interpersonal distance of 2 meters is respected during sports activities and 1 meter for all other physical activities. Contact sports are allowed only for professional leagues and leagues recognized by the national Olympic committee.
• Contact sports: Training for children and youth’s amateur leagues for contact sports is allowed on an individual basis only; no matches are allowed. No contact sport activities of a purely recreational nature are allowed.
• Public protests: are allowed only in static form and if social distancing is respected
• Services to individuals may continue to be allowed as long as safety protocols are followed and only if regions determine that their operation is compatible with epidemiological trends within their territories
• Public transit: Trains, trams, and buses may be filled to a maximum of 50% capacity.

*From within the EU:

Italy adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Italy are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.

In case of stay or transit through EU countries (List C) during the 14 days prior to the entrance in Italy, entry is permitted without the need to specify the reason for travelling.

Specific and updated rules for each country of origin are available at ViaggiareSicuri

Is a coronavirus test required?

A certificate of a negative COVID-19 test, performed up to 48 hours before entry, is required.

Some exceptions to the requirement for a coronavirus test are in place.

Is a quarantine required?

People who do not present negative results of a molecular or antigenic test are subject to mandatory health surveillance and 14-day fiduciary isolation.

Some exceptions to the requirement for quarantine are in place.

Mandatory Travel Documentation

All persons travelling to Italy from any foreign location are required to provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers. Furthermore, travellers are asked to inform the Local Health Authority as soon as they enter the Italian territory.

Other

For information related to molecular or antigenic test in Italy, you can refer to the following phone numbers:

• From abroad: +39 0232008345 – +39 0283905385
• In Italy: 1500 (free of charge)

Before embarking on a trip to Italy, make sure that your Region of destination has no further measures in place. For additional information, some useful regional contacts are available.

Find out more:
Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy
Viaggiare Sicuri

Contact Point for Italy:
Online Inquiries

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

Anyone (regardless of nationality) can transit by private means through the Italian territory for a period not exceeding 36 hours, with the obligation, at the end of that period, to leave the national territory immediately or, failing that, to begin the period of surveillance and fiduciary isolation.

Find out more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

FAQs

Viaggiare Sicuri

*From Third Countries:

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from the UK (List E)

Entry into Italy in case of travellers who have visited or passed through the UK in the previous 14 days is only permitted for those with official residency in Italy since before 23 December 2020 or those with absolute necessity, which must be declared through a self-declaration form.

In these cases, travellers are allowed entry to Italy only if they:

• present the airline with a negative Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test taken no more than 72 hours before travel.
• Take a Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test on arrival in Italy at the airport, port or border crossing, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.
• Whatever the result of the two swab tests, those arriving in Italy from the UK must also report to their local Health Authorities on arrival and must quarantine for 14 days.

Personnel engaged in transporting passengers and freight shall not be required to quarantine in Italy (except if they have Covid-19 symptoms), but shall nevertheless be required to take a molecular or antigenic swab test on arrival at the airport, port or border crossing, where possible, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from Brazil (List E)

From 16 to 31 January 2021, entry and transit in the national territory are forbidden for travellers who have visited or transited through Brazil in the 14 days prior to their expected day of entry (except for those who were on board an indirect flight to Italy which began on 16 January 2021).

____________________

Travellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore (List D) are allowed to enter for any reason (including tourism).

For travellers coming from third countries not belonging to the previous list, travel is allowed only for specific reasons, such as work, health or study or in general absolute urgency.

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven and stable affective relationship with Italian/EU/Schengen citizens or with people who are legally resident in Italy and if they are travelling to their partners’ home/domicile/dwelling.

Is quarantine required? 

In all the described cases, travellers have to:

• provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers;
• self-isolate for 14 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health Authority;
• reach their final destination in Italy only by private vehicle (airport transit is allowed, however without leaving the dedicated areas of the terminal).

Some exceptions are in place.

To know more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

Viaggiare Sicuri

Internal Restrictions:

*Travel in Italy: Travel across regions in Italy is banned until 25 February unless for reasons of work, health or absolute necessity. All travellers entering Italy must comply with the regulations of the region they are visiting. Public transport links may be less frequent and seating limited to comply with social distancing measures. Masks must be worn on board public services. Taxi and car hire options are widely available. Rail companies are operating reduced schedules. Passenger ferry schedules remain subject to change and cancellations. Speak to your tour operator or transport provider for the latest information.
More information on all these requirements is available from the Ministry of Health or the Agency for National Tourism. Consult the European Union’s Re-Open EU page for rules on travelling within the EU.
*Public spaces and services: Enhanced measures are in place across Italy to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus:
• A nightly curfew is in place in all regions from 2200 to 0500. You cannot leave your place of residence during this time apart from for emergency, work or health reasons. You’ll need to carry a self-declaration form explaining your reasons for travel
• There is a strong recommendation from the Italian Government that people do not travel by public or private transport except for work, study or health reasons, or for reasons of necessity
• Public transport is operating at 50% capacity and its use is discouraged except for essential purposes
• Social distancing of one metre must be observed
• The use of masks is mandatory in all public spaces, whether outdoors or indoors. You should pay close attention to signage when travelling and carry a mask with you at all times
• Eateries are open in yellow zones from 5am to 6pm. Only four people can sit together at a restaurant, bar or café. In all zones, a home delivery service is available until 10pm
• It is not permitted to consume food and drink outdoors, between 6pm and 5am
• Theatres, cinemas and concert venues are closed
• Museums, in yellow zones, are open on weekdays
• Dance activity in nightclubs and open air venues has been suspended and parties are not permitted
• Parks are open and outdoor exercise is permitted, subject to social distancing. Contact sport is banned and sports centres, swimming pools, spas and wellness centres are closed
• Funerals are permitted to take place with limited attendance. Churches can celebrate mass, weddings and baptisms. Receptions following civil and religious ceremonies are banned
• Conferences and trade fairs are banned, unless held online
• Ski stations will remain closed until 5 March
More stringent measures are in place in some Italian regions that have been designated ‘orange zones’ or ‘red zones’.
Travel to or from ’red zones’ should only be for work, health or emergency reasons. In red and orange zones, bars and eateries are closed and only shops selling essential items are open. More information on regional classifications, or on regional COVID zones is available on the Ministry of Health website (in English).
Regional and local authorities in Italy are empowered to adjust these measures where required, which may occur at short notice. You are strongly advised to consult the websites for the regions in which you are travelling for the latest information. You should also pay close attention to local signage.
You can find more information on measures on the Ministry of Health website (in English) and Frequently Asked Questions on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (in English).

Italy Latest News: Transport strikes planned in country in February and March; Airport personnel 19 February & 23 March; General strike 8 March; Local buses and trams 26 March (Media Reports, 15.02.2021). Italian authorities suspend flights from Brazil because of new COVID-19 strain (Reuters, 16.01.2021). Government extends ban on nonessential travel between regions to 15 February, other COVID-19 restrictions to 5 March (Reuters, 15.01.2021). Italy to extend COVID state of emergency to end of April (Reuters, 13.01.2021).

The government has signed into effect an ordinance in effect from 14 February-5 March 2021 banning entry or passage through Italy for persons who have been in or passed through Brazil in the previous 14 days. The only exceptions are for persons who were legally resident in Italy prior to 13 February or flight crews who are not exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19. In any case, such persons must take a COVID-19 test in the 72 hours prior to arriving in Italy (with a negative result) and a second test within 48 hours of arriving in Italy. Regardless of the test results on arrival, such persons must then quarantine for 14 days and take an additional COVID-19 test at the end of the quarantine period.
Secondly, the ordinance requires are persons who have been in or passed through Austria in the previous 14 days to take a COVID-19 test in the 48 hours prior to arriving in Italy (with a negative result) and a second test within 48 hours of arriving in Italy. Regardless of the test results on arrival, such persons must then quarantine for 14 days and take an additional COVID-19 test at the end of the quarantine period.
Third and finally, the use of “COVID-tested” flights without the usual requirement for a 14-day quarantine period has been extended by the ordinance to 15 March 2021. These flights originate from Frankfurt’s Frankfurt-am-Main Airport, Munich’s Franz Josef Strauss Airport, New York’s JFK and Newark Liberty airports, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport and arrive at Rome’s Fiumicino International Airport. To be a COVID-tested flight, boarding must only be granted to passengers with a negative COVID-19 test taken within the 48 hours prior to boarding. Persons arriving from New York’s JFK or Newark airports or Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport must take a second COVID-19 test upon arrival at Fiumicino airport. In this regard, please note that FAO continues to apply a precautionary measure of 14 days-teleworking upon arrival from abroad, prior to access the HQ.

The Host Government issued the latest legislative decree that replaces the provisions of the 3 December 2020 decree and is in effect from 16 January – 5 March 2021.

*Updated Classification of regions:
The Italian government has released the latest classification of regions into different color zones, which is also in effect from Sunday, 14 February. The classifications are as follows:
• Red Zones: Zones classified as having the ‘maximum’ risk of contagion. No regions are in red zones, but specific provinces/towns. The whole of the autonomous province of Bolzano, the province of Perugia (in Umbria), 2 towns in the province of Terni, the whole provinces of Chieti and Pescara in Abruzzo, 27 towns in Molise and one town in Tuscany red zones. The towns in the province of Terni are Amelia and San Venanzo, in the Molise region are Termoli, Acquaviva Collecroce, Casacalenda, Castelmauro, Civitacampomarano, Colletorto, Guardialfiera, Guglionesi, Larino, Mafalda, Montecilfone, Montefalcone del Sannio, Montemitro, Montenero di Bisaccia, Montorio nei Frentani, Palata, Petacciato, Portocannone, Ripabottoni, Rotello, San Felice del Molise, San Giacomo degli Schiavoni, San Giuliano di Puglia, San Martino in Pensilis, Santa Croce di Magliano, Tavenna and Ururi, while in Tuscany it is the town of Chiusi (in the province of Siena).
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: remaining part of Abruzzo, Liguria, Tuscany, Sicily, remaining part of Umbria and the autonomous province of Trento.
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place. All remaining regions, including Lazio, are Yellow zones.
From Monday, 15 February, Sicily becomes a yellow zone. Finally, the ban on interregional travel remains until 25 February 2021, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons.

• Nobody is allowed in or out of the region, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons; for school attendance as allowed by the present decree; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through orange zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed.
• Likewise, leaving one’s municipality is also not allowed, except for the above stated reasons. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals. In addition, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00; the exception, as listed above, is that takeaway is not allowed past 18:00 for cafes without kitchens or bars/pubs. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
• Museums and cultural institutions are closed, with the exception of libraries, which may continue to operate on the basis of appointments and reservations.
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place (listed below), but recall that until 15 February, travel between regions remains prohibited except for work, health, or other urgent reasons. All remaining regions, including Lazio, are Yellow zones.
You are reminded that the following standard measures are still applicable nation-wide except where stricter in Orange & Red Zones:
• Curfew: Between 22:00-5:00, exclusively persons with valid work (e.g. commuting to/from work), health or other urgent reasons may be out. Such persons will need to be prepared to justify their outing through a self-certification form available here. In any case, it is strongly recommended at any point of the day that persons do not leave their homes except for work, health or other urgent reasons OR to engage in physical activity or to make use of any ongoing services.
• Movements within the regions: It is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• Masks: It continues to be mandatory to have a mask on one’s person at all times, to be worn in public both in enclosed areas and outdoors, except in cases where social distancing is continuously guaranteed. Exceptions to this requirement apply for children under the age of 6 and for persons with medical conditions incompatible with the use of a mask. Masks also do not need to be worn when engaging in physical activity or while consuming food or beverages. The use of masks is strongly recommended in one’s own residence in the presence of visitors.
• Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
• The use of masks is in addition to existing social distancing and careful hand washing measures, which continue to be priorities.
• Self-isolation continues to be mandatory for persons exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory infection with a fever (above 37.5 degrees); such individuals must remain at home and contact their doctor.
• Remote working continues to be recommended where it is possible.
• Events:
• Sports events: of national or international interest may continue, but without the presence of an audience.
• Theaters, concert halls, and cinemas are closed. Both indoor and outdoor shows are banned.
• Conferences and conventions may only take place through remote modalities. Public entities will exclusively hold meetings through remote modalities and private entities are strongly recommended to follow suit.
• Parties: Parties are prohibited, including those following civil or religious ceremonies. It is strongly recommended that visitors are not received in private residences, except for work or emergencies.
• Trade shows and exhibitions of any nature are prohibited.
• The following types of venues are closed:
• Streets or squares in urban centers prone to the formation of crowds may be closed all or part of the day, though allowing access to legitimate commercial activities and private residences.
• Shopping centers, malls, and markets on weekends and holidays; pharmacies, newsstands, tobacco shops and shops selling foodstuffs inside shopping centers and markets may remain open.
• Gyms, pools, sports centers, Wellness centers, and spas. Cultural and recreational centers may continue to operate with any gym or pool areas closed. Sports activities may continue to be carried out in outdoors sports centers and clubs as long as social distancing requirements are respected and the use of their locker rooms/changing rooms is prohibited.
• Museums and other cultural institutions (open only from Monday to Friday)
• Ski areas
• Amusement parks
• Arcades, betting rooms, bingo halls, and casinos (and such activities are prohibited in any other type of facility)
• Dance halls and nightclubs whether indoors or outdoors
• Public parks and gardens: continue to be open to the public so long as gatherings and crowds are strictly avoided.
• Outdoor exercise: May be conducted in public parks and using public exercise equipment, so long as an interpersonal distance of 2 meters is respected during sports activities and 1 meter for all other physical activities. Contact sports are allowed only for professional leagues and leagues recognized by the national Olympic committee.
• Contact sports: Training for children and youth’s amateur leagues for contact sports is allowed on an individual basis only; no matches are allowed. No contact sport activities of a purely recreational nature are allowed.
• Public protests: are allowed only in static form and if social distancing is respected
• Services to individuals may continue to be allowed as long as safety protocols are followed and only if regions determine that their operation is compatible with epidemiological trends within their territories
• Public transit: Trains, trams, and buses may be filled to a maximum of 50% capacity.

*From within the EU:

Italy adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Italy are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.

In case of stay or transit through EU countries (List C) during the 14 days prior to the entrance in Italy, entry is permitted without the need to specify the reason for travelling.

Specific and updated rules for each country of origin are available at ViaggiareSicuri

Is a coronavirus test required?

A certificate of a negative COVID-19 test, performed up to 48 hours before entry, is required.

Some exceptions to the requirement for a coronavirus test are in place.

Is a quarantine required?

People who do not present negative results of a molecular or antigenic test are subject to mandatory health surveillance and 14-day fiduciary isolation.

Some exceptions to the requirement for quarantine are in place.

Mandatory Travel Documentation

All persons travelling to Italy from any foreign location are required to provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers. Furthermore, travellers are asked to inform the Local Health Authority as soon as they enter the Italian territory.

Other

For information related to molecular or antigenic test in Italy, you can refer to the following phone numbers:

• From abroad: +39 0232008345 – +39 0283905385
• In Italy: 1500 (free of charge)

Before embarking on a trip to Italy, make sure that your Region of destination has no further measures in place. For additional information, some useful regional contacts are available.

Find out more:
Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy
Viaggiare Sicuri

Contact Point for Italy:
Online Inquiries

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

Anyone (regardless of nationality) can transit by private means through the Italian territory for a period not exceeding 36 hours, with the obligation, at the end of that period, to leave the national territory immediately or, failing that, to begin the period of surveillance and fiduciary isolation.

Find out more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

FAQs

Viaggiare Sicuri

*From Third Countries:

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from the UK (List E)

Entry into Italy in case of travellers who have visited or passed through the UK in the previous 14 days is only permitted for those with official residency in Italy since before 23 December 2020 or those with absolute necessity, which must be declared through a self-declaration form.

In these cases, travellers are allowed entry to Italy only if they:

• present the airline with a negative Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test taken no more than 72 hours before travel.
• Take a Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test on arrival in Italy at the airport, port or border crossing, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.
• Whatever the result of the two swab tests, those arriving in Italy from the UK must also report to their local Health Authorities on arrival and must quarantine for 14 days.

Personnel engaged in transporting passengers and freight shall not be required to quarantine in Italy (except if they have Covid-19 symptoms), but shall nevertheless be required to take a molecular or antigenic swab test on arrival at the airport, port or border crossing, where possible, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from Brazil (List E)

From 16 to 31 January 2021, entry and transit in the national territory are forbidden for travellers who have visited or transited through Brazil in the 14 days prior to their expected day of entry (except for those who were on board an indirect flight to Italy which began on 16 January 2021).

____________________

Travellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore (List D) are allowed to enter for any reason (including tourism).

For travellers coming from third countries not belonging to the previous list, travel is allowed only for specific reasons, such as work, health or study or in general absolute urgency.

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven and stable affective relationship with Italian/EU/Schengen citizens or with people who are legally resident in Italy and if they are travelling to their partners’ home/domicile/dwelling.

Is quarantine required? 

In all the described cases, travellers have to:

• provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers;
• self-isolate for 14 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health Authority;
• reach their final destination in Italy only by private vehicle (airport transit is allowed, however without leaving the dedicated areas of the terminal).

Some exceptions are in place.

To know more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

Viaggiare Sicuri

Internal Restrictions:

*Travel in Italy: Travel across regions in Italy is banned until 15 February unless for reasons of work, health or absolute necessity. All travellers entering Italy must comply with the regulations of the region they are visiting. Public transport links may be less frequent and seating limited to comply with social distancing measures. Masks must be worn on board public services. Taxi and car hire options are widely available. Rail companies are operating reduced schedules. Passenger ferry schedules remain subject to change and cancellations. Speak to your tour operator or transport provider for the latest information. More information on all these requirements is available from the Ministry of Health or the Agency for National Tourism. Consult the European Union’s Re-Open EU page for rules on travelling within the EU.
*Public spaces and services: Enhanced measures are in place across Italy to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus:
• A nightly curfew is in place in all regions from 2200 to 0500. You cannot leave your place of residence during this time apart from for emergency, work or health reasons. You’ll need to carry a self-declaration form explaining your reasons for travel
• There is a strong recommendation from the Italian Government that people do not travel by public or private transport except for work, study or health reasons, or for reasons of necessity
• Public transport is operating at 50% capacity and its use is discouraged except for essential purposes
• Social distancing of one metre must be observed
• The use of masks is mandatory in all public spaces, whether outdoors or indoors. You should pay close attention to signage when travelling and carry a mask with you at all times
• Eateries are open in yellow zones from 5am to 6pm. Only four people can sit together at a restaurant, bar or café. In all zones, a home delivery service is available until 10pm
• It is not permitted to consume food and drink outdoors, between 6pm and 5am
• Theatres, cinemas and concert venues are closed
• Museums, in yellow zones, are open on weekdays
• Dance activity in nightclubs and open air venues has been suspended and parties are not permitted
• Parks are open and outdoor exercise is permitted, subject to social distancing. Contact sport is banned and sports centres, swimming pools, spas and wellness centres are closed
• Funerals are permitted to take place with limited attendance. Churches can celebrate mass, weddings and baptisms. Receptions following civil and religious ceremonies are banned
• Conferences and trade fairs are banned, unless held online
• Ski stations will remain closed until 15 February
More stringent measures are in place in some Italian regions that have been designated ‘orange zones’ or ‘red zones’.Travel to or from ’red zones’ should only be for work, health or emergency reasons. In red and orange zones, bars and eateries are closed and only shops selling essential items are open. More information on regional classifications, or on regional COVID zones is available on the Ministry of Health website (in English).
Regional and local authorities in Italy are empowered to adjust these measures where required, which may occur at short notice. You are strongly advised to consult the websites for the regions in which you are travelling for the latest information. You should also pay close attention to local signage. You can find more information on measures on the Ministry of Health website (in English) and Frequently Asked Questions on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (in English).

Italy Latest News: Italian government extends suspension of flights from Brazil until 15 February (Reuters, 30.01.2021). COVID-19 restrictions to ease in several regions (Reuters, 29.01.2021). Italian authorities suspend flights from Brazil because of new COVID-19 strain (Reuters, 16.01.2021). Government extends ban on nonessential travel between regions to 15 February, other COVID-19 restrictions to 5 March (Reuters, 15.01.2021). Italy to extend COVID state of emergency to end of April (Reuters, 13.01.2021).

The government has signed into effect an ordinance in effect from 14 February-5 March 2021 banning entry or passage through Italy for persons who have been in or passed through Brazil in the previous 14 days. The only exceptions are for persons who were legally resident in Italy prior to 13 February or flight crews who are not exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19. In any case, such persons must take a COVID-19 test in the 72 hours prior to arriving in Italy (with a negative result) and a second test within 48 hours of arriving in Italy. Regardless of the test results on arrival, such persons must then quarantine for 14 days and take an additional COVID-19 test at the end of the quarantine period.
Secondly, the ordinance requires are persons who have been in or passed through Austria in the previous 14 days to take a COVID-19 test in the 48 hours prior to arriving in Italy (with a negative result) and a second test within 48 hours of arriving in Italy. Regardless of the test results on arrival, such persons must then quarantine for 14 days and take an additional COVID-19 test at the end of the quarantine period.
Third and finally, the use of “COVID-tested” flights without the usual requirement for a 14-day quarantine period has been extended by the ordinance to 15 March 2021. These flights originate from Frankfurt’s Frankfurt-am-Main Airport, Munich’s Franz Josef Strauss Airport, New York’s JFK and Newark Liberty airports, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport and arrive at Rome’s Fiumicino International Airport. To be a COVID-tested flight, boarding must only be granted to passengers with a negative COVID-19 test taken within the 48 hours prior to boarding. Persons arriving from New York’s JFK or Newark airports or Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport must take a second COVID-19 test upon arrival at Fiumicino airport. In this regard, please note that FAO continues to apply a precautionary measure of 14 days-teleworking upon arrival from abroad, prior to access the HQ.

The Host Government issued the latest legislative decree that replaces the provisions of the 3 December 2020 decree and is in effect from 16 January – 5 March 2021.

*Updated Classification of regions:
The Italian government has released the latest classification of regions into different color zones, which is also in effect from Sunday, 14 February. The classifications are as follows:
• Red Zones: Zones classified as having the ‘maximum’ risk of contagion. No regions are in red zones, but specific provinces/towns. The whole of the autonomous province of Bolzano, the province of Perugia (in Umbria), 2 towns in the province of Terni, the whole provinces of Chieti and Pescara in Abruzzo, 27 towns in Molise and one town in Tuscany red zones. The towns in the province of Terni are Amelia and San Venanzo, in the Molise region are Termoli, Acquaviva Collecroce, Casacalenda, Castelmauro, Civitacampomarano, Colletorto, Guardialfiera, Guglionesi, Larino, Mafalda, Montecilfone, Montefalcone del Sannio, Montemitro, Montenero di Bisaccia, Montorio nei Frentani, Palata, Petacciato, Portocannone, Ripabottoni, Rotello, San Felice del Molise, San Giacomo degli Schiavoni, San Giuliano di Puglia, San Martino in Pensilis, Santa Croce di Magliano, Tavenna and Ururi, while in Tuscany it is the town of Chiusi (in the province of Siena).
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: remaining part of Abruzzo, Liguria, Tuscany, Sicily, remaining part of Umbria and the autonomous province of Trento.
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place. All remaining regions, including Lazio, are Yellow zones.
From Monday, 15 February, Sicily becomes a yellow zone. Finally, the ban on interregional travel remains until 25 February 2021, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons.

• Nobody is allowed in or out of the region, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons; for school attendance as allowed by the present decree; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through orange zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed.
• Likewise, leaving one’s municipality is also not allowed, except for the above stated reasons. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals. In addition, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00; the exception, as listed above, is that takeaway is not allowed past 18:00 for cafes without kitchens or bars/pubs. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
• Museums and cultural institutions are closed, with the exception of libraries, which may continue to operate on the basis of appointments and reservations.
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place (listed below), but recall that until 15 February, travel between regions remains prohibited except for work, health, or other urgent reasons. All remaining regions, including Lazio, are Yellow zones.
You are reminded that the following standard measures are still applicable nation-wide except where stricter in Orange & Red Zones:
• Curfew: Between 22:00-5:00, exclusively persons with valid work (e.g. commuting to/from work), health or other urgent reasons may be out. Such persons will need to be prepared to justify their outing through a self-certification form available here. In any case, it is strongly recommended at any point of the day that persons do not leave their homes except for work, health or other urgent reasons OR to engage in physical activity or to make use of any ongoing services.
• Movements within the regions: It is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• Masks: It continues to be mandatory to have a mask on one’s person at all times, to be worn in public both in enclosed areas and outdoors, except in cases where social distancing is continuously guaranteed. Exceptions to this requirement apply for children under the age of 6 and for persons with medical conditions incompatible with the use of a mask. Masks also do not need to be worn when engaging in physical activity or while consuming food or beverages. The use of masks is strongly recommended in one’s own residence in the presence of visitors.
• Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
• The use of masks is in addition to existing social distancing and careful hand washing measures, which continue to be priorities.
• Self-isolation continues to be mandatory for persons exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory infection with a fever (above 37.5 degrees); such individuals must remain at home and contact their doctor.
• Remote working continues to be recommended where it is possible.
• Events:
• Sports events: of national or international interest may continue, but without the presence of an audience.
• Theaters, concert halls, and cinemas are closed. Both indoor and outdoor shows are banned.
• Conferences and conventions may only take place through remote modalities. Public entities will exclusively hold meetings through remote modalities and private entities are strongly recommended to follow suit.
• Parties: Parties are prohibited, including those following civil or religious ceremonies. It is strongly recommended that visitors are not received in private residences, except for work or emergencies.
• Trade shows and exhibitions of any nature are prohibited.
• The following types of venues are closed:
• Streets or squares in urban centers prone to the formation of crowds may be closed all or part of the day, though allowing access to legitimate commercial activities and private residences.
• Shopping centers, malls, and markets on weekends and holidays; pharmacies, newsstands, tobacco shops and shops selling foodstuffs inside shopping centers and markets may remain open.
• Gyms, pools, sports centers, Wellness centers, and spas. Cultural and recreational centers may continue to operate with any gym or pool areas closed. Sports activities may continue to be carried out in outdoors sports centers and clubs as long as social distancing requirements are respected and the use of their locker rooms/changing rooms is prohibited.
• Museums and other cultural institutions (open only from Monday to Friday)
• Ski areas
• Amusement parks
• Arcades, betting rooms, bingo halls, and casinos (and such activities are prohibited in any other type of facility)
• Dance halls and nightclubs whether indoors or outdoors
• Public parks and gardens: continue to be open to the public so long as gatherings and crowds are strictly avoided.
• Outdoor exercise: May be conducted in public parks and using public exercise equipment, so long as an interpersonal distance of 2 meters is respected during sports activities and 1 meter for all other physical activities. Contact sports are allowed only for professional leagues and leagues recognized by the national Olympic committee.
• Contact sports: Training for children and youth’s amateur leagues for contact sports is allowed on an individual basis only; no matches are allowed. No contact sport activities of a purely recreational nature are allowed.
• Public protests: are allowed only in static form and if social distancing is respected
• Services to individuals may continue to be allowed as long as safety protocols are followed and only if regions determine that their operation is compatible with epidemiological trends within their territories
• Public transit: Trains, trams, and buses may be filled to a maximum of 50% capacity.

*From within the EU:

Italy adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Italy are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.

In case of stay or transit through EU countries (List C) during the 14 days prior to the entrance in Italy, entry is permitted without the need to specify the reason for travelling.

Specific and updated rules for each country of origin are available at ViaggiareSicuri

Is a coronavirus test required?

A certificate of a negative COVID-19 test, performed up to 48 hours before entry, is required.

Some exceptions to the requirement for a coronavirus test are in place.

Is a quarantine required?

People who do not present negative results of a molecular or antigenic test are subject to mandatory health surveillance and 14-day fiduciary isolation.

Some exceptions to the requirement for quarantine are in place.

Mandatory Travel Documentation

All persons travelling to Italy from any foreign location are required to provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers. Furthermore, travellers are asked to inform the Local Health Authority as soon as they enter the Italian territory.

Other

For information related to molecular or antigenic test in Italy, you can refer to the following phone numbers:

• From abroad: +39 0232008345 – +39 0283905385
• In Italy: 1500 (free of charge)

Before embarking on a trip to Italy, make sure that your Region of destination has no further measures in place. For additional information, some useful regional contacts are available.

Find out more:
Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy
Viaggiare Sicuri

Contact Point for Italy:
Online Inquiries

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

Anyone (regardless of nationality) can transit by private means through the Italian territory for a period not exceeding 36 hours, with the obligation, at the end of that period, to leave the national territory immediately or, failing that, to begin the period of surveillance and fiduciary isolation.

Find out more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

FAQs

Viaggiare Sicuri

*From Third Countries:

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from the UK (List E)

Entry into Italy in case of travellers who have visited or passed through the UK in the previous 14 days is only permitted for those with official residency in Italy since before 23 December 2020 or those with absolute necessity, which must be declared through a self-declaration form.

In these cases, travellers are allowed entry to Italy only if they:

• present the airline with a negative Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test taken no more than 72 hours before travel.
• Take a Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test on arrival in Italy at the airport, port or border crossing, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.
• Whatever the result of the two swab tests, those arriving in Italy from the UK must also report to their local Health Authorities on arrival and must quarantine for 14 days.

Personnel engaged in transporting passengers and freight shall not be required to quarantine in Italy (except if they have Covid-19 symptoms), but shall nevertheless be required to take a molecular or antigenic swab test on arrival at the airport, port or border crossing, where possible, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from Brazil (List E)

From 16 to 31 January 2021, entry and transit in the national territory are forbidden for travellers who have visited or transited through Brazil in the 14 days prior to their expected day of entry (except for those who were on board an indirect flight to Italy which began on 16 January 2021).

____________________

Travellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore (List D) are allowed to enter for any reason (including tourism).

For travellers coming from third countries not belonging to the previous list, travel is allowed only for specific reasons, such as work, health or study or in general absolute urgency.

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven and stable affective relationship with Italian/EU/Schengen citizens or with people who are legally resident in Italy and if they are travelling to their partners’ home/domicile/dwelling.

Is quarantine required? 

In all the described cases, travellers have to:

• provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers;
• self-isolate for 14 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health Authority;
• reach their final destination in Italy only by private vehicle (airport transit is allowed, however without leaving the dedicated areas of the terminal).

Some exceptions are in place.

To know more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

Viaggiare Sicuri

.

Internal Restrictions:

*Travel in Italy: Travel across regions in Italy is banned until 15 February unless for reasons of work, health or absolute necessity. All travellers entering Italy must comply with the regulations of the region they are visiting. Public transport links may be less frequent and seating limited to comply with social distancing measures. Masks must be worn on board public services. Taxi and car hire options are widely available. Rail companies are operating reduced schedules. Passenger ferry schedules remain subject to change and cancellations. Speak to your tour operator or transport provider for the latest information. More information on all these requirements is available from the Ministry of Health or the Agency for National Tourism. Consult the European Union’s Re-Open EU page for rules on travelling within the EU.
*Public spaces and services: Enhanced measures are in place across Italy to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus:
• A nightly curfew is in place in all regions from 2200 to 0500. You cannot leave your place of residence during this time apart from for emergency, work or health reasons. You’ll need to carry a self-declaration form explaining your reasons for travel
• There is a strong recommendation from the Italian Government that people do not travel by public or private transport except for work, study or health reasons, or for reasons of necessity
• Public transport is operating at 50% capacity and its use is discouraged except for essential purposes
• Social distancing of one metre must be observed
• The use of masks is mandatory in all public spaces, whether outdoors or indoors. You should pay close attention to signage when travelling and carry a mask with you at all times
• Eateries are open in yellow zones from 5am to 6pm. Only four people can sit together at a restaurant, bar or café. In all zones, a home delivery service is available until 10pm
• It is not permitted to consume food and drink outdoors, between 6pm and 5am
• Theatres, cinemas and concert venues are closed
• Museums, in yellow zones, are open on weekdays
• Dance activity in nightclubs and open air venues has been suspended and parties are not permitted
• Parks are open and outdoor exercise is permitted, subject to social distancing. Contact sport is banned and sports centres, swimming pools, spas and wellness centres are closed
• Funerals are permitted to take place with limited attendance. Churches can celebrate mass, weddings and baptisms. Receptions following civil and religious ceremonies are banned
• Conferences and trade fairs are banned, unless held online
• Ski stations will remain closed until 15 February
More stringent measures are in place in some Italian regions that have been designated ‘orange zones’ or ‘red zones’.Travel to or from ’red zones’ should only be for work, health or emergency reasons. In red and orange zones, bars and eateries are closed and only shops selling essential items are open. More information on regional classifications, or on regional COVID zones is available on the Ministry of Health website (in English).
Regional and local authorities in Italy are empowered to adjust these measures where required, which may occur at short notice. You are strongly advised to consult the websites for the regions in which you are travelling for the latest information. You should also pay close attention to local signage. You can find more information on measures on the Ministry of Health website (in English) and Frequently Asked Questions on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (in English).

Italy Latest News: Italian government extends suspension of flights from Brazil until 15 February (Reuters, 30.01.2021). COVID-19 restrictions to ease in several regions (Reuters, 29.01.2021). Italian authorities suspend flights from Brazil because of new COVID-19 strain (Reuters, 16.01.2021). Government extends ban on nonessential travel between regions to 15 February, other COVID-19 restrictions to 5 March (Reuters, 15.01.2021). Italy to extend COVID state of emergency to end of April (Reuters, 13.01.2021).

The Host Government issued the latest legislative decree that replaces the provisions of the 3 December 2020 decree and is in effect from 16 January – 5 March 2021.

*Updated Classification of regions:
Regions have signed ordinances into effect designating the whole of the province of Perugia (in Umbria), six towns in the province of Terni, three towns in Abruzzo, and one town in Tuscany red zones from Monday, 8 February 2021. The six towns in the province of Terni are Ameilia, Attigliano, Calvi dell’Umbria, Lugnano in Teverina, Montegabbione, and San Venanzo. The three towns in Abruzzo are San Giovanni Teatino and Atessa (in the province of Chieti) and Tocco da Casuaria (in the province of Pescara), while in Tuscany, it is the town of Chiusi (in the province of Siena).
Additionally, the President of the autonomous province of Bolzano has decided to implement lockdown measures until 28 February 2021, like the closure of non-essential commercial activities despite its Orange Zone classification.
In addition, the Italian government has released the latest classification of regions into different color zones, which is also in effect from Monday, 8 February. The ban on interregional travel remains and the classifications are as follows:
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: Puglia, Sicily, Umbria, and the autonomous province of Bolzano.
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place, but recall travel between regions remains prohibited except for work, health, or other urgent reasons. All remaining regions, including Lazio, are Yellow zones.
• Nobody is allowed in or out of the region, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons; for school attendance as allowed by the present decree; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through orange zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed.
• Likewise, leaving one’s municipality is also not allowed, except for the above stated reasons. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals. In addition, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00; the exception, as listed above, is that takeaway is not allowed past 18:00 for cafes without kitchens or bars/pubs. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
• Museums and cultural institutions are closed, with the exception of libraries, which may continue to operate on the basis of appointments and reservations.
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place (listed below), but recall that until 15 February, travel between regions remains prohibited except for work, health, or other urgent reasons. All remaining regions, including Lazio, are Yellow zones.
You are reminded that the following standard measures are still applicable nation-wide except where stricter in Orange & Red Zones:
• Curfew: Between 22:00-5:00, exclusively persons with valid work (e.g. commuting to/from work), health or other urgent reasons may be out. Such persons will need to be prepared to justify their outing through a self-certification form available here. In any case, it is strongly recommended at any point of the day that persons do not leave their homes except for work, health or other urgent reasons OR to engage in physical activity or to make use of any ongoing services.
• Movements within the regions: It is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• Masks: It continues to be mandatory to have a mask on one’s person at all times, to be worn in public both in enclosed areas and outdoors, except in cases where social distancing is continuously guaranteed. Exceptions to this requirement apply for children under the age of 6 and for persons with medical conditions incompatible with the use of a mask. Masks also do not need to be worn when engaging in physical activity or while consuming food or beverages. The use of masks is strongly recommended in one’s own residence in the presence of visitors.
• Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
• The use of masks is in addition to existing social distancing and careful hand washing measures, which continue to be priorities.
• Self-isolation continues to be mandatory for persons exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory infection with a fever (above 37.5 degrees); such individuals must remain at home and contact their doctor.
• Remote working continues to be recommended where it is possible.
• Events:
• Sports events: of national or international interest may continue, but without the presence of an audience.
• Theaters, concert halls, and cinemas are closed. Both indoor and outdoor shows are banned.
• Conferences and conventions may only take place through remote modalities. Public entities will exclusively hold meetings through remote modalities and private entities are strongly recommended to follow suit.
• Parties: Parties are prohibited, including those following civil or religious ceremonies. It is strongly recommended that visitors are not received in private residences, except for work or emergencies.
• Trade shows and exhibitions of any nature are prohibited.
• The following types of venues are closed:
• Streets or squares in urban centers prone to the formation of crowds may be closed all or part of the day, though allowing access to legitimate commercial activities and private residences.
• Shopping centers, malls, and markets on weekends and holidays; pharmacies, newsstands, tobacco shops and shops selling foodstuffs inside shopping centers and markets may remain open.
• Gyms, pools, sports centers, Wellness centers, and spas. Cultural and recreational centers may continue to operate with any gym or pool areas closed. Sports activities may continue to be carried out in outdoors sports centers and clubs as long as social distancing requirements are respected and the use of their locker rooms/changing rooms is prohibited.
• Museums and other cultural institutions (open only from Monday to Friday)
• Ski areas
• Amusement parks
• Arcades, betting rooms, bingo halls, and casinos (and such activities are prohibited in any other type of facility)
• Dance halls and nightclubs whether indoors or outdoors
• Public parks and gardens: continue to be open to the public so long as gatherings and crowds are strictly avoided.
• Outdoor exercise: May be conducted in public parks and using public exercise equipment, so long as an interpersonal distance of 2 meters is respected during sports activities and 1 meter for all other physical activities. Contact sports are allowed only for professional leagues and leagues recognized by the national Olympic committee.
• Contact sports: Training for children and youth’s amateur leagues for contact sports is allowed on an individual basis only; no matches are allowed. No contact sport activities of a purely recreational nature are allowed.
• Public protests: are allowed only in static form and if social distancing is respected
• Services to individuals may continue to be allowed as long as safety protocols are followed and only if regions determine that their operation is compatible with epidemiological trends within their territories
• Public transit: Trains, trams, and buses may be filled to a maximum of 50% capacity.

*From within the EU:

Italy adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Italy are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.

In case of stay or transit through EU countries (List C) during the 14 days prior to the entrance in Italy, entry is permitted without the need to specify the reason for travelling.

Specific and updated rules for each country of origin are available at ViaggiareSicuri

Is a coronavirus test required?

A certificate of a negative COVID-19 test, performed up to 48 hours before entry, is required.

Some exceptions to the requirement for a coronavirus test are in place.

Is a quarantine required?

People who do not present negative results of a molecular or antigenic test are subject to mandatory health surveillance and 14-day fiduciary isolation.

Some exceptions to the requirement for quarantine are in place.

Mandatory Travel Documentation

All persons travelling to Italy from any foreign location are required to provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers. Furthermore, travellers are asked to inform the Local Health Authority as soon as they enter the Italian territory.

Other

For information related to molecular or antigenic test in Italy, you can refer to the following phone numbers:

• From abroad: +39 0232008345 – +39 0283905385
• In Italy: 1500 (free of charge)

Before embarking on a trip to Italy, make sure that your Region of destination has no further measures in place. For additional information, some useful regional contacts are available.

Find out more:
Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy
Viaggiare Sicuri

Contact Point for Italy:
Online Inquiries

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

Anyone (regardless of nationality) can transit by private means through the Italian territory for a period not exceeding 36 hours, with the obligation, at the end of that period, to leave the national territory immediately or, failing that, to begin the period of surveillance and fiduciary isolation.

Find out more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

FAQs

Viaggiare Sicuri

*From Third Countries:

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from the UK (List E)

Entry into Italy in case of travellers who have visited or passed through the UK in the previous 14 days is only permitted for those with official residency in Italy since before 23 December 2020 or those with absolute necessity, which must be declared through a self-declaration form.

In these cases, travellers are allowed entry to Italy only if they:

• present the airline with a negative Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test taken no more than 72 hours before travel.
• Take a Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test on arrival in Italy at the airport, port or border crossing, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.
• Whatever the result of the two swab tests, those arriving in Italy from the UK must also report to their local Health Authorities on arrival and must quarantine for 14 days.

Personnel engaged in transporting passengers and freight shall not be required to quarantine in Italy (except if they have Covid-19 symptoms), but shall nevertheless be required to take a molecular or antigenic swab test on arrival at the airport, port or border crossing, where possible, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from Brazil (List E)

From 16 to 31 January 2021, entry and transit in the national territory are forbidden for travellers who have visited or transited through Brazil in the 14 days prior to their expected day of entry (except for those who were on board an indirect flight to Italy which began on 16 January 2021).

____________________

Travellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore (List D) are allowed to enter for any reason (including tourism).

For travellers coming from third countries not belonging to the previous list, travel is allowed only for specific reasons, such as work, health or study or in general absolute urgency.

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven and stable affective relationship with Italian/EU/Schengen citizens or with people who are legally resident in Italy and if they are travelling to their partners’ home/domicile/dwelling.

Is quarantine required? 

In all the described cases, travellers have to:

• provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers;
• self-isolate for 14 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health Authority;
• reach their final destination in Italy only by private vehicle (airport transit is allowed, however without leaving the dedicated areas of the terminal).

Some exceptions are in place.

To know more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

Viaggiare Sicuri

.

Internal Restrictions:

*Travel in Italy: Travel across regions in Italy is banned until 15 February unless for reasons of work, health or absolute necessity. All travellers entering Italy must comply with the regulations of the region they are visiting. Public transport links may be less frequent and seating limited to comply with social distancing measures. Masks must be worn on board public services. Taxi and car hire options are widely available. Rail companies are operating reduced schedules. Passenger ferry schedules remain subject to change and cancellations. Speak to your tour operator or transport provider for the latest information. More information on all these requirements is available from the Ministry of Health or the Agency for National Tourism. Consult the European Union’s Re-Open EU page for rules on travelling within the EU.
*Public spaces and services: Enhanced measures are in place across Italy to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus:
• A nightly curfew is in place in all regions from 2200 to 0500. You cannot leave your place of residence during this time apart from for emergency, work or health reasons. You’ll need to carry a self-declaration form explaining your reasons for travel
• There is a strong recommendation from the Italian Government that people do not travel by public or private transport except for work, study or health reasons, or for reasons of necessity
• Public transport is operating at 50% capacity and its use is discouraged except for essential purposes
• Social distancing of one metre must be observed
• The use of masks is mandatory in all public spaces, whether outdoors or indoors. You should pay close attention to signage when travelling and carry a mask with you at all times
• Eateries are open in yellow zones from 5am to 6pm. Only four people can sit together at a restaurant, bar or café. In all zones, a home delivery service is available until 10pm
• It is not permitted to consume food and drink outdoors, between 6pm and 5am
• Theatres, cinemas and concert venues are closed
• Museums, in yellow zones, are open on weekdays
• Dance activity in nightclubs and open air venues has been suspended and parties are not permitted
• Parks are open and outdoor exercise is permitted, subject to social distancing. Contact sport is banned and sports centres, swimming pools, spas and wellness centres are closed
• Funerals are permitted to take place with limited attendance. Churches can celebrate mass, weddings and baptisms. Receptions following civil and religious ceremonies are banned
• Conferences and trade fairs are banned, unless held online
• Ski stations will remain closed until 15 February
More stringent measures are in place in some Italian regions that have been designated ‘orange zones’ or ‘red zones’.Travel to or from ’red zones’ should only be for work, health or emergency reasons. In red and orange zones, bars and eateries are closed and only shops selling essential items are open. More information on regional classifications, or on regional COVID zones is available on the Ministry of Health website (in English).
Regional and local authorities in Italy are empowered to adjust these measures where required, which may occur at short notice. You are strongly advised to consult the websites for the regions in which you are travelling for the latest information. You should also pay close attention to local signage. You can find more information on measures on the Ministry of Health website (in English) and Frequently Asked Questions on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (in English).

Italy Latest News: Italian government extends suspension of flights from Brazil until 15 February (Reuters, 30.01.2021). COVID-19 restrictions to ease in several regions (Reuters, 29.01.2021). Italian authorities suspend flights from Brazil because of new COVID-19 strain (Reuters, 16.01.2021). Government extends ban on nonessential travel between regions to 15 February, other COVID-19 restrictions to 5 March (Reuters, 15.01.2021). Italy to extend COVID state of emergency to end of April (Reuters, 13.01.2021).

The Host Government issued the latest legislative decree that replaces the provisions of the 3 December 2020 decree and is in effect from 16 January – 5 March 2021.

*Updated Classification of regions:
Regions have signed ordinances into effect designating the whole of the province of Perugia (in Umbria), six towns in the province of Terni, three towns in Abruzzo, and one town in Tuscany red zones from Monday, 8 February 2021. The six towns in the province of Terni are Ameilia, Attigliano, Calvi dell’Umbria, Lugnano in Teverina, Montegabbione, and San Venanzo. The three towns in Abruzzo are San Giovanni Teatino and Atessa (in the province of Chieti) and Tocco da Casuaria (in the province of Pescara), while in Tuscany, it is the town of Chiusi (in the province of Siena).
Additionally, the President of the autonomous province of Bolzano has decided to implement lockdown measures until 28 February 2021, like the closure of non-essential commercial activities despite its Orange Zone classification.
In addition, the Italian government has released the latest classification of regions into different color zones, which is also in effect from Monday, 8 February. The ban on interregional travel remains and the classifications are as follows:
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: Puglia, Sicily, Umbria, and the autonomous province of Bolzano.
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place, but recall travel between regions remains prohibited except for work, health, or other urgent reasons. All remaining regions, including Lazio, are Yellow zones.
• Nobody is allowed in or out of the region, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons; for school attendance as allowed by the present decree; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through orange zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed.
• Likewise, leaving one’s municipality is also not allowed, except for the above stated reasons. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals. In addition, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00; the exception, as listed above, is that takeaway is not allowed past 18:00 for cafes without kitchens or bars/pubs. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
• Museums and cultural institutions are closed, with the exception of libraries, which may continue to operate on the basis of appointments and reservations.
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place (listed below), but recall that until 15 February, travel between regions remains prohibited except for work, health, or other urgent reasons. All remaining regions, including Lazio, are Yellow zones.
You are reminded that the following standard measures are still applicable nation-wide except where stricter in Orange & Red Zones:
• Curfew: Between 22:00-5:00, exclusively persons with valid work (e.g. commuting to/from work), health or other urgent reasons may be out. Such persons will need to be prepared to justify their outing through a self-certification form available here. In any case, it is strongly recommended at any point of the day that persons do not leave their homes except for work, health or other urgent reasons OR to engage in physical activity or to make use of any ongoing services.
• Movements within the regions: It is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• Masks: It continues to be mandatory to have a mask on one’s person at all times, to be worn in public both in enclosed areas and outdoors, except in cases where social distancing is continuously guaranteed. Exceptions to this requirement apply for children under the age of 6 and for persons with medical conditions incompatible with the use of a mask. Masks also do not need to be worn when engaging in physical activity or while consuming food or beverages. The use of masks is strongly recommended in one’s own residence in the presence of visitors.
• Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
• The use of masks is in addition to existing social distancing and careful hand washing measures, which continue to be priorities.
• Self-isolation continues to be mandatory for persons exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory infection with a fever (above 37.5 degrees); such individuals must remain at home and contact their doctor.
• Remote working continues to be recommended where it is possible.
• Events:
• Sports events: of national or international interest may continue, but without the presence of an audience.
• Theaters, concert halls, and cinemas are closed. Both indoor and outdoor shows are banned.
• Conferences and conventions may only take place through remote modalities. Public entities will exclusively hold meetings through remote modalities and private entities are strongly recommended to follow suit.
• Parties: Parties are prohibited, including those following civil or religious ceremonies. It is strongly recommended that visitors are not received in private residences, except for work or emergencies.
• Trade shows and exhibitions of any nature are prohibited.
• The following types of venues are closed:
• Streets or squares in urban centers prone to the formation of crowds may be closed all or part of the day, though allowing access to legitimate commercial activities and private residences.
• Shopping centers, malls, and markets on weekends and holidays; pharmacies, newsstands, tobacco shops and shops selling foodstuffs inside shopping centers and markets may remain open.
• Gyms, pools, sports centers, Wellness centers, and spas. Cultural and recreational centers may continue to operate with any gym or pool areas closed. Sports activities may continue to be carried out in outdoors sports centers and clubs as long as social distancing requirements are respected and the use of their locker rooms/changing rooms is prohibited.
• Museums and other cultural institutions (open only from Monday to Friday)
• Ski areas
• Amusement parks
• Arcades, betting rooms, bingo halls, and casinos (and such activities are prohibited in any other type of facility)
• Dance halls and nightclubs whether indoors or outdoors
• Public parks and gardens: continue to be open to the public so long as gatherings and crowds are strictly avoided.
• Outdoor exercise: May be conducted in public parks and using public exercise equipment, so long as an interpersonal distance of 2 meters is respected during sports activities and 1 meter for all other physical activities. Contact sports are allowed only for professional leagues and leagues recognized by the national Olympic committee.
• Contact sports: Training for children and youth’s amateur leagues for contact sports is allowed on an individual basis only; no matches are allowed. No contact sport activities of a purely recreational nature are allowed.
• Public protests: are allowed only in static form and if social distancing is respected
• Services to individuals may continue to be allowed as long as safety protocols are followed and only if regions determine that their operation is compatible with epidemiological trends within their territories
• Public transit: Trains, trams, and buses may be filled to a maximum of 50% capacity.

**From within the EU:

Italy adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Italy are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.

In case of stay or transit through EU countries (List C) during the 14 days prior to the entrance in Italy, entry is permitted without the need to specify the reason for travelling.

Specific and updated rules for each country of origin are available at ViaggiareSicuri

Is a coronavirus test required?

A certificate of a negative COVID-19 test, performed up to 48 hours before entry, is required.

Some exceptions to the requirement for a coronavirus test are in place.

Is a quarantine required?

People who do not present negative results of a molecular or antigenic test are subject to mandatory health surveillance and 14-day fiduciary isolation.

Some exceptions to the requirement for quarantine are in place.

Mandatory Travel Documentation

All persons travelling to Italy from any foreign location are required to provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers. Furthermore, travellers are asked to inform the Local Health Authority as soon as they enter the Italian territory.

Other

For information related to molecular or antigenic test in Italy, you can refer to the following phone numbers:

• From abroad: +39 0232008345 – +39 0283905385
• In Italy: 1500 (free of charge)

Before embarking on a trip to Italy, make sure that your Region of destination has no further measures in place. For additional information, some useful regional contacts are available.

Find out more:
Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy
Viaggiare Sicuri

Contact Point for Italy:
Online Inquiries

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

Anyone (regardless of nationality) can transit by private means through the Italian territory for a period not exceeding 36 hours, with the obligation, at the end of that period, to leave the national territory immediately or, failing that, to begin the period of surveillance and fiduciary isolation.

Find out more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

FAQs

Viaggiare Sicuri

*From Third Countries:

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from the UK (List E)

Entry into Italy in case of travellers who have visited or passed through the UK in the previous 14 days is only permitted for those with official residency in Italy since before 23 December 2020 or those with absolute necessity, which must be declared through a self-declaration form.

In these cases, travellers are allowed entry to Italy only if they:

• present the airline with a negative Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test taken no more than 72 hours before travel.
• Take a Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test on arrival in Italy at the airport, port or border crossing, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.
• Whatever the result of the two swab tests, those arriving in Italy from the UK must also report to their local Health Authorities on arrival and must quarantine for 14 days.

Personnel engaged in transporting passengers and freight shall not be required to quarantine in Italy (except if they have Covid-19 symptoms), but shall nevertheless be required to take a molecular or antigenic swab test on arrival at the airport, port or border crossing, where possible, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from Brazil (List E)

From 16 to 31 January 2021, entry and transit in the national territory are forbidden for travellers who have visited or transited through Brazil in the 14 days prior to their expected day of entry (except for those who were on board an indirect flight to Italy which began on 16 January 2021).

____________________

Travellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore (List D) are allowed to enter for any reason (including tourism).

For travellers coming from third countries not belonging to the previous list, travel is allowed only for specific reasons, such as work, health or study or in general absolute urgency.

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven and stable affective relationship with Italian/EU/Schengen citizens or with people who are legally resident in Italy and if they are travelling to their partners’ home/domicile/dwelling.

Is quarantine required? 

In all the described cases, travellers have to:

• provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers;
• self-isolate for 14 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health Authority;
• reach their final destination in Italy only by private vehicle (airport transit is allowed, however without leaving the dedicated areas of the terminal).

Some exceptions are in place.

To know more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in
Internal Restrictions:

*Travel in Italy: Travel across regions in Italy is banned until 15 February unless for reasons of work, health or absolute necessity. All travellers entering Italy must comply with the regulations of the region they are visiting. Public transport links may be less frequent and seating limited to comply with social distancing measures. Masks must be worn on board public services. Taxi and car hire options are widely available. Rail companies are operating reduced schedules. Passenger ferry schedules remain subject to change and cancellations. Speak to your tour operator or transport provider for the latest information. More information on all these requirements is available from the Ministry of Health or the Agency for National Tourism. Consult the European Union’s Re-Open EU page for rules on travelling within the EU.
*Public spaces and services: Enhanced measures are in place across Italy to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus:
• A nightly curfew is in place in all regions from 2200 to 0500. You cannot leave your place of residence during this time apart from for emergency, work or health reasons. You’ll need to carry a self-declaration form explaining your reasons for travel
• There is a strong recommendation from the Italian Government that people do not travel by public or private transport except for work, study or health reasons, or for reasons of necessity
• Public transport is operating at 50% capacity and its use is discouraged except for essential purposes
• Social distancing of one metre must be observed
• The use of masks is mandatory in all public spaces, whether outdoors or indoors. You should pay close attention to signage when travelling and carry a mask with you at all times
• Eateries are open in yellow zones from 5am to 6pm. Only four people can sit together at a restaurant, bar or café. In all zones, a home delivery service is available until 10pm
• It is not permitted to consume food and drink outdoors, between 6pm and 5am
• Theatres, cinemas and concert venues are closed
• Museums, in yellow zones, are open on weekdays
• Dance activity in nightclubs and open air venues has been suspended and parties are not permitted
• Parks are open and outdoor exercise is permitted, subject to social distancing. Contact sport is banned and sports centres, swimming pools, spas and wellness centres are closed
• Funerals are permitted to take place with limited attendance. Churches can celebrate mass, weddings and baptisms. Receptions following civil and religious ceremonies are banned
• Conferences and trade fairs are banned, unless held online
• Ski stations will remain closed until 15 February
More stringent measures are in place in some Italian regions that have been designated ‘orange zones’ or ‘red zones’.Travel to or from ’red zones’ should only be for work, health or emergency reasons. In red and orange zones, bars and eateries are closed and only shops selling essential items are open. More information on regional classifications, or on regional COVID zones is available on the Ministry of Health website (in English).
Regional and local authorities in Italy are empowered to adjust these measures where required, which may occur at short notice. You are strongly advised to consult the websites for the regions in which you are travelling for the latest information. You should also pay close attention to local signage. You can find more information on measures on the Ministry of Health website (in English) and Frequently Asked Questions on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (in English).

Italy Latest News: Train workers go on strike on 8, 9 February (Trenord, 08.02.2021). Italian government extends suspension of flights from Brazil until 15 February (Reuters, 30.01.2021). COVID-19 restrictions to ease in several regions (Reuters, 29.01.2021). Italian authorities suspend flights from Brazil because of new COVID-19 strain (Reuters, 16.01.2021). Government extends ban on nonessential travel between regions to 15 February, other COVID-19 restrictions to 5 March (Reuters, 15.01.2021). Italy to extend COVID state of emergency to end of April (Reuters, 13.01.2021).

The Host Government issued the latest legislative decree that replaces the provisions of the 3 December 2020 decree and is in effect from 16 January – 5 March 2021.

*Updated Classification of regions:
Regions have signed ordinances into effect designating the whole of the province of Perugia (in Umbria), six towns in the province of Terni, three towns in Abruzzo, and one town in Tuscany red zones from Monday, 8 February 2021. The six towns in the province of Terni are Ameilia, Attigliano, Calvi dell’Umbria, Lugnano in Teverina, Montegabbione, and San Venanzo. The three towns in Abruzzo are San Giovanni Teatino and Atessa (in the province of Chieti) and Tocco da Casuaria (in the province of Pescara), while in Tuscany, it is the town of Chiusi (in the province of Siena).
Additionally, the President of the autonomous province of Bolzano has decided to implement lockdown measures until 28 February 2021, like the closure of non-essential commercial activities despite its Orange Zone classification.
In addition, the Italian government has released the latest classification of regions into different color zones, which is also in effect from Monday, 8 February. The ban on interregional travel remains and the classifications are as follows:
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: Puglia, Sicily, Umbria, and the autonomous province of Bolzano.
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place, but recall travel between regions remains prohibited except for work, health, or other urgent reasons. All remaining regions, including Lazio, are Yellow zones.
• Nobody is allowed in or out of the region, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons; for school attendance as allowed by the present decree; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through orange zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed.
• Likewise, leaving one’s municipality is also not allowed, except for the above stated reasons. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals. In addition, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00; the exception, as listed above, is that takeaway is not allowed past 18:00 for cafes without kitchens or bars/pubs. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
• Museums and cultural institutions are closed, with the exception of libraries, which may continue to operate on the basis of appointments and reservations.
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place (listed below), but recall that until 15 February, travel between regions remains prohibited except for work, health, or other urgent reasons. All remaining regions, including Lazio, are Yellow zones.
You are reminded that the following standard measures are still applicable nation-wide except where stricter in Orange & Red Zones:
• Curfew: Between 22:00-5:00, exclusively persons with valid work (e.g. commuting to/from work), health or other urgent reasons may be out. Such persons will need to be prepared to justify their outing through a self-certification form available here. In any case, it is strongly recommended at any point of the day that persons do not leave their homes except for work, health or other urgent reasons OR to engage in physical activity or to make use of any ongoing services.
• Movements within the regions: It is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• Masks: It continues to be mandatory to have a mask on one’s person at all times, to be worn in public both in enclosed areas and outdoors, except in cases where social distancing is continuously guaranteed. Exceptions to this requirement apply for children under the age of 6 and for persons with medical conditions incompatible with the use of a mask. Masks also do not need to be worn when engaging in physical activity or while consuming food or beverages. The use of masks is strongly recommended in one’s own residence in the presence of visitors.
• Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
• The use of masks is in addition to existing social distancing and careful hand washing measures, which continue to be priorities.
• Self-isolation continues to be mandatory for persons exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory infection with a fever (above 37.5 degrees); such individuals must remain at home and contact their doctor.
• Remote working continues to be recommended where it is possible.
• Events:
• Sports events: of national or international interest may continue, but without the presence of an audience.
• Theaters, concert halls, and cinemas are closed. Both indoor and outdoor shows are banned.
• Conferences and conventions may only take place through remote modalities. Public entities will exclusively hold meetings through remote modalities and private entities are strongly recommended to follow suit.
• Parties: Parties are prohibited, including those following civil or religious ceremonies. It is strongly recommended that visitors are not received in private residences, except for work or emergencies.
• Trade shows and exhibitions of any nature are prohibited.
• The following types of venues are closed:
• Streets or squares in urban centers prone to the formation of crowds may be closed all or part of the day, though allowing access to legitimate commercial activities and private residences.
• Shopping centers, malls, and markets on weekends and holidays; pharmacies, newsstands, tobacco shops and shops selling foodstuffs inside shopping centers and markets may remain open.
• Gyms, pools, sports centers, Wellness centers, and spas. Cultural and recreational centers may continue to operate with any gym or pool areas closed. Sports activities may continue to be carried out in outdoors sports centers and clubs as long as social distancing requirements are respected and the use of their locker rooms/changing rooms is prohibited.
• Museums and other cultural institutions (open only from Monday to Friday)
• Ski areas
• Amusement parks
• Arcades, betting rooms, bingo halls, and casinos (and such activities are prohibited in any other type of facility)
• Dance halls and nightclubs whether indoors or outdoors
• Public parks and gardens: continue to be open to the public so long as gatherings and crowds are strictly avoided.
• Outdoor exercise: May be conducted in public parks and using public exercise equipment, so long as an interpersonal distance of 2 meters is respected during sports activities and 1 meter for all other physical activities. Contact sports are allowed only for professional leagues and leagues recognized by the national Olympic committee.
• Contact sports: Training for children and youth’s amateur leagues for contact sports is allowed on an individual basis only; no matches are allowed. No contact sport activities of a purely recreational nature are allowed.
• Public protests: are allowed only in static form and if social distancing is respected
• Services to individuals may continue to be allowed as long as safety protocols are followed and only if regions determine that their operation is compatible with epidemiological trends within their territories
• Public transit: Trains, trams, and buses may be filled to a maximum of 50% capacity.

**From within the EU:

Italy adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Italy are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.

In case of stay or transit through EU countries (List C) during the 14 days prior to the entrance in Italy, entry is permitted without the need to specify the reason for travelling.

Specific and updated rules for each country of origin are available at ViaggiareSicuri

Is a coronavirus test required?

A certificate of a negative COVID-19 test, performed up to 48 hours before entry, is required.

Some exceptions to the requirement for a coronavirus test are in place.

Is a quarantine required?

People who do not present negative results of a molecular or antigenic test are subject to mandatory health surveillance and 14-day fiduciary isolation.

Some exceptions to the requirement for quarantine are in place.

Mandatory Travel Documentation

All persons travelling to Italy from any foreign location are required to provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers. Furthermore, travellers are asked to inform the Local Health Authority as soon as they enter the Italian territory.

Other

For information related to molecular or antigenic test in Italy, you can refer to the following phone numbers:

• From abroad: +39 0232008345 – +39 0283905385
• In Italy: 1500 (free of charge)

Before embarking on a trip to Italy, make sure that your Region of destination has no further measures in place. For additional information, some useful regional contacts are available.

Find out more:
Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy
Viaggiare Sicuri

Contact Point for Italy:
Online Inquiries

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

Anyone (regardless of nationality) can transit by private means through the Italian territory for a period not exceeding 36 hours, with the obligation, at the end of that period, to leave the national territory immediately or, failing that, to begin the period of surveillance and fiduciary isolation.

Find out more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

FAQs

Viaggiare Sicuri

*From Third Countries:

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from the UK (List E)

Entry into Italy in case of travellers who have visited or passed through the UK in the previous 14 days is only permitted for those with official residency in Italy since before 23 December 2020 or those with absolute necessity, which must be declared through a self-declaration form.

In these cases, travellers are allowed entry to Italy only if they:

• present the airline with a negative Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test taken no more than 72 hours before travel.
• Take a Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test on arrival in Italy at the airport, port or border crossing, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.
• Whatever the result of the two swab tests, those arriving in Italy from the UK must also report to their local Health Authorities on arrival and must quarantine for 14 days.

Personnel engaged in transporting passengers and freight shall not be required to quarantine in Italy (except if they have Covid-19 symptoms), but shall nevertheless be required to take a molecular or antigenic swab test on arrival at the airport, port or border crossing, where possible, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from Brazil (List E)

From 16 to 31 January 2021, entry and transit in the national territory are forbidden for travellers who have visited or transited through Brazil in the 14 days prior to their expected day of entry (except for those who were on board an indirect flight to Italy which began on 16 January 2021).

____________________

Travellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore (List D) are allowed to enter for any reason (including tourism).

For travellers coming from third countries not belonging to the previous list, travel is allowed only for specific reasons, such as work, health or study or in general absolute urgency.

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven and stable affective relationship with Italian/EU/Schengen citizens or with people who are legally resident in Italy and if they are travelling to their partners’ home/domicile/dwelling.

Is quarantine required? 

In all the described cases, travellers have to:

• provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers;
• self-isolate for 14 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health Authority;
• reach their final destination in Italy only by private vehicle (airport transit is allowed, however without leaving the dedicated areas of the terminal).

Some exceptions are in place.

To know more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in
Internal Restrictions:

*Travel in Italy: Travel across regions in Italy is banned until 15 February unless for reasons of work, health or absolute necessity. All travellers entering Italy must comply with the regulations of the region they are visiting. Public transport links may be less frequent and seating limited to comply with social distancing measures. Masks must be worn on board public services. Taxi and car hire options are widely available. Rail companies are operating reduced schedules. Passenger ferry schedules remain subject to change and cancellations. Speak to your tour operator or transport provider for the latest information. More information on all these requirements is available from theMinistry of Health or theAgency for National Tourism . Consult the European Union’sRe-Open EU page for rules on travelling within the EU.
*Public spaces and services: Enhanced measures are in place across Italy to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus:
• A nightly curfew is in place in all regions from 2200 to 0500. You cannot leave your place of residence during this time apart from for emergency, work or health reasons. You’ll need to carry a self-declaration form explaining your reasons for travel
• There is a strong recommendation from the Italian Government that people do not travel by public or private transport except for work, study or health reasons, or for reasons of necessity
• Public transport is operating at 50% capacity and its use is discouraged except for essential purposes
• Social distancing of one metre must be observed
• The use of masks is mandatory in all public spaces, whether outdoors or indoors. You should pay close attention to signage when travelling and carry a mask with you at all times
• Eateries are open in yellow zones from 5am to 6pm. Only four people can sit together at a restaurant, bar or café. In all zones, a home delivery service is available until 10pm
• It is not permitted to consume food and drink outdoors, between 6pm and 5am
• Theatres, cinemas and concert venues are closed
• Museums, in yellow zones, are open on weekdays
• Dance activity in nightclubs and open air venues has been suspended and parties are not permitted
• Parks are open and outdoor exercise is permitted, subject to social distancing. Contact sport is banned and sports centres, swimming pools, spas and wellness centres are closed
• Funerals are permitted to take place with limited attendance. Churches can celebrate mass, weddings and baptisms. Receptions following civil and religious ceremonies are banned
• Conferences and trade fairs are banned, unless held online
• Ski stations will remain closed until 15 February
More stringent measures are in place in some Italian regions that have been designated ‘orange zones’ or ‘red zones’. Travel to or from ’red zones’ should only be for work, health or emergency reasons. In red and orange zones, bars and eateries are closed and only shops selling essential items are open. More information on regional classifications, or onregional COVID zones is available on theMinistry of Health website (in English). Regional and local authorities in Italy are empowered to adjust these measures where required, which may occur at short notice. You are strongly advised to consult the websites for the regions in which you are travelling for the latest information. You should also pay close attention to local signage. You can find more information on measures on theMinistry of Health website (in English) and Frequently Asked Questions on theMinistry of Foreign Affairs website (in English).

Italy Latest News: Italian government extends suspension of flights from Brazil until 15 February (Reuters, 30.01.2021). COVID-19 restrictions to ease in several regions (Reuters, 29.01.2021). Italian authorities suspend flights from Brazil because of new COVID-19 strain (Reuters, 16.01.2021). Government extends ban on nonessential travel between regions to 15 February, other COVID-19 restrictions to 5 March (Reuters, 15.01.2021). Italy to extend COVID state of emergency to end of April (Reuters, 13.01.2021).

The Host Government issued the latest legislative decree that replaces the provisions of the 3 December 2020 decree and is in effect from 16 January – 5 March 2021.

*Updated Classification of regions:
Regions have signed ordinances into effect designating the whole of the province of Perugia (in Umbria), six towns in the province of Terni, three towns in Abruzzo, and one town in Tuscany red zones from Monday, 8 February 2021. The six towns in the province of Terni are Ameilia, Attigliano, Calvi dell’Umbria, Lugnano in Teverina, Montegabbione, and San Venanzo. The three towns in Abruzzo are San Giovanni Teatino and Atessa (in the province of Chieti) and Tocco da Casuaria (in the province of Pescara), while in Tuscany, it is the town of Chiusi (in the province of Siena).
Additionally, the President of the autonomous province of Bolzano has decided to implement lockdown measures until 28 February 2021, like the closure of non-essential commercial activities despite its Orange Zone classification.
In addition, the Italian government has released the latest classification of regions into different color zones, which is also in effect from Monday, 8 February. The ban on interregional travel remains and the classifications are as follows:
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: Puglia, Sicily, Umbria, and the autonomous province of Bolzano.
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place, but recall travel between regions remains prohibited except for work, health, or other urgent reasons. All remaining regions, including Lazio, are Yellow zones.
• Nobody is allowed in or out of the region, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons; for school attendance as allowed by the present decree; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through orange zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed.
• Likewise, leaving one’s municipality is also not allowed, except for the above stated reasons. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals. In addition, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00; the exception, as listed above, is that takeaway is not allowed past 18:00 for cafes without kitchens or bars/pubs. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
• Museums and cultural institutions are closed, with the exception of libraries, which may continue to operate on the basis of appointments and reservations.
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place (listed below), but recall that until 15 February, travel between regions remains prohibited except for work, health, or other urgent reasons. All remaining regions, including Lazio, are Yellow zones.
You are reminded that the following standard measures are still applicable nation-wide except where stricter in Orange & Red Zones:
• Curfew: Between 22:00-5:00, exclusively persons with valid work (e.g. commuting to/from work), health or other urgent reasons may be out. Such persons will need to be prepared to justify their outing through a self-certification form available here. In any case, it is strongly recommended at any point of the day that persons do not leave their homes except for work, health or other urgent reasons OR to engage in physical activity or to make use of any ongoing services.
• Movements within the regions: It is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• Masks: It continues to be mandatory to have a mask on one’s person at all times, to be worn in public both in enclosed areas and outdoors, except in cases where social distancing is continuously guaranteed. Exceptions to this requirement apply for children under the age of 6 and for persons with medical conditions incompatible with the use of a mask. Masks also do not need to be worn when engaging in physical activity or while consuming food or beverages. The use of masks is strongly recommended in one’s own residence in the presence of visitors.
• Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
• The use of masks is in addition to existing social distancing and careful hand washing measures, which continue to be priorities.
• Self-isolation continues to be mandatory for persons exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory infection with a fever (above 37.5 degrees); such individuals must remain at home and contact their doctor.
• Remote working continues to be recommended where it is possible.
• Events:
• Sports events: of national or international interest may continue, but without the presence of an audience.
• Theaters, concert halls, and cinemas are closed. Both indoor and outdoor shows are banned.
• Conferences and conventions may only take place through remote modalities. Public entities will exclusively hold meetings through remote modalities and private entities are strongly recommended to follow suit.
• Parties: Parties are prohibited, including those following civil or religious ceremonies. It is strongly recommended that visitors are not received in private residences, except for work or emergencies.
• Trade shows and exhibitions of any nature are prohibited.
• The following types of venues are closed:
• Streets or squares in urban centers prone to the formation of crowds may be closed all or part of the day, though allowing access to legitimate commercial activities and private residences.
• Shopping centers, malls, and markets on weekends and holidays; pharmacies, newsstands, tobacco shops and shops selling foodstuffs inside shopping centers and markets may remain open.
• Gyms, pools, sports centers, Wellness centers, and spas. Cultural and recreational centers may continue to operate with any gym or pool areas closed. Sports activities may continue to be carried out in outdoors sports centers and clubs as long as social distancing requirements are respected and the use of their locker rooms/changing rooms is prohibited.
• Museums and other cultural institutions (open only from Monday to Friday)
• Ski areas
• Amusement parks
• Arcades, betting rooms, bingo halls, and casinos (and such activities are prohibited in any other type of facility)
• Dance halls and nightclubs whether indoors or outdoors
• Public parks and gardens: continue to be open to the public so long as gatherings and crowds are strictly avoided.
• Outdoor exercise: May be conducted in public parks and using public exercise equipment, so long as an interpersonal distance of 2 meters is respected during sports activities and 1 meter for all other physical activities. Contact sports are allowed only for professional leagues and leagues recognized by the national Olympic committee.
• Contact sports: Training for children and youth’s amateur leagues for contact sports is allowed on an individual basis only; no matches are allowed. No contact sport activities of a purely recreational nature are allowed.
• Public protests: are allowed only in static form and if social distancing is respected
• Services to individuals may continue to be allowed as long as safety protocols are followed and only if regions determine that their operation is compatible with epidemiological trends within their territories
• Public transit: Trains, trams, and buses may be filled to a maximum of 50% capacity.

*From within the EU:

Italy adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Italy are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.

In case of stay or transit through EU countries (List C) during the 14 days prior to the entrance in Italy, entry is permitted without the need to specify the reason for travelling.

Specific and updated rules for each country of origin are available at ViaggiareSicuri

Is a coronavirus test required?

A certificate of a negative COVID-19 test, performed up to 48 hours before entry, is required.

Some exceptions to the requirement for a coronavirus test are in place.

Is a quarantine required?

People who do not present negative results of a molecular or antigenic test are subject to mandatory health surveillance and 14-day fiduciary isolation.

Some exceptions to the requirement for quarantine are in place.

Mandatory Travel Documentation

All persons travelling to Italy from any foreign location are required to provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers. Furthermore, travellers are asked to inform the Local Health Authority as soon as they enter the Italian territory.

Other

For information related to molecular or antigenic test in Italy, you can refer to the following phone numbers:

• From abroad: +39 0232008345 – +39 0283905385
• In Italy: 1500 (free of charge)

Before embarking on a trip to Italy, make sure that your Region of destination has no further measures in place. For additional information, some useful regional contacts are available.

Find out more:
Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy
Viaggiare Sicuri

Contact Point for Italy:
Online Inquiries

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

Anyone (regardless of nationality) can transit by private means through the Italian territory for a period not exceeding 36 hours, with the obligation, at the end of that period, to leave the national territory immediately or, failing that, to begin the period of surveillance and fiduciary isolation.

Find out more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

FAQs

Viaggiare Sicuri

*From Third Countries:

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from the UK (List E)

Entry into Italy in case of travellers who have visited or passed through the UK in the previous 14 days is only permitted for those with official residency in Italy since before 23 December 2020 or those with absolute necessity, which must be declared through a self-declaration form.

In these cases, travellers are allowed entry to Italy only if they:

• present the airline with a negative Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test taken no more than 72 hours before travel.
• Take a Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test on arrival in Italy at the airport, port or border crossing, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.
• Whatever the result of the two swab tests, those arriving in Italy from the UK must also report to their local Health Authorities on arrival and must quarantine for 14 days.

Personnel engaged in transporting passengers and freight shall not be required to quarantine in Italy (except if they have Covid-19 symptoms), but shall nevertheless be required to take a molecular or antigenic swab test on arrival at the airport, port or border crossing, where possible, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from Brazil (List E)

From 16 to 31 January 2021, entry and transit in the national territory are forbidden for travellers who have visited or transited through Brazil in the 14 days prior to their expected day of entry (except for those who were on board an indirect flight to Italy which began on 16 January 2021).

____________________

Travellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore (List D) are allowed to enter for any reason (including tourism).

For travellers coming from third countries not belonging to the previous list, travel is allowed only for specific reasons, such as work, health or study or in general absolute urgency.

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven and stable affective relationship with Italian/EU/Schengen citizens or with people who are legally resident in Italy and if they are travelling to their partners’ home/domicile/dwelling.

Is quarantine required? 

In all the described cases, travellers have to:

• provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers;
• self-isolate for 14 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health Authority;
• reach their final destination in Italy only by private vehicle (airport transit is allowed, however without leaving the dedicated areas of the terminal).

Some exceptions are in place.

To know more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

Viaggiare Sicuri

Internal Restrictions:

*Travel in Italy: Travel across regions in Italy is banned until 15 February unless for reasons of work, health or absolute necessity. All travellers entering Italy must comply with the regulations of the region they are visiting. Public transport links may be less frequent and seating limited to comply with social distancing measures. Masks must be worn on board public services. Taxi and car hire options are widely available. Rail companies are operating reduced schedules. Passenger ferry schedules remain subject to change and cancellations. Speak to your tour operator or transport provider for the latest information. More information on all these requirements is available from theMinistry of Health or theAgency for National Tourism . Consult the European Union’sRe-Open EU page for rules on travelling within the EU.
*Public spaces and services: Enhanced measures are in place across Italy to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus:
• A nightly curfew is in place in all regions from 2200 to 0500. You cannot leave your place of residence during this time apart from for emergency, work or health reasons. You’ll need to carry a self-declaration form explaining your reasons for travel
• There is a strong recommendation from the Italian Government that people do not travel by public or private transport except for work, study or health reasons, or for reasons of necessity
• Public transport is operating at 50% capacity and its use is discouraged except for essential purposes
• Social distancing of one metre must be observed
• The use of masks is mandatory in all public spaces, whether outdoors or indoors. You should pay close attention to signage when travelling and carry a mask with you at all times
• Eateries are open in yellow zones from 5am to 6pm. Only four people can sit together at a restaurant, bar or café. In all zones, a home delivery service is available until 10pm
• It is not permitted to consume food and drink outdoors, between 6pm and 5am
• Theatres, cinemas and concert venues are closed
• Museums, in yellow zones, are open on weekdays
• Dance activity in nightclubs and open air venues has been suspended and parties are not permitted
• Parks are open and outdoor exercise is permitted, subject to social distancing. Contact sport is banned and sports centres, swimming pools, spas and wellness centres are closed
• Funerals are permitted to take place with limited attendance. Churches can celebrate mass, weddings and baptisms. Receptions following civil and religious ceremonies are banned
• Conferences and trade fairs are banned, unless held online
• Ski stations will remain closed until 15 February
More stringent measures are in place in some Italian regions that have been designated ‘orange zones’ or ‘red zones’. Travel to or from ’red zones’ should only be for work, health or emergency reasons. In red and orange zones, bars and eateries are closed and only shops selling essential items are open. More information on regional classifications, or onregional COVID zones is available on theMinistry of Health website (in English). Regional and local authorities in Italy are empowered to adjust these measures where required, which may occur at short notice. You are strongly advised to consult the websites for the regions in which you are travelling for the latest information. You should also pay close attention to local signage. You can find more information on measures on theMinistry of Health website (in English) and Frequently Asked Questions on theMinistry of Foreign Affairs website (in English).

Italy Latest News: Italian government extends suspension of flights from Brazil until 15 February (Reuters, 30.01.2021). COVID-19 restrictions to ease in several regions (Reuters, 29.01.2021). Italian authorities suspend flights from Brazil because of new COVID-19 strain (Reuters, 16.01.2021). Government extends ban on nonessential travel between regions to 15 February, other COVID-19 restrictions to 5 March (Reuters, 15.01.2021). Italy to extend COVID state of emergency to end of April (Reuters, 13.01.2021).

The Host Government issued the latest legislative decree that replaces the provisions of the 3 December 2020 decree and is in effect from 16 January – 5 March 2021.

*Updated Classification of regions:
The latest classification of regions by color, which is in effect from Monday, 1 February 2021. Regardless of the new classification, the ban on interregional travel remains.
• Red Zones: There are no red zones.
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: Puglia, Sardinia, Sicily, Umbria and the autonomous province of Bolzano.
• Nobody is allowed in or out of the region, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons; for school attendance as allowed by the present decree; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through orange zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed.
• Likewise, leaving one’s municipality is also not allowed, except for the above stated reasons. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals. In addition, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00; the exception, as listed above, is that takeaway is not allowed past 18:00 for cafes without kitchens or bars/pubs. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
• Museums and cultural institutions are closed, with the exception of libraries, which may continue to operate on the basis of appointments and reservations.
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place (listed below), but recall that until 15 February, travel between regions remains prohibited except for work, health, or other urgent reasons. All remaining regions, including Lazio, are Yellow zones.
You are reminded that the following standard measures are still applicable nation-wide except where stricter in Orange & Red Zones:
• Curfew: Between 22:00-5:00, exclusively persons with valid work (e.g. commuting to/from work), health or other urgent reasons may be out. Such persons will need to be prepared to justify their outing through a self-certification form available here. In any case, it is strongly recommended at any point of the day that persons do not leave their homes except for work, health or other urgent reasons OR to engage in physical activity or to make use of any ongoing services.
• Movements within the regions: It is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• Masks: It continues to be mandatory to have a mask on one’s person at all times, to be worn in public both in enclosed areas and outdoors, except in cases where social distancing is continuously guaranteed. Exceptions to this requirement apply for children under the age of 6 and for persons with medical conditions incompatible with the use of a mask. Masks also do not need to be worn when engaging in physical activity or while consuming food or beverages. The use of masks is strongly recommended in one’s own residence in the presence of visitors.
• Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
• The use of masks is in addition to existing social distancing and careful hand washing measures, which continue to be priorities.
• Self-isolation continues to be mandatory for persons exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory infection with a fever (above 37.5 degrees); such individuals must remain at home and contact their doctor.
• Remote working continues to be recommended where it is possible.
• Events:
• Sports events: of national or international interest may continue, but without the presence of an audience.
• Theaters, concert halls, and cinemas are closed. Both indoor and outdoor shows are banned.
• Conferences and conventions may only take place through remote modalities. Public entities will exclusively hold meetings through remote modalities and private entities are strongly recommended to follow suit.
• Parties: Parties are prohibited, including those following civil or religious ceremonies. It is strongly recommended that visitors are not received in private residences, except for work or emergencies.
• Trade shows and exhibitions of any nature are prohibited.
• The following types of venues are closed:
• Streets or squares in urban centers prone to the formation of crowds may be closed all or part of the day, though allowing access to legitimate commercial activities and private residences.
• Shopping centers, malls, and markets on weekends and holidays; pharmacies, newsstands, tobacco shops and shops selling foodstuffs inside shopping centers and markets may remain open.
• Gyms, pools, sports centers, Wellness centers, and spas. Cultural and recreational centers may continue to operate with any gym or pool areas closed. Sports activities may continue to be carried out in outdoors sports centers and clubs as long as social distancing requirements are respected and the use of their locker rooms/changing rooms is prohibited.
• Museums and other cultural institutions (open only from Monday to Friday)
• Ski areas
• Amusement parks
• Arcades, betting rooms, bingo halls, and casinos (and such activities are prohibited in any other type of facility)
• Dance halls and nightclubs whether indoors or outdoors
• Public parks and gardens: continue to be open to the public so long as gatherings and crowds are strictly avoided.
• Outdoor exercise: May be conducted in public parks and using public exercise equipment, so long as an interpersonal distance of 2 meters is respected during sports activities and 1 meter for all other physical activities. Contact sports are allowed only for professional leagues and leagues recognized by the national Olympic committee.
• Contact sports: Training for children and youth’s amateur leagues for contact sports is allowed on an individual basis only; no matches are allowed. No contact sport activities of a purely recreational nature are allowed.
• Public protests: are allowed only in static form and if social distancing is respected
• Services to individuals may continue to be allowed as long as safety protocols are followed and only if regions determine that their operation is compatible with epidemiological trends within their territories
• Public transit: Trains, trams, and buses may be filled to a maximum of 50% capacity.

*From within the EU:

Italy adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Italy are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.

In case of stay or transit through EU countries (List C) during the 14 days prior to the entrance in Italy, entry is permitted without the need to specify the reason for travelling.

Specific and updated rules for each country of origin are available at ViaggiareSicuri

Is a coronavirus test required?

A certificate of a negative COVID-19 test, performed up to 48 hours before entry, is required.

Some exceptions to the requirement for a coronavirus test are in place.

Is a quarantine required?

People who do not present negative results of a molecular or antigenic test are subject to mandatory health surveillance and 14-day fiduciary isolation.

Some exceptions to the requirement for quarantine are in place.

Mandatory Travel Documentation

All persons travelling to Italy from any foreign location are required to provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers. Furthermore, travellers are asked to inform the Local Health Authority as soon as they enter the Italian territory.

Other

For information related to molecular or antigenic test in Italy, you can refer to the following phone numbers:

• From abroad: +39 0232008345 – +39 0283905385
• In Italy: 1500 (free of charge)

Before embarking on a trip to Italy, make sure that your Region of destination has no further measures in place. For additional information, some useful regional contacts are available.

Find out more:
Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy
Viaggiare Sicuri

Contact Point for Italy:
Online Inquiries

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

Anyone (regardless of nationality) can transit by private means through the Italian territory for a period not exceeding 36 hours, with the obligation, at the end of that period, to leave the national territory immediately or, failing that, to begin the period of surveillance and fiduciary isolation.

Find out more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

FAQs

Viaggiare Sicuri

*From Third Countries:

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from the UK (List E)

Entry into Italy in case of travellers who have visited or passed through the UK in the previous 14 days is only permitted for those with official residency in Italy since before 23 December 2020 or those with absolute necessity, which must be declared through a self-declaration form.

In these cases, travellers are allowed entry to Italy only if they:

• present the airline with a negative Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test taken no more than 72 hours before travel.
• Take a Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test on arrival in Italy at the airport, port or border crossing, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.
• Whatever the result of the two swab tests, those arriving in Italy from the UK must also report to their local Health Authorities on arrival and must quarantine for 14 days.

Personnel engaged in transporting passengers and freight shall not be required to quarantine in Italy (except if they have Covid-19 symptoms), but shall nevertheless be required to take a molecular or antigenic swab test on arrival at the airport, port or border crossing, where possible, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from Brazil (List E)

From 16 to 31 January 2021, entry and transit in the national territory are forbidden for travellers who have visited or transited through Brazil in the 14 days prior to their expected day of entry (except for those who were on board an indirect flight to Italy which began on 16 January 2021).

____________________

Travellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore (List D) are allowed to enter for any reason (including tourism).

For travellers coming from third countries not belonging to the previous list, travel is allowed only for specific reasons, such as work, health or study or in general absolute urgency.

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven and stable affective relationship with Italian/EU/Schengen citizens or with people who are legally resident in Italy and if they are travelling to their partners’ home/domicile/dwelling.

Is quarantine required? 

In all the described cases, travellers have to:

• provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers;
• self-isolate for 14 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health Authority;
• reach their final destination in Italy only by private vehicle (airport transit is allowed, however without leaving the dedicated areas of the terminal).

Some exceptions are in place.

To know more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

Viaggiare Sicuri

Internal Restrictions:

*Travel in Italy: Travel across regions in Italy is banned until 15 February unless for reasons of work, health or absolute necessity. All travellers entering Italy must comply with the regulations of the region they are visiting. Public transport links may be less frequent and seating limited to comply with social distancing measures. Masks must be worn on board public services. Taxi and car hire options are widely available. Rail companies are operating reduced schedules. Passenger ferry schedules remain subject to change and cancellations. Speak to your tour operator or transport provider for the latest information. More information on all these requirements is available from theMinistry of Health or theAgency for National Tourism . Consult the European Union’sRe-Open EU page for rules on travelling within the EU.
*Public spaces and services: Enhanced measures are in place across Italy to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus:
• A nightly curfew is in place in all regions from 2200 to 0500. You cannot leave your place of residence during this time apart from for emergency, work or health reasons. You’ll need to carry a self-declaration form explaining your reasons for travel
• There is a strong recommendation from the Italian Government that people do not travel by public or private transport except for work, study or health reasons, or for reasons of necessity
• Public transport is operating at 50% capacity and its use is discouraged except for essential purposes
• Social distancing of one metre must be observed
• The use of masks is mandatory in all public spaces, whether outdoors or indoors. You should pay close attention to signage when travelling and carry a mask with you at all times
• Eateries are open in yellow zones from 5am to 6pm. Only four people can sit together at a restaurant, bar or café. In all zones, a home delivery service is available until 10pm
• It is not permitted to consume food and drink outdoors, between 6pm and 5am
• Theatres, cinemas and concert venues are closed
• Museums, in yellow zones, are open on weekdays
• Dance activity in nightclubs and open air venues has been suspended and parties are not permitted
• Parks are open and outdoor exercise is permitted, subject to social distancing. Contact sport is banned and sports centres, swimming pools, spas and wellness centres are closed
• Funerals are permitted to take place with limited attendance. Churches can celebrate mass, weddings and baptisms. Receptions following civil and religious ceremonies are banned
• Conferences and trade fairs are banned, unless held online
• Ski stations will remain closed until 15 February
More stringent measures are in place in some Italian regions that have been designated ‘orange zones’ or ‘red zones’. Travel to or from ’red zones’ should only be for work, health or emergency reasons. In red and orange zones, bars and eateries are closed and only shops selling essential items are open. More information on regional classifications, or onregional COVID zones is available on theMinistry of Health website (in English). Regional and local authorities in Italy are empowered to adjust these measures where required, which may occur at short notice. You are strongly advised to consult the websites for the regions in which you are travelling for the latest information. You should also pay close attention to local signage. You can find more information on measures on theMinistry of Health website (in English) and Frequently Asked Questions on theMinistry of Foreign Affairs website (in English).

Italy Latest News: Italian government extends suspension of flights from Brazil until 15 February (Reuters, 30.01.2021). COVID-19 restrictions to ease in several regions (Reuters, 29.01.2021). Italian authorities suspend flights from Brazil because of new COVID-19 strain (Reuters, 16.01.2021). Government extends ban on nonessential travel between regions to 15 February, other COVID-19 restrictions to 5 March (Reuters, 15.01.2021). Italy to extend COVID state of emergency to end of April (Reuters, 13.01.2021).

The Host Government issued the latest legislative decree that replaces the provisions of the 3 December 2020 decree and is in effect from 16 January – 5 March 2021.

*Updated Classification of regions:
The latest classification of regions by color, which is in effect from Monday, 1 February 2021. Regardless of the new classification, the ban on interregional travel remains.
• Red Zones: There are no red zones.
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: Puglia, Sardinia, Sicily, Umbria and the autonomous province of Bolzano.
• Nobody is allowed in or out of the region, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons; for school attendance as allowed by the present decree; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through orange zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed.
• Likewise, leaving one’s municipality is also not allowed, except for the above stated reasons. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals. In addition, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00; the exception, as listed above, is that takeaway is not allowed past 18:00 for cafes without kitchens or bars/pubs. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
• Museums and cultural institutions are closed, with the exception of libraries, which may continue to operate on the basis of appointments and reservations.
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place (listed below), but recall that until 15 February, travel between regions remains prohibited except for work, health, or other urgent reasons. All remaining regions, including Lazio, are Yellow zones.
You are reminded that the following standard measures are still applicable nation-wide except where stricter in Orange & Red Zones:
• Curfew: Between 22:00-5:00, exclusively persons with valid work (e.g. commuting to/from work), health or other urgent reasons may be out. Such persons will need to be prepared to justify their outing through a self-certification form available here. In any case, it is strongly recommended at any point of the day that persons do not leave their homes except for work, health or other urgent reasons OR to engage in physical activity or to make use of any ongoing services.
• Movements within the regions: It is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• Masks: It continues to be mandatory to have a mask on one’s person at all times, to be worn in public both in enclosed areas and outdoors, except in cases where social distancing is continuously guaranteed. Exceptions to this requirement apply for children under the age of 6 and for persons with medical conditions incompatible with the use of a mask. Masks also do not need to be worn when engaging in physical activity or while consuming food or beverages. The use of masks is strongly recommended in one’s own residence in the presence of visitors.
• Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
• The use of masks is in addition to existing social distancing and careful hand washing measures, which continue to be priorities.
• Self-isolation continues to be mandatory for persons exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory infection with a fever (above 37.5 degrees); such individuals must remain at home and contact their doctor.
• Remote working continues to be recommended where it is possible.
• Events:
• Sports events: of national or international interest may continue, but without the presence of an audience.
• Theaters, concert halls, and cinemas are closed. Both indoor and outdoor shows are banned.
• Conferences and conventions may only take place through remote modalities. Public entities will exclusively hold meetings through remote modalities and private entities are strongly recommended to follow suit.
• Parties: Parties are prohibited, including those following civil or religious ceremonies. It is strongly recommended that visitors are not received in private residences, except for work or emergencies.
• Trade shows and exhibitions of any nature are prohibited.
• The following types of venues are closed:
• Streets or squares in urban centers prone to the formation of crowds may be closed all or part of the day, though allowing access to legitimate commercial activities and private residences.
• Shopping centers, malls, and markets on weekends and holidays; pharmacies, newsstands, tobacco shops and shops selling foodstuffs inside shopping centers and markets may remain open.
• Gyms, pools, sports centers, Wellness centers, and spas. Cultural and recreational centers may continue to operate with any gym or pool areas closed. Sports activities may continue to be carried out in outdoors sports centers and clubs as long as social distancing requirements are respected and the use of their locker rooms/changing rooms is prohibited.
• Museums and other cultural institutions (open only from Monday to Friday)
• Ski areas
• Amusement parks
• Arcades, betting rooms, bingo halls, and casinos (and such activities are prohibited in any other type of facility)
• Dance halls and nightclubs whether indoors or outdoors
• Public parks and gardens: continue to be open to the public so long as gatherings and crowds are strictly avoided.
• Outdoor exercise: May be conducted in public parks and using public exercise equipment, so long as an interpersonal distance of 2 meters is respected during sports activities and 1 meter for all other physical activities. Contact sports are allowed only for professional leagues and leagues recognized by the national Olympic committee.
• Contact sports: Training for children and youth’s amateur leagues for contact sports is allowed on an individual basis only; no matches are allowed. No contact sport activities of a purely recreational nature are allowed.
• Public protests: are allowed only in static form and if social distancing is respected
• Services to individuals may continue to be allowed as long as safety protocols are followed and only if regions determine that their operation is compatible with epidemiological trends within their territories
• Public transit: Trains, trams, and buses may be filled to a maximum of 50% capacity.

*From within the EU:

Italy adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Italy are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.

In case of stay or transit through EU countries (List C) during the 14 days prior to the entrance in Italy, entry is permitted without the need to specify the reason for travelling.

Specific and updated rules for each country of origin are available at ViaggiareSicuri

Is a coronavirus test required?

A certificate of a negative COVID-19 test, performed up to 48 hours before entry, is required.

Some exceptions to the requirement for a coronavirus test are in place.

Is a quarantine required?

People who do not present negative results of a molecular or antigenic test are subject to mandatory health surveillance and 14-day fiduciary isolation.

Some exceptions to the requirement for quarantine are in place.

Mandatory Travel Documentation

All persons travelling to Italy from any foreign location are required to provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers. Furthermore, travellers are asked to inform the Local Health Authority as soon as they enter the Italian territory.

Other

For information related to molecular or antigenic test in Italy, you can refer to the following phone numbers:

• From abroad: +39 0232008345 – +39 0283905385
• In Italy: 1500 (free of charge)

Before embarking on a trip to Italy, make sure that your Region of destination has no further measures in place. For additional information, some useful regional contacts are available.

Find out more:
Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy
Viaggiare Sicuri

Contact Point for Italy
Online Inquiries

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

Anyone (regardless of nationality) can transit by private means through the Italian territory for a period not exceeding 36 hours, with the obligation, at the end of that period, to leave the national territory immediately or, failing that, to begin the period of surveillance and fiduciary isolation.

Find out more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

FAQs

Viaggiare Sicuri

*From Third Countries:

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from the UK (List E)

Entry into Italy in case of travellers who have visited or passed through the UK in the previous 14 days is only permitted for those with official residency in Italy since before 23 December 2020 or those with absolute necessity, which must be declared through a self-declaration form.

In these cases, travellers are allowed entry to Italy only if they:

• present the airline with a negative Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test taken no more than 72 hours before travel.
• Take a Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test on arrival in Italy at the airport, port or border crossing, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.
• Whatever the result of the two swab tests, those arriving in Italy from the UK must also report to their local Health Authorities on arrival and must quarantine for 14 days.

Personnel engaged in transporting passengers and freight shall not be required to quarantine in Italy (except if they have Covid-19 symptoms), but shall nevertheless be required to take a molecular or antigenic swab test on arrival at the airport, port or border crossing, where possible, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from Brazil (List E)

From 16 to 31 January 2021, entry and transit in the national territory are forbidden for travellers who have visited or transited through Brazil in the 14 days prior to their expected day of entry (except for those who were on board an indirect flight to Italy which began on 16 January 2021).

____________________

Travellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore (List D) are allowed to enter for any reason (including tourism).

For travellers coming from third countries not belonging to the previous list, travel is allowed only for specific reasons, such as work, health or study or in general absolute urgency.

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven and stable affective relationship with Italian/EU/Schengen citizens or with people who are legally resident in Italy and if they are travelling to their partners’ home/domicile/dwelling.

Is quarantine required? 

In all the described cases, travellers have to:

• provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers;
• self-isolate for 14 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health Authority;
• reach their final destination in Italy only by private vehicle (airport transit is allowed, however without leaving the dedicated areas of the terminal).

Some exceptions are in place.

To know more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

Viaggiare Sicuri

Internal Restrictions:

*Travel in Italy: Travel across regions in Italy is banned until 15 February unless for reasons of work, health or absolute necessity. All travellers entering Italy must comply with the regulations of the region they are visiting. Public transport links may be less frequent and seating limited to comply with social distancing measures. Masks must be worn on board public services. Taxi and car hire options are widely available. Rail companies are operating reduced schedules. Passenger ferry schedules remain subject to change and cancellations. Speak to your tour operator or transport provider for the latest information. More information on all these requirements is available from theMinistry of Health or theAgency for National Tourism . Consult the European Union’sRe-Open EU page for rules on travelling within the EU.
*Public spaces and services: Enhanced measures are in place across Italy to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus:
• A nightly curfew is in place in all regions from 2200 to 0500. You cannot leave your place of residence during this time apart from for emergency, work or health reasons. You’ll need to carry a self-declaration form explaining your reasons for travel
• There is a strong recommendation from the Italian Government that people do not travel by public or private transport except for work, study or health reasons, or for reasons of necessity
• Public transport is operating at 50% capacity and its use is discouraged except for essential purposes
• Social distancing of one metre must be observed
• The use of masks is mandatory in all public spaces, whether outdoors or indoors. You should pay close attention to signage when travelling and carry a mask with you at all times
• Eateries are open in yellow zones from 5am to 6pm. Only four people can sit together at a restaurant, bar or café. In all zones, a home delivery service is available until 10pm
• It is not permitted to consume food and drink outdoors, between 6pm and 5am
• Theatres, cinemas and concert venues are closed
• Museums, in yellow zones, are open on weekdays
• Dance activity in nightclubs and open air venues has been suspended and parties are not permitted
• Parks are open and outdoor exercise is permitted, subject to social distancing. Contact sport is banned and sports centres, swimming pools, spas and wellness centres are closed
• Funerals are permitted to take place with limited attendance. Churches can celebrate mass, weddings and baptisms. Receptions following civil and religious ceremonies are banned
• Conferences and trade fairs are banned, unless held online
• Ski stations will remain closed until 15 February
More stringent measures are in place in some Italian regions that have been designated ‘orange zones’ or ‘red zones’. Travel to or from ’red zones’ should only be for work, health or emergency reasons. In red and orange zones, bars and eateries are closed and only shops selling essential items are open. More information on regional classifications, or onregional COVID zones is available on theMinistry of Health website (in English). Regional and local authorities in Italy are empowered to adjust these measures where required, which may occur at short notice. You are strongly advised to consult the websites for the regions in which you are travelling for the latest information. You should also pay close attention to local signage. You can find more information on measures on theMinistry of Health website (in English) and Frequently Asked Questions on theMinistry of Foreign Affairs website (in English).

Italy Latest News: Italian government extends suspension of flights from Brazil until 15 February (Reuters, 30.01.2021). COVID-19 restrictions to ease in several regions (Reuters, 29.01.2021). Italian authorities suspend flights from Brazil because of new COVID-19 strain (Reuters, 16.01.2021). Government extends ban on nonessential travel between regions to 15 February, other COVID-19 restrictions to 5 March (Reuters, 15.01.2021). Italy to extend COVID state of emergency to end of April (Reuters, 13.01.2021).

The Host Government issued the latest legislative decree that replaces the provisions of the 3 December 2020 decree and is in effect from 16 January – 5 March 2021.

*Updated Classification of regions:
The latest classification of regions by color, which is in effect from Monday, 1 February 2021. Regardless of the new classification, the ban on interregional travel remains.
• Red Zones: There are no red zones.
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: Puglia, Sardinia, Sicily, Umbria and the autonomous province of Bolzano.
• Nobody is allowed in or out of the region, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons; for school attendance as allowed by the present decree; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through orange zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed.
• Likewise, leaving one’s municipality is also not allowed, except for the above stated reasons. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals. In addition, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00; the exception, as listed above, is that takeaway is not allowed past 18:00 for cafes without kitchens or bars/pubs. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
• Museums and cultural institutions are closed, with the exception of libraries, which may continue to operate on the basis of appointments and reservations.
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place (listed below), but recall that until 15 February, travel between regions remains prohibited except for work, health, or other urgent reasons. All remaining regions, including Lazio, are Yellow zones.
You are reminded that the following standard measures are still applicable nation-wide except where stricter in Orange & Red Zones:
• Curfew: Between 22:00-5:00, exclusively persons with valid work (e.g. commuting to/from work), health or other urgent reasons may be out. Such persons will need to be prepared to justify their outing through a self-certification form available here. In any case, it is strongly recommended at any point of the day that persons do not leave their homes except for work, health or other urgent reasons OR to engage in physical activity or to make use of any ongoing services.
• Movements within the regions: It is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• Masks: It continues to be mandatory to have a mask on one’s person at all times, to be worn in public both in enclosed areas and outdoors, except in cases where social distancing is continuously guaranteed. Exceptions to this requirement apply for children under the age of 6 and for persons with medical conditions incompatible with the use of a mask. Masks also do not need to be worn when engaging in physical activity or while consuming food or beverages. The use of masks is strongly recommended in one’s own residence in the presence of visitors.
• Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
• The use of masks is in addition to existing social distancing and careful hand washing measures, which continue to be priorities.
• Self-isolation continues to be mandatory for persons exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory infection with a fever (above 37.5 degrees); such individuals must remain at home and contact their doctor.
• Remote working continues to be recommended where it is possible.
• Events:
• Sports events: of national or international interest may continue, but without the presence of an audience.
• Theaters, concert halls, and cinemas are closed. Both indoor and outdoor shows are banned.
• Conferences and conventions may only take place through remote modalities. Public entities will exclusively hold meetings through remote modalities and private entities are strongly recommended to follow suit.
• Parties: Parties are prohibited, including those following civil or religious ceremonies. It is strongly recommended that visitors are not received in private residences, except for work or emergencies.
• Trade shows and exhibitions of any nature are prohibited.
• The following types of venues are closed:
• Streets or squares in urban centers prone to the formation of crowds may be closed all or part of the day, though allowing access to legitimate commercial activities and private residences.
• Shopping centers, malls, and markets on weekends and holidays; pharmacies, newsstands, tobacco shops and shops selling foodstuffs inside shopping centers and markets may remain open.
• Gyms, pools, sports centers, Wellness centers, and spas. Cultural and recreational centers may continue to operate with any gym or pool areas closed. Sports activities may continue to be carried out in outdoors sports centers and clubs as long as social distancing requirements are respected and the use of their locker rooms/changing rooms is prohibited.
• Museums and other cultural institutions (open only from Monday to Friday)
• Ski areas
• Amusement parks
• Arcades, betting rooms, bingo halls, and casinos (and such activities are prohibited in any other type of facility)
• Dance halls and nightclubs whether indoors or outdoors
• Public parks and gardens: continue to be open to the public so long as gatherings and crowds are strictly avoided.
• Outdoor exercise: May be conducted in public parks and using public exercise equipment, so long as an interpersonal distance of 2 meters is respected during sports activities and 1 meter for all other physical activities. Contact sports are allowed only for professional leagues and leagues recognized by the national Olympic committee.
• Contact sports: Training for children and youth’s amateur leagues for contact sports is allowed on an individual basis only; no matches are allowed. No contact sport activities of a purely recreational nature are allowed.
• Public protests: are allowed only in static form and if social distancing is respected
• Services to individuals may continue to be allowed as long as safety protocols are followed and only if regions determine that their operation is compatible with epidemiological trends within their territories
• Public transit: Trains, trams, and buses may be filled to a maximum of 50% capacity.

*From within the EU:

Italy adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Italy are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.

In case of stay or transit through EU countries (List C) during the 14 days prior to the entrance in Italy, entry is permitted without the need to specify the reason for travelling.

Specific and updated rules for each country of origin are available at ViaggiareSicuri

Is a coronavirus test required?

A certificate of a negative COVID-19 test, performed up to 48 hours before entry, is required.

Some exceptions to the requirement for a coronavirus test are in place.

Is a quarantine required?

People who do not present negative results of a molecular or antigenic test are subject to mandatory health surveillance and 14-day fiduciary isolation.

Some exceptions to the requirement for quarantine are in place.

Mandatory Travel Documentation

All persons travelling to Italy from any foreign location are required to provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers. Furthermore, travellers are asked to inform the Local Health Authority as soon as they enter the Italian territory.

Other

For information related to molecular or antigenic test in Italy, you can refer to the following phone numbers:

• From abroad: +39 0232008345 – +39 0283905385
• In Italy: 1500 (free of charge)

Before embarking on a trip to Italy, make sure that your Region of destination has no further measures in place. For additional information, some useful regional contacts are available.

Find out more:
Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy
Viaggiare Sicuri

Contact Point for Italy
Online Inquiries

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

Anyone (regardless of nationality) can transit by private means through the Italian territory for a period not exceeding 36 hours, with the obligation, at the end of that period, to leave the national territory immediately or, failing that, to begin the period of surveillance and fiduciary isolation.

Find out more:

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FAQs

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*From Third Countries:

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from the UK 

Entry into Italy in case of travellers who have visited or passed through the UK in the previous 14 days is only permitted for those with official residency in Italy since before 23 December 2020 or those with absolute necessity, which must be declared through a self-declaration form.

In these cases, travellers are allowed entry to Italy only if they:

• present the airline with a negative Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test taken no more than 72 hours before travel.
• Take a Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test on arrival in Italy at the airport, port or border crossing, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.
• Whatever the result of the two swab tests, those arriving in Italy from the UK must also report to their local Health Authorities on arrival and must quarantine for 14 days.

Personnel engaged in transporting passengers and freight shall not be required to quarantine in Italy (except if they have Covid-19 symptoms), but shall nevertheless be required to take a molecular or antigenic swab test on arrival at the airport, port or border crossing, where possible, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from Brazil 

From 16 to 31 January 2021, entry and transit in the national territory are forbidden for travellers who have visited or transited through Brazil in the 14 days prior to their expected day of entry (except for those who were on board an indirect flight to Italy which began on 16 January 2021).

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Travellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore (List D) are allowed to enter for any reason (including tourism).

For travellers coming from third countries not belonging to the previous list, travel is allowed only for specific reasons, such as work, health or study or in general absolute urgency.

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven and stable affective relationship with Italian/EU/Schengen citizens or with people who are legally resident in Italy and if they are travelling to their partners’ home/domicile/dwelling.

In all the described cases, travellers have to:

• provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers;
• self-isolate for 14 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health Authority;
• reach their final destination in Italy only by private vehicle (airport transit is allowed, however without leaving the dedicated areas of the terminal).

To know more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

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Internal Restrictions:

*Travel in Italy: Travel across regions in Italy is banned until 15 February unless for reasons of work, health or absolute necessity. All travellers entering Italy must comply with the regulations of the region they are visiting. Public transport links may be less frequent and seating limited to comply with social distancing measures. Masks must be worn on board public services. Taxi and car hire options are widely available. Rail companies are operating reduced schedules. Passenger ferry schedules remain subject to change and cancellations. Speak to your tour operator or transport provider for the latest information. More information on all these requirements is available from theMinistry of Health or theAgency for National Tourism . Consult the European Union’sRe-Open EU page for rules on travelling within the EU.
*Public spaces and services: Enhanced measures are in place across Italy to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus:
• A nightly curfew is in place in all regions from 2200 to 0500. You cannot leave your place of residence during this time apart from for emergency, work or health reasons. You’ll need to carry a self-declaration form explaining your reasons for travel
• There is a strong recommendation from the Italian Government that people do not travel by public or private transport except for work, study or health reasons, or for reasons of necessity
• Public transport is operating at 50% capacity and its use is discouraged except for essential purposes
• Social distancing of one metre must be observed
• The use of masks is mandatory in all public spaces, whether outdoors or indoors. You should pay close attention to signage when travelling and carry a mask with you at all times
• Eateries are open in yellow zones from 5am to 6pm. Only four people can sit together at a restaurant, bar or café. In all zones, a home delivery service is available until 10pm
• It is not permitted to consume food and drink outdoors, between 6pm and 5am
• Theatres, cinemas and concert venues are closed
• Museums, in yellow zones, are open on weekdays
• Dance activity in nightclubs and open air venues has been suspended and parties are not permitted
• Parks are open and outdoor exercise is permitted, subject to social distancing. Contact sport is banned and sports centres, swimming pools, spas and wellness centres are closed
• Funerals are permitted to take place with limited attendance. Churches can celebrate mass, weddings and baptisms. Receptions following civil and religious ceremonies are banned
• Conferences and trade fairs are banned, unless held online
• Ski stations will remain closed until 15 February
More stringent measures are in place in some Italian regions that have been designated ‘orange zones’ or ‘red zones’. Travel to or from ’red zones’ should only be for work, health or emergency reasons. In red and orange zones, bars and eateries are closed and only shops selling essential items are open. More information on regional classifications, or onregional COVID zones is available on theMinistry of Health website (in English). Regional and local authorities in Italy are empowered to adjust these measures where required, which may occur at short notice. You are strongly advised to consult the websites for the regions in which you are travelling for the latest information. You should also pay close attention to local signage. You can find more information on measures on theMinistry of Health website (in English) and Frequently Asked Questions on theMinistry of Foreign Affairs website (in English).

Italy Latest News: Strike expected to affect trains on 29 January (RFI, 26.01.2021). Italian authorities suspend flights from Brazil because of new COVID-19 strain (Reuters, 16.01.2021). Government extends ban on nonessential travel between regions to 15 February, other COVID-19 restrictions to 5 March (Reuters, 15.01.2021). Italy to extend COVID state of emergency to end of April (Reuters, 13.01.2021). Latest Government Decree puts whole country in a red zone again, meaning people must not travel within their own towns, between towns, or between regions without a valid reason. Bars and restaurants are closed, as well as all businesses except food stores, pharmacies, news agents, laundrettes and hairdressers. Curfew remains from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., and everyone arriving from overseas must quarantine for 14 days on arrival (New Europe News, 05.01.2021).

The Host Government defined a new possible color for regions: White Zones. White Zones are regions with less than 50 cases per 100,000 inhabitants for a minimum of two consecutive weeks. Many of the standard restrictions we are familiar with for Yellow Zones would be shed in these regions, with the following key points: no curfew; food services would be allowed to operate in the evenings; malls, shopping centers, and business parks would be allowed to open on the weekends; gyms and public pools could reopen; cinemas, theaters and exhibitions would once again resume. Precise details will be communicated as soon as regions begin to receive a White Zone classification. At this time, no regions fall into this category.
2. 14 January 2021 legislative decree (also known as DPCM):
The Host Government issued the latest legislative decree that replaces the provisions of the 3 December 2020 decree and is in effect from 16 January – 5 March 2021.
The new standard measures introduced across the country are:
• The ban on travel between Italy and the United Kingdom continues to apply for the full period;
• Persons are allowed to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves;
• Travel between regions and autonomous provinces is prohibited, except for work, health or other urgent reasons. However, travel between regions or autonomous provinces is always allowed for the purpose of returning to one’s legal residence. It is emphasized that such travel is prohibited to visit second homes;
• Museums and other cultural institutions may operate Monday-Friday but must be closed on weekends and holidays. Such venues must observe strict social distancing and hygiene protocols; exhibits may open to the public as per the same restrictions.
• Secondary schools (high schools) will open from 18 January, guaranteeing in-person activities for between 50-75% of students. The remaining teaching activities will be delivered via remote learning;
• Ski areas are to remain closed until 15 February 2021; from that date, ski facilities may open to recreational skiers with the adoption of appropriate social distancing guidelines;
• Food services (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops): continue to be allowed between 5:00-18:00. Tables may have a maximum of 4 occupants, but this limit does not apply where all occupants live together. After 18:00, the consumption of food or beverages is prohibited in spaces open to the public (whether indoors or outdoors) and delivery services continue to be allowed at all hours. Food service activities continue to be allowed in hotels at any time for their overnight guests. Takeaway services are allowed until 22:00, with consumption of takeaway at or near establishments being prohibited; however, it has been clarified that takeaway services are only allowed until 18:00 for cafes without a kitchen and pubs/bars.
Updated Classification of regions:
From Sunday 17 January 2021, the below classification of regions will apply. Please note that the above rules pertaining to visiting private residences and restrictions on takeaway have been integrated for Orange and Red Zones:. A reclasifiction was made on 24January 2021.
• Red Zones: Zones classified as having the ‘maximum’ risk of contagion have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: Sicily and the autonomous Province of Bolzano.
• All movements are prohibited (either within the region or in/out of the region) except for work, health or other urgent reasons; or to return to one’s legal residence. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals. In addition, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves. Passing through red zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed. A self-certification form is required for all movements;
• Commercial activities are suspended, with the exception of those selling foodstuffs and basic necessities. Markets are also closed, with the exception of stands exclusively selling foodstuffs. Newsstands, tobacco shops, and pharmacies remain open;
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00; the exception, as listed above, is that takeaway is not allowed past 18:00 for cafes without kitchens or bars/pubs. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue;
• Outdoor sports clubs and centers are closed;
• Individual outdoor exercise is exclusively allowed in the near vicinity of one’s residence, with the use of a mask, and respecting social distancing; individual outdoor sports activities are also allowed;
• Schools: preschool and primary school teaching activities will continue to be held in person, but secondary education and higher must adopt remote modalities;
• Personal services are suspended, with the exception of laundromats/dry cleaners, funeral homes, hair salons, and barbers;
• Public employers shall reduce in-person activities to those that cannot be postponed and cannot be performed remotely;
• Museums and cultural institutions are closed, with the exception of libraries, which may continue to operate on the basis of appointments and reservations;
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: Abruzzo, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lazio, Liguria, Lombardy, Marche, Piedmont, Apulia, Umbria, Valle d’Aosta, Calabria, Emilia Romagna, Sardinia and Veneto.;
• Nobody is allowed in or out of the region, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons; for school attendance as allowed by the present decree; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through orange zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed;
• Likewise, leaving one’s municipality is also not allowed, except for the above stated reasons. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals. In addition, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves;
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00; the exception, as listed above, is that takeaway is not allowed past 18:00 for cafes without kitchens or bars/pubs. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue;

• Museums and cultural institutions are closed, with the exception of libraries, which may continue to operate on the basis of appointments and reservations;

• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place (listed below): Basilicata, Campania, Molise, autonomous Province of Trento, and Tuscany.
International travel restrictions have been slightly updated in terms of country lists (mainly due to the UK travel ban):
There are no travel bans, but travel to and from any non-EU/non-Schengen country is solely allowed for work, health, study or other urgent reasons. The exceptions to this requirement are Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Rwanda, Singapore, and Thailand. 14 days quarantine is required for any non-EU/non-Schengen country. Testing is required for persons entering Italy who have been in ANY EU country in the past 14 days. Officials of international organizations or diplomatic missions are all exempt from the aforementioned restrictions. For specific and detailed requirements for entering Italy you should consult this LINK from the Italian Ministry of foreign Affairs (which will be updated soon to reflect the provisions of the new legislative decree).
As a reminder, the standard measures in place across the entire country, as per the 3 December legislative decree continue to be:
Curfew: Between 22:00-5:00, exclusively persons with valid work (e.g. commuting to/from work), health or other urgent reasons may be out. Such persons will need to be prepared to justify their outing through a self-certification form available here. In any case, it is strongly recommended at any point of the day that persons do not leave their homes except for work, health or other urgent reasons OR to engage in physical activity or to make use of any ongoing services;
• Masks: It continues to be mandatory to have a mask on one’s person at all times, to be worn in public both in enclosed areas and outdoors, except in cases where social distancing is continuously guaranteed. Exceptions to this requirement apply for children under the age of 6 and for persons with medical conditions incompatible with the use of a mask. Masks also do not need to be worn when engaging in physical activity or while consuming food or beverages. The use of masks is strongly recommended in one’s own residence in the presence of visitors;
• Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
• The use of masks is in addition to existing social distancing and careful hand washing measures, which continue to be priorities;
• Self-isolation continues to be mandatory for persons exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory infection with a fever (above 37.5 degrees); such individuals must remain at home and contact their doctor;
• Remote working continues to be recommended where it is possible.
• Events:
• Sports events: of national or international interest may continue, but without the presence of an audience;
• Theaters, concert halls, and cinemas are closed. Both indoor and outdoor shows are banned;
• Conferences and conventions may only take place through remote modalities. Public entities will exclusively hold meetings through remote modalities and private entities are strongly recommended to follow suit;
• Parties: Parties are prohibited, including those following civil or religious ceremonies. It is strongly recommended that visitors are not received in private residences, except for work or emergencies;
• Trade shows and exhibitions of any nature are prohibited;
• The following types of venues are closed:
• Streets or squares in urban centers prone to the formation of crowds may be closed all or part of the day, though allowing access to legitimate commercial activities and private residences;
• Shopping centers, malls, business centers, and markets on weekends and holidays; pharmacies, newsstands, tobacco shops and shops selling foodstuffs inside shopping centers and markets may remain open;
• Gyms, pools, sports centers, Wellness centers, and spas. Cultural and recreational centers may continue to operate with any gym or pool areas closed. Sports activities may continue to be carried out in outdoors sports centers and clubs as long as social distancing requirements are respected and the use of their locker rooms/changing rooms is prohibited;
• Amusement parks;
• Arcades, betting rooms, bingo halls, and casinos (and such activities are prohibited in any other type of facility);
• Dance halls and nightclubs whether indoors or outdoors;
• Public parks and gardens: continue to be open to the public so long as gatherings and crowds are strictly avoided;
• Outdoor exercise: May be conducted in public parks and using public exercise equipment, so long as an interpersonal distance of 2 meters is respected during sports activities and 1 meter for all other physical activities. Contact sports are allowed only for professional leagues and leagues recognized by the national Olympic committee;
• Contact sports: Training for children and youth’s amateur leagues for contact sports is allowed on an individual basis only; no matches are allowed. No contact sport activities of a purely recreational nature are allowed;
• Public protests: are allowed only in static form and if social distancing is respected;
• Libraries may continue to operate, offering their services on the basis of appointments;
• Services to individuals may continue to be allowed as long as safety protocols are followed and only if regions determine that their operation is compatible with epidemiological trends within their territories;
• Public transit: Trains, trams, and buses may be filled to a maximum of 50% capacity;
• Cruises: Italian-flagged cruise ships may operate in line with the specific protocols. Cruise services may be enjoyed by anyone who is not subject to quarantine. Ships may stop in any EU/Schengen country, but non-guided excursions are prohibited.

*From within the EU:

Italy adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Italy are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.

In case of stay or transit through EU countries (List C) during the 14 days prior to the entrance in Italy, entry is permitted without the need to specify the reason for travelling.

Specific and updated rules for each country of origin are available at ViaggiareSicuri

Is a coronavirus test required?

A certificate of a negative COVID-19 test, performed up to 48 hours before entry, is required.

Some exceptions to the requirement for a coronavirus test are in place.

Is a quarantine required?

People who do not present negative results of a molecular or antigenic test are subject to mandatory health surveillance and 14-day fiduciary isolation.

Some exceptions to the requirement for quarantine are in place.

Mandatory Travel Documentation

All persons travelling to Italy from any foreign location are required to provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers. Furthermore, travellers are asked to inform the Local Health Authority as soon as they enter the Italian territory.

Other

For information related to molecular or antigenic test in Italy, you can refer to the following phone numbers:

• From abroad: +39 0232008345 – +39 0283905385
• In Italy: 1500 (free of charge)

Before embarking on a trip to Italy, make sure that your Region of destination has no further measures in place. For additional information, some useful regional contacts are available.

Find out more:
Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy
Viaggiare Sicuri

Contact Point for Italy
Online Inquiries

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

Anyone (regardless of nationality) can transit by private means through the Italian territory for a period not exceeding 36 hours, with the obligation, at the end of that period, to leave the national territory immediately or, failing that, to begin the period of surveillance and fiduciary isolation.

Find out more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

FAQs

Viaggiare Sicuri

*From Third Countries:

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from the UK 

Entry into Italy in case of travellers who have visited or passed through the UK in the previous 14 days is only permitted for those with official residency in Italy since before 23 December 2020 or those with absolute necessity, which must be declared through a self-declaration form.

In these cases, travellers are allowed entry to Italy only if they:

• present the airline with a negative Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test taken no more than 72 hours before travel.
• Take a Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test on arrival in Italy at the airport, port or border crossing, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.
• Whatever the result of the two swab tests, those arriving in Italy from the UK must also report to their local Health Authorities on arrival and must quarantine for 14 days.

Personnel engaged in transporting passengers and freight shall not be required to quarantine in Italy (except if they have Covid-19 symptoms), but shall nevertheless be required to take a molecular or antigenic swab test on arrival at the airport, port or border crossing, where possible, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from Brazil 

From 16 to 31 January 2021, entry and transit in the national territory are forbidden for travellers who have visited or transited through Brazil in the 14 days prior to their expected day of entry (except for those who were on board an indirect flight to Italy which began on 16 January 2021).

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Travellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore (List D) are allowed to enter for any reason (including tourism).

For travellers coming from third countries not belonging to the previous list, travel is allowed only for specific reasons, such as work, health or study or in general absolute urgency.

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven and stable affective relationship with Italian/EU/Schengen citizens or with people who are legally resident in Italy and if they are travelling to their partners’ home/domicile/dwelling.

In all the described cases, travellers have to:

• provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers;
• self-isolate for 14 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health Authority;
• reach their final destination in Italy only by private vehicle (airport transit is allowed, however without leaving the dedicated areas of the terminal).

To know more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

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Internal Restrictions:

*Travel in Italy: Travel across regions in Italy is banned until 15 February unless for reasons of work, health or absolute necessity. All travellers entering Italy must comply with the regulations of the region they are visiting. Public transport links may be less frequent and seating limited to comply with social distancing measures. Masks must be worn on board public services. Taxi and car hire options are widely available. Rail companies are operating reduced schedules. Passenger ferry schedules remain subject to change and cancellations. Speak to your tour operator or transport provider for the latest information. More information on all these requirements is available from theMinistry of Health or theAgency for National Tourism . Consult the European Union’sRe-Open EU page for rules on travelling within the EU.
*Public spaces and services: Enhanced measures are in place across Italy to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus:
• A nightly curfew is in place in all regions from 2200 to 0500. You cannot leave your place of residence during this time apart from for emergency, work or health reasons. You’ll need to carry a self-declaration form explaining your reasons for travel
• There is a strong recommendation from the Italian Government that people do not travel by public or private transport except for work, study or health reasons, or for reasons of necessity
• Public transport is operating at 50% capacity and its use is discouraged except for essential purposes
• Social distancing of one metre must be observed
• The use of masks is mandatory in all public spaces, whether outdoors or indoors. You should pay close attention to signage when travelling and carry a mask with you at all times
• Eateries are open in yellow zones from 5am to 6pm. Only four people can sit together at a restaurant, bar or café. In all zones, a home delivery service is available until 10pm
• It is not permitted to consume food and drink outdoors, between 6pm and 5am
• Theatres, cinemas and concert venues are closed
• Museums, in yellow zones, are open on weekdays
• Dance activity in nightclubs and open air venues has been suspended and parties are not permitted
• Parks are open and outdoor exercise is permitted, subject to social distancing. Contact sport is banned and sports centres, swimming pools, spas and wellness centres are closed
• Funerals are permitted to take place with limited attendance. Churches can celebrate mass, weddings and baptisms. Receptions following civil and religious ceremonies are banned
• Conferences and trade fairs are banned, unless held online
• Ski stations will remain closed until 15 February
More stringent measures are in place in some Italian regions that have been designated ‘orange zones’ or ‘red zones’. Travel to or from ’red zones’ should only be for work, health or emergency reasons. In red and orange zones, bars and eateries are closed and only shops selling essential items are open. More information on regional classifications, or onregional COVID zones is available on theMinistry of Health website (in English). Regional and local authorities in Italy are empowered to adjust these measures where required, which may occur at short notice. You are strongly advised to consult the websites for the regions in which you are travelling for the latest information. You should also pay close attention to local signage. You can find more information on measures on theMinistry of Health website (in English) and Frequently Asked Questions on theMinistry of Foreign Affairs website (in English).

Italy Latest News: Italian authorities suspend flights from Brazil because of new COVID-19 strain (Reuters, 16.01.2021). Government extends ban on nonessential travel between regions to 15 February, other COVID-19 restrictions to 5 March (Reuters, 15.01.2021). Italy to extend COVID state of emergency to end of April (Reuters, 13.01.2021). Latest Government Decree puts whole country in a red zone again, meaning people must not travel within their own towns, between towns, or between regions without a valid reason. Bars and restaurants are closed, as well as all businesses except food stores, pharmacies, news agents, laundrettes and hairdressers. Curfew remains from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., and everyone arriving from overseas must quarantine for 14 days on arrival (New Europe News, 05.01.2021); Alitalia will resume daily flights to, from London on 24 December (Reuters, 23.12.2020).

The Host Government defined a new possible color for regions: White Zones. White Zones are regions with less than 50 cases per 100,000 inhabitants for a minimum of two consecutive weeks. Many of the standard restrictions we are familiar with for Yellow Zones would be shed in these regions, with the following key points: no curfew; food services would be allowed to operate in the evenings; malls, shopping centers, and business parks would be allowed to open on the weekends; gyms and public pools could reopen; cinemas, theaters and exhibitions would once again resume. Precise details will be communicated as soon as regions begin to receive a White Zone classification. At this time, no regions fall into this category.
2. 14 January 2021 legislative decree (also known as DPCM):
The Host Government issued the latest legislative decree that replaces the provisions of the 3 December 2020 decree and is in effect from 16 January – 5 March 2021.
The new standard measures introduced across the country are:
• The ban on travel between Italy and the United Kingdom continues to apply for the full period;
• Persons are allowed to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves;
• Travel between regions and autonomous provinces is prohibited, except for work, health or other urgent reasons. However, travel between regions or autonomous provinces is always allowed for the purpose of returning to one’s legal residence. It is emphasized that such travel is prohibited to visit second homes;
• Museums and other cultural institutions may operate Monday-Friday but must be closed on weekends and holidays. Such venues must observe strict social distancing and hygiene protocols; exhibits may open to the public as per the same restrictions.
• Secondary schools (high schools) will open from 18 January, guaranteeing in-person activities for between 50-75% of students. The remaining teaching activities will be delivered via remote learning;
• Ski areas are to remain closed until 15 February 2021; from that date, ski facilities may open to recreational skiers with the adoption of appropriate social distancing guidelines;
• Food services (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops): continue to be allowed between 5:00-18:00. Tables may have a maximum of 4 occupants, but this limit does not apply where all occupants live together. After 18:00, the consumption of food or beverages is prohibited in spaces open to the public (whether indoors or outdoors) and delivery services continue to be allowed at all hours. Food service activities continue to be allowed in hotels at any time for their overnight guests. Takeaway services are allowed until 22:00, with consumption of takeaway at or near establishments being prohibited; however, it has been clarified that takeaway services are only allowed until 18:00 for cafes without a kitchen and pubs/bars.
Updated Classification of regions:
From Sunday 17 January 2021, the below classification of regions will apply. Please note that the above rules pertaining to visiting private residences and restrictions on takeaway have been integrated for Orange and Red Zones:. A reclasifiction was made on 24January 2021.
• Red Zones: Zones classified as having the ‘maximum’ risk of contagion have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: Sicily and the autonomous Province of Bolzano.
• All movements are prohibited (either within the region or in/out of the region) except for work, health or other urgent reasons; or to return to one’s legal residence. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals. In addition, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves. Passing through red zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed. A self-certification form is required for all movements;
• Commercial activities are suspended, with the exception of those selling foodstuffs and basic necessities. Markets are also closed, with the exception of stands exclusively selling foodstuffs. Newsstands, tobacco shops, and pharmacies remain open;
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00; the exception, as listed above, is that takeaway is not allowed past 18:00 for cafes without kitchens or bars/pubs. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue;
• Outdoor sports clubs and centers are closed;
• Individual outdoor exercise is exclusively allowed in the near vicinity of one’s residence, with the use of a mask, and respecting social distancing; individual outdoor sports activities are also allowed;
• Schools: preschool and primary school teaching activities will continue to be held in person, but secondary education and higher must adopt remote modalities;
• Personal services are suspended, with the exception of laundromats/dry cleaners, funeral homes, hair salons, and barbers;
• Public employers shall reduce in-person activities to those that cannot be postponed and cannot be performed remotely;
• Museums and cultural institutions are closed, with the exception of libraries, which may continue to operate on the basis of appointments and reservations;
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: Abruzzo, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lazio, Liguria, Lombardy, Marche, Piedmont, Apulia, Umbria, Valle d’Aosta, Calabria, Emilia Romagna, Sardinia and Veneto.;
• Nobody is allowed in or out of the region, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons; for school attendance as allowed by the present decree; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through orange zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed;
• Likewise, leaving one’s municipality is also not allowed, except for the above stated reasons. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals. In addition, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves;
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00; the exception, as listed above, is that takeaway is not allowed past 18:00 for cafes without kitchens or bars/pubs. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue;

• Museums and cultural institutions are closed, with the exception of libraries, which may continue to operate on the basis of appointments and reservations;

• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place (listed below): Basilicata, Campania, Molise, autonomous Province of Trento, and Tuscany.
International travel restrictions have been slightly updated in terms of country lists (mainly due to the UK travel ban):
There are no travel bans, but travel to and from any non-EU/non-Schengen country is solely allowed for work, health, study or other urgent reasons. The exceptions to this requirement are Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Rwanda, Singapore, and Thailand. 14 days quarantine is required for any non-EU/non-Schengen country. Testing is required for persons entering Italy who have been in ANY EU country in the past 14 days. Officials of international organizations or diplomatic missions are all exempt from the aforementioned restrictions. For specific and detailed requirements for entering Italy you should consult this LINK from the Italian Ministry of foreign Affairs (which will be updated soon to reflect the provisions of the new legislative decree).
As a reminder, the standard measures in place across the entire country, as per the 3 December legislative decree continue to be:
Curfew: Between 22:00-5:00, exclusively persons with valid work (e.g. commuting to/from work), health or other urgent reasons may be out. Such persons will need to be prepared to justify their outing through a self-certification form available here. In any case, it is strongly recommended at any point of the day that persons do not leave their homes except for work, health or other urgent reasons OR to engage in physical activity or to make use of any ongoing services;
• Masks: It continues to be mandatory to have a mask on one’s person at all times, to be worn in public both in enclosed areas and outdoors, except in cases where social distancing is continuously guaranteed. Exceptions to this requirement apply for children under the age of 6 and for persons with medical conditions incompatible with the use of a mask. Masks also do not need to be worn when engaging in physical activity or while consuming food or beverages. The use of masks is strongly recommended in one’s own residence in the presence of visitors;
• Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
• The use of masks is in addition to existing social distancing and careful hand washing measures, which continue to be priorities;
• Self-isolation continues to be mandatory for persons exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory infection with a fever (above 37.5 degrees); such individuals must remain at home and contact their doctor;
• Remote working continues to be recommended where it is possible.
• Events:
• Sports events: of national or international interest may continue, but without the presence of an audience;
• Theaters, concert halls, and cinemas are closed. Both indoor and outdoor shows are banned;
• Conferences and conventions may only take place through remote modalities. Public entities will exclusively hold meetings through remote modalities and private entities are strongly recommended to follow suit;
• Parties: Parties are prohibited, including those following civil or religious ceremonies. It is strongly recommended that visitors are not received in private residences, except for work or emergencies;
• Trade shows and exhibitions of any nature are prohibited;
• The following types of venues are closed:
• Streets or squares in urban centers prone to the formation of crowds may be closed all or part of the day, though allowing access to legitimate commercial activities and private residences;
• Shopping centers, malls, business centers, and markets on weekends and holidays; pharmacies, newsstands, tobacco shops and shops selling foodstuffs inside shopping centers and markets may remain open;
• Gyms, pools, sports centers, Wellness centers, and spas. Cultural and recreational centers may continue to operate with any gym or pool areas closed. Sports activities may continue to be carried out in outdoors sports centers and clubs as long as social distancing requirements are respected and the use of their locker rooms/changing rooms is prohibited;
• Amusement parks;
• Arcades, betting rooms, bingo halls, and casinos (and such activities are prohibited in any other type of facility);
• Dance halls and nightclubs whether indoors or outdoors;
• Public parks and gardens: continue to be open to the public so long as gatherings and crowds are strictly avoided;
• Outdoor exercise: May be conducted in public parks and using public exercise equipment, so long as an interpersonal distance of 2 meters is respected during sports activities and 1 meter for all other physical activities. Contact sports are allowed only for professional leagues and leagues recognized by the national Olympic committee;
• Contact sports: Training for children and youth’s amateur leagues for contact sports is allowed on an individual basis only; no matches are allowed. No contact sport activities of a purely recreational nature are allowed;
• Public protests: are allowed only in static form and if social distancing is respected;
• Libraries may continue to operate, offering their services on the basis of appointments;
• Services to individuals may continue to be allowed as long as safety protocols are followed and only if regions determine that their operation is compatible with epidemiological trends within their territories;
• Public transit: Trains, trams, and buses may be filled to a maximum of 50% capacity;
• Cruises: Italian-flagged cruise ships may operate in line with the specific protocols. Cruise services may be enjoyed by anyone who is not subject to quarantine. Ships may stop in any EU/Schengen country, but non-guided excursions are prohibited.

*From within the EU:

Italy adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Italy are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.

In case of stay or transit through EU countries (List C) during the fourteen days prior to the entrance in Italy, entry is permitted without the need to specify the reason for travelling and a certificate of a negative COVID-19 test performed up to 48 hours is required. 

Specific and updated rules for each country of origin are available at ViaggiareSicuri

Mandatory Travel Documentation

All persons travelling to Italy from any foreign location are required to provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers.

Find out more:
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*Transit:

Anyone (regardless of nationality) can transit by private means through the Italian territory for a period not exceeding 36 hours, with the obligation, at the end of that period, to leave the national territory immediately or, failing that, to begin the period of surveillance and fiduciary isolation.

Find out more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

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*From Third Countries:

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from the UK 

Entry into Italy in case of travellers who have visited or passed through the UK in the previous 14 days is only permitted for those with official residency in Italy since before 23 December 2020 or those with absolute necessity, which must be declared through a self-declaration form.

In these cases, travellers are allowed entry to Italy only if they:

• present the airline with a negative Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test taken no more than 72 hours before travel.
• Take a Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test on arrival in Italy at the airport, port or border crossing, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.
• Whatever the result of the two swab tests, those arriving in Italy from the UK must also report to their local Health Authorities on arrival and must quarantine for 14 days.

Personnel engaged in transporting passengers and freight shall not be required to quarantine in Italy (except if they have Covid-19 symptoms), but shall nevertheless be required to take a molecular or antigenic swab test on arrival at the airport, port or border crossing, where possible, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from Brazil 

From 16 to 31 January 2021, entry and transit in the national territory are forbidden for travellers who have visited or transited through Brazil in the 14 days prior to their expected day of entry (except for those who were on board an indirect flight to Italy which began on 16 January 2021).

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Travellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore (List D) are allowed to enter for any reason (including tourism).

For travellers coming from third countries not belonging to the previous list, travel is allowed only for specific reasons, such as work, health or study or in general absolute urgency.

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven and stable affective relationship with Italian/EU/Schengen citizens or with people who are legally resident in Italy and if they are travelling to their partners’ home/domicile/dwelling.

In all the described cases, travellers have to:

• provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers;
• self-isolate for 14 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health Authority;
• reach their final destination in Italy only by private vehicle (airport transit is allowed, however without leaving the dedicated areas of the terminal).

To know more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

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Internal Restrictions:

*Travel in Italy: Travel across regions in Italy is banned until 15 February unless for reasons of work, health or absolute necessity. All travellers entering Italy must comply with the regulations of the region they are visiting. Public transport links may be less frequent and seating limited to comply with social distancing measures. Masks must be worn on board public services. Taxi and car hire options are widely available. Rail companies are operating reduced schedules. Passenger ferry schedules remain subject to change and cancellations. Speak to your tour operator or transport provider for the latest information. More information on all these requirements is available from theMinistry of Health or theAgency for National Tourism . Consult the European Union’sRe-Open EU page for rules on travelling within the EU.
*Public spaces and services: Enhanced measures are in place across Italy to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus:
• A nightly curfew is in place in all regions from 2200 to 0500. You cannot leave your place of residence during this time apart from for emergency, work or health reasons. You’ll need to carry a self-declaration form explaining your reasons for travel
• There is a strong recommendation from the Italian Government that people do not travel by public or private transport except for work, study or health reasons, or for reasons of necessity
• Public transport is operating at 50% capacity and its use is discouraged except for essential purposes
• Social distancing of one metre must be observed
• The use of masks is mandatory in all public spaces, whether outdoors or indoors. You should pay close attention to signage when travelling and carry a mask with you at all times
• Eateries are open in yellow zones from 5am to 6pm. Only four people can sit together at a restaurant, bar or café. In all zones, a home delivery service is available until 10pm
• It is not permitted to consume food and drink outdoors, between 6pm and 5am
• Theatres, cinemas and concert venues are closed
• Museums, in yellow zones, are open on weekdays
• Dance activity in nightclubs and open air venues has been suspended and parties are not permitted
• Parks are open and outdoor exercise is permitted, subject to social distancing. Contact sport is banned and sports centres, swimming pools, spas and wellness centres are closed
• Funerals are permitted to take place with limited attendance. Churches can celebrate mass, weddings and baptisms. Receptions following civil and religious ceremonies are banned
• Conferences and trade fairs are banned, unless held online
• Ski stations will remain closed until 15 February
More stringent measures are in place in some Italian regions that have been designated ‘orange zones’ or ‘red zones’. Travel to or from ’red zones’ should only be for work, health or emergency reasons. In red and orange zones, bars and eateries are closed and only shops selling essential items are open. More information on regional classifications, or onregional COVID zones is available on theMinistry of Health website (in English). Regional and local authorities in Italy are empowered to adjust these measures where required, which may occur at short notice. You are strongly advised to consult the websites for the regions in which you are travelling for the latest information. You should also pay close attention to local signage. You can find more information on measures on theMinistry of Health website (in English) and Frequently Asked Questions on theMinistry of Foreign Affairs website (in English).

Italy Latest News: Italian authorities suspend flights from Brazil because of new COVID-19 strain (Reuters, 16.01.2021). Government extends ban on nonessential travel between regions to 15 February, other COVID-19 restrictions to 5 March (Reuters, 15.01.2021). Italy to extend COVID state of emergency to end of April (Reuters, 13.01.2021). Latest Government Decree puts whole country in a red zone again, meaning people must not travel within their own towns, between towns, or between regions without a valid reason. Bars and restaurants are closed, as well as all businesses except food stores, pharmacies, news agents, laundrettes and hairdressers. Curfew remains from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., and everyone arriving from overseas must quarantine for 14 days on arrival (New Europe News, 05.01.2021); Alitalia will resume daily flights to, from London on 24 December (Reuters, 23.12.2020).

The Host Government defined a new possible color for regions: White Zones. White Zones are regions with less than 50 cases per 100,000 inhabitants for a minimum of two consecutive weeks. Many of the standard restrictions we are familiar with for Yellow Zones would be shed in these regions, with the following key points: no curfew; food services would be allowed to operate in the evenings; malls, shopping centers, and business parks would be allowed to open on the weekends; gyms and public pools could reopen; cinemas, theaters and exhibitions would once again resume. Precise details will be communicated as soon as regions begin to receive a White Zone classification. At this time, no regions fall into this category.
2. 14 January 2021 legislative decree (also known as DPCM):
The Host Government issued the latest legislative decree that replaces the provisions of the 3 December 2020 decree and is in effect from 16 January – 5 March 2021.
The new standard measures introduced across the country are:
• The ban on travel between Italy and the United Kingdom continues to apply for the full period;
• Persons are allowed to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves;
• Travel between regions and autonomous provinces is prohibited, except for work, health or other urgent reasons. However, travel between regions or autonomous provinces is always allowed for the purpose of returning to one’s legal residence. It is emphasized that such travel is prohibited to visit second homes;
• Museums and other cultural institutions may operate Monday-Friday but must be closed on weekends and holidays. Such venues must observe strict social distancing and hygiene protocols; exhibits may open to the public as per the same restrictions.
• Secondary schools (high schools) will open from 18 January, guaranteeing in-person activities for between 50-75% of students. The remaining teaching activities will be delivered via remote learning;
• Ski areas are to remain closed until 15 February 2021; from that date, ski facilities may open to recreational skiers with the adoption of appropriate social distancing guidelines;
• Food services (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops): continue to be allowed between 5:00-18:00. Tables may have a maximum of 4 occupants, but this limit does not apply where all occupants live together. After 18:00, the consumption of food or beverages is prohibited in spaces open to the public (whether indoors or outdoors) and delivery services continue to be allowed at all hours. Food service activities continue to be allowed in hotels at any time for their overnight guests. Takeaway services are allowed until 22:00, with consumption of takeaway at or near establishments being prohibited; however, it has been clarified that takeaway services are only allowed until 18:00 for cafes without a kitchen and pubs/bars.
Updated Classification of regions:
From Sunday 17 January 2021, the below classification of regions will apply. Please note that the above rules pertaining to visiting private residences and restrictions on takeaway have been integrated for Orange and Red Zones:. A reclasifiction was made on 24January 2021.
• Red Zones: Zones classified as having the ‘maximum’ risk of contagion have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: Sicily and the autonomous Province of Bolzano.
• All movements are prohibited (either within the region or in/out of the region) except for work, health or other urgent reasons; or to return to one’s legal residence. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals. In addition, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves. Passing through red zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed. A self-certification form is required for all movements;
• Commercial activities are suspended, with the exception of those selling foodstuffs and basic necessities. Markets are also closed, with the exception of stands exclusively selling foodstuffs. Newsstands, tobacco shops, and pharmacies remain open;
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00; the exception, as listed above, is that takeaway is not allowed past 18:00 for cafes without kitchens or bars/pubs. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue;
• Outdoor sports clubs and centers are closed;
• Individual outdoor exercise is exclusively allowed in the near vicinity of one’s residence, with the use of a mask, and respecting social distancing; individual outdoor sports activities are also allowed;
• Schools: preschool and primary school teaching activities will continue to be held in person, but secondary education and higher must adopt remote modalities;
• Personal services are suspended, with the exception of laundromats/dry cleaners, funeral homes, hair salons, and barbers;
• Public employers shall reduce in-person activities to those that cannot be postponed and cannot be performed remotely;
• Museums and cultural institutions are closed, with the exception of libraries, which may continue to operate on the basis of appointments and reservations;
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: Abruzzo, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lazio, Liguria, Lombardy, Marche, Piedmont, Apulia, Umbria, Valle d’Aosta, Calabria, Emilia Romagna, Sardinia and Veneto.;
• Nobody is allowed in or out of the region, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons; for school attendance as allowed by the present decree; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through orange zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed;
• Likewise, leaving one’s municipality is also not allowed, except for the above stated reasons. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals. In addition, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves;
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00; the exception, as listed above, is that takeaway is not allowed past 18:00 for cafes without kitchens or bars/pubs. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue;

• Museums and cultural institutions are closed, with the exception of libraries, which may continue to operate on the basis of appointments and reservations;

• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place (listed below): Basilicata, Campania, Molise, autonomous Province of Trento, and Tuscany.
International travel restrictions have been slightly updated in terms of country lists (mainly due to the UK travel ban):
There are no travel bans, but travel to and from any non-EU/non-Schengen country is solely allowed for work, health, study or other urgent reasons. The exceptions to this requirement are Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Rwanda, Singapore, and Thailand. 14 days quarantine is required for any non-EU/non-Schengen country. Testing is required for persons entering Italy who have been in ANY EU country in the past 14 days. Officials of international organizations or diplomatic missions are all exempt from the aforementioned restrictions. For specific and detailed requirements for entering Italy you should consult this LINK from the Italian Ministry of foreign Affairs (which will be updated soon to reflect the provisions of the new legislative decree).
As a reminder, the standard measures in place across the entire country, as per the 3 December legislative decree continue to be:
Curfew: Between 22:00-5:00, exclusively persons with valid work (e.g. commuting to/from work), health or other urgent reasons may be out. Such persons will need to be prepared to justify their outing through a self-certification form available here. In any case, it is strongly recommended at any point of the day that persons do not leave their homes except for work, health or other urgent reasons OR to engage in physical activity or to make use of any ongoing services;
• Masks: It continues to be mandatory to have a mask on one’s person at all times, to be worn in public both in enclosed areas and outdoors, except in cases where social distancing is continuously guaranteed. Exceptions to this requirement apply for children under the age of 6 and for persons with medical conditions incompatible with the use of a mask. Masks also do not need to be worn when engaging in physical activity or while consuming food or beverages. The use of masks is strongly recommended in one’s own residence in the presence of visitors;
• Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
• The use of masks is in addition to existing social distancing and careful hand washing measures, which continue to be priorities;
• Self-isolation continues to be mandatory for persons exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory infection with a fever (above 37.5 degrees); such individuals must remain at home and contact their doctor;
• Remote working continues to be recommended where it is possible.
• Events:
• Sports events: of national or international interest may continue, but without the presence of an audience;
• Theaters, concert halls, and cinemas are closed. Both indoor and outdoor shows are banned;
• Conferences and conventions may only take place through remote modalities. Public entities will exclusively hold meetings through remote modalities and private entities are strongly recommended to follow suit;
• Parties: Parties are prohibited, including those following civil or religious ceremonies. It is strongly recommended that visitors are not received in private residences, except for work or emergencies;
• Trade shows and exhibitions of any nature are prohibited;
• The following types of venues are closed:
• Streets or squares in urban centers prone to the formation of crowds may be closed all or part of the day, though allowing access to legitimate commercial activities and private residences;
• Shopping centers, malls, business centers, and markets on weekends and holidays; pharmacies, newsstands, tobacco shops and shops selling foodstuffs inside shopping centers and markets may remain open;
• Gyms, pools, sports centers, Wellness centers, and spas. Cultural and recreational centers may continue to operate with any gym or pool areas closed. Sports activities may continue to be carried out in outdoors sports centers and clubs as long as social distancing requirements are respected and the use of their locker rooms/changing rooms is prohibited;
• Amusement parks;
• Arcades, betting rooms, bingo halls, and casinos (and such activities are prohibited in any other type of facility);
• Dance halls and nightclubs whether indoors or outdoors;
• Public parks and gardens: continue to be open to the public so long as gatherings and crowds are strictly avoided;
• Outdoor exercise: May be conducted in public parks and using public exercise equipment, so long as an interpersonal distance of 2 meters is respected during sports activities and 1 meter for all other physical activities. Contact sports are allowed only for professional leagues and leagues recognized by the national Olympic committee;
• Contact sports: Training for children and youth’s amateur leagues for contact sports is allowed on an individual basis only; no matches are allowed. No contact sport activities of a purely recreational nature are allowed;
• Public protests: are allowed only in static form and if social distancing is respected;
• Libraries may continue to operate, offering their services on the basis of appointments;
• Services to individuals may continue to be allowed as long as safety protocols are followed and only if regions determine that their operation is compatible with epidemiological trends within their territories;
• Public transit: Trains, trams, and buses may be filled to a maximum of 50% capacity;
• Cruises: Italian-flagged cruise ships may operate in line with the specific protocols. Cruise services may be enjoyed by anyone who is not subject to quarantine. Ships may stop in any EU/Schengen country, but non-guided excursions are prohibited.

*From within the EU:

Italy adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Italy are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.

EU travellers arriving in Italy for non-essential reasons (for example, for tourism) are subject to fiduciary isolation and health surveillance for 14 days.

Specific and updated rules for each country of origin are available at ViaggiareSicuri

Mandatory Travel Documentation

All persons travelling to Italy from any foreign location are required to provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers.

Find out more:
Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy
Viaggiare Sicuri

Contact point for Italy:
Online Inquiries

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

Anyone (regardless of nationality) can transit by private means through the Italian territory for a period not exceeding 36 hours, with the obligation, at the end of that period, to leave the national territory immediately or, failing that, to begin the period of surveillance and fiduciary isolation.

Find out more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

FAQs

Viaggiare Sicuri

*From Third Countries:

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from the UK 

Entry into Italy in case of travellers who have visited or passed through the UK in the previous 14 days is only permitted for those with official residency in Italy since before 23 December 2020 or those with absolute necessity, which must be declared through a self-declaration form.

In these cases, travellers are allowed entry to Italy only if they:

• present the airline with a negative Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test taken no more than 72 hours before travel.
• Take a Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test on arrival in Italy at the airport, port or border crossing, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.
• Whatever the result of the two swab tests, those arriving in Italy from the UK must also report to their local Health Authorities on arrival and must quarantine for 14 days.

Personnel engaged in transporting passengers and freight shall not be required to quarantine in Italy (except if they have Covid-19 symptoms), but shall nevertheless be required to take a molecular or antigenic swab test on arrival at the airport, port or border crossing, where possible, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from Brazil 

From 16 to 31 January 2021, entry and transit in the national territory are forbidden for travellers who have visited or transited through Brazil in the 14 days prior to their expected day of entry (except for those who were on board an indirect flight to Italy which began on 16 January 2021).

____________________

Travellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore are allowed to enter for any reason (including tourism).

For travellers coming from third countries not belonging to the previous list, travel is allowed only for specific reasons, such as work, health or study or in general absolute urgency.

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven and stable affective relationship with Italian/EU/Schengen citizens or with people who are legally resident in Italy and if they are travelling to their partners’ home/domicile/dwelling.

In all the described cases, travellers have to:

• provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers;
• self-isolate for 14 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health Authority;
• reach their final destination in Italy only by private vehicle (airport transit is allowed, however without leaving the dedicated areas of the terminal).

To know more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

Viaggiare Sicuri

Internal Restrictions:

*Travel in Italy: Travel across regions in Italy is banned until 15 February unless for reasons of work, health or absolute necessity. All travellers entering Italy must comply with the regulations of the region they are visiting. Public transport links may be less frequent and seating limited to comply with social distancing measures. Masks must be worn on board public services. Taxi and car hire options are widely available. Rail companies are operating reduced schedules. Passenger ferry schedules remain subject to change and cancellations. Speak to your tour operator or transport provider for the latest information. More information on all these requirements is available from theMinistry of Health or theAgency for National Tourism . Consult the European Union’sRe-Open EU page for rules on travelling within the EU.
*Public spaces and services: Enhanced measures are in place across Italy to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus:
• A nightly curfew is in place in all regions from 2200 to 0500. You cannot leave your place of residence during this time apart from for emergency, work or health reasons. You’ll need to carry a self-declaration form explaining your reasons for travel
• There is a strong recommendation from the Italian Government that people do not travel by public or private transport except for work, study or health reasons, or for reasons of necessity
• Public transport is operating at 50% capacity and its use is discouraged except for essential purposes
• Social distancing of one metre must be observed
• The use of masks is mandatory in all public spaces, whether outdoors or indoors. You should pay close attention to signage when travelling and carry a mask with you at all times
• Eateries are open in yellow zones from 5am to 6pm. Only four people can sit together at a restaurant, bar or café. In all zones, a home delivery service is available until 10pm
• It is not permitted to consume food and drink outdoors, between 6pm and 5am
• Theatres, cinemas and concert venues are closed
• Museums, in yellow zones, are open on weekdays
• Dance activity in nightclubs and open air venues has been suspended and parties are not permitted
• Parks are open and outdoor exercise is permitted, subject to social distancing. Contact sport is banned and sports centres, swimming pools, spas and wellness centres are closed
• Funerals are permitted to take place with limited attendance. Churches can celebrate mass, weddings and baptisms. Receptions following civil and religious ceremonies are banned
• Conferences and trade fairs are banned, unless held online
• Ski stations will remain closed until 15 February
More stringent measures are in place in some Italian regions that have been designated ‘orange zones’ or ‘red zones’. Travel to or from ’red zones’ should only be for work, health or emergency reasons. In red and orange zones, bars and eateries are closed and only shops selling essential items are open. More information on regional classifications, or onregional COVID zones is available on theMinistry of Health website (in English). Regional and local authorities in Italy are empowered to adjust these measures where required, which may occur at short notice. You are strongly advised to consult the websites for the regions in which you are travelling for the latest information. You should also pay close attention to local signage. You can find more information on measures on theMinistry of Health website (in English) and Frequently Asked Questions on theMinistry of Foreign Affairs website (in English).

Italy Latest News: Italian authorities suspend flights from Brazil because of new COVID-19 strain (Reuters, 16.01.2021). Government extends ban on nonessential travel between regions to 15 February, other COVID-19 restrictions to 5 March (Reuters, 15.01.2021). Italy to extend COVID state of emergency to end of April (Reuters, 13.01.2021). Latest Government Decree puts whole country in a red zone again, meaning people must not travel within their own towns, between towns, or between regions without a valid reason. Bars and restaurants are closed, as well as all businesses except food stores, pharmacies, news agents, laundrettes and hairdressers. Curfew remains from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., and everyone arriving from overseas must quarantine for 14 days on arrival (New Europe News, 05.01.2021); Alitalia will resume daily flights to, from London on 24 December (Reuters, 23.12.2020).

The Host Government defined a new possible color for regions: White Zones. White Zones are regions with less than 50 cases per 100,000 inhabitants for a minimum of two consecutive weeks. Many of the standard restrictions we are familiar with for Yellow Zones would be shed in these regions, with the following key points: no curfew; food services would be allowed to operate in the evenings; malls, shopping centers, and business parks would be allowed to open on the weekends; gyms and public pools could reopen; cinemas, theaters and exhibitions would once again resume. Precise details will be communicated as soon as regions begin to receive a White Zone classification. At this time, no regions fall into this category.
2. 14 January 2021 legislative decree (also known as DPCM):
The Host Government issued the latest legislative decree that replaces the provisions of the 3 December 2020 decree and is in effect from 16 January – 5 March 2021.
The new standard measures introduced across the country are:
• The ban on travel between Italy and the United Kingdom continues to apply for the full period;
• Persons are allowed to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves;
• Travel between regions and autonomous provinces is prohibited, except for work, health or other urgent reasons. However, travel between regions or autonomous provinces is always allowed for the purpose of returning to one’s legal residence. It is emphasized that such travel is prohibited to visit second homes;
• Museums and other cultural institutions may operate Monday-Friday but must be closed on weekends and holidays. Such venues must observe strict social distancing and hygiene protocols; exhibits may open to the public as per the same restrictions.
• Secondary schools (high schools) will open from 18 January, guaranteeing in-person activities for between 50-75% of students. The remaining teaching activities will be delivered via remote learning;
• Ski areas are to remain closed until 15 February 2021; from that date, ski facilities may open to recreational skiers with the adoption of appropriate social distancing guidelines;
• Food services (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops): continue to be allowed between 5:00-18:00. Tables may have a maximum of 4 occupants, but this limit does not apply where all occupants live together. After 18:00, the consumption of food or beverages is prohibited in spaces open to the public (whether indoors or outdoors) and delivery services continue to be allowed at all hours. Food service activities continue to be allowed in hotels at any time for their overnight guests. Takeaway services are allowed until 22:00, with consumption of takeaway at or near establishments being prohibited; however, it has been clarified that takeaway services are only allowed until 18:00 for cafes without a kitchen and pubs/bars.
Updated Classification of regions:
From Sunday 17 January 2021, the below classification of regions will apply. Please note that the above rules pertaining to visiting private residences and restrictions on takeaway have been integrated for Orange and Red Zones:
• Red Zones: Zones classified as having the ‘maximum’ risk of contagion have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: Lombardy, Sicily and the autonomous Province of Bolzano.
• All movements are prohibited (either within the region or in/out of the region) except for work, health or other urgent reasons; or to return to one’s legal residence. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals. In addition, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves. Passing through red zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed. A self-certification form is required for all movements;
• Commercial activities are suspended, with the exception of those selling foodstuffs and basic necessities. Markets are also closed, with the exception of stands exclusively selling foodstuffs. Newsstands, tobacco shops, and pharmacies remain open;
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00; the exception, as listed above, is that takeaway is not allowed past 18:00 for cafes without kitchens or bars/pubs. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue;
• Outdoor sports clubs and centers are closed;
• Individual outdoor exercise is exclusively allowed in the near vicinity of one’s residence, with the use of a mask, and respecting social distancing; individual outdoor sports activities are also allowed;
• Schools: preschool and primary school teaching activities will continue to be held in person, but secondary education and higher must adopt remote modalities;
• Personal services are suspended, with the exception of laundromats/dry cleaners, funeral homes, hair salons, and barbers;
• Public employers shall reduce in-person activities to those that cannot be postponed and cannot be performed remotely;
• Museums and cultural institutions are closed, with the exception of libraries, which may continue to operate on the basis of appointments and reservations;
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: Abruzzo, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lazio, Liguria, Marche, Piedmont, Apulia, Umbria, Valle D’Aosta, Calabria, Emilia Romagna and Veneto;
• Nobody is allowed in or out of the region, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons; for school attendance as allowed by the present decree; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through orange zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed;
• Likewise, leaving one’s municipality is also not allowed, except for the above stated reasons. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals. In addition, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves;
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00; the exception, as listed above, is that takeaway is not allowed past 18:00 for cafes without kitchens or bars/pubs. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue;

• Museums and cultural institutions are closed, with the exception of libraries, which may continue to operate on the basis of appointments and reservations;

• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place (listed below): Basilicata, Campania, Molise, autonomous Province of Trento, Sardinia and Tuscany.
International travel restrictions have been slightly updated in terms of country lists (mainly due to the UK travel ban):
There are no travel bans, but travel to and from any non-EU/non-Schengen country is solely allowed for work, health, study or other urgent reasons. The exceptions to this requirement are Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Rwanda, Singapore, and Thailand. 14 days quarantine is required for any non-EU/non-Schengen country. Testing is required for persons entering Italy who have been in ANY EU country in the past 14 days. Officials of international organizations or diplomatic missions are all exempt from the aforementioned restrictions. For specific and detailed requirements for entering Italy you should consult this LINK from the Italian Ministry of foreign Affairs (which will be updated soon to reflect the provisions of the new legislative decree).
As a reminder, the standard measures in place across the entire country, as per the 3 December legislative decree continue to be:
Curfew: Between 22:00-5:00, exclusively persons with valid work (e.g. commuting to/from work), health or other urgent reasons may be out. Such persons will need to be prepared to justify their outing through a self-certification form available here. In any case, it is strongly recommended at any point of the day that persons do not leave their homes except for work, health or other urgent reasons OR to engage in physical activity or to make use of any ongoing services;
• Masks: It continues to be mandatory to have a mask on one’s person at all times, to be worn in public both in enclosed areas and outdoors, except in cases where social distancing is continuously guaranteed. Exceptions to this requirement apply for children under the age of 6 and for persons with medical conditions incompatible with the use of a mask. Masks also do not need to be worn when engaging in physical activity or while consuming food or beverages. The use of masks is strongly recommended in one’s own residence in the presence of visitors;
• Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
• The use of masks is in addition to existing social distancing and careful hand washing measures, which continue to be priorities;
• Self-isolation continues to be mandatory for persons exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory infection with a fever (above 37.5 degrees); such individuals must remain at home and contact their doctor;
• Remote working continues to be recommended where it is possible.
• Events:
• Sports events: of national or international interest may continue, but without the presence of an audience;
• Theaters, concert halls, and cinemas are closed. Both indoor and outdoor shows are banned;
• Conferences and conventions may only take place through remote modalities. Public entities will exclusively hold meetings through remote modalities and private entities are strongly recommended to follow suit;
• Parties: Parties are prohibited, including those following civil or religious ceremonies. It is strongly recommended that visitors are not received in private residences, except for work or emergencies;
• Trade shows and exhibitions of any nature are prohibited;
• The following types of venues are closed:
• Streets or squares in urban centers prone to the formation of crowds may be closed all or part of the day, though allowing access to legitimate commercial activities and private residences;
• Shopping centers, malls, business centers, and markets on weekends and holidays; pharmacies, newsstands, tobacco shops and shops selling foodstuffs inside shopping centers and markets may remain open;
• Gyms, pools, sports centers, Wellness centers, and spas. Cultural and recreational centers may continue to operate with any gym or pool areas closed. Sports activities may continue to be carried out in outdoors sports centers and clubs as long as social distancing requirements are respected and the use of their locker rooms/changing rooms is prohibited;
• Amusement parks;
• Arcades, betting rooms, bingo halls, and casinos (and such activities are prohibited in any other type of facility);
• Dance halls and nightclubs whether indoors or outdoors;
• Public parks and gardens: continue to be open to the public so long as gatherings and crowds are strictly avoided;
• Outdoor exercise: May be conducted in public parks and using public exercise equipment, so long as an interpersonal distance of 2 meters is respected during sports activities and 1 meter for all other physical activities. Contact sports are allowed only for professional leagues and leagues recognized by the national Olympic committee;
• Contact sports: Training for children and youth’s amateur leagues for contact sports is allowed on an individual basis only; no matches are allowed. No contact sport activities of a purely recreational nature are allowed;
• Public protests: are allowed only in static form and if social distancing is respected;
• Libraries may continue to operate, offering their services on the basis of appointments;
• Services to individuals may continue to be allowed as long as safety protocols are followed and only if regions determine that their operation is compatible with epidemiological trends within their territories;
• Public transit: Trains, trams, and buses may be filled to a maximum of 50% capacity;
• Cruises: Italian-flagged cruise ships may operate in line with the specific protocols. Cruise services may be enjoyed by anyone who is not subject to quarantine. Ships may stop in any EU/Schengen country, but non-guided excursions are prohibited.

*From within the EU:

Italy adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Italy are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.

EU travellers arriving in Italy for non-essential reasons (for example, for tourism) are subject to fiduciary isolation and health surveillance for 14 days.

Specific and updated rules for each country of origin are available at ViaggiareSicuri

Mandatory Travel Documentation

All persons travelling to Italy from any foreign location are required to provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers.

Find out more:
Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy
Viaggiare Sicuri

Contact point for Italy:
Online Inquiries

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

Anyone (regardless of nationality) can transit by private means through the Italian territory for a period not exceeding 36 hours, with the obligation, at the end of that period, to leave the national territory immediately or, failing that, to begin the period of surveillance and fiduciary isolation.

Find out more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

FAQs

Viaggiare Sicuri

*From Third Countries:

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from the UK 

Entry into Italy in case of travellers who have visited or passed through the UK in the previous 14 days is only permitted for those with official residency in Italy since before 23 December 2020 or those with absolute necessity, which must be declared through a self-declaration form.

In these cases, travellers are allowed entry to Italy only if they:

• present the airline with a negative Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test taken no more than 72 hours before travel.
• Take a Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test on arrival in Italy at the airport, port or border crossing, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.
• Whatever the result of the two swab tests, those arriving in Italy from the UK must also report to their local Health Authorities on arrival and must quarantine for 14 days.

Personnel engaged in transporting passengers and freight shall not be required to quarantine in Italy (except if they have Covid-19 symptoms), but shall nevertheless be required to take a molecular or antigenic swab test on arrival at the airport, port or border crossing, where possible, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from Brazil 

From 16 to 31 January 2021, entry and transit in the national territory are forbidden for travellers who have visited or transited through Brazil in the 14 days prior to their expected day of entry (except for those who were on board an indirect flight to Italy which began on 16 January 2021).

____________________

Travellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore are allowed to enter for any reason (including tourism).

For travellers coming from third countries not belonging to the previous list, travel is allowed only for specific reasons, such as work, health or study or in general absolute urgency.

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven and stable affective relationship with Italian/EU/Schengen citizens or with people who are legally resident in Italy and if they are travelling to their partners’ home/domicile/dwelling.

In all the described cases, travellers have to:

• provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers;
• self-isolate for 14 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health Authority;
• reach their final destination in Italy only by private vehicle (airport transit is allowed, however without leaving the dedicated areas of the terminal).

To know more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

Viaggiare Sicuri

Internal Restrictions:

*Travel in Italy: Travel across regions in Italy is banned until 15 February unless for reasons of work, health or absolute necessity. All travellers entering Italy must comply with the regulations of the region they are visiting. Public transport links may be less frequent and seating limited to comply with social distancing measures. Masks must be worn on board public services. Taxi and car hire options are widely available. Rail companies are operating reduced schedules. Passenger ferry schedules remain subject to change and cancellations. Speak to your tour operator or transport provider for the latest information. More information on all these requirements is available from theMinistry of Health or theAgency for National Tourism . Consult the European Union’sRe-Open EU page for rules on travelling within the EU.
*Public spaces and services: Enhanced measures are in place across Italy to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus:
• A nightly curfew is in place in all regions from 2200 to 0500. You cannot leave your place of residence during this time apart from for emergency, work or health reasons. You’ll need to carry a self-declaration form explaining your reasons for travel
• There is a strong recommendation from the Italian Government that people do not travel by public or private transport except for work, study or health reasons, or for reasons of necessity
• Public transport is operating at 50% capacity and its use is discouraged except for essential purposes
• Social distancing of one metre must be observed
• The use of masks is mandatory in all public spaces, whether outdoors or indoors. You should pay close attention to signage when travelling and carry a mask with you at all times
• Eateries are open in yellow zones from 5am to 6pm. Only four people can sit together at a restaurant, bar or café. In all zones, a home delivery service is available until 10pm
• It is not permitted to consume food and drink outdoors, between 6pm and 5am
• Theatres, cinemas and concert venues are closed
• Museums, in yellow zones, are open on weekdays
• Dance activity in nightclubs and open air venues has been suspended and parties are not permitted
• Parks are open and outdoor exercise is permitted, subject to social distancing. Contact sport is banned and sports centres, swimming pools, spas and wellness centres are closed
• Funerals are permitted to take place with limited attendance. Churches can celebrate mass, weddings and baptisms. Receptions following civil and religious ceremonies are banned
• Conferences and trade fairs are banned, unless held online
• Ski stations will remain closed until 15 February
More stringent measures are in place in some Italian regions that have been designated ‘orange zones’ or ‘red zones’. Travel to or from ’red zones’ should only be for work, health or emergency reasons. In red and orange zones, bars and eateries are closed and only shops selling essential items are open. More information on regional classifications, or onregional COVID zones is available on theMinistry of Health website (in English). Regional and local authorities in Italy are empowered to adjust these measures where required, which may occur at short notice. You are strongly advised to consult the websites for the regions in which you are travelling for the latest information. You should also pay close attention to local signage. You can find more information on measures on theMinistry of Health website (in English) and Frequently Asked Questions on theMinistry of Foreign Affairs website (in English).

Italy Latest News: Italian authorities suspend flights from Brazil because of new COVID-19 strain (Reuters, 16.01.2021). Government extends ban on nonessential travel between regions to 15 February, other COVID-19 restrictions to 5 March (Reuters, 15.01.2021). Italy to extend COVID state of emergency to end of April (Reuters, 13.01.2021). Latest Government Decree puts whole country in a red zone again, meaning people must not travel within their own towns, between towns, or between regions without a valid reason. Bars and restaurants are closed, as well as all businesses except food stores, pharmacies, news agents, laundrettes and hairdressers. Curfew remains from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., and everyone arriving from overseas must quarantine for 14 days on arrival (New Europe News, 05.01.2021); Alitalia will resume daily flights to, from London on 24 December (Reuters, 23.12.2020).

The Host Government defined a new possible color for regions: White Zones. White Zones are regions with less than 50 cases per 100,000 inhabitants for a minimum of two consecutive weeks. Many of the standard restrictions we are familiar with for Yellow Zones would be shed in these regions, with the following key points: no curfew; food services would be allowed to operate in the evenings; malls, shopping centers, and business parks would be allowed to open on the weekends; gyms and public pools could reopen; cinemas, theaters and exhibitions would once again resume. Precise details will be communicated as soon as regions begin to receive a White Zone classification. At this time, no regions fall into this category.
2. 14 January 2021 legislative decree (also known as DPCM):
The Host Government issued the latest legislative decree that replaces the provisions of the 3 December 2020 decree and is in effect from 16 January – 5 March 2021.
The new standard measures introduced across the country are:
• The ban on travel between Italy and the United Kingdom continues to apply for the full period;
• Persons are allowed to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves;
• Travel between regions and autonomous provinces is prohibited, except for work, health or other urgent reasons. However, travel between regions or autonomous provinces is always allowed for the purpose of returning to one’s legal residence. It is emphasized that such travel is prohibited to visit second homes;
• Museums and other cultural institutions may operate Monday-Friday but must be closed on weekends and holidays. Such venues must observe strict social distancing and hygiene protocols; exhibits may open to the public as per the same restrictions.
• Secondary schools (high schools) will open from 18 January, guaranteeing in-person activities for between 50-75% of students. The remaining teaching activities will be delivered via remote learning;
• Ski areas are to remain closed until 15 February 2021; from that date, ski facilities may open to recreational skiers with the adoption of appropriate social distancing guidelines;
• Food services (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops): continue to be allowed between 5:00-18:00. Tables may have a maximum of 4 occupants, but this limit does not apply where all occupants live together. After 18:00, the consumption of food or beverages is prohibited in spaces open to the public (whether indoors or outdoors) and delivery services continue to be allowed at all hours. Food service activities continue to be allowed in hotels at any time for their overnight guests. Takeaway services are allowed until 22:00, with consumption of takeaway at or near establishments being prohibited; however, it has been clarified that takeaway services are only allowed until 18:00 for cafes without a kitchen and pubs/bars.
Updated Classification of regions:
From Sunday 17 January 2021, the below classification of regions will apply. Please note that the above rules pertaining to visiting private residences and restrictions on takeaway have been integrated for Orange and Red Zones:
• Red Zones: Zones classified as having the ‘maximum’ risk of contagion have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: Lombardy, Sicily and the autonomous Province of Bolzano.
• All movements are prohibited (either within the region or in/out of the region) except for work, health or other urgent reasons; or to return to one’s legal residence. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals. In addition, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves. Passing through red zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed. A self-certification form is required for all movements;
• Commercial activities are suspended, with the exception of those selling foodstuffs and basic necessities. Markets are also closed, with the exception of stands exclusively selling foodstuffs. Newsstands, tobacco shops, and pharmacies remain open;
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00; the exception, as listed above, is that takeaway is not allowed past 18:00 for cafes without kitchens or bars/pubs. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue;
• Outdoor sports clubs and centers are closed;
• Individual outdoor exercise is exclusively allowed in the near vicinity of one’s residence, with the use of a mask, and respecting social distancing; individual outdoor sports activities are also allowed;
• Schools: preschool and primary school teaching activities will continue to be held in person, but secondary education and higher must adopt remote modalities;
• Personal services are suspended, with the exception of laundromats/dry cleaners, funeral homes, hair salons, and barbers;
• Public employers shall reduce in-person activities to those that cannot be postponed and cannot be performed remotely;
• Museums and cultural institutions are closed, with the exception of libraries, which may continue to operate on the basis of appointments and reservations;
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: Abruzzo, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lazio, Liguria, Marche, Piedmont, Apulia, Umbria, Valle D’Aosta, Calabria, Emilia Romagna and Veneto;
• Nobody is allowed in or out of the region, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons; for school attendance as allowed by the present decree; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through orange zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed;
• Likewise, leaving one’s municipality is also not allowed, except for the above stated reasons. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals. In addition, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves;
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00; the exception, as listed above, is that takeaway is not allowed past 18:00 for cafes without kitchens or bars/pubs. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue;

• Museums and cultural institutions are closed, with the exception of libraries, which may continue to operate on the basis of appointments and reservations;

• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place (listed below): Basilicata, Campania, Molise, autonomous Province of Trento, Sardinia and Tuscany.
International travel restrictions have been slightly updated in terms of country lists (mainly due to the UK travel ban):
There are no travel bans, but travel to and from any non-EU/non-Schengen country is solely allowed for work, health, study or other urgent reasons. The exceptions to this requirement are Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Rwanda, Singapore, and Thailand. 14 days quarantine is required for any non-EU/non-Schengen country. Testing is required for persons entering Italy who have been in ANY EU country in the past 14 days. Officials of international organizations or diplomatic missions are all exempt from the aforementioned restrictions. For specific and detailed requirements for entering Italy you should consult this LINK from the Italian Ministry of foreign Affairs (which will be updated soon to reflect the provisions of the new legislative decree).
As a reminder, the standard measures in place across the entire country, as per the 3 December legislative decree continue to be:
Curfew: Between 22:00-5:00, exclusively persons with valid work (e.g. commuting to/from work), health or other urgent reasons may be out. Such persons will need to be prepared to justify their outing through a self-certification form available here. In any case, it is strongly recommended at any point of the day that persons do not leave their homes except for work, health or other urgent reasons OR to engage in physical activity or to make use of any ongoing services;
• Masks: It continues to be mandatory to have a mask on one’s person at all times, to be worn in public both in enclosed areas and outdoors, except in cases where social distancing is continuously guaranteed. Exceptions to this requirement apply for children under the age of 6 and for persons with medical conditions incompatible with the use of a mask. Masks also do not need to be worn when engaging in physical activity or while consuming food or beverages. The use of masks is strongly recommended in one’s own residence in the presence of visitors;
• Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
• The use of masks is in addition to existing social distancing and careful hand washing measures, which continue to be priorities;
• Self-isolation continues to be mandatory for persons exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory infection with a fever (above 37.5 degrees); such individuals must remain at home and contact their doctor;
• Remote working continues to be recommended where it is possible.
• Events:
• Sports events: of national or international interest may continue, but without the presence of an audience;
• Theaters, concert halls, and cinemas are closed. Both indoor and outdoor shows are banned;
• Conferences and conventions may only take place through remote modalities. Public entities will exclusively hold meetings through remote modalities and private entities are strongly recommended to follow suit;
• Parties: Parties are prohibited, including those following civil or religious ceremonies. It is strongly recommended that visitors are not received in private residences, except for work or emergencies;
• Trade shows and exhibitions of any nature are prohibited;
• The following types of venues are closed:
• Streets or squares in urban centers prone to the formation of crowds may be closed all or part of the day, though allowing access to legitimate commercial activities and private residences;
• Shopping centers, malls, business centers, and markets on weekends and holidays; pharmacies, newsstands, tobacco shops and shops selling foodstuffs inside shopping centers and markets may remain open;
• Gyms, pools, sports centers, Wellness centers, and spas. Cultural and recreational centers may continue to operate with any gym or pool areas closed. Sports activities may continue to be carried out in outdoors sports centers and clubs as long as social distancing requirements are respected and the use of their locker rooms/changing rooms is prohibited;
• Amusement parks;
• Arcades, betting rooms, bingo halls, and casinos (and such activities are prohibited in any other type of facility);
• Dance halls and nightclubs whether indoors or outdoors;
• Public parks and gardens: continue to be open to the public so long as gatherings and crowds are strictly avoided;
• Outdoor exercise: May be conducted in public parks and using public exercise equipment, so long as an interpersonal distance of 2 meters is respected during sports activities and 1 meter for all other physical activities. Contact sports are allowed only for professional leagues and leagues recognized by the national Olympic committee;
• Contact sports: Training for children and youth’s amateur leagues for contact sports is allowed on an individual basis only; no matches are allowed. No contact sport activities of a purely recreational nature are allowed;
• Public protests: are allowed only in static form and if social distancing is respected;
• Libraries may continue to operate, offering their services on the basis of appointments;
• Services to individuals may continue to be allowed as long as safety protocols are followed and only if regions determine that their operation is compatible with epidemiological trends within their territories;
• Public transit: Trains, trams, and buses may be filled to a maximum of 50% capacity;
• Cruises: Italian-flagged cruise ships may operate in line with the specific protocols. Cruise services may be enjoyed by anyone who is not subject to quarantine. Ships may stop in any EU/Schengen country, but non-guided excursions are prohibited.

*From within the EU:

Note: Italy adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Italy are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.

EU travellers arriving in Italy for non-essential reasons (for example, for tourism) are subject to fiduciary isolation and health surveillance for 14 days.

Specific and updated rules for each country of origin are available at ViaggiareSicuri

Mandatory Travel Documentation

All persons travelling to Italy from any foreign location are required to provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers.

Find out more:
Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy
Viaggiare Sicuri

Contact point for Italy:
Online Inquiries

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

Anyone (regardless of nationality) can transit by private means through the Italian territory for a period not exceeding 36 hours, with the obligation, at the end of that period, to leave the national territory immediately or, failing that, to begin the period of surveillance and fiduciary isolation.

Find out more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

FAQs

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*From Third Countries:

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from the UK 

Entry into Italy in case of travellers who have visited or passed through the UK in the previous 14 days is only permitted for those with official residency in Italy since before 23 December 2020 or those with absolute necessity, which must be declared through a self-declaration form.

In these cases, travellers are allowed entry to Italy only if they:

• present the airline with a negative Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test taken no more than 72 hours before travel.
• Take a Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test on arrival in Italy at the airport, port or border crossing, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.
• Whatever the result of the two swab tests, those arriving in Italy from the UK must also report to their local Health Authorities on arrival and must quarantine for 14 days.

Personnel engaged in transporting passengers and freight shall not be required to quarantine in Italy (except if they have Covid-19 symptoms), but shall nevertheless be required to take a molecular or antigenic swab test on arrival at the airport, port or border crossing, where possible, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.

Specific rules and guidelines for travel from Brazil 

From 16 to 31 January 2021, entry and transit in the national territory are forbidden for travellers who have visited or transited through Brazil in the 14 days prior to their expected day of entry (except for those who were on board an indirect flight to Italy which began on 16 January 2021).

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Travellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore are allowed to enter for any reason (including tourism).

For travellers coming from third countries not belonging to the previous list, travel is allowed only for specific reasons, such as work, health or study or in general absolute urgency.

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven and stable affective relationship with Italian/EU/Schengen citizens or with people who are legally resident in Italy and if they are travelling to their partners’ home/domicile/dwelling.

In all the described cases, travellers have to:

• provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers;
• self-isolate for 14 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health Authority;
• reach their final destination in Italy only by private vehicle (airport transit is allowed, however without leaving the dedicated areas of the terminal).

To know more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

Viaggiare Sicuri

Internal Restrictions:

*Travel in Italy: Travel across regions in Italy is banned until 15 February unless for reasons of work, health or absolute necessity. All travellers entering Italy must comply with the regulations of the region they are visiting. Public transport links may be less frequent and seating limited to comply with social distancing measures. Masks must be worn on board public services. Taxi and car hire options are widely available. Rail companies are operating reduced schedules. Passenger ferry schedules remain subject to change and cancellations. Speak to your tour operator or transport provider for the latest information. More information on all these requirements is available from theMinistry of Health or theAgency for National Tourism . Consult the European Union’sRe-Open EU page for rules on travelling within the EU.
*Public spaces and services: Enhanced measures are in place across Italy to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus:
• A nightly curfew is in place in all regions from 2200 to 0500. You cannot leave your place of residence during this time apart from for emergency, work or health reasons. You’ll need to carry a self-declaration form explaining your reasons for travel
• There is a strong recommendation from the Italian Government that people do not travel by public or private transport except for work, study or health reasons, or for reasons of necessity
• Public transport is operating at 50% capacity and its use is discouraged except for essential purposes
• Social distancing of one metre must be observed
• The use of masks is mandatory in all public spaces, whether outdoors or indoors. You should pay close attention to signage when travelling and carry a mask with you at all times
• Eateries are open in yellow zones from 5am to 6pm. Only four people can sit together at a restaurant, bar or café. In all zones, a home delivery service is available until 10pm
• It is not permitted to consume food and drink outdoors, between 6pm and 5am
• Theatres, cinemas and concert venues are closed
• Museums, in yellow zones, are open on weekdays
• Dance activity in nightclubs and open air venues has been suspended and parties are not permitted
• Parks are open and outdoor exercise is permitted, subject to social distancing. Contact sport is banned and sports centres, swimming pools, spas and wellness centres are closed
• Funerals are permitted to take place with limited attendance. Churches can celebrate mass, weddings and baptisms. Receptions following civil and religious ceremonies are banned
• Conferences and trade fairs are banned, unless held online
• Ski stations will remain closed until 15 February
More stringent measures are in place in some Italian regions that have been designated ‘orange zones’ or ‘red zones’. Travel to or from ’red zones’ should only be for work, health or emergency reasons. In red and orange zones, bars and eateries are closed and only shops selling essential items are open. More information on regional classifications, or onregional COVID zones is available on theMinistry of Health website (in English). Regional and local authorities in Italy are empowered to adjust these measures where required, which may occur at short notice. You are strongly advised to consult the websites for the regions in which you are travelling for the latest information. You should also pay close attention to local signage. You can find more information on measures on theMinistry of Health website (in English) and Frequently Asked Questions on theMinistry of Foreign Affairs website (in English).

Italy Latest News: Italian authorities suspend flights from Brazil because of new COVID-19 strain (Reuters, 16.01.2021). Government extends ban on nonessential travel between regions to 15 February, other COVID-19 restrictions to 5 March (Reuters, 15.01.2021). Italy to extend COVID state of emergency to end of April (Reuters, 13.01.2021). Latest Government Decree puts whole country in a red zone again, meaning people must not travel within their own towns, between towns, or between regions without a valid reason. Bars and restaurants are closed, as well as all businesses except food stores, pharmacies, news agents, laundrettes and hairdressers. Curfew remains from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., and everyone arriving from overseas must quarantine for 14 days on arrival (New Europe News, 05.01.2021); Alitalia will resume daily flights to, from London on 24 December (Reuters, 23.12.2020).

The Host Government defined a new possible color for regions: White Zones. White Zones are regions with less than 50 cases per 100,000 inhabitants for a minimum of two consecutive weeks. Many of the standard restrictions we are familiar with for Yellow Zones would be shed in these regions, with the following key points: no curfew; food services would be allowed to operate in the evenings; malls, shopping centers, and business parks would be allowed to open on the weekends; gyms and public pools could reopen; cinemas, theaters and exhibitions would once again resume. Precise details will be communicated as soon as regions begin to receive a White Zone classification. At this time, no regions fall into this category.
2. 14 January 2021 legislative decree (also known as DPCM):
The Host Government issued the latest legislative decree that replaces the provisions of the 3 December 2020 decree and is in effect from 16 January – 5 March 2021.
The new standard measures introduced across the country are:
• The ban on travel between Italy and the United Kingdom continues to apply for the full period;
• Persons are allowed to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves;
• Travel between regions and autonomous provinces is prohibited, except for work, health or other urgent reasons. However, travel between regions or autonomous provinces is always allowed for the purpose of returning to one’s legal residence. It is emphasized that such travel is prohibited to visit second homes;
• Museums and other cultural institutions may operate Monday-Friday but must be closed on weekends and holidays. Such venues must observe strict social distancing and hygiene protocols; exhibits may open to the public as per the same restrictions.
• Secondary schools (high schools) will open from 18 January, guaranteeing in-person activities for between 50-75% of students. The remaining teaching activities will be delivered via remote learning;
• Ski areas are to remain closed until 15 February 2021; from that date, ski facilities may open to recreational skiers with the adoption of appropriate social distancing guidelines;
• Food services (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops): continue to be allowed between 5:00-18:00. Tables may have a maximum of 4 occupants, but this limit does not apply where all occupants live together. After 18:00, the consumption of food or beverages is prohibited in spaces open to the public (whether indoors or outdoors) and delivery services continue to be allowed at all hours. Food service activities continue to be allowed in hotels at any time for their overnight guests. Takeaway services are allowed until 22:00, with consumption of takeaway at or near establishments being prohibited; however, it has been clarified that takeaway services are only allowed until 18:00 for cafes without a kitchen and pubs/bars.
Updated Classification of regions:
From Sunday 17 January 2021, the below classification of regions will apply. Please note that the above rules pertaining to visiting private residences and restrictions on takeaway have been integrated for Orange and Red Zones:
• Red Zones: Zones classified as having the ‘maximum’ risk of contagion have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: Lombardy, Sicily and the autonomous Province of Bolzano.
• All movements are prohibited (either within the region or in/out of the region) except for work, health or other urgent reasons; or to return to one’s legal residence. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals. In addition, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves. Passing through red zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed. A self-certification form is required for all movements;
• Commercial activities are suspended, with the exception of those selling foodstuffs and basic necessities. Markets are also closed, with the exception of stands exclusively selling foodstuffs. Newsstands, tobacco shops, and pharmacies remain open;
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00; the exception, as listed above, is that takeaway is not allowed past 18:00 for cafes without kitchens or bars/pubs. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue;
• Outdoor sports clubs and centers are closed;
• Individual outdoor exercise is exclusively allowed in the near vicinity of one’s residence, with the use of a mask, and respecting social distancing; individual outdoor sports activities are also allowed;
• Schools: preschool and primary school teaching activities will continue to be held in person, but secondary education and higher must adopt remote modalities;
• Personal services are suspended, with the exception of laundromats/dry cleaners, funeral homes, hair salons, and barbers;
• Public employers shall reduce in-person activities to those that cannot be postponed and cannot be performed remotely;
• Museums and cultural institutions are closed, with the exception of libraries, which may continue to operate on the basis of appointments and reservations;
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: Abruzzo, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lazio, Liguria, Marche, Piedmont, Apulia, Umbria, Valle D’Aosta, Calabria, Emilia Romagna and Veneto;
• Nobody is allowed in or out of the region, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons; for school attendance as allowed by the present decree; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through orange zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed;
• Likewise, leaving one’s municipality is also not allowed, except for the above stated reasons. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals. In addition, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves;
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00; the exception, as listed above, is that takeaway is not allowed past 18:00 for cafes without kitchens or bars/pubs. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue;

• Museums and cultural institutions are closed, with the exception of libraries, which may continue to operate on the basis of appointments and reservations;

• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place (listed below): Basilicata, Campania, Molise, autonomous Province of Trento, Sardinia and Tuscany.
International travel restrictions have been slightly updated in terms of country lists (mainly due to the UK travel ban):
There are no travel bans, but travel to and from any non-EU/non-Schengen country is solely allowed for work, health, study or other urgent reasons. The exceptions to this requirement are Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Rwanda, Singapore, and Thailand. 14 days quarantine is required for any non-EU/non-Schengen country. Testing is required for persons entering Italy who have been in ANY EU country in the past 14 days. Officials of international organizations or diplomatic missions are all exempt from the aforementioned restrictions. For specific and detailed requirements for entering Italy you should consult this LINK from the Italian Ministry of foreign Affairs (which will be updated soon to reflect the provisions of the new legislative decree).
As a reminder, the standard measures in place across the entire country, as per the 3 December legislative decree continue to be:
Curfew: Between 22:00-5:00, exclusively persons with valid work (e.g. commuting to/from work), health or other urgent reasons may be out. Such persons will need to be prepared to justify their outing through a self-certification form available here. In any case, it is strongly recommended at any point of the day that persons do not leave their homes except for work, health or other urgent reasons OR to engage in physical activity or to make use of any ongoing services;
• Masks: It continues to be mandatory to have a mask on one’s person at all times, to be worn in public both in enclosed areas and outdoors, except in cases where social distancing is continuously guaranteed. Exceptions to this requirement apply for children under the age of 6 and for persons with medical conditions incompatible with the use of a mask. Masks also do not need to be worn when engaging in physical activity or while consuming food or beverages. The use of masks is strongly recommended in one’s own residence in the presence of visitors;
• Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
• The use of masks is in addition to existing social distancing and careful hand washing measures, which continue to be priorities;
• Self-isolation continues to be mandatory for persons exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory infection with a fever (above 37.5 degrees); such individuals must remain at home and contact their doctor;
• Remote working continues to be recommended where it is possible.
• Events:
• Sports events: of national or international interest may continue, but without the presence of an audience;
• Theaters, concert halls, and cinemas are closed. Both indoor and outdoor shows are banned;
• Conferences and conventions may only take place through remote modalities. Public entities will exclusively hold meetings through remote modalities and private entities are strongly recommended to follow suit;
• Parties: Parties are prohibited, including those following civil or religious ceremonies. It is strongly recommended that visitors are not received in private residences, except for work or emergencies;
• Trade shows and exhibitions of any nature are prohibited;
• The following types of venues are closed:
• Streets or squares in urban centers prone to the formation of crowds may be closed all or part of the day, though allowing access to legitimate commercial activities and private residences;
• Shopping centers, malls, business centers, and markets on weekends and holidays; pharmacies, newsstands, tobacco shops and shops selling foodstuffs inside shopping centers and markets may remain open;
• Gyms, pools, sports centers, Wellness centers, and spas. Cultural and recreational centers may continue to operate with any gym or pool areas closed. Sports activities may continue to be carried out in outdoors sports centers and clubs as long as social distancing requirements are respected and the use of their locker rooms/changing rooms is prohibited;
• Amusement parks;
• Arcades, betting rooms, bingo halls, and casinos (and such activities are prohibited in any other type of facility);
• Dance halls and nightclubs whether indoors or outdoors;
• Public parks and gardens: continue to be open to the public so long as gatherings and crowds are strictly avoided;
• Outdoor exercise: May be conducted in public parks and using public exercise equipment, so long as an interpersonal distance of 2 meters is respected during sports activities and 1 meter for all other physical activities. Contact sports are allowed only for professional leagues and leagues recognized by the national Olympic committee;
• Contact sports: Training for children and youth’s amateur leagues for contact sports is allowed on an individual basis only; no matches are allowed. No contact sport activities of a purely recreational nature are allowed;
• Public protests: are allowed only in static form and if social distancing is respected;
• Libraries may continue to operate, offering their services on the basis of appointments;
• Services to individuals may continue to be allowed as long as safety protocols are followed and only if regions determine that their operation is compatible with epidemiological trends within their territories;
• Public transit: Trains, trams, and buses may be filled to a maximum of 50% capacity;
• Cruises: Italian-flagged cruise ships may operate in line with the specific protocols. Cruise services may be enjoyed by anyone who is not subject to quarantine. Ships may stop in any EU/Schengen country, but non-guided excursions are prohibited.

*From within the EU:

Note: Italy adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Italy are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.

EU travellers arriving in Italy for non-essential reasons (for example, for tourism) are subject to fiduciary isolation and health surveillance for 14 days.

Specific and updated rules for each country of origin are available at ViaggiareSicuri

Mandatory Travel Documentation

All persons travelling to Italy from any foreign location are required to provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers.

Find out more:
Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy
Viaggiare Sicuri

Contact point for Italy:
Online Inquiries

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

Anyone (regardless of nationality) can transit by private means through the Italian territory for a period not exceeding 36 hours, with the obligation, at the end of that period, to leave the national territory immediately or, failing that, to begin the period of surveillance and fiduciary isolation.

Find out more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

FAQs

Viaggiare Sicuri

*From Third Countries:

Entry into Italy in case of travellers who have visited or passed through the UK in the previous 14 days is only permitted for those with official residency in Italy since before 23 December 2020 or those with absolute necessity, which must be declared through a self-declaration form.

In these cases, travellers are allowed entry to Italy only if they:

• present the airline with a negative Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test taken no more than 72 hours before travel.
• Take a Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test on arrival in Italy at the airport, port or border crossing, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.
• Whatever the result of the two swab tests, those arriving in Italy from the UK must also report to their local Health Authorities on arrival and must quarantine for 14 days.

Personnel engaged in transporting passengers and freight shall not be required to quarantine in Italy (except if they have Covid-19 symptoms), but shall nevertheless be required to take a molecular or antigenic swab test on arrival at the airport, port or border crossing, where possible, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.

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Travellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore are allowed to enter for any reason (including tourism).

For travellers coming from third countries not belonging to the previous list, travel is allowed only for specific reasons, such as work, health or study or in general absolute urgency.

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven and stable affective relationship with Italian/EU/Schengen citizens or with people who are legally resident in Italy and if they are travelling to their partners’ home/domicile/dwelling.

In all the described cases, travellers have to:

• provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers;
• self-isolate for 14 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health Authority;
• reach their final destination in Italy only by private vehicle (airport transit is allowed, however without leaving the dedicated areas of the terminal).

To know more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

FAQs

Viaggiare Sicuri

Internal Restrictions:

*Travel in Italy: Travel across regions in Italy is banned until 15 February unless for reasons of work, health or absolute necessity. All travellers entering Italy must comply with the regulations of the region they are visiting. Public transport links may be less frequent and seating limited to comply with social distancing measures. Masks must be worn on board public services. Taxi and car hire options are widely available. Rail companies are operating reduced schedules. Passenger ferry schedules remain subject to change and cancellations. Speak to your tour operator or transport provider for the latest information. More information on all these requirements is available from theMinistry of Health or theAgency for National Tourism . Consult the European Union’sRe-Open EU page for rules on travelling within the EU.
*Public spaces and services: Enhanced measures are in place across Italy to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus:
• A nightly curfew is in place in all regions from 2200 to 0500. You cannot leave your place of residence during this time apart from for emergency, work or health reasons. You’ll need to carry a self-declaration form explaining your reasons for travel
• There is a strong recommendation from the Italian Government that people do not travel by public or private transport except for work, study or health reasons, or for reasons of necessity
• Public transport is operating at 50% capacity and its use is discouraged except for essential purposes
• Social distancing of one metre must be observed
• The use of masks is mandatory in all public spaces, whether outdoors or indoors. You should pay close attention to signage when travelling and carry a mask with you at all times
• Eateries are open in yellow zones from 5am to 6pm. Only four people can sit together at a restaurant, bar or café. In all zones, a home delivery service is available until 10pm
• It is not permitted to consume food and drink outdoors, between 6pm and 5am
• Theatres, cinemas and concert venues are closed
• Museums, in yellow zones, are open on weekdays
• Dance activity in nightclubs and open air venues has been suspended and parties are not permitted
• Parks are open and outdoor exercise is permitted, subject to social distancing. Contact sport is banned and sports centres, swimming pools, spas and wellness centres are closed
• Funerals are permitted to take place with limited attendance. Churches can celebrate mass, weddings and baptisms. Receptions following civil and religious ceremonies are banned
• Conferences and trade fairs are banned, unless held online
• Ski stations will remain closed until 15 February
More stringent measures are in place in some Italian regions that have been designated ‘orange zones’ or ‘red zones’. Travel to or from ’red zones’ should only be for work, health or emergency reasons. In red and orange zones, bars and eateries are closed and only shops selling essential items are open. More information on regional classifications, or onregional COVID zones is available on theMinistry of Health website (in English). Regional and local authorities in Italy are empowered to adjust these measures where required, which may occur at short notice. You are strongly advised to consult the websites for the regions in which you are travelling for the latest information. You should also pay close attention to local signage. You can find more information on measures on theMinistry of Health website (in English) and Frequently Asked Questions on theMinistry of Foreign Affairs website (in English).

Italy Latest News: Italian authorities suspend flights from Brazil because of new COVID-19 strain (Reuters, 16.01.2021). Government extends ban on nonessential travel between regions to 15 February, other COVID-19 restrictions to 5 March (Reuters, 15.01.2021). Italy to extend COVID state of emergency to end of April (Reuters, 13.01.2021). Latest Government Decree puts whole country in a red zone again, meaning people must not travel within their own towns, between towns, or between regions without a valid reason. Bars and restaurants are closed, as well as all businesses except food stores, pharmacies, news agents, laundrettes and hairdressers. Curfew remains from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., and everyone arriving from overseas must quarantine for 14 days on arrival (New Europe News, 05.01.2021); Alitalia will resume daily flights to, from London on 24 December (Reuters, 23.12.2020).

The Host Government defined a new possible color for regions: White Zones. White Zones are regions with less than 50 cases per 100,000 inhabitants for a minimum of two consecutive weeks. Many of the standard restrictions we are familiar with for Yellow Zones would be shed in these regions, with the following key points: no curfew; food services would be allowed to operate in the evenings; malls, shopping centers, and business parks would be allowed to open on the weekends; gyms and public pools could reopen; cinemas, theaters and exhibitions would once again resume. Precise details will be communicated as soon as regions begin to receive a White Zone classification. At this time, no regions fall into this category.
2. 14 January 2021 legislative decree (also known as DPCM):
The Host Government issued the latest legislative decree that replaces the provisions of the 3 December 2020 decree and is in effect from 16 January – 5 March 2021.
The new standard measures introduced across the country are:
• The ban on travel between Italy and the United Kingdom continues to apply for the full period;
• Persons are allowed to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves;
• Travel between regions and autonomous provinces is prohibited, except for work, health or other urgent reasons. However, travel between regions or autonomous provinces is always allowed for the purpose of returning to one’s legal residence. It is emphasized that such travel is prohibited to visit second homes;
• Museums and other cultural institutions may operate Monday-Friday but must be closed on weekends and holidays. Such venues must observe strict social distancing and hygiene protocols; exhibits may open to the public as per the same restrictions.
• Secondary schools (high schools) will open from 18 January, guaranteeing in-person activities for between 50-75% of students. The remaining teaching activities will be delivered via remote learning;
• Ski areas are to remain closed until 15 February 2021; from that date, ski facilities may open to recreational skiers with the adoption of appropriate social distancing guidelines;
• Food services (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops): continue to be allowed between 5:00-18:00. Tables may have a maximum of 4 occupants, but this limit does not apply where all occupants live together. After 18:00, the consumption of food or beverages is prohibited in spaces open to the public (whether indoors or outdoors) and delivery services continue to be allowed at all hours. Food service activities continue to be allowed in hotels at any time for their overnight guests. Takeaway services are allowed until 22:00, with consumption of takeaway at or near establishments being prohibited; however, it has been clarified that takeaway services are only allowed until 18:00 for cafes without a kitchen and pubs/bars.
Updated Classification of regions:
From Sunday 17 January 2021, the below classification of regions will apply. Please note that the above rules pertaining to visiting private residences and restrictions on takeaway have been integrated for Orange and Red Zones:
• Red Zones: Zones classified as having the ‘maximum’ risk of contagion have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: Lombardy, Sicily and the autonomous Province of Bolzano.
• All movements are prohibited (either within the region or in/out of the region) except for work, health or other urgent reasons; or to return to one’s legal residence. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals. In addition, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves. Passing through red zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed. A self-certification form is required for all movements;
• Commercial activities are suspended, with the exception of those selling foodstuffs and basic necessities. Markets are also closed, with the exception of stands exclusively selling foodstuffs. Newsstands, tobacco shops, and pharmacies remain open;
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00; the exception, as listed above, is that takeaway is not allowed past 18:00 for cafes without kitchens or bars/pubs. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue;
• Outdoor sports clubs and centers are closed;
• Individual outdoor exercise is exclusively allowed in the near vicinity of one’s residence, with the use of a mask, and respecting social distancing; individual outdoor sports activities are also allowed;
• Schools: preschool and primary school teaching activities will continue to be held in person, but secondary education and higher must adopt remote modalities;
• Personal services are suspended, with the exception of laundromats/dry cleaners, funeral homes, hair salons, and barbers;
• Public employers shall reduce in-person activities to those that cannot be postponed and cannot be performed remotely;
• Museums and cultural institutions are closed, with the exception of libraries, which may continue to operate on the basis of appointments and reservations;
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: Abruzzo, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lazio, Liguria, Marche, Piedmont, Apulia, Umbria, Valle D’Aosta, Calabria, Emilia Romagna and Veneto;
• Nobody is allowed in or out of the region, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons; for school attendance as allowed by the present decree; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through orange zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed;
• Likewise, leaving one’s municipality is also not allowed, except for the above stated reasons. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals. In addition, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves;
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00; the exception, as listed above, is that takeaway is not allowed past 18:00 for cafes without kitchens or bars/pubs. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue;

• Museums and cultural institutions are closed, with the exception of libraries, which may continue to operate on the basis of appointments and reservations;

• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place (listed below): Basilicata, Campania, Molise, autonomous Province of Trento, Sardinia and Tuscany.
International travel restrictions have been slightly updated in terms of country lists (mainly due to the UK travel ban):
There are no travel bans, but travel to and from any non-EU/non-Schengen country is solely allowed for work, health, study or other urgent reasons. The exceptions to this requirement are Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Rwanda, Singapore, and Thailand. 14 days quarantine is required for any non-EU/non-Schengen country. Testing is required for persons entering Italy who have been in ANY EU country in the past 14 days. Officials of international organizations or diplomatic missions are all exempt from the aforementioned restrictions. For specific and detailed requirements for entering Italy you should consult this LINK from the Italian Ministry of foreign Affairs (which will be updated soon to reflect the provisions of the new legislative decree).
As a reminder, the standard measures in place across the entire country, as per the 3 December legislative decree continue to be:
Curfew: Between 22:00-5:00, exclusively persons with valid work (e.g. commuting to/from work), health or other urgent reasons may be out. Such persons will need to be prepared to justify their outing through a self-certification form available here. In any case, it is strongly recommended at any point of the day that persons do not leave their homes except for work, health or other urgent reasons OR to engage in physical activity or to make use of any ongoing services;
• Masks: It continues to be mandatory to have a mask on one’s person at all times, to be worn in public both in enclosed areas and outdoors, except in cases where social distancing is continuously guaranteed. Exceptions to this requirement apply for children under the age of 6 and for persons with medical conditions incompatible with the use of a mask. Masks also do not need to be worn when engaging in physical activity or while consuming food or beverages. The use of masks is strongly recommended in one’s own residence in the presence of visitors;
• Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
• The use of masks is in addition to existing social distancing and careful hand washing measures, which continue to be priorities;
• Self-isolation continues to be mandatory for persons exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory infection with a fever (above 37.5 degrees); such individuals must remain at home and contact their doctor;
• Remote working continues to be recommended where it is possible.
• Events:
• Sports events: of national or international interest may continue, but without the presence of an audience;
• Theaters, concert halls, and cinemas are closed. Both indoor and outdoor shows are banned;
• Conferences and conventions may only take place through remote modalities. Public entities will exclusively hold meetings through remote modalities and private entities are strongly recommended to follow suit;
• Parties: Parties are prohibited, including those following civil or religious ceremonies. It is strongly recommended that visitors are not received in private residences, except for work or emergencies;
• Trade shows and exhibitions of any nature are prohibited;
• The following types of venues are closed:
• Streets or squares in urban centers prone to the formation of crowds may be closed all or part of the day, though allowing access to legitimate commercial activities and private residences;
• Shopping centers, malls, business centers, and markets on weekends and holidays; pharmacies, newsstands, tobacco shops and shops selling foodstuffs inside shopping centers and markets may remain open;
• Gyms, pools, sports centers, Wellness centers, and spas. Cultural and recreational centers may continue to operate with any gym or pool areas closed. Sports activities may continue to be carried out in outdoors sports centers and clubs as long as social distancing requirements are respected and the use of their locker rooms/changing rooms is prohibited;
• Amusement parks;
• Arcades, betting rooms, bingo halls, and casinos (and such activities are prohibited in any other type of facility);
• Dance halls and nightclubs whether indoors or outdoors;
• Public parks and gardens: continue to be open to the public so long as gatherings and crowds are strictly avoided;
• Outdoor exercise: May be conducted in public parks and using public exercise equipment, so long as an interpersonal distance of 2 meters is respected during sports activities and 1 meter for all other physical activities. Contact sports are allowed only for professional leagues and leagues recognized by the national Olympic committee;
• Contact sports: Training for children and youth’s amateur leagues for contact sports is allowed on an individual basis only; no matches are allowed. No contact sport activities of a purely recreational nature are allowed;
• Public protests: are allowed only in static form and if social distancing is respected;
• Libraries may continue to operate, offering their services on the basis of appointments;
• Services to individuals may continue to be allowed as long as safety protocols are followed and only if regions determine that their operation is compatible with epidemiological trends within their territories;
• Public transit: Trains, trams, and buses may be filled to a maximum of 50% capacity;
• Cruises: Italian-flagged cruise ships may operate in line with the specific protocols. Cruise services may be enjoyed by anyone who is not subject to quarantine. Ships may stop in any EU/Schengen country, but non-guided excursions are prohibited.

*From within the EU:

Note: Italy adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Italy are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.

EU travellers arriving in Italy for non-essential reasons (for example, for tourism) are subject to fiduciary isolation and health surveillance for 14 days.

Specific and updated rules for each country of origin are available at ViaggiareSicuri

Mandatory Travel Documentation

All persons travelling to Italy from any foreign location are required to provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers.

Find out more:
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Contact point for Italy:
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*Transit:

Anyone (regardless of nationality) can transit by private means through the Italian territory for a period not exceeding 36 hours, with the obligation, at the end of that period, to leave the national territory immediately or, failing that, to begin the period of surveillance and fiduciary isolation.

Find out more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

FAQs

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*From Third Countries:

Entry into Italy in case of travellers who have visited or passed through the UK in the previous 14 days is only permitted for those with official residency in Italy since before 23 December 2020 or those with absolute necessity, which must be declared through a self-declaration form.

In these cases, travellers are allowed entry to Italy only if they:

• present the airline with a negative Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test taken no more than 72 hours before travel.
• Take a Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test on arrival in Italy at the airport, port or border crossing, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.
• Whatever the result of the two swab tests, those arriving in Italy from the UK must also report to their local Health Authorities on arrival and must quarantine for 14 days.

Personnel engaged in transporting passengers and freight shall not be required to quarantine in Italy (except if they have Covid-19 symptoms), but shall nevertheless be required to take a molecular or antigenic swab test on arrival at the airport, port or border crossing, where possible, or within 48 hours from entering the country at their local Health Authority.

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Travellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore are allowed to enter for any reason (including tourism).

For travellers coming from third countries not belonging to the previous list, travel is allowed only for specific reasons, such as work, health or study or in general absolute urgency.

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven and stable affective relationship with Italian/EU/Schengen citizens or with people who are legally resident in Italy and if they are travelling to their partners’ home/domicile/dwelling.

In all the described cases, travellers have to:

• provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers;
• self-isolate for 14 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health Authority;
• reach their final destination in Italy only by private vehicle (airport transit is allowed, however without leaving the dedicated areas of the terminal).

To know more:

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Internal Restrictions:

*Travel in Italy: All travellers entering Italy must comply with the regulations of the region they are visiting. Public transport links may be less frequent and seating limited to comply with social distancing measures. Masks must be worn on board public services. Taxi and car hire options are widely available.
Rail services are returning to their usual timetables, but there are still some reduced domestic services and international travel is limited. Some cross-border bus companies have cancelled their services. Passenger ferry schedules remain subject to change and cancellations. Speak to your tour operator or transport provider for the latest information. More information on all these requirements is available from theMinistry of Health or the European Union’sRe-Open EU page.
*Public spaces and services: Enhanced measures are in place across Italy to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus:
• A nightly curfew is in place in all regions from 2200 to 0500. You cannot leave your place of residence during this time apart from for emergency, work or health reasons. You’ll need to carry a self-declaration form explaining your reasons for travel.
• There is a strong recommendation from the Italian Government that people do not travel by public or private transport except for work, study or health reasons, or for reasons of necessity.
• Public transport is operating at 50% capacity and its use is discouraged except for essential purposes.
• Social distancing of one metre must be observed.
• The use of masks is mandatory in all public spaces, whether outdoors or indoors. You should pay close attention to signage when travelling and carry a mask with you at all times.
• Only four people can sit together at a restaurant, bar or café. These venues must close at 6pm, although they can offer takeaway service, for consumption at home, until 10pm.
• Museums, theatres, cinemas and concert venues are closed.
• Dance activity in nightclubs and open air venues has been suspended and parties are not permitted.
• Parks are open and outdoor exercise is permitted, subject to social distancing. Contact sport is banned and sports centres, swimming pools, spas and wellness centres are closed.
• Funerals are permitted to take place with limited attendance. Churches can celebrate mass, weddings and baptisms. Receptions following civil and religious ceremonies are banned.
• Conferences and trade fairs are banned, unless held online.
More stringent measures are in place in some Italian regions that have been designated ‘red zones’.
Travel to or from one of those regions should only be for work, health or emergency reasons. Bars and eateries are closed and only shops selling essential items are open. More information on regional classifications is available on theMinistry of Health website (in English) .
Regional and local authorities in Italy are empowered to adjust these measures where required, which may occur at short notice. You are strongly advised to consult the websites for the regions in which you are travelling for the latest information. You should also pay close attention to local signage.
You can find more information on measures on theMinistry of Health website (in English) and Frequently Asked Questions on theMinistry of Foreign Affairs website (in English).

Many Italian Regions (14 out of 20) have postponed the start date of in-person teaching activities for secondary schools (high schools), originally scheduled to be resumed on 11 January 2021.
High schools in Lazio, Piedmont, Liguria and Apulia will start in-person teaching on 18 January, Umbria on 23 January, Lombardy and Emilia Romagna on 25 January, Veneto, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Marche, Calabria, Sicily and Sardinia on 1 February.
In effect from Sunday, 10 January. Please recall that in line with the last decree, a reclassification of regions has been made. Orange Zone restrictions are applicable to the entire country on weekends until 15 January.
Therefore, the following classifications are for the remaining days of the week:
• Red Zones: There are no red zones
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: Calabria, Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy, Sicily and Veneto.
• Nobody is allowed in or out of the region, except for work, health or other urgent reasons; for school attendance as allowed by the latest decree; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through orange zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed.
• Likewise, leaving one’s municipality is also not allowed, except for the above stated reasons.
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place (listed below), but recall that until 15 January travel between regions remains prohibited except for work, health, or other urgent reasons. All remaining regions are Yellow zones.
As a reminder, the standard measures in place across the entire country, as per the 3 December legislative decree continue to be:
Curfew: Between 22:00-5:00, exclusively persons with valid work (e.g. commuting to/from work), health or other urgent reasons may be out. Such persons will need to be prepared to justify their outing through a self-certification form available here. In any case, it is strongly recommended at any point of the day that persons do not leave their homes except for work, health or other urgent reasons OR to engage in physical activity or to make use of any ongoing services.
• Masks: It continues to be mandatory to have a mask on one’s person at all times, to be worn in public both in enclosed areas and outdoors, except in cases where social distancing is continuously guaranteed. Exceptions to this requirement apply for children under the age of 6 and for persons with medical conditions incompatible with the use of a mask. Masks also do not need to be worn when engaging in physical activity or while consuming food or beverages. The use of masks is strongly recommended in one’s own residence in the presence of visitors.
• Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
• The use of masks is in addition to existing social distancing and careful hand washing measures, which continue to be priorities.
• Self-isolation continues to be mandatory for persons exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory infection with a fever (above 37.5 degrees); such individuals must remain at home and contact their doctor.
• Remote working continues to be recommended where it is possible.
• Food services (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops): continue to be allowed between 5:00-18:00. Tables may have a maximum of 4 occupants, but this limit does not apply where all occupants live together. After 18:00, the consumption of food or beverages is prohibited in spaces open to the public (whether indoors or outdoors) and delivery services continue to be allowed. Takeaway services are allowed until 22:00, with consumption of takeaway at or near establishments being prohibited.
• Events:
• Sports events: of national or international interest may continue, but without the presence of an audience.
• Theaters, concert halls, and cinemas are closed. Both indoor and outdoor shows are banned.
• Conferences and conventions may only take place through remote modalities. Public entities will exclusively hold meetings through remote modalities and private entities are strongly recommended to follow suit.
• Parties: Parties are prohibited, including those following civil or religious ceremonies. It is strongly recommended that visitors are not received in private residences, except for work or emergencies.
• Trade shows and exhibitions of any nature are prohibited.
• The following types of venues are closed:
• Streets or squares in urban centers prone to the formation of crowds may be closed all or part of the day, though allowing access to legitimate commercial activities and private residences.
• Shopping centers, malls, and markets on weekends and holidays; pharmacies, newsstands, tobacco shops and shops selling foodstuffs inside shopping centers and markets may remain open.
• Gyms, pools, sports centers, Wellness centers, and spas. Cultural and recreational centers may continue to operate with any gym or pool areas closed. Sports activities may continue to be carried out in outdoors sports centers and clubs as long as social distancing requirements are respected and the use of their locker rooms/changing rooms is prohibited.
• Museums and other cultural institutions
• Ski areas
• Amusement parks
• Arcades, betting rooms, bingo halls, and casinos (and such activities are prohibited in any other type of facility)
• Dance halls and nightclubs whether indoors or outdoors.
• Public parks and gardens: continue to be open to the public so long as gatherings and crowds are strictly avoided.
• Outdoor exercise: May be conducted in public parks and using public exercise equipment, so long as an interpersonal distance of 2 meters is respected during sports activities and 1 meter for all other physical activities. Contact sports are allowed only for professional leagues and leagues recognized by the national Olympic committee.
• Contact sports: Training for children and youth’s amateur leagues for contact sports is allowed on an individual basis only; no matches are allowed. No contact sport activities of a purely recreational nature are allowed.
• Public protests: are allowed only in static form and if social distancing is respected.
• Libraries may continue to operate, offering their services on the basis of appointments.
• Services to individuals may continue to be allowed as long as safety protocols are followed and only if regions determine that their operation is compatible with epidemiological trends within their territories.
• Public transit: Trains, trams, and buses may be filled to a maximum of 50% capacity.

Italy Latest News: Italian authorities suspend flights from Brazil because of new COVID-19 strain (Reuters, 16.01.2021). Government extends ban on nonessential travel between regions to 15 February, other COVID-19 restrictions to 5 March (Reuters, 15.01.2021). Italy to extend COVID state of emergency to end of April (Reuters, 13.01.2021). Latest Government Decree puts whole country in a red zone again, meaning people must not travel within their own towns, between towns, or between regions without a valid reason. Bars and restaurants are closed, as well as all businesses except food stores, pharmacies, news agents, laundrettes and hairdressers. Curfew remains from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., and everyone arriving from overseas must quarantine for 14 days on arrival (New Europe News, 05.01.2021); Alitalia will resume daily flights to, from London on 24 December (Reuters, 23.12.2020).

The Host Government defined a new possible color for regions: White Zones. White Zones are regions with less than 50 cases per 100,000 inhabitants for a minimum of two consecutive weeks. Many of the standard restrictions we are familiar with for Yellow Zones would be shed in these regions, with the following key points: no curfew; food services would be allowed to operate in the evenings; malls, shopping centers, and business parks would be allowed to open on the weekends; gyms and public pools could reopen; cinemas, theaters and exhibitions would once again resume. Precise details will be communicated as soon as regions begin to receive a White Zone classification. At this time, no regions fall into this category.
2. 14 January 2021 legislative decree (also known as DPCM):
The Host Government issued the latest legislative decree that replaces the provisions of the 3 December 2020 decree and is in effect from 16 January – 5 March 2021.
The new standard measures introduced across the country are:
• The ban on travel between Italy and the United Kingdom continues to apply for the full period;
• Persons are allowed to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves;
• Travel between regions and autonomous provinces is prohibited, except for work, health or other urgent reasons. However, travel between regions or autonomous provinces is always allowed for the purpose of returning to one’s legal residence. It is emphasized that such travel is prohibited to visit second homes;
• Museums and other cultural institutions may operate Monday-Friday but must be closed on weekends and holidays. Such venues must observe strict social distancing and hygiene protocols; exhibits may open to the public as per the same restrictions.
• Secondary schools (high schools) will open from 18 January, guaranteeing in-person activities for between 50-75% of students. The remaining teaching activities will be delivered via remote learning;
• Ski areas are to remain closed until 15 February 2021; from that date, ski facilities may open to recreational skiers with the adoption of appropriate social distancing guidelines;
• Food services (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops): continue to be allowed between 5:00-18:00. Tables may have a maximum of 4 occupants, but this limit does not apply where all occupants live together. After 18:00, the consumption of food or beverages is prohibited in spaces open to the public (whether indoors or outdoors) and delivery services continue to be allowed at all hours. Food service activities continue to be allowed in hotels at any time for their overnight guests. Takeaway services are allowed until 22:00, with consumption of takeaway at or near establishments being prohibited; however, it has been clarified that takeaway services are only allowed until 18:00 for cafes without a kitchen and pubs/bars.
Updated Classification of regions:
From Sunday 17 January 2021, the below classification of regions will apply. Please note that the above rules pertaining to visiting private residences and restrictions on takeaway have been integrated for Orange and Red Zones:
• Red Zones: Zones classified as having the ‘maximum’ risk of contagion have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: Lombardy, Sicily and the autonomous Province of Bolzano.
• All movements are prohibited (either within the region or in/out of the region) except for work, health or other urgent reasons; or to return to one’s legal residence. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals. In addition, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves. Passing through red zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed. A self-certification form is required for all movements;
• Commercial activities are suspended, with the exception of those selling foodstuffs and basic necessities. Markets are also closed, with the exception of stands exclusively selling foodstuffs. Newsstands, tobacco shops, and pharmacies remain open;
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00; the exception, as listed above, is that takeaway is not allowed past 18:00 for cafes without kitchens or bars/pubs. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue;
• Outdoor sports clubs and centers are closed;
• Individual outdoor exercise is exclusively allowed in the near vicinity of one’s residence, with the use of a mask, and respecting social distancing; individual outdoor sports activities are also allowed;
• Schools: preschool and primary school teaching activities will continue to be held in person, but secondary education and higher must adopt remote modalities;
• Personal services are suspended, with the exception of laundromats/dry cleaners, funeral homes, hair salons, and barbers;
• Public employers shall reduce in-person activities to those that cannot be postponed and cannot be performed remotely;
• Museums and cultural institutions are closed, with the exception of libraries, which may continue to operate on the basis of appointments and reservations;
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: Abruzzo, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lazio, Liguria, Marche, Piedmont, Apulia, Umbria, Valle D’Aosta, Calabria, Emilia Romagna and Veneto;
• Nobody is allowed in or out of the region, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons; for school attendance as allowed by the present decree; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through orange zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed;
• Likewise, leaving one’s municipality is also not allowed, except for the above stated reasons. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals. In addition, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves;
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00; the exception, as listed above, is that takeaway is not allowed past 18:00 for cafes without kitchens or bars/pubs. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue;

• Museums and cultural institutions are closed, with the exception of libraries, which may continue to operate on the basis of appointments and reservations;

• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place (listed below): Basilicata, Campania, Molise, autonomous Province of Trento, Sardinia and Tuscany.
International travel restrictions have been slightly updated in terms of country lists (mainly due to the UK travel ban):
There are no travel bans, but travel to and from any non-EU/non-Schengen country is solely allowed for work, health, study or other urgent reasons. The exceptions to this requirement are Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Rwanda, Singapore, and Thailand. 14 days quarantine is required for any non-EU/non-Schengen country. Testing is required for persons entering Italy who have been in ANY EU country in the past 14 days. Officials of international organizations or diplomatic missions are all exempt from the aforementioned restrictions. For specific and detailed requirements for entering Italy you should consult this LINK from the Italian Ministry of foreign Affairs (which will be updated soon to reflect the provisions of the new legislative decree).
As a reminder, the standard measures in place across the entire country, as per the 3 December legislative decree continue to be:
Curfew: Between 22:00-5:00, exclusively persons with valid work (e.g. commuting to/from work), health or other urgent reasons may be out. Such persons will need to be prepared to justify their outing through a self-certification form available here. In any case, it is strongly recommended at any point of the day that persons do not leave their homes except for work, health or other urgent reasons OR to engage in physical activity or to make use of any ongoing services;
• Masks: It continues to be mandatory to have a mask on one’s person at all times, to be worn in public both in enclosed areas and outdoors, except in cases where social distancing is continuously guaranteed. Exceptions to this requirement apply for children under the age of 6 and for persons with medical conditions incompatible with the use of a mask. Masks also do not need to be worn when engaging in physical activity or while consuming food or beverages. The use of masks is strongly recommended in one’s own residence in the presence of visitors;
• Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
• The use of masks is in addition to existing social distancing and careful hand washing measures, which continue to be priorities;
• Self-isolation continues to be mandatory for persons exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory infection with a fever (above 37.5 degrees); such individuals must remain at home and contact their doctor;
• Remote working continues to be recommended where it is possible.
• Events:
• Sports events: of national or international interest may continue, but without the presence of an audience;
• Theaters, concert halls, and cinemas are closed. Both indoor and outdoor shows are banned;
• Conferences and conventions may only take place through remote modalities. Public entities will exclusively hold meetings through remote modalities and private entities are strongly recommended to follow suit;
• Parties: Parties are prohibited, including those following civil or religious ceremonies. It is strongly recommended that visitors are not received in private residences, except for work or emergencies;
• Trade shows and exhibitions of any nature are prohibited;
• The following types of venues are closed:
• Streets or squares in urban centers prone to the formation of crowds may be closed all or part of the day, though allowing access to legitimate commercial activities and private residences;
• Shopping centers, malls, business centers, and markets on weekends and holidays; pharmacies, newsstands, tobacco shops and shops selling foodstuffs inside shopping centers and markets may remain open;
• Gyms, pools, sports centers, Wellness centers, and spas. Cultural and recreational centers may continue to operate with any gym or pool areas closed. Sports activities may continue to be carried out in outdoors sports centers and clubs as long as social distancing requirements are respected and the use of their locker rooms/changing rooms is prohibited;
• Amusement parks;
• Arcades, betting rooms, bingo halls, and casinos (and such activities are prohibited in any other type of facility);
• Dance halls and nightclubs whether indoors or outdoors;
• Public parks and gardens: continue to be open to the public so long as gatherings and crowds are strictly avoided;
• Outdoor exercise: May be conducted in public parks and using public exercise equipment, so long as an interpersonal distance of 2 meters is respected during sports activities and 1 meter for all other physical activities. Contact sports are allowed only for professional leagues and leagues recognized by the national Olympic committee;
• Contact sports: Training for children and youth’s amateur leagues for contact sports is allowed on an individual basis only; no matches are allowed. No contact sport activities of a purely recreational nature are allowed;
• Public protests: are allowed only in static form and if social distancing is respected;
• Libraries may continue to operate, offering their services on the basis of appointments;
• Services to individuals may continue to be allowed as long as safety protocols are followed and only if regions determine that their operation is compatible with epidemiological trends within their territories;
• Public transit: Trains, trams, and buses may be filled to a maximum of 50% capacity;
• Cruises: Italian-flagged cruise ships may operate in line with the specific protocols. Cruise services may be enjoyed by anyone who is not subject to quarantine. Ships may stop in any EU/Schengen country, but non-guided excursions are prohibited.

*From within the EU:

Note: Italy adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Italy are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.

EU travellers arriving in Italy for non-essential reasons (for example, for tourism) are subject to fiduciary isolation and health surveillance for 14 days.

Specific and updated rules for each country of origin are available at ViaggiareSicuri

Mandatory Travel Documentation

All persons travelling to Italy from any foreign location are required to provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers.

Find out more:
Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy
Viaggiare Sicuri

Contact point for Italy:
Online Inquiries

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

Anyone (regardless of nationality) can transit by private means through the Italian territory for a period not exceeding 36 hours, with the obligation, at the end of that period, to leave the national territory immediately or, failing that, to begin the period of surveillance and fiduciary isolation.

Find out more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

FAQs

Viaggiare Sicuri

*From Third Countries:

Until 15th January, entry into Italy from the UK is only permitted for those with official residency in Italy or those with absolute necessity, which must be declared in writing.

Until 6th January, those wishing to fly must present the airline with a negative Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test taken no more than 72 hours before travel. You must also take a Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test on arrival in Italy – arrivals by air from the UK will take this test at the airport. Whatever the result of the two swab tests, those arriving in Italy from the UK must also report to their local health authorities on arrival and must quarantine for 14 days.

See also:
Commission adopts Recommendation on EU coordinated approach to travel and transport in response to a new variant of coronavirus in the UK (22 December 2020)

____________________

Travellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore are allowed to enter for any reason (including tourism).

For travellers coming from third countries not belonging to the previous list, travel is allowed only for specific reasons, such as work, health or study or in general absolute urgency.

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven and stable affective relationship with Italian/EU/Schengen citizens or with people who are legally resident in Italy and if they are travelling to their partners’ home/domicile/dwelling.

In all the described cases, travellers have to:

• provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers;
• self-isolate for 14 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health authority;
• reach their final destination in Italy only by private vehicle (airport transit is allowed, however without leaving the dedicated areas of the terminal).

To know more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

FAQs

Viaggiare Sicuri

Internal Restrictions:

*Travel in Italy: All travellers entering Italy must comply with the regulations of the region they are visiting. Public transport links may be less frequent and seating limited to comply with social distancing measures. Masks must be worn on board public services. Taxi and car hire options are widely available.
Rail services are returning to their usual timetables, but there are still some reduced domestic services and international travel is limited. Some cross-border bus companies have cancelled their services. Passenger ferry schedules remain subject to change and cancellations. Speak to your tour operator or transport provider for the latest information. More information on all these requirements is available from theMinistry of Health or the European Union’sRe-Open EU page.
*Public spaces and services: Enhanced measures are in place across Italy to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus:
• A nightly curfew is in place in all regions from 2200 to 0500. You cannot leave your place of residence during this time apart from for emergency, work or health reasons. You’ll need to carry a self-declaration form explaining your reasons for travel.
• There is a strong recommendation from the Italian Government that people do not travel by public or private transport except for work, study or health reasons, or for reasons of necessity.
• Public transport is operating at 50% capacity and its use is discouraged except for essential purposes.
• Social distancing of one metre must be observed.
• The use of masks is mandatory in all public spaces, whether outdoors or indoors. You should pay close attention to signage when travelling and carry a mask with you at all times.
• Only four people can sit together at a restaurant, bar or café. These venues must close at 6pm, although they can offer takeaway service, for consumption at home, until 10pm.
• Museums, theatres, cinemas and concert venues are closed.
• Dance activity in nightclubs and open air venues has been suspended and parties are not permitted.
• Parks are open and outdoor exercise is permitted, subject to social distancing. Contact sport is banned and sports centres, swimming pools, spas and wellness centres are closed.
• Funerals are permitted to take place with limited attendance. Churches can celebrate mass, weddings and baptisms. Receptions following civil and religious ceremonies are banned.
• Conferences and trade fairs are banned, unless held online.
More stringent measures are in place in some Italian regions that have been designated ‘red zones’.
Travel to or from one of those regions should only be for work, health or emergency reasons. Bars and eateries are closed and only shops selling essential items are open. More information on regional classifications is available on theMinistry of Health website (in English) .
Regional and local authorities in Italy are empowered to adjust these measures where required, which may occur at short notice. You are strongly advised to consult the websites for the regions in which you are travelling for the latest information. You should also pay close attention to local signage.
You can find more information on measures on theMinistry of Health website (in English) and Frequently Asked Questions on theMinistry of Foreign Affairs website (in English).

Many Italian Regions (14 out of 20) have postponed the start date of in-person teaching activities for secondary schools (high schools), originally scheduled to be resumed on 11 January 2021.
High schools in Lazio, Piedmont, Liguria and Apulia will start in-person teaching on 18 January, Umbria on 23 January, Lombardy and Emilia Romagna on 25 January, Veneto, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Marche, Calabria, Sicily and Sardinia on 1 February.
In effect from Sunday, 10 January. Please recall that in line with the last decree, a reclassification of regions has been made. Orange Zone restrictions are applicable to the entire country on weekends until 15 January.
Therefore, the following classifications are for the remaining days of the week:
• Red Zones: There are no red zones
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: Calabria, Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy, Sicily and Veneto.
• Nobody is allowed in or out of the region, except for work, health or other urgent reasons; for school attendance as allowed by the latest decree; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through orange zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed.
• Likewise, leaving one’s municipality is also not allowed, except for the above stated reasons.
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place (listed below), but recall that until 15 January travel between regions remains prohibited except for work, health, or other urgent reasons. All remaining regions are Yellow zones.
As a reminder, the standard measures in place across the entire country, as per the 3 December legislative decree continue to be:
Curfew: Between 22:00-5:00, exclusively persons with valid work (e.g. commuting to/from work), health or other urgent reasons may be out. Such persons will need to be prepared to justify their outing through a self-certification form available here. In any case, it is strongly recommended at any point of the day that persons do not leave their homes except for work, health or other urgent reasons OR to engage in physical activity or to make use of any ongoing services.
• Masks: It continues to be mandatory to have a mask on one’s person at all times, to be worn in public both in enclosed areas and outdoors, except in cases where social distancing is continuously guaranteed. Exceptions to this requirement apply for children under the age of 6 and for persons with medical conditions incompatible with the use of a mask. Masks also do not need to be worn when engaging in physical activity or while consuming food or beverages. The use of masks is strongly recommended in one’s own residence in the presence of visitors.
• Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
• The use of masks is in addition to existing social distancing and careful hand washing measures, which continue to be priorities.
• Self-isolation continues to be mandatory for persons exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory infection with a fever (above 37.5 degrees); such individuals must remain at home and contact their doctor.
• Remote working continues to be recommended where it is possible.
• Food services (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops): continue to be allowed between 5:00-18:00. Tables may have a maximum of 4 occupants, but this limit does not apply where all occupants live together. After 18:00, the consumption of food or beverages is prohibited in spaces open to the public (whether indoors or outdoors) and delivery services continue to be allowed. Takeaway services are allowed until 22:00, with consumption of takeaway at or near establishments being prohibited.
• Events:
• Sports events: of national or international interest may continue, but without the presence of an audience.
• Theaters, concert halls, and cinemas are closed. Both indoor and outdoor shows are banned.
• Conferences and conventions may only take place through remote modalities. Public entities will exclusively hold meetings through remote modalities and private entities are strongly recommended to follow suit.
• Parties: Parties are prohibited, including those following civil or religious ceremonies. It is strongly recommended that visitors are not received in private residences, except for work or emergencies.
• Trade shows and exhibitions of any nature are prohibited.
• The following types of venues are closed:
• Streets or squares in urban centers prone to the formation of crowds may be closed all or part of the day, though allowing access to legitimate commercial activities and private residences.
• Shopping centers, malls, and markets on weekends and holidays; pharmacies, newsstands, tobacco shops and shops selling foodstuffs inside shopping centers and markets may remain open.
• Gyms, pools, sports centers, Wellness centers, and spas. Cultural and recreational centers may continue to operate with any gym or pool areas closed. Sports activities may continue to be carried out in outdoors sports centers and clubs as long as social distancing requirements are respected and the use of their locker rooms/changing rooms is prohibited.
• Museums and other cultural institutions
• Ski areas
• Amusement parks
• Arcades, betting rooms, bingo halls, and casinos (and such activities are prohibited in any other type of facility)
• Dance halls and nightclubs whether indoors or outdoors.
• Public parks and gardens: continue to be open to the public so long as gatherings and crowds are strictly avoided.
• Outdoor exercise: May be conducted in public parks and using public exercise equipment, so long as an interpersonal distance of 2 meters is respected during sports activities and 1 meter for all other physical activities. Contact sports are allowed only for professional leagues and leagues recognized by the national Olympic committee.
• Contact sports: Training for children and youth’s amateur leagues for contact sports is allowed on an individual basis only; no matches are allowed. No contact sport activities of a purely recreational nature are allowed.
• Public protests: are allowed only in static form and if social distancing is respected.
• Libraries may continue to operate, offering their services on the basis of appointments.
• Services to individuals may continue to be allowed as long as safety protocols are followed and only if regions determine that their operation is compatible with epidemiological trends within their territories.
• Public transit: Trains, trams, and buses may be filled to a maximum of 50% capacity.

Italy Latest News: Government extends ban on nonessential travel between regions to 15 February, other COVID-19 restrictions to 5 March (Reuters, 15.01.2021). Italy to extend COVID state of emergency to end of April (Reuters, 13.01.2021). Latest Government Decree puts whole country in a red zone again, meaning people must not travel within their own towns, between towns, or between regions without a valid reason. Bars and restaurants are closed, as well as all businesses except food stores, pharmacies, news agents, laundrettes and hairdressers. Curfew remains from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., and everyone arriving from overseas must quarantine for 14 days on arrival (New Europe News, 05.01.2021); Alitalia will resume daily flights to, from London on 24 December (Reuters, 23.12.2020).

Travellers from the UK: With immediate effect and until 15 January, entry into Italy from the UK is only permitted for those with official residency in Italy or those with absolute necessity, which must be declared in writing. Please note that for detailed and specific requirements for entering Italy you should visit and consult this LINK from the Italian Ministry of foreign Affairs, which will be updated shortly in accordance with the provisions of the latest ordinance.

The Italian Government has issued an additional decree covering 7-15 January 2021. It tightens measures further for the remainder of the period of the last DPCM and is in effect from today.
Its main points are as follows:
• Between 7-15 January, travel between regions and autonomous provinces is prohibited, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons. However, travel between regions or autonomous provinces is always allowed for the purpose of returning to one’s legal residence. It is underlined that such travel is prohibited for visiting second homes.
• Between 7-15 January, Orange Zone restrictions will be applicable throughout the entire country on weekends. These additional restrictions are the following:
o Leaving one’s municipality is prohibited, except for except for work, health or other urgent reasons. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals.
o Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
• Throughout the entire period, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• The reopening of secondary schools (high schools) has been postponed to 11 January and in-person activities must only be guaranteed for 50% of students.
The decree finally amends the criteria for the classification of regions. In regions where there are more than 50 cases per 100,000 inhabitants:
• Orange Zone classification when Rt is between 1 and 1.25. There is sustained growth in the number of cases, corresponding with an increase in hospitalizations. Such a scenario would not overwhelm the healthcare system for at least 2-4 months, if sustained.
• Red Zone classification when Rt is between 1.25-1.5. Such a scenario would overwhelm the healthcare system within 2-3 months, if sustained.

The latest Italian Government legislative decree tightens measures over the upcoming winter holidays and is effective from 19 December 2020, provides that:
On 24-27 December 2020, 31 December 2020 – 3 January 2021, and 5-6 January 2021, the entire country is a Red Zone with the following measures applicable:
• All movements are prohibited (either within the region or in/out of the region) except for work, health or other urgent reasons; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through red zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed. The usual self-certification form (attached) will be required for all movements.
• Commercial activities are suspended, with the exception of those selling foodstuffs and basic necessities. Markets are also closed, with the exception of stands exclusively selling foodstuffs. Newsstands, tobacco shops, and pharmacies remain open.
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
• Outdoor sports clubs and centers are closed.
• Individual outdoor exercise is exclusively allowed in the near vicinity of one’s residence and with the use of a mask.
• Personal services are suspended, with the exception of laundromats/dry cleaners, funeral homes, hair salons, and barbers.
• Public employers shall reduce in-person activities to those that cannot be postponed and cannot be performed remotely.
On 28-30 December and 4 January, the entire country is an Orange Zone with the following measures applicable:
• Travel between regions is not allowed, except for work, health or other urgent reasons; for school attendance as allowed by the present decree; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through orange zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed.
• Likewise, leaving one’s municipality is also not allowed, except for the above stated reasons.
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
Violations of these restrictions are punishable by fines between 400-1,000 EUR.
The following dispensations are specified in the decree:
• For persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals.
• It is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region between 5am and 10pm, no more than once a day. Curfew must be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14.
The decree clarifies that between 24 December – 6 January all the other standard measures from the 3 December 2020 decree remain in place across the country. In particular, you are reminded that the following remains in effect:
• From 21 December 2020 to 6 January 2021, travel between individual regions and autonomous provinces is prohibited, except to return to one’s primary legal residence. For this entire period, travel to second homes in other regions or autonomous provinces is prohibited.
• On 25 and 26 December 2020 and 1 January 2021, leaving one’s municipality is totally prohibited, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons. On these days, it is not only prohibited to travel to second homes in other regions or provinces, as aforementioned, but ALSO in other municipalities.
• An extended curfew is in place for New Year’s Eve only: from 22:00 on 31 December to 7:00 on 1 January.
For any clarifications on the content of the new decree, please visit the host government website at the following LINK, which will be updated shortly to take into account the latest provisions.

*From within the EU:

Note: Italy adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Italy are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.

EU travellers arriving in Italy for non-essential reasons (for example, for tourism) are subject to fiduciary isolation and health surveillance for 14 days.

Specific and updated rules for each country of origin are available at ViaggiareSicuri

Mandatory Travel Documentation

All persons travelling to Italy from any foreign location are required to provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers.

Find out more:
Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy
Viaggiare Sicuri

Contact point for Italy:
Online Inquiries

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

Anyone (regardless of nationality) can transit by private means through the Italian territory for a period not exceeding 36 hours, with the obligation, at the end of that period, to leave the national territory immediately or, failing that, to begin the period of surveillance and fiduciary isolation.

Find out more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

FAQs

Viaggiare Sicuri

*From Third Countries:

Until 15th January, entry into Italy from the UK is only permitted for those with official residency in Italy or those with absolute necessity, which must be declared in writing.

Until 6th January, those wishing to fly must present the airline with a negative Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test taken no more than 72 hours before travel. You must also take a Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test on arrival in Italy – arrivals by air from the UK will take this test at the airport. Whatever the result of the two swab tests, those arriving in Italy from the UK must also report to their local health authorities on arrival and must quarantine for 14 days.

See also:
Commission adopts Recommendation on EU coordinated approach to travel and transport in response to a new variant of coronavirus in the UK (22 December 2020)

____________________

Travellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore are allowed to enter for any reason (including tourism).

For travellers coming from third countries not belonging to the previous list, travel is allowed only for specific reasons, such as work, health or study or in general absolute urgency.

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven and stable affective relationship with Italian/EU/Schengen citizens or with people who are legally resident in Italy and if they are travelling to their partners’ home/domicile/dwelling.

In all the described cases, travellers have to:

• provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers;
• self-isolate for 14 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health authority;
• reach their final destination in Italy only by private vehicle (airport transit is allowed, however without leaving the dedicated areas of the terminal).

To know more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

FAQs

Viaggiare Sicuri

Internal Restrictions:

*Travel in Italy: All travellers entering Italy must comply with the regulations of the region they are visiting. Public transport links may be less frequent and seating limited to comply with social distancing measures. Masks must be worn on board public services. Taxi and car hire options are widely available.
Rail services are returning to their usual timetables, but there are still some reduced domestic services and international travel is limited. Some cross-border bus companies have cancelled their services. Passenger ferry schedules remain subject to change and cancellations. Speak to your tour operator or transport provider for the latest information. More information on all these requirements is available from theMinistry of Health or the European Union’sRe-Open EU page.
*Public spaces and services: Enhanced measures are in place across Italy to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus:
• A nightly curfew is in place in all regions from 2200 to 0500. You cannot leave your place of residence during this time apart from for emergency, work or health reasons. You’ll need to carry a self-declaration form explaining your reasons for travel.
• There is a strong recommendation from the Italian Government that people do not travel by public or private transport except for work, study or health reasons, or for reasons of necessity.
• Public transport is operating at 50% capacity and its use is discouraged except for essential purposes.
• Social distancing of one metre must be observed.
• The use of masks is mandatory in all public spaces, whether outdoors or indoors. You should pay close attention to signage when travelling and carry a mask with you at all times.
• Only four people can sit together at a restaurant, bar or café. These venues must close at 6pm, although they can offer takeaway service, for consumption at home, until 10pm.
• Museums, theatres, cinemas and concert venues are closed.
• Dance activity in nightclubs and open air venues has been suspended and parties are not permitted.
• Parks are open and outdoor exercise is permitted, subject to social distancing. Contact sport is banned and sports centres, swimming pools, spas and wellness centres are closed.
• Funerals are permitted to take place with limited attendance. Churches can celebrate mass, weddings and baptisms. Receptions following civil and religious ceremonies are banned.
• Conferences and trade fairs are banned, unless held online.
More stringent measures are in place in some Italian regions that have been designated ‘red zones’.
Travel to or from one of those regions should only be for work, health or emergency reasons. Bars and eateries are closed and only shops selling essential items are open. More information on regional classifications is available on theMinistry of Health website (in English) .
Regional and local authorities in Italy are empowered to adjust these measures where required, which may occur at short notice. You are strongly advised to consult the websites for the regions in which you are travelling for the latest information. You should also pay close attention to local signage.
You can find more information on measures on theMinistry of Health website (in English) and Frequently Asked Questions on theMinistry of Foreign Affairs website (in English).

Many Italian Regions (14 out of 20) have postponed the start date of in-person teaching activities for secondary schools (high schools), originally scheduled to be resumed on 11 January 2021.
High schools in Lazio, Piedmont, Liguria and Apulia will start in-person teaching on 18 January, Umbria on 23 January, Lombardy and Emilia Romagna on 25 January, Veneto, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Marche, Calabria, Sicily and Sardinia on 1 February.
In effect from Sunday, 10 January. Please recall that in line with the last decree, a reclassification of regions has been made. Orange Zone restrictions are applicable to the entire country on weekends until 15 January.
Therefore, the following classifications are for the remaining days of the week:
• Red Zones: There are no red zones
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: Calabria, Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy, Sicily and Veneto.
• Nobody is allowed in or out of the region, except for work, health or other urgent reasons; for school attendance as allowed by the latest decree; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through orange zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed.
• Likewise, leaving one’s municipality is also not allowed, except for the above stated reasons.
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place (listed below), but recall that until 15 January travel between regions remains prohibited except for work, health, or other urgent reasons. All remaining regions are Yellow zones.
As a reminder, the standard measures in place across the entire country, as per the 3 December legislative decree continue to be:
Curfew: Between 22:00-5:00, exclusively persons with valid work (e.g. commuting to/from work), health or other urgent reasons may be out. Such persons will need to be prepared to justify their outing through a self-certification form available here. In any case, it is strongly recommended at any point of the day that persons do not leave their homes except for work, health or other urgent reasons OR to engage in physical activity or to make use of any ongoing services.
• Masks: It continues to be mandatory to have a mask on one’s person at all times, to be worn in public both in enclosed areas and outdoors, except in cases where social distancing is continuously guaranteed. Exceptions to this requirement apply for children under the age of 6 and for persons with medical conditions incompatible with the use of a mask. Masks also do not need to be worn when engaging in physical activity or while consuming food or beverages. The use of masks is strongly recommended in one’s own residence in the presence of visitors.
• Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
• The use of masks is in addition to existing social distancing and careful hand washing measures, which continue to be priorities.
• Self-isolation continues to be mandatory for persons exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory infection with a fever (above 37.5 degrees); such individuals must remain at home and contact their doctor.
• Remote working continues to be recommended where it is possible.
• Food services (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops): continue to be allowed between 5:00-18:00. Tables may have a maximum of 4 occupants, but this limit does not apply where all occupants live together. After 18:00, the consumption of food or beverages is prohibited in spaces open to the public (whether indoors or outdoors) and delivery services continue to be allowed. Takeaway services are allowed until 22:00, with consumption of takeaway at or near establishments being prohibited.
• Events:
• Sports events: of national or international interest may continue, but without the presence of an audience.
• Theaters, concert halls, and cinemas are closed. Both indoor and outdoor shows are banned.
• Conferences and conventions may only take place through remote modalities. Public entities will exclusively hold meetings through remote modalities and private entities are strongly recommended to follow suit.
• Parties: Parties are prohibited, including those following civil or religious ceremonies. It is strongly recommended that visitors are not received in private residences, except for work or emergencies.
• Trade shows and exhibitions of any nature are prohibited.
• The following types of venues are closed:
• Streets or squares in urban centers prone to the formation of crowds may be closed all or part of the day, though allowing access to legitimate commercial activities and private residences.
• Shopping centers, malls, and markets on weekends and holidays; pharmacies, newsstands, tobacco shops and shops selling foodstuffs inside shopping centers and markets may remain open.
• Gyms, pools, sports centers, Wellness centers, and spas. Cultural and recreational centers may continue to operate with any gym or pool areas closed. Sports activities may continue to be carried out in outdoors sports centers and clubs as long as social distancing requirements are respected and the use of their locker rooms/changing rooms is prohibited.
• Museums and other cultural institutions
• Ski areas
• Amusement parks
• Arcades, betting rooms, bingo halls, and casinos (and such activities are prohibited in any other type of facility)
• Dance halls and nightclubs whether indoors or outdoors.
• Public parks and gardens: continue to be open to the public so long as gatherings and crowds are strictly avoided.
• Outdoor exercise: May be conducted in public parks and using public exercise equipment, so long as an interpersonal distance of 2 meters is respected during sports activities and 1 meter for all other physical activities. Contact sports are allowed only for professional leagues and leagues recognized by the national Olympic committee.
• Contact sports: Training for children and youth’s amateur leagues for contact sports is allowed on an individual basis only; no matches are allowed. No contact sport activities of a purely recreational nature are allowed.
• Public protests: are allowed only in static form and if social distancing is respected.
• Libraries may continue to operate, offering their services on the basis of appointments.
• Services to individuals may continue to be allowed as long as safety protocols are followed and only if regions determine that their operation is compatible with epidemiological trends within their territories.
• Public transit: Trains, trams, and buses may be filled to a maximum of 50% capacity.

Italy Latest News: Italy to extend COVID state of emergency to end of April (Reuters, 13.01.2021). Latest Government Decree puts whole country in a red zone again, meaning people must not travel within their own towns, between towns, or between regions without a valid reason. Bars and restaurants are closed, as well as all businesses except food stores, pharmacies, news agents, laundrettes and hairdressers. Curfew remains from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., and everyone arriving from overseas must quarantine for 14 days on arrival (New Europe News, 05.01.2021); Alitalia will resume daily flights to, from London on 24 December (Reuters, 23.12.2020).

Travellers from the UK: With immediate effect and until 15 January, entry into Italy from the UK is only permitted for those with official residency in Italy or those with absolute necessity, which must be declared in writing. Please note that for detailed and specific requirements for entering Italy you should visit and consult this LINK from the Italian Ministry of foreign Affairs, which will be updated shortly in accordance with the provisions of the latest ordinance.

The Italian Government has issued an additional decree covering 7-15 January 2021. It tightens measures further for the remainder of the period of the last DPCM and is in effect from today.
Its main points are as follows:
• Between 7-15 January, travel between regions and autonomous provinces is prohibited, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons. However, travel between regions or autonomous provinces is always allowed for the purpose of returning to one’s legal residence. It is underlined that such travel is prohibited for visiting second homes.
• Between 7-15 January, Orange Zone restrictions will be applicable throughout the entire country on weekends. These additional restrictions are the following:
o Leaving one’s municipality is prohibited, except for except for work, health or other urgent reasons. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals.
o Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
• Throughout the entire period, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• The reopening of secondary schools (high schools) has been postponed to 11 January and in-person activities must only be guaranteed for 50% of students.
The decree finally amends the criteria for the classification of regions. In regions where there are more than 50 cases per 100,000 inhabitants:
• Orange Zone classification when Rt is between 1 and 1.25. There is sustained growth in the number of cases, corresponding with an increase in hospitalizations. Such a scenario would not overwhelm the healthcare system for at least 2-4 months, if sustained.
• Red Zone classification when Rt is between 1.25-1.5. Such a scenario would overwhelm the healthcare system within 2-3 months, if sustained.

The latest Italian Government legislative decree tightens measures over the upcoming winter holidays and is effective from 19 December 2020, provides that:
On 24-27 December 2020, 31 December 2020 – 3 January 2021, and 5-6 January 2021, the entire country is a Red Zone with the following measures applicable:
• All movements are prohibited (either within the region or in/out of the region) except for work, health or other urgent reasons; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through red zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed. The usual self-certification form (attached) will be required for all movements.
• Commercial activities are suspended, with the exception of those selling foodstuffs and basic necessities. Markets are also closed, with the exception of stands exclusively selling foodstuffs. Newsstands, tobacco shops, and pharmacies remain open.
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
• Outdoor sports clubs and centers are closed.
• Individual outdoor exercise is exclusively allowed in the near vicinity of one’s residence and with the use of a mask.
• Personal services are suspended, with the exception of laundromats/dry cleaners, funeral homes, hair salons, and barbers.
• Public employers shall reduce in-person activities to those that cannot be postponed and cannot be performed remotely.
On 28-30 December and 4 January, the entire country is an Orange Zone with the following measures applicable:
• Travel between regions is not allowed, except for work, health or other urgent reasons; for school attendance as allowed by the present decree; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through orange zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed.
• Likewise, leaving one’s municipality is also not allowed, except for the above stated reasons.
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
Violations of these restrictions are punishable by fines between 400-1,000 EUR.
The following dispensations are specified in the decree:
• For persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals.
• It is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region between 5am and 10pm, no more than once a day. Curfew must be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14.
The decree clarifies that between 24 December – 6 January all the other standard measures from the 3 December 2020 decree remain in place across the country. In particular, you are reminded that the following remains in effect:
• From 21 December 2020 to 6 January 2021, travel between individual regions and autonomous provinces is prohibited, except to return to one’s primary legal residence. For this entire period, travel to second homes in other regions or autonomous provinces is prohibited.
• On 25 and 26 December 2020 and 1 January 2021, leaving one’s municipality is totally prohibited, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons. On these days, it is not only prohibited to travel to second homes in other regions or provinces, as aforementioned, but ALSO in other municipalities.
• An extended curfew is in place for New Year’s Eve only: from 22:00 on 31 December to 7:00 on 1 January.
For any clarifications on the content of the new decree, please visit the host government website at the following LINK, which will be updated shortly to take into account the latest provisions.

*From within the EU:

Note: Italy adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Italy are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.

EU travellers arriving in Italy for non-essential reasons (for example, for tourism) are subject to fiduciary isolation and health surveillance for 14 days.

Specific and updated rules for each country of origin are available at ViaggiareSicuri

Mandatory Travel Documentation

All persons travelling to Italy from any foreign location are required to provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers.

Find out more:
Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy
Viaggiare Sicuri

Contact point for Italy:
Online Inquiries

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

Anyone (regardless of nationality) can transit by private means through the Italian territory for a period not exceeding 36 hours, with the obligation, at the end of that period, to leave the national territory immediately or, failing that, to begin the period of surveillance and fiduciary isolation.

Find out more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

FAQs

Viaggiare Sicuri

*From Third Countries:

Until 15th January, entry into Italy from the UK is only permitted for those with official residency in Italy or those with absolute necessity, which must be declared in writing.

Until 6th January, those wishing to fly must present the airline with a negative Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test taken no more than 72 hours before travel. You must also take a Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test on arrival in Italy – arrivals by air from the UK will take this test at the airport. Whatever the result of the two swab tests, those arriving in Italy from the UK must also report to their local health authorities on arrival and must quarantine for 14 days.

See also:
Commission adopts Recommendation on EU coordinated approach to travel and transport in response to a new variant of coronavirus in the UK (22 December 2020)

____________________

Travellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore are allowed to enter for any reason (including tourism).

For travellers coming from third countries not belonging to the previous list, travel is allowed only for specific reasons, such as work, health or study or in general absolute urgency.

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven and stable affective relationship with Italian/EU/Schengen citizens or with people who are legally resident in Italy and if they are travelling to their partners’ home/domicile/dwelling.

In all the described cases, travellers have to:

• provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers;
• self-isolate for 14 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health authority;
• reach their final destination in Italy only by private vehicle (airport transit is allowed, however without leaving the dedicated areas of the terminal).

To know more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

FAQs

Viaggiare Sicuri

Internal Restrictions:

*Travel in Italy: All travellers entering Italy must comply with the regulations of the region they are visiting. Public transport links may be less frequent and seating limited to comply with social distancing measures. Masks must be worn on board public services. Taxi and car hire options are widely available.
Rail services are returning to their usual timetables, but there are still some reduced domestic services and international travel is limited. Some cross-border bus companies have cancelled their services. Passenger ferry schedules remain subject to change and cancellations. Speak to your tour operator or transport provider for the latest information. More information on all these requirements is available from theMinistry of Health or the European Union’sRe-Open EU page.
*Public spaces and services: Enhanced measures are in place across Italy to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus:
• A nightly curfew is in place in all regions from 2200 to 0500. You cannot leave your place of residence during this time apart from for emergency, work or health reasons. You’ll need to carry a self-declaration form explaining your reasons for travel.
• There is a strong recommendation from the Italian Government that people do not travel by public or private transport except for work, study or health reasons, or for reasons of necessity.
• Public transport is operating at 50% capacity and its use is discouraged except for essential purposes.
• Social distancing of one metre must be observed.
• The use of masks is mandatory in all public spaces, whether outdoors or indoors. You should pay close attention to signage when travelling and carry a mask with you at all times.
• Only four people can sit together at a restaurant, bar or café. These venues must close at 6pm, although they can offer takeaway service, for consumption at home, until 10pm.
• Museums, theatres, cinemas and concert venues are closed.
• Dance activity in nightclubs and open air venues has been suspended and parties are not permitted.
• Parks are open and outdoor exercise is permitted, subject to social distancing. Contact sport is banned and sports centres, swimming pools, spas and wellness centres are closed.
• Funerals are permitted to take place with limited attendance. Churches can celebrate mass, weddings and baptisms. Receptions following civil and religious ceremonies are banned.
• Conferences and trade fairs are banned, unless held online.
More stringent measures are in place in some Italian regions that have been designated ‘red zones’.
Travel to or from one of those regions should only be for work, health or emergency reasons. Bars and eateries are closed and only shops selling essential items are open. More information on regional classifications is available on theMinistry of Health website (in English) .
Regional and local authorities in Italy are empowered to adjust these measures where required, which may occur at short notice. You are strongly advised to consult the websites for the regions in which you are travelling for the latest information. You should also pay close attention to local signage.
You can find more information on measures on theMinistry of Health website (in English) and Frequently Asked Questions on theMinistry of Foreign Affairs website (in English).

Many Italian Regions (14 out of 20) have postponed the start date of in-person teaching activities for secondary schools (high schools), originally scheduled to be resumed on 11 January 2021.
High schools in Lazio, Piedmont, Liguria and Apulia will start in-person teaching on 18 January, Umbria on 23 January, Lombardy and Emilia Romagna on 25 January, Veneto, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Marche, Calabria, Sicily and Sardinia on 1 February.
In effect from Sunday, 10 January. Please recall that in line with the last decree, a reclassification of regions has been made. Orange Zone restrictions are applicable to the entire country on weekends until 15 January.
Therefore, the following classifications are for the remaining days of the week:
• Red Zones: There are no red zones
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: Calabria, Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy, Sicily and Veneto.
• Nobody is allowed in or out of the region, except for work, health or other urgent reasons; for school attendance as allowed by the latest decree; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through orange zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed.
• Likewise, leaving one’s municipality is also not allowed, except for the above stated reasons.
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place (listed below), but recall that until 15 January travel between regions remains prohibited except for work, health, or other urgent reasons. All remaining regions are Yellow zones.
As a reminder, the standard measures in place across the entire country, as per the 3 December legislative decree continue to be:
Curfew: Between 22:00-5:00, exclusively persons with valid work (e.g. commuting to/from work), health or other urgent reasons may be out. Such persons will need to be prepared to justify their outing through a self-certification form available here. In any case, it is strongly recommended at any point of the day that persons do not leave their homes except for work, health or other urgent reasons OR to engage in physical activity or to make use of any ongoing services.
• Masks: It continues to be mandatory to have a mask on one’s person at all times, to be worn in public both in enclosed areas and outdoors, except in cases where social distancing is continuously guaranteed. Exceptions to this requirement apply for children under the age of 6 and for persons with medical conditions incompatible with the use of a mask. Masks also do not need to be worn when engaging in physical activity or while consuming food or beverages. The use of masks is strongly recommended in one’s own residence in the presence of visitors.
• Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
• The use of masks is in addition to existing social distancing and careful hand washing measures, which continue to be priorities.
• Self-isolation continues to be mandatory for persons exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory infection with a fever (above 37.5 degrees); such individuals must remain at home and contact their doctor.
• Remote working continues to be recommended where it is possible.
• Food services (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops): continue to be allowed between 5:00-18:00. Tables may have a maximum of 4 occupants, but this limit does not apply where all occupants live together. After 18:00, the consumption of food or beverages is prohibited in spaces open to the public (whether indoors or outdoors) and delivery services continue to be allowed. Takeaway services are allowed until 22:00, with consumption of takeaway at or near establishments being prohibited.
• Events:
• Sports events: of national or international interest may continue, but without the presence of an audience.
• Theaters, concert halls, and cinemas are closed. Both indoor and outdoor shows are banned.
• Conferences and conventions may only take place through remote modalities. Public entities will exclusively hold meetings through remote modalities and private entities are strongly recommended to follow suit.
• Parties: Parties are prohibited, including those following civil or religious ceremonies. It is strongly recommended that visitors are not received in private residences, except for work or emergencies.
• Trade shows and exhibitions of any nature are prohibited.
• The following types of venues are closed:
• Streets or squares in urban centers prone to the formation of crowds may be closed all or part of the day, though allowing access to legitimate commercial activities and private residences.
• Shopping centers, malls, and markets on weekends and holidays; pharmacies, newsstands, tobacco shops and shops selling foodstuffs inside shopping centers and markets may remain open.
• Gyms, pools, sports centers, Wellness centers, and spas. Cultural and recreational centers may continue to operate with any gym or pool areas closed. Sports activities may continue to be carried out in outdoors sports centers and clubs as long as social distancing requirements are respected and the use of their locker rooms/changing rooms is prohibited.
• Museums and other cultural institutions
• Ski areas
• Amusement parks
• Arcades, betting rooms, bingo halls, and casinos (and such activities are prohibited in any other type of facility)
• Dance halls and nightclubs whether indoors or outdoors.
• Public parks and gardens: continue to be open to the public so long as gatherings and crowds are strictly avoided.
• Outdoor exercise: May be conducted in public parks and using public exercise equipment, so long as an interpersonal distance of 2 meters is respected during sports activities and 1 meter for all other physical activities. Contact sports are allowed only for professional leagues and leagues recognized by the national Olympic committee.
• Contact sports: Training for children and youth’s amateur leagues for contact sports is allowed on an individual basis only; no matches are allowed. No contact sport activities of a purely recreational nature are allowed.
• Public protests: are allowed only in static form and if social distancing is respected.
• Libraries may continue to operate, offering their services on the basis of appointments.
• Services to individuals may continue to be allowed as long as safety protocols are followed and only if regions determine that their operation is compatible with epidemiological trends within their territories.
• Public transit: Trains, trams, and buses may be filled to a maximum of 50% capacity.

Italy Latest News: Latest Government Decree puts whole country in a red zone again, meaning people must not travel within their own towns, between towns, or between regions without a valid reason. Bars and restaurants are closed, as well as all businesses except food stores, pharmacies, news agents, laundrettes and hairdressers. Curfew remains from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., and everyone arriving from overseas must quarantine for 14 days on arrival (New Europe News, 05.01.2021); Alitalia will resume daily flights to, from London on 24 December (Reuters, 23.12.2020).

Travellers from the UK: With immediate effect and until 15 January, entry into Italy from the UK is only permitted for those with official residency in Italy or those with absolute necessity, which must be declared in writing. Please note that for detailed and specific requirements for entering Italy you should visit and consult this LINK from the Italian Ministry of foreign Affairs, which will be updated shortly in accordance with the provisions of the latest ordinance.

The Italian Government has issued an additional decree covering 7-15 January 2021. It tightens measures further for the remainder of the period of the last DPCM and is in effect from today.
Its main points are as follows:
• Between 7-15 January, travel between regions and autonomous provinces is prohibited, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons. However, travel between regions or autonomous provinces is always allowed for the purpose of returning to one’s legal residence. It is underlined that such travel is prohibited for visiting second homes.
• Between 7-15 January, Orange Zone restrictions will be applicable throughout the entire country on weekends. These additional restrictions are the following:
o Leaving one’s municipality is prohibited, except for except for work, health or other urgent reasons. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals.
o Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
• Throughout the entire period, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• The reopening of secondary schools (high schools) has been postponed to 11 January and in-person activities must only be guaranteed for 50% of students.
The decree finally amends the criteria for the classification of regions. In regions where there are more than 50 cases per 100,000 inhabitants:
• Orange Zone classification when Rt is between 1 and 1.25. There is sustained growth in the number of cases, corresponding with an increase in hospitalizations. Such a scenario would not overwhelm the healthcare system for at least 2-4 months, if sustained.
• Red Zone classification when Rt is between 1.25-1.5. Such a scenario would overwhelm the healthcare system within 2-3 months, if sustained.

The latest Italian Government legislative decree tightens measures over the upcoming winter holidays and is effective from 19 December 2020, provides that:
On 24-27 December 2020, 31 December 2020 – 3 January 2021, and 5-6 January 2021, the entire country is a Red Zone with the following measures applicable:
• All movements are prohibited (either within the region or in/out of the region) except for work, health or other urgent reasons; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through red zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed. The usual self-certification form (attached) will be required for all movements.
• Commercial activities are suspended, with the exception of those selling foodstuffs and basic necessities. Markets are also closed, with the exception of stands exclusively selling foodstuffs. Newsstands, tobacco shops, and pharmacies remain open.
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
• Outdoor sports clubs and centers are closed.
• Individual outdoor exercise is exclusively allowed in the near vicinity of one’s residence and with the use of a mask.
• Personal services are suspended, with the exception of laundromats/dry cleaners, funeral homes, hair salons, and barbers.
• Public employers shall reduce in-person activities to those that cannot be postponed and cannot be performed remotely.
On 28-30 December and 4 January, the entire country is an Orange Zone with the following measures applicable:
• Travel between regions is not allowed, except for work, health or other urgent reasons; for school attendance as allowed by the present decree; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through orange zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed.
• Likewise, leaving one’s municipality is also not allowed, except for the above stated reasons.
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
Violations of these restrictions are punishable by fines between 400-1,000 EUR.
The following dispensations are specified in the decree:
• For persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals.
• It is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region between 5am and 10pm, no more than once a day. Curfew must be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14.
The decree clarifies that between 24 December – 6 January all the other standard measures from the 3 December 2020 decree remain in place across the country. In particular, you are reminded that the following remains in effect:
• From 21 December 2020 to 6 January 2021, travel between individual regions and autonomous provinces is prohibited, except to return to one’s primary legal residence. For this entire period, travel to second homes in other regions or autonomous provinces is prohibited.
• On 25 and 26 December 2020 and 1 January 2021, leaving one’s municipality is totally prohibited, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons. On these days, it is not only prohibited to travel to second homes in other regions or provinces, as aforementioned, but ALSO in other municipalities.
• An extended curfew is in place for New Year’s Eve only: from 22:00 on 31 December to 7:00 on 1 January.
For any clarifications on the content of the new decree, please visit the host government website at the following LINK, which will be updated shortly to take into account the latest provisions.

*From within the EU:

Note: Italy adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Italy are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.

EU travellers arriving in Italy for non-essential reasons (for example, for tourism) are subject to fiduciary isolation and health surveillance for 14 days.

Specific and updated rules for each country of origin are available at ViaggiareSicuri

Mandatory Travel Documentation

All persons travelling to Italy from any foreign location are required to provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers.

Find out more:
Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy
Viaggiare Sicuri

Contact point for Italy:
Online Inquiries

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

Anyone (regardless of nationality) can transit by private means through the Italian territory for a period not exceeding 36 hours, with the obligation, at the end of that period, to leave the national territory immediately or, failing that, to begin the period of surveillance and fiduciary isolation.

Find out more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

FAQs

Viaggiare Sicuri

*From Third Countries:

Until 15th January, entry into Italy from the UK is only permitted for those with official residency in Italy or those with absolute necessity, which must be declared in writing.

Until 6th January, those wishing to fly must present the airline with a negative Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test taken no more than 72 hours before travel. You must also take a Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test on arrival in Italy – arrivals by air from the UK will take this test at the airport. Whatever the result of the two swab tests, those arriving in Italy from the UK must also report to their local health authorities on arrival and must quarantine for 14 days.

See also:
Commission adopts Recommendation on EU coordinated approach to travel and transport in response to a new variant of coronavirus in the UK (22 December 2020)

____________________

Travellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore are allowed to enter for any reason (including tourism).

For travellers coming from third countries not belonging to the previous list, travel is allowed only for specific reasons, such as work, health or study or in general absolute urgency.

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven and stable affective relationship with Italian/EU/Schengen citizens or with people who are legally resident in Italy and if they are travelling to their partners’ home/domicile/dwelling.

In all the described cases, travellers have to:

• provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers;
• self-isolate for 14 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health authority;
• reach their final destination in Italy only by private vehicle (airport transit is allowed, however without leaving the dedicated areas of the terminal).

To know more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

FAQs

Viaggiare Sicuri

Internal Restrictions:

*Travel in Italy: All travellers entering Italy must comply with the regulations of the region they are visiting. Public transport links may be less frequent and seating limited to comply with social distancing measures. Masks must be worn on board public services. Taxi and car hire options are widely available. Rail services are returning to their usual timetables, but there are still some reduced domestic services and international travel is limited. Some cross-border bus companies have cancelled their services. Passenger ferry schedules remain subject to change and cancellations. Speak to your tour operator or transport provider for the latest information. More information on all these requirements is available from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the European Union’s Re-Open EU page.

Many Italian Regions (14 out of 20) have postponed the start date of in-person teaching activities for secondary schools (high schools), originally scheduled to be resumed on 11 January 2021.
High schools in Lazio, Piedmont, Liguria and Apulia will start in-person teaching on 18 January, Umbria on 23 January, Lombardy and Emilia Romagna on 25 January, Veneto, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Marche, Calabria, Sicily and Sardinia on 1 February.
In effect from Sunday, 10 January. Please recall that in line with the last decree, a reclassification of regions has been made. Orange Zone restrictions are applicable to the entire country on weekends until 15 January.
Therefore, the following classifications are for the remaining days of the week:
• Red Zones: There are no red zones
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: Calabria, Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy, Sicily and Veneto.
• Nobody is allowed in or out of the region, except for work, health or other urgent reasons; for school attendance as allowed by the latest decree; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through orange zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed.
• Likewise, leaving one’s municipality is also not allowed, except for the above stated reasons.
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place (listed below), but recall that until 15 January travel between regions remains prohibited except for work, health, or other urgent reasons. All remaining regions are Yellow zones.
As a reminder, the standard measures in place across the entire country, as per the 3 December legislative decree continue to be:
Curfew: Between 22:00-5:00, exclusively persons with valid work (e.g. commuting to/from work), health or other urgent reasons may be out. Such persons will need to be prepared to justify their outing through a self-certification form available here. In any case, it is strongly recommended at any point of the day that persons do not leave their homes except for work, health or other urgent reasons OR to engage in physical activity or to make use of any ongoing services.
• Masks: It continues to be mandatory to have a mask on one’s person at all times, to be worn in public both in enclosed areas and outdoors, except in cases where social distancing is continuously guaranteed. Exceptions to this requirement apply for children under the age of 6 and for persons with medical conditions incompatible with the use of a mask. Masks also do not need to be worn when engaging in physical activity or while consuming food or beverages. The use of masks is strongly recommended in one’s own residence in the presence of visitors.
• Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
• The use of masks is in addition to existing social distancing and careful hand washing measures, which continue to be priorities.
• Self-isolation continues to be mandatory for persons exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory infection with a fever (above 37.5 degrees); such individuals must remain at home and contact their doctor.
• Remote working continues to be recommended where it is possible.
• Food services (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops): continue to be allowed between 5:00-18:00. Tables may have a maximum of 4 occupants, but this limit does not apply where all occupants live together. After 18:00, the consumption of food or beverages is prohibited in spaces open to the public (whether indoors or outdoors) and delivery services continue to be allowed. Takeaway services are allowed until 22:00, with consumption of takeaway at or near establishments being prohibited.
• Events:
• Sports events: of national or international interest may continue, but without the presence of an audience.
• Theaters, concert halls, and cinemas are closed. Both indoor and outdoor shows are banned.
• Conferences and conventions may only take place through remote modalities. Public entities will exclusively hold meetings through remote modalities and private entities are strongly recommended to follow suit.
• Parties: Parties are prohibited, including those following civil or religious ceremonies. It is strongly recommended that visitors are not received in private residences, except for work or emergencies.
• Trade shows and exhibitions of any nature are prohibited.
• The following types of venues are closed:
• Streets or squares in urban centers prone to the formation of crowds may be closed all or part of the day, though allowing access to legitimate commercial activities and private residences.
• Shopping centers, malls, and markets on weekends and holidays; pharmacies, newsstands, tobacco shops and shops selling foodstuffs inside shopping centers and markets may remain open.
• Gyms, pools, sports centers, Wellness centers, and spas. Cultural and recreational centers may continue to operate with any gym or pool areas closed. Sports activities may continue to be carried out in outdoors sports centers and clubs as long as social distancing requirements are respected and the use of their locker rooms/changing rooms is prohibited.
• Museums and other cultural institutions
• Ski areas
• Amusement parks
• Arcades, betting rooms, bingo halls, and casinos (and such activities are prohibited in any other type of facility)
• Dance halls and nightclubs whether indoors or outdoors.
• Public parks and gardens: continue to be open to the public so long as gatherings and crowds are strictly avoided.
• Outdoor exercise: May be conducted in public parks and using public exercise equipment, so long as an interpersonal distance of 2 meters is respected during sports activities and 1 meter for all other physical activities. Contact sports are allowed only for professional leagues and leagues recognized by the national Olympic committee.
• Contact sports: Training for children and youth’s amateur leagues for contact sports is allowed on an individual basis only; no matches are allowed. No contact sport activities of a purely recreational nature are allowed.
• Public protests: are allowed only in static form and if social distancing is respected.
• Libraries may continue to operate, offering their services on the basis of appointments.
• Services to individuals may continue to be allowed as long as safety protocols are followed and only if regions determine that their operation is compatible with epidemiological trends within their territories.
• Public transit: Trains, trams, and buses may be filled to a maximum of 50% capacity.

Italy Latest News: Latest Government Decree puts whole country in a red zone again, meaning people must not travel within their own towns, between towns, or between regions without a valid reason. Bars and restaurants are closed, as well as all businesses except food stores, pharmacies, news agents, laundrettes and hairdressers. Curfew remains from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., and everyone arriving from overseas must quarantine for 14 days on arrival (New Europe News, 05.01.2021); Alitalia will resume daily flights to, from London on 24 December (Reuters, 23.12.2020).

Travellers from the UK: With immediate effect and until 15 January, entry into Italy from the UK is only permitted for those with official residency in Italy or those with absolute necessity, which must be declared in writing. Please note that for detailed and specific requirements for entering Italy you should visit and consult this LINK from the Italian Ministry of foreign Affairs, which will be updated shortly in accordance with the provisions of the latest ordinance.

The Italian Government has issued an additional decree covering 7-15 January 2021. It tightens measures further for the remainder of the period of the last DPCM and is in effect from today.
Its main points are as follows:
• Between 7-15 January, travel between regions and autonomous provinces is prohibited, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons. However, travel between regions or autonomous provinces is always allowed for the purpose of returning to one’s legal residence. It is underlined that such travel is prohibited for visiting second homes.
• Between 7-15 January, Orange Zone restrictions will be applicable throughout the entire country on weekends. These additional restrictions are the following:
o Leaving one’s municipality is prohibited, except for except for work, health or other urgent reasons. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals.
o Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
• Throughout the entire period, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• The reopening of secondary schools (high schools) has been postponed to 11 January and in-person activities must only be guaranteed for 50% of students.
The decree finally amends the criteria for the classification of regions. In regions where there are more than 50 cases per 100,000 inhabitants:
• Orange Zone classification when Rt is between 1 and 1.25. There is sustained growth in the number of cases, corresponding with an increase in hospitalizations. Such a scenario would not overwhelm the healthcare system for at least 2-4 months, if sustained.
• Red Zone classification when Rt is between 1.25-1.5. Such a scenario would overwhelm the healthcare system within 2-3 months, if sustained.

The latest Italian Government legislative decree tightens measures over the upcoming winter holidays and is effective from 19 December 2020, provides that:
On 24-27 December 2020, 31 December 2020 – 3 January 2021, and 5-6 January 2021, the entire country is a Red Zone with the following measures applicable:
• All movements are prohibited (either within the region or in/out of the region) except for work, health or other urgent reasons; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through red zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed. The usual self-certification form (attached) will be required for all movements.
• Commercial activities are suspended, with the exception of those selling foodstuffs and basic necessities. Markets are also closed, with the exception of stands exclusively selling foodstuffs. Newsstands, tobacco shops, and pharmacies remain open.
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
• Outdoor sports clubs and centers are closed.
• Individual outdoor exercise is exclusively allowed in the near vicinity of one’s residence and with the use of a mask.
• Personal services are suspended, with the exception of laundromats/dry cleaners, funeral homes, hair salons, and barbers.
• Public employers shall reduce in-person activities to those that cannot be postponed and cannot be performed remotely.
On 28-30 December and 4 January, the entire country is an Orange Zone with the following measures applicable:
• Travel between regions is not allowed, except for work, health or other urgent reasons; for school attendance as allowed by the present decree; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through orange zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed.
• Likewise, leaving one’s municipality is also not allowed, except for the above stated reasons.
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
Violations of these restrictions are punishable by fines between 400-1,000 EUR.
The following dispensations are specified in the decree:
• For persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals.
• It is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region between 5am and 10pm, no more than once a day. Curfew must be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14.
The decree clarifies that between 24 December – 6 January all the other standard measures from the 3 December 2020 decree remain in place across the country. In particular, you are reminded that the following remains in effect:
• From 21 December 2020 to 6 January 2021, travel between individual regions and autonomous provinces is prohibited, except to return to one’s primary legal residence. For this entire period, travel to second homes in other regions or autonomous provinces is prohibited.
• On 25 and 26 December 2020 and 1 January 2021, leaving one’s municipality is totally prohibited, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons. On these days, it is not only prohibited to travel to second homes in other regions or provinces, as aforementioned, but ALSO in other municipalities.
• An extended curfew is in place for New Year’s Eve only: from 22:00 on 31 December to 7:00 on 1 January.
For any clarifications on the content of the new decree, please visit the host government website at the following LINK, which will be updated shortly to take into account the latest provisions.

*From within the EU:

Note: Italy adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Italy are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.

EU travellers arriving in Italy for non-essential reasons (for example, for tourism) are subject to fiduciary isolation and health surveillance for 14 days.

Specific and updated rules for each country of origin are available at ViaggiareSicuri

Mandatory Travel Documentation

All persons travelling to Italy from any foreign location are required to provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers.

Find out more:
Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy
Viaggiare Sicuri

Contact point for Italy:
Online Inquiries

Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit:

Anyone (regardless of nationality) can transit by private means through the Italian territory for a period not exceeding 36 hours, with the obligation, at the end of that period, to leave the national territory immediately or, failing that, to begin the period of surveillance and fiduciary isolation.

Find out more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

FAQs

Viaggiare Sicuri

*From Third Countries:

Until 15th January, entry into Italy from the UK is only permitted for those with official residency in Italy or those with absolute necessity, which must be declared in writing.

Until 6th January, those wishing to fly must present the airline with a negative Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test taken no more than 72 hours before travel. You must also take a Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test on arrival in Italy – arrivals by air from the UK will take this test at the airport. Whatever the result of the two swab tests, those arriving in Italy from the UK must also report to their local health authorities on arrival and must quarantine for 14 days.

See also:
Commission adopts Recommendation on EU coordinated approach to travel and transport in response to a new variant of coronavirus in the UK (22 December 2020)

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Travellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore are allowed to enter for any reason (including tourism).

For travellers coming from third countries not belonging to the previous list, travel is allowed only for specific reasons, such as work, health or study or in general absolute urgency.

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven and stable affective relationship with Italian/EU/Schengen citizens or with people who are legally resident in Italy and if they are travelling to their partners’ home/domicile/dwelling.

In all the described cases, travellers have to:

• provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers;
• self-isolate for 14 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health authority;
• reach their final destination in Italy only by private vehicle (airport transit is allowed, however without leaving the dedicated areas of the terminal).

To know more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

FAQs

Viaggiare Sicuri

Internal Restrictions:

*Travel in Italy: All travellers entering Italy must comply with the regulations of the region they are visiting. Public transport links may be less frequent and seating limited to comply with social distancing measures. Masks must be worn on board public services. Taxi and car hire options are widely available. Rail services are returning to their usual timetables, but there are still some reduced domestic services and international travel is limited. Some cross-border bus companies have cancelled their services. Passenger ferry schedules remain subject to change and cancellations. Speak to your tour operator or transport provider for the latest information. More information on all these requirements is available from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the European Union’s Re-Open EU page.

Many Italian Regions (14 out of 20) have postponed the start date of in-person teaching activities for secondary schools (high schools), originally scheduled to be resumed on 11 January 2021.
High schools in Lazio, Piedmont, Liguria and Apulia will start in-person teaching on 18 January, Umbria on 23 January, Lombardy and Emilia Romagna on 25 January, Veneto, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Marche, Calabria, Sicily and Sardinia on 1 February.
In effect from Sunday, 10 January. Please recall that in line with the last decree, a reclassification of regions has been made. Orange Zone restrictions are applicable to the entire country on weekends until 15 January.
Therefore, the following classifications are for the remaining days of the week:
• Red Zones: There are no red zones
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk have the below additional lockdown measures in place. These regions have been established as the following: Calabria, Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy, Sicily and Veneto.
• Nobody is allowed in or out of the region, except for work, health or other urgent reasons; for school attendance as allowed by the latest decree; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through orange zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed.
• Likewise, leaving one’s municipality is also not allowed, except for the above stated reasons.
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
• Yellow zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk have the standard measures in place (listed below), but recall that until 15 January travel between regions remains prohibited except for work, health, or other urgent reasons. All remaining regions are Yellow zones.
As a reminder, the standard measures in place across the entire country, as per the 3 December legislative decree continue to be:
Curfew: Between 22:00-5:00, exclusively persons with valid work (e.g. commuting to/from work), health or other urgent reasons may be out. Such persons will need to be prepared to justify their outing through a self-certification form available here. In any case, it is strongly recommended at any point of the day that persons do not leave their homes except for work, health or other urgent reasons OR to engage in physical activity or to make use of any ongoing services.
• Masks: It continues to be mandatory to have a mask on one’s person at all times, to be worn in public both in enclosed areas and outdoors, except in cases where social distancing is continuously guaranteed. Exceptions to this requirement apply for children under the age of 6 and for persons with medical conditions incompatible with the use of a mask. Masks also do not need to be worn when engaging in physical activity or while consuming food or beverages. The use of masks is strongly recommended in one’s own residence in the presence of visitors.
• Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
• The use of masks is in addition to existing social distancing and careful hand washing measures, which continue to be priorities.
• Self-isolation continues to be mandatory for persons exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory infection with a fever (above 37.5 degrees); such individuals must remain at home and contact their doctor.
• Remote working continues to be recommended where it is possible.
• Food services (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops): continue to be allowed between 5:00-18:00. Tables may have a maximum of 4 occupants, but this limit does not apply where all occupants live together. After 18:00, the consumption of food or beverages is prohibited in spaces open to the public (whether indoors or outdoors) and delivery services continue to be allowed. Takeaway services are allowed until 22:00, with consumption of takeaway at or near establishments being prohibited.
• Events:
• Sports events: of national or international interest may continue, but without the presence of an audience.
• Theaters, concert halls, and cinemas are closed. Both indoor and outdoor shows are banned.
• Conferences and conventions may only take place through remote modalities. Public entities will exclusively hold meetings through remote modalities and private entities are strongly recommended to follow suit.
• Parties: Parties are prohibited, including those following civil or religious ceremonies. It is strongly recommended that visitors are not received in private residences, except for work or emergencies.
• Trade shows and exhibitions of any nature are prohibited.
• The following types of venues are closed:
• Streets or squares in urban centers prone to the formation of crowds may be closed all or part of the day, though allowing access to legitimate commercial activities and private residences.
• Shopping centers, malls, and markets on weekends and holidays; pharmacies, newsstands, tobacco shops and shops selling foodstuffs inside shopping centers and markets may remain open.
• Gyms, pools, sports centers, Wellness centers, and spas. Cultural and recreational centers may continue to operate with any gym or pool areas closed. Sports activities may continue to be carried out in outdoors sports centers and clubs as long as social distancing requirements are respected and the use of their locker rooms/changing rooms is prohibited.
• Museums and other cultural institutions
• Ski areas
• Amusement parks
• Arcades, betting rooms, bingo halls, and casinos (and such activities are prohibited in any other type of facility)
• Dance halls and nightclubs whether indoors or outdoors.
• Public parks and gardens: continue to be open to the public so long as gatherings and crowds are strictly avoided.
• Outdoor exercise: May be conducted in public parks and using public exercise equipment, so long as an interpersonal distance of 2 meters is respected during sports activities and 1 meter for all other physical activities. Contact sports are allowed only for professional leagues and leagues recognized by the national Olympic committee.
• Contact sports: Training for children and youth’s amateur leagues for contact sports is allowed on an individual basis only; no matches are allowed. No contact sport activities of a purely recreational nature are allowed.
• Public protests: are allowed only in static form and if social distancing is respected.
• Libraries may continue to operate, offering their services on the basis of appointments.
• Services to individuals may continue to be allowed as long as safety protocols are followed and only if regions determine that their operation is compatible with epidemiological trends within their territories.
• Public transit: Trains, trams, and buses may be filled to a maximum of 50% capacity.

Italy Latest News: Latest Government Decree puts whole country in a red zone again, meaning people must not travel within their own towns, between towns, or between regions without a valid reason. Bars and restaurants are closed, as well as all businesses except food stores, pharmacies, news agents, laundrettes and hairdressers. Curfew remains from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., and everyone arriving from overseas must quarantine for 14 days on arrival (New Europe News, 05.01.2021); Alitalia will resume daily flights to, from London on 24 December (Reuters, 23.12.2020).

Travellers from the UK: The Ministry of Health has signed an ordinance banning travel to and from the UK. It is in effect between 20 December 2020 – 6 January 2021. Any persons in Italy who have been in or traveled through the UK in the past 14 days are required to immediately report their arrival to the competent health authorities and take a molecular or antigenic COVID-19 test. This decision comes after the discovery of a new strain of COVID-19 in the UK. Several other European countries are applying similar measures. Please note that for detailed and specific requirements for entering Italy you should visit and consult this LINK from the Italian Ministry of foreign Affairs, which will be updated shortly in accordance with the provisions of the latest ordinance.

The Italian Government has issued an additional decree covering 7-15 January 2021. It tightens measures further for the remainder of the period of the last DPCM and is in effect from today.
Its main points are as follows:
• Between 7-15 January, travel between regions and autonomous provinces is prohibited, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons. However, travel between regions or autonomous provinces is always allowed for the purpose of returning to one’s legal residence. It is underlined that such travel is prohibited for visiting second homes.
• Between 7-15 January, Orange Zone restrictions will be applicable throughout the entire country on weekends. These additional restrictions are the following:
o Leaving one’s municipality is prohibited, except for except for work, health or other urgent reasons. However, for persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals.
o Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
• Throughout the entire period, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
• The reopening of secondary schools (high schools) has been postponed to 11 January and in-person activities must only be guaranteed for 50% of students.
The decree finally amends the criteria for the classification of regions. In regions where there are more than 50 cases per 100,000 inhabitants:
• Orange Zone classification when Rt is between 1 and 1.25. There is sustained growth in the number of cases, corresponding with an increase in hospitalizations. Such a scenario would not overwhelm the healthcare system for at least 2-4 months, if sustained.
• Red Zone classification when Rt is between 1.25-1.5. Such a scenario would overwhelm the healthcare system within 2-3 months, if sustained.

The latest Italian Government legislative decree tightens measures over the upcoming winter holidays and is effective from 19 December 2020, provides that:
On 24-27 December 2020, 31 December 2020 – 3 January 2021, and 5-6 January 2021, the entire country is a Red Zone with the following measures applicable:
• All movements are prohibited (either within the region or in/out of the region) except for work, health or other urgent reasons; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through red zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed. The usual self-certification form (attached) will be required for all movements.
• Commercial activities are suspended, with the exception of those selling foodstuffs and basic necessities. Markets are also closed, with the exception of stands exclusively selling foodstuffs. Newsstands, tobacco shops, and pharmacies remain open.
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
• Outdoor sports clubs and centers are closed.
• Individual outdoor exercise is exclusively allowed in the near vicinity of one’s residence and with the use of a mask.
• Personal services are suspended, with the exception of laundromats/dry cleaners, funeral homes, hair salons, and barbers.
• Public employers shall reduce in-person activities to those that cannot be postponed and cannot be performed remotely.
On 28-30 December and 4 January, the entire country is an Orange Zone with the following measures applicable:
• Travel between regions is not allowed, except for work, health or other urgent reasons; for school attendance as allowed by the present decree; or to return to one’s legal residence. Passing through orange zones to reach one’s legal residence is allowed.
• Likewise, leaving one’s municipality is also not allowed, except for the above stated reasons.
• Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue.
Violations of these restrictions are punishable by fines between 400-1,000 EUR.
The following dispensations are specified in the decree:
• For persons in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants, travel is allowed within a 30km radius, but not to provincial capitals.
• It is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region between 5am and 10pm, no more than once a day. Curfew must be respected. A maximum of two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14.
The decree clarifies that between 24 December – 6 January all the other standard measures from the 3 December 2020 decree remain in place across the country. In particular, you are reminded that the following remains in effect:
• From 21 December 2020 to 6 January 2021, travel between individual regions and autonomous provinces is prohibited, except to return to one’s primary legal residence. For this entire period, travel to second homes in other regions or autonomous provinces is prohibited.
• On 25 and 26 December 2020 and 1 January 2021, leaving one’s municipality is totally prohibited, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons. On these days, it is not only prohibited to travel to second homes in other regions or provinces, as aforementioned, but ALSO in other municipalities.
• An extended curfew is in place for New Year’s Eve only: from 22:00 on 31 December to 7:00 on 1 January.
For any clarifications on the content of the new decree, please visit the host government website at the following LINK, which will be updated shortly to take into account the latest provisions.

*From within the EU:

From 21 December to 6 January, EU travellers arriving in Italy for non-essential reasons (for example, for tourism) are subject to fiduciary isolation and health surveillance for 14 days.

Specific and updated rules for each country of origin are available at ViaggiareSicuri

Mandatory Travel Documentation

All persons travelling to Italy from any foreign location are required to provide a self-declaration to the carrier or, upon request, to law enforcement officers.

Find out more:
Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy
Viaggiare Sicuri

Contact point for Italy:
Online Inquiries

Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit:

Anyone (regardless of nationality) can transit by private means through the Italian territory for a period not exceeding 36 hours, with the obligation, at the end of that period, to leave the national territory immediately or, failing that, to begin the period of surveillance and fiduciary isolation.

Find out more:

Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy

FAQs

Viaggiare Sicuri

*From Third Countries:

Until 15th January, entry into Italy from the UK is only permitted for those with official residency in Italy or those with absolute necessity, which must be declared in writing.

Until 6th January, those wishing to fly must present the airline with a negative Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test taken no more than 72 hours before travel. You must also take a Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test on arrival in Italy – arrivals by air from the UK will take this test at the airport. Whatever the result of the two swab tests, those arriving in Italy from the UK must also report to their local health authorities on arrival and must quarantine for 14 days.

See also:
Commission adopts Recommendation