Italy travel restrictions

Italy Latest News:

International Restrictions:

*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 a “List C” country 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 and at Covid-19 – Viaggiatori (salute.gov.it).

All travellers who cannot provide either a certificate of vaccination or a certificate of recovery from COVID-19 are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test, taken within 48 hours prior to arrival.

Accepted test: molecular (PCR) and antigenic.

Children under 6 years old are exempted.

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.

No quarantine is imposed on travellers arriving from EU Member States and Schengen Associated Countries who are able to provide a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test, or a certificate of vaccination or recovery from COVID-19. If you are unable to show proof of a molecular or antigenic test, you can enter Italy but you must:

• Inform the Local Health Authority of reference as soon as you enter Italy
• Self-isolate for 10 days
• take another molecular or antigenic test at the end of the 10-day self-isolation.

Find out more:
Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy
Viaggiare Sicuri
Covid-19 – Viaggiatori (salute.gov.it)
Passenger Locator Form dPLF – Covid-19 – Viaggiatori (salute.gov.it)

Contact Point for Italy:
Online Inquiries

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)

Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays

*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.

Travellers (regardless of nationality) transiting Italy in a private vehicle for less than 36 hours are exempt from self-isolation. Those travelling for work, health or absolute necessity, for less than 120 hours, are also exempt from self-isolation.

Find out more:
Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy
FAQs
Viaggiare Sicuri
Covid-19 – Viaggiatori (salute.gov.it).

*From Third Countries:

Entry conditions for each individual country are available at viaggiaresicuri.it

Italy applies different procedures on travellers coming from third countries according to the epidemiology situation of the country of origin.

For those arriving from the United Kingdom, a 5-day quarantine with mandatory swab testing applies. 

Furthermore, specific measures apply to travellers who spent the preceding 14 days in India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

Mandatory Documentation

All travellers allowed to enter Italy have to provide a Passenger Locator Form

Find out more:
Esteri.it
Viaggiare Sicuri
Salute.gov.it

Internal Restrictions:

*You will need to carry a self-certification form whenever you leave your home at the Red Zone. The self-certification form, available here for download and printing, will be used to confirm the motive for leaving one’s home, which must be related to work, health, or other urgent reasons. Persons are permitted to travel to return to their residence. Violations are subject to fines.

In line with an ordinance from the Ministry of Health published on 23 June 2021, as of today, Monday, 28 June, in White Zones, it is no longer obligatory to wear a mask outdoors.
The only exceptions to this are:
• Situations where it is not possible to guarantee adequate social distancing (1 meter) or where crowds or gatherings form
• While on the grounds of any healthcare facilities
• Whenever in the presence of individuals with impaired immune systems
Please remember that you should still carry a mask on your person at all times and mask-wearing is still obligatory in any indoor spaces open to the public, including FAO Headquarters.
The government has released the latest classification of regions into different color zones, which is in effect from Monday, 14 June 2021. Please note that Lazio, including Rome, will become a White Zone.
• White Zones: Zones classified as having a ‘low’ level of risk: Abruzzo, Emilia Romagna, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lazio (including Rome), Liguria, Lombardy, Molise, Piedmont, Puglia, Sardinia, Umbria, Veneto, and the autonomous province of Trento
o Curfew ceases to apply
o Any activities must conform to relevant safety and hygiene protocols and guidelines detailed in the annexes of the latest legislative decree
o All activities scheduled to open in Yellow Zones later in the summer are immediately allowed: wedding receptions, conferences and trade shows/exhibitions may take place; indoor pools, spas, arcades, betting halls, casinos, and recreational centers may reopen; indoor sports competitions may admit audiences up to 25% of capacity.
o Activities in dance halls and nightclubs or similar whether indoors or outdoors continue to be suspended.
o Mask-wearing, hand-washing, and social distancing continue to be required
o For indoor dining, tables may have a maximum of 6 occupants.
o Sardinia has extended the requirement for a Green Pass to enter the region until 15 June.
• Yellow Zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk: All other regions (Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Marche, Sicily, Tuscany, Valle d’Aosta and the autonomous province of Bolzano).
o Curfew remains in place from 00:00-5:00
o From 15 June:
– Weddings: both indoor and outdoor wedding receptions will be allowed, but guests will need to possess a Certificazione Verde (aka Green Pass)
– Conferences and trade shows/exhibitions are allowed to take place

Classification of regions: The criteria for the classification of regions has been redefined such that the primary indicators are now (a) hospitalizations and ICU occupancy rates and (b) number of new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 inhabitants
• Curfew: Gradually, curfew will be lifted throughout the country:
o From 19 May, curfew starts one hour later and is thus from 23:00-5:00
o From 7 June, curfew is from 00:00-5:00
o From 21 June, curfew will be lifted altogether
o As a reminder, in White Zones, there is no curfew at any point.
• In Yellow Zones, the following timeline for reopening activities will apply:
o 22 May: Malls, shopping centers, markets, and business parks may open on weekends
o 24 May: Gyms may reopen
o 1 June: Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) with table service will be allowed indoors as well as outdoors AND dinner service will be allowed
o Outdoor sports competitions recognized at the national level may admit audiences up to 25% of capacity. In any case, there may be a maximum of 1000 spectators for outdoor venues.
o 15 June: Weddings: both indoor and outdoor wedding receptions will be allowed, but guests will need to possess a Certificazione Verde (aka Green Pass). Conferences and trade shows/exhibitions are allowed to take place.
o 1 July: Indoor pools, spas, amusement parks, arcades, betting halls, casinos, and recreational centers may reopen. Indoor sports competitions may admit audiences up to 25% of capacity and in any case, a maximum of 500 spectators
As a reminder, these are the general rules to continue to follow:
• Measures that are always required:
o 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.
o Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
o Wash your hands frequently
• Domestic travel:
o Travel between regions classified as Yellow or White Zones will be allowed
o To travel between Orange and Red regions, persons will need a vaccine pass, also known as Certificazione verde or Green Pass. A Green Pass is required for such travel for anybody over the age of 2. Persons traveling between Orange/Red regions for work, health, or other urgent reasons are exempt from this requirement and need only present a self-certification form declaring their motive for travel.
• Certificazione verde or Green Pass:
o The following persons may be granted a Green Pass:

• those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19
• those who have fully recovered from COVID-19
• those who have a negative COVID-19 test (rapid antigen or molecular) from the past 48 hours.
• Again, infants under the age of 2 are exempt from having to undergo a COVID-19 test and thus do not need a Green Certificate to travel.
o Green Passes are issued by:
• the facility that gave you your vaccine
• the facility where you were hospitalized for COVID-19 or your GP
• the facility that administered your COVID-19 test (including pharmacies)
o Vaccine passes granted within the EU are also valid in Italy
The Italian government will review the epidemiological situation every two weeks and may issue amendments to measures.

Italy Latest News:

International Restrictions:

*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 a “List C” country 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 and at Covid-19 – Viaggiatori (salute.gov.it).

All travellers who cannot provide either a certificate of vaccination or a certificate of recovery from COVID-19 are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test, taken within 48 hours prior to arrival.

Accepted test: molecular (PCR) and antigenic.

Children under 6 years old are exempted.

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.

No quarantine is imposed on travellers arriving from EU Member States and Schengen Associated Countries who are able to provide a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test, or a certificate of vaccination or recovery from COVID-19. If you are unable to show proof of a molecular or antigenic test, you can enter Italy but you must:

• Inform the Local Health Authority of reference as soon as you enter Italy
• Self-isolate for 10 days
• take another molecular or antigenic test at the end of the 10-day self-isolation.

Find out more:
Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy
Viaggiare Sicuri
Covid-19 – Viaggiatori (salute.gov.it)
Passenger Locator Form dPLF – Covid-19 – Viaggiatori (salute.gov.it)

Contact Point for Italy:
Online Inquiries

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)

Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays

*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.

Travellers (regardless of nationality) transiting Italy in a private vehicle for less than 36 hours are exempt from self-isolation. Those travelling for work, health or absolute necessity, for less than 120 hours, are also exempt from self-isolation.

Find out more:
Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy
FAQs
Viaggiare Sicuri
Covid-19 – Viaggiatori (salute.gov.it).

*From Third Countries:

Entry conditions for each individual country are available at viaggiaresicuri.it

Italy applies different procedures on travellers coming from third countries according to the epidemiology situation of the country of origin.

For those arriving from the United Kingdom, a 5-day quarantine with mandatory swab testing applies. 

Furthermore, specific measures apply to travellers who spent the preceding 14 days in India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

Mandatory Documentation

All travellers allowed to enter Italy have to provide a Passenger Locator Form

Find out more:
Esteri.it
Viaggiare Sicuri
Salute.gov.it

Internal Restrictions:

*You will need to carry a self-certification form whenever you leave your home at the Red Zone. The self-certification form, available here for download and printing, will be used to confirm the motive for leaving one’s home, which must be related to work, health, or other urgent reasons. Persons are permitted to travel to return to their residence. Violations are subject to fines.

In line with an ordinance from the Ministry of Health published on 23 June 2021, as of today, Monday, 28 June, in White Zones, it is no longer obligatory to wear a mask outdoors.
The only exceptions to this are:
• Situations where it is not possible to guarantee adequate social distancing (1 meter) or where crowds or gatherings form
• While on the grounds of any healthcare facilities
• Whenever in the presence of individuals with impaired immune systems
Please remember that you should still carry a mask on your person at all times and mask-wearing is still obligatory in any indoor spaces open to the public, including FAO Headquarters.
The government has released the latest classification of regions into different color zones, which is in effect from Monday, 14 June 2021. Please note that Lazio, including Rome, will become a White Zone.
• White Zones: Zones classified as having a ‘low’ level of risk: Abruzzo, Emilia Romagna, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lazio (including Rome), Liguria, Lombardy, Molise, Piedmont, Puglia, Sardinia, Umbria, Veneto, and the autonomous province of Trento
o Curfew ceases to apply
o Any activities must conform to relevant safety and hygiene protocols and guidelines detailed in the annexes of the latest legislative decree
o All activities scheduled to open in Yellow Zones later in the summer are immediately allowed: wedding receptions, conferences and trade shows/exhibitions may take place; indoor pools, spas, arcades, betting halls, casinos, and recreational centers may reopen; indoor sports competitions may admit audiences up to 25% of capacity.
o Activities in dance halls and nightclubs or similar whether indoors or outdoors continue to be suspended.
o Mask-wearing, hand-washing, and social distancing continue to be required
o For indoor dining, tables may have a maximum of 6 occupants.
o Sardinia has extended the requirement for a Green Pass to enter the region until 15 June.
• Yellow Zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk: All other regions (Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Marche, Sicily, Tuscany, Valle d’Aosta and the autonomous province of Bolzano).
o Curfew remains in place from 00:00-5:00
o From 15 June:
– Weddings: both indoor and outdoor wedding receptions will be allowed, but guests will need to possess a Certificazione Verde (aka Green Pass)
– Conferences and trade shows/exhibitions are allowed to take place

Classification of regions: The criteria for the classification of regions has been redefined such that the primary indicators are now (a) hospitalizations and ICU occupancy rates and (b) number of new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 inhabitants
• Curfew: Gradually, curfew will be lifted throughout the country:
o From 19 May, curfew starts one hour later and is thus from 23:00-5:00
o From 7 June, curfew is from 00:00-5:00
o From 21 June, curfew will be lifted altogether
o As a reminder, in White Zones, there is no curfew at any point.
• In Yellow Zones, the following timeline for reopening activities will apply:
o 22 May: Malls, shopping centers, markets, and business parks may open on weekends
o 24 May: Gyms may reopen
o 1 June: Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) with table service will be allowed indoors as well as outdoors AND dinner service will be allowed
o Outdoor sports competitions recognized at the national level may admit audiences up to 25% of capacity. In any case, there may be a maximum of 1000 spectators for outdoor venues.
o 15 June: Weddings: both indoor and outdoor wedding receptions will be allowed, but guests will need to possess a Certificazione Verde (aka Green Pass). Conferences and trade shows/exhibitions are allowed to take place.
o 1 July: Indoor pools, spas, amusement parks, arcades, betting halls, casinos, and recreational centers may reopen. Indoor sports competitions may admit audiences up to 25% of capacity and in any case, a maximum of 500 spectators
As a reminder, these are the general rules to continue to follow:
• Measures that are always required:
o 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.
o Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
o Wash your hands frequently
• Domestic travel:
o Travel between regions classified as Yellow or White Zones will be allowed
o To travel between Orange and Red regions, persons will need a vaccine pass, also known as Certificazione verde or Green Pass. A Green Pass is required for such travel for anybody over the age of 2. Persons traveling between Orange/Red regions for work, health, or other urgent reasons are exempt from this requirement and need only present a self-certification form declaring their motive for travel.
• Certificazione verde or Green Pass:
o The following persons may be granted a Green Pass:

• those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19
• those who have fully recovered from COVID-19
• those who have a negative COVID-19 test (rapid antigen or molecular) from the past 48 hours.
• Again, infants under the age of 2 are exempt from having to undergo a COVID-19 test and thus do not need a Green Certificate to travel.
o Green Passes are issued by:
• the facility that gave you your vaccine
• the facility where you were hospitalized for COVID-19 or your GP
• the facility that administered your COVID-19 test (including pharmacies)
o Vaccine passes granted within the EU are also valid in Italy
The Italian government will review the epidemiological situation every two weeks and may issue amendments to measures.

Italy Latest News:

International Restrictions:

*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 a “List C” country 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 and at Covid-19 – Viaggiatori (salute.gov.it).

All travellers who cannot provide either a certificate of vaccination or a certificate of recovery from COVID-19 are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test, taken within 48 hours prior to arrival.

Accepted test: molecular (PCR) and antigenic.

Children under 6 years old are exempted.

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.

No quarantine is imposed on travellers arriving from EU Member States and Schengen Associated Countries who are able to provide a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test, or a certificate of vaccination or recovery from COVID-19. If you are unable to show proof of a molecular or antigenic test, you can enter Italy but you must:

• Inform the Local Health Authority of reference as soon as you enter Italy
• Self-isolate for 10 days
• take another molecular or antigenic test at the end of the 10-day self-isolation.

Find out more:
Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy
Viaggiare Sicuri
Covid-19 – Viaggiatori (salute.gov.it)
Passenger Locator Form dPLF – Covid-19 – Viaggiatori (salute.gov.it)

Contact Point for Italy:
Online Inquiries

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)

Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays

*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.

Travellers (regardless of nationality) transiting Italy in a private vehicle for less than 36 hours are exempt from self-isolation. Those travelling for work, health or absolute necessity, for less than 120 hours, are also exempt from self-isolation.

Find out more:
Esteri.it: Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy
FAQs
Viaggiare Sicuri
Covid-19 – Viaggiatori (salute.gov.it).

*From Third Countries:

Entry conditions for each individual country are available at viaggiaresicuri.it

As a general rule, travellers from third countries outside the EU+ area are allowed to enter Italy only for specific reasons, and not for tourism. These travellers are required to take a Covid-19 test within 72 hours prior to arrival and to self-isolate for 10 days. After the 10-day period, an additional PCR test is required.

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven 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.

Mandatory Documentation

All travellers allowed to enter Italy have to provide a Passenger Locator Form

Find out more:
Esteri.it
Viaggiare Sicuri
Exemptions to the requirement of quarantine or pre-departure PCR test

Internal Restrictions:

*You will need to carry a self-certification form whenever you leave your home at the Red Zone. The self-certification form, available here for download and printing, will be used to confirm the motive for leaving one’s home, which must be related to work, health, or other urgent reasons. Persons are permitted to travel to return to their residence. Violations are subject to fines.

In line with an ordinance from the Ministry of Health published on 23 June 2021, as of today, Monday, 28 June, in White Zones, it is no longer obligatory to wear a mask outdoors.
The only exceptions to this are:
• Situations where it is not possible to guarantee adequate social distancing (1 meter) or where crowds or gatherings form
• While on the grounds of any healthcare facilities
• Whenever in the presence of individuals with impaired immune systems
Please remember that you should still carry a mask on your person at all times and mask-wearing is still obligatory in any indoor spaces open to the public, including FAO Headquarters.
The government has released the latest classification of regions into different color zones, which is in effect from Monday, 14 June 2021. Please note that Lazio, including Rome, will become a White Zone.
• White Zones: Zones classified as having a ‘low’ level of risk: Abruzzo, Emilia Romagna, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lazio (including Rome), Liguria, Lombardy, Molise, Piedmont, Puglia, Sardinia, Umbria, Veneto, and the autonomous province of Trento
o Curfew ceases to apply
o Any activities must conform to relevant safety and hygiene protocols and guidelines detailed in the annexes of the latest legislative decree
o All activities scheduled to open in Yellow Zones later in the summer are immediately allowed: wedding receptions, conferences and trade shows/exhibitions may take place; indoor pools, spas, arcades, betting halls, casinos, and recreational centers may reopen; indoor sports competitions may admit audiences up to 25% of capacity.
o Activities in dance halls and nightclubs or similar whether indoors or outdoors continue to be suspended.
o Mask-wearing, hand-washing, and social distancing continue to be required
o For indoor dining, tables may have a maximum of 6 occupants.
o Sardinia has extended the requirement for a Green Pass to enter the region until 15 June.
• Yellow Zones: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk: All other regions (Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Marche, Sicily, Tuscany, Valle d’Aosta and the autonomous province of Bolzano).
o Curfew remains in place from 00:00-5:00
o From 15 June:
– Weddings: both indoor and outdoor wedding receptions will be allowed, but guests will need to possess a Certificazione Verde (aka Green Pass)
– Conferences and trade shows/exhibitions are allowed to take place

Classification of regions: The criteria for the classification of regions has been redefined such that the primary indicators are now (a) hospitalizations and ICU occupancy rates and (b) number of new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 inhabitants
• Curfew: Gradually, curfew will be lifted throughout the country:
o From 19 May, curfew starts one hour later and is thus from 23:00-5:00
o From 7 June, curfew is from 00:00-5:00
o From 21 June, curfew will be lifted altogether
o As a reminder, in White Zones, there is no curfew at any point.
• In Yellow Zones, the following timeline for reopening activities will apply:
o 22 May: Malls, shopping centers, markets, and business parks may open on weekends
o 24 May: Gyms may reopen
o 1 June: Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) with table service will be allowed indoors as well as outdoors AND dinner service will be allowed
o Outdoor sports competitions recognized at the national level may admit audiences up to 25% of capacity. In any case, there may be a maximum of 1000 spectators for outdoor venues.
o 15 June: Weddings: both indoor and outdoor wedding receptions will be allowed, but guests will need to possess a Certificazione Verde (aka Green Pass). Conferences and trade shows/exhibitions are allowed to take place.
o 1 July: Indoor pools, spas, amusement parks, arcades, betting halls, casinos, and recreational centers may reopen. Indoor sports competitions may admit audiences up to 25% of capacity and in any case, a maximum of 500 spectators
As a reminder, these are the general rules to continue to follow:
• Measures that are always required:
o 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.
o Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
o Wash your hands frequently
• Domestic travel:
o Travel between regions classified as Yellow or White Zones will be allowed
o To travel between Orange and Red regions, persons will need a vaccine pass, also known as Certificazione verde or Green Pass. A Green Pass is required for such travel for anybody over the age of 2. Persons traveling between Orange/Red regions for work, health, or other urgent reasons are exempt from this requirement and need only present a self-certification form declaring their motive for travel.
• Certificazione verde or Green Pass:
o The following persons may be granted a Green Pass:

• those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19
• those who have fully recovered from COVID-19
• those who have a negative COVID-19 test (rapid antigen or molecular) from the past 48 hours.
• Again, infants under the age of 2 are exempt from having to undergo a COVID-19 test and thus do not need a Green Certificate to travel.
o Green Passes are issued by:
• the facility that gave you your vaccine
• the facility where you were hospitalized for COVID-19 or your GP
• the facility that administered your COVID-19 test (including pharmacies)
o Vaccine passes granted within the EU are also valid in Italy
The Italian government will review the epidemiological situation every two weeks and may issue amendments to measures.

Italy 1. Until 30 July 2021, passengers are not allowed to enter. – This does not apply to: – nationals of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San
Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Vatican City (Holy See); – passengers with a long-term residence permit or a long term “D” visa issued by Switzerland or
an EEA Member State; – family members of nationals and residents of Switzerland or an EEA Member State; – passenger with proof of being unmarried partners of residents of Italy; –
passengers who in the past 14 days have only been to or transited through Andorra, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France (including Guadeloupe, Martinique, Guyana, Reunion and Mayotte), Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Israel, Japan, Korea Rep., Latvia,
Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Rwanda, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Thailand, United Kingdom or USA; – passengers traveling on business; – passengers returning via Italy to their country of residence; – students; – military personnel.

2. Until 30 July 2021, passengers who have been in or transited through Brazil in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter and transit. – This does not apply to: – passengers
residing in Italy since before 13 February 2021; – parents of children younger than 18 years who are residing in Italy; – military personnel.

3. Until 30 July 2021, passengers who have been in or transited through Bangladesh, India or Sri Lanka in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter and transit. – This does not
apply to: – nationals of Italy residing in Italy since before 29 April 2021; – nationals of Italy registered with the A.I.R.E.

4. Passengers must complete a Digital Passenger Locator Form at https://app.euplf.eu/ .

5. Passengers arriving in Puglia must present a completed health declaration form upon arrival. The form can be obtained at
https://www.sanita.puglia.it/web/pugliasalute/autosegnalazione-coronavirus .

6. Until 30 July 2021, passengers must have: – a negative COVID-19 antigen or molecular test taken at most 72 hours before arrival; or – a COVID-19 recovery certificate; or – a
COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival. – This does not apply to: – passengers arriving from Andorra, Austria,
Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guiana, French West Indies, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland,
Israel, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mayotte, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, USA or Vatican City (Holy See); – military personnel; – passengers younger than 6 years; – more exemptions can be found at http://tinyurl.com/294etdv7

7. Until 30 July 2021, passengers arriving from Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guiana,
French West Indies, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mayotte, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Reunion, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland or USA must have: – a negative COVID-19 antigen or molecular test taken at most 48 hours before arrival;
or – a COVID-19 recovery certificate; or – a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival. – This does not apply to: –
military personnel; – passengers younger than 6 years; – more exemptions can be found at http://tinyurl.com/294etdv7

8. Passengers who have been in or transited through Bangladesh, India or Sri Lanka in the past 14 days must have a negative COVID-19 antigen or molecular test taken at most 72
hours before arrival. They are also subject to: – a COVID-19 antigen or molecular test upon arrival; and – quarantine in a hotel for 10 days; and – another COVID-19 antigen or
molecular test at the end of quarantine. – This does not apply to passengers younger than 6 years.

9. Passengers who have been in or transited through United Kingdom in the past 14 days must have a negative COVID-19 antigen or molecular test taken at most 48 hours before
arrival. They are also subject to self-isolation for 5 days and a COVID-19 antigen or molecular test at the end of the self-isolation. – This does not apply to passengers younger
than 6 years.

10. Passengers who have been in or transited through Brazil in the past 14 days are subject to a COVID-19 antigen or molecular test upon arrival. – This does not apply to
passengers younger than 6 years.

11. Passengers could be subject to self-isolation for 10 days and to a COVID-19 antigen or molecular test at the end of self-isolation. More details can be found at
https://infocovid.viaggiaresicuri.it/index_en.html

12. Residence permits issued by Italy which expired after 31 January 2020 are considered valid until 31 July 2021.

Italy 1. Until 30 July 2021, passengers are not allowed to enter. – This does not apply to: – nationals of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San
Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Vatican City (Holy See); – passengers with a long-term residence permit or a long term “D” visa issued by Switzerland or
an EEA Member State; – family members of nationals and residents of Switzerland or an EEA Member State; – passenger with proof of being unmarried partners of residents of Italy; –
passengers who in the past 14 days have only been to or transited through Andorra, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France (including Guadeloupe, Martinique, Guyana, Reunion and Mayotte), Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Israel, Japan, Korea Rep., Latvia,
Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Rwanda, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Thailand, United Kingdom or USA; – passengers traveling on business; – passengers returning via Italy to their country of residence; – students; – military personnel.

2. Until 30 July 2021, passengers who have been in or transited through Brazil in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter and transit. – This does not apply to: – passengers
residing in Italy since before 13 February 2021; – parents of children younger than 18 years who are residing in Italy; – military personnel.

3. Until 21 June 2021, passengers who have been in or transited through Bangladesh, India or Sri Lanka in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter and transit. – This does not
apply to: – nationals of Italy residing in Italy since before 29 April 2021; – nationals of Italy registered with the A.I.R.E.

4. passengers must complete a Digital Passenger Locator Form at https://app.euplf.eu/

5. Passengers arriving in Sardinia must register before departure at
https://sus.regione.sardegna.it/sus/covid19/regimbarco/init;jsessionid=DBC60851683A8F71D64CBFA6632E9138.sus2?lang=en or via the app “SardegnaSicura”.

6. Passengers arriving in Puglia must present a completed health declaration form upon arrival. The form can be obtained at
https://www.sanita.puglia.it/web/pugliasalute/autosegnalazione-coronavirus .

7. Until 30 July 2021, passengers must have a negative COVID-19 antigen or molecular test taken at most 72 hours before arrival. The test must be based on a swab. – This does not
apply to: – passengers arriving from Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guiana, French West Indies,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mayotte, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Romania,
San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom or Vatican City (Holy See); – military personnel; – passengers younger than 2 years; – more exemptions
can be found at http://tinyurl.com/294etdv7

8. Until 30 July 2021, passengers arriving from Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guiana, French
West Indies, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mayotte, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Reunion, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland or United Kingdom must have a negative COVID-19 antigen or molecular test taken at most 48 hours before arrival.
The test must be based on a swab. – This does not apply to: – military personnel; – passengers younger than 2 years; – more exemptions can be found at http://tinyurl.com/294etdv7

9. Passengers who have been in or transited through Brazil in the past 14 days are subject to a COVID-19 antigen or molecular test upon arrival. – This does not apply to
passengers younger than 2 years.

10. Passengers who have been in or transited through Bangladesh, India or Sri Lanka in the past 14 days must have a negative COVID-19 antigen or molecular test taken at most 72
hours before arrival. The test must be based on a swab. They are also subject to: – a COVID-19 antigen or molecular test upon arrival; and – quarantine in a hotel for 10 days; and
– another COVID-19 antigen or molecular test at the end of quarantine. – This does not apply to passengers younger than 2 years.

11. Passengers could be subject to self-isolation for 10 days and to a COVID-19 antigen or molecular test at the end of self-isolation. More details can be found at
https://infocovid.viaggiaresicuri.it/index_en.html

12. Residence permits issued by Italy which expired after 31 January 2020 are considered valid until 31 July 2021.

Italy 1. Until 30 July 2021, passengers are not allowed to enter. – This does not apply to: – nationals of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San
Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Vatican City (Holy See); – passengers with a long-term residence permit or a long term “D” visa issued by Switzerland or
an EEA Member State; – family members of nationals and residents of Switzerland or an EEA Member State; – passenger with proof of being unmarried partners of residents of Italy; –
passengers who in the past 14 days have only been to or transited through Andorra, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France (including Guadeloupe, Martinique, Guyana, Reunion and Mayotte), Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Israel, Japan, Korea Rep., Latvia,
Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Rwanda, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Thailand, United Kingdom or USA; – passengers traveling on business; – passengers returning via Italy to their country of residence; – students; – military personnel.

2. Until 30 July 2021, passengers who have been in or transited through Brazil in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter and transit. – This does not apply to: – passengers
residing in Italy since before 13 February 2021; – parents of children younger than 18 years who are residing in Italy; – military personnel.

3. Until 21 June 2021, passengers who have been in or transited through Bangladesh, India or Sri Lanka in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter and transit. – This does not
apply to: – nationals of Italy residing in Italy since before 29 April 2021; – nationals of Italy registered with the A.I.R.E.

4. passengers must complete a Digital Passenger Locator Form at https://app.euplf.eu/

5. Passengers arriving in Sardinia must register before departure at
https://sus.regione.sardegna.it/sus/covid19/regimbarco/init;jsessionid=DBC60851683A8F71D64CBFA6632E9138.sus2?lang=en or via the app “SardegnaSicura”.

6. Passengers arriving in Puglia must present a completed health declaration form upon arrival. The form can be obtained at
https://www.sanita.puglia.it/web/pugliasalute/autosegnalazione-coronavirus .

7. Until 30 July 2021, passengers must have a negative COVID-19 antigen or molecular test taken at most 72 hours before arrival. The test must be based on a swab. – This does not
apply to: – passengers arriving from Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guiana, French West Indies,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mayotte, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Romania,
San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom or Vatican City (Holy See); – military personnel; – passengers younger than 2 years; – more exemptions
can be found at http://tinyurl.com/294etdv7

8. Until 30 July 2021, passengers arriving from Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guiana, French
West Indies, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mayotte, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Reunion, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland or United Kingdom must have a negative COVID-19 antigen or molecular test taken at most 48 hours before arrival.
The test must be based on a swab. – This does not apply to: – military personnel; – passengers younger than 2 years; – more exemptions can be found at http://tinyurl.com/294etdv7

9. Passengers who have been in or transited through Brazil in the past 14 days are subject to a COVID-19 antigen or molecular test upon arrival. – This does not apply to
passengers younger than 2 years.

10. Passengers who have been in or transited through Bangladesh, India or Sri Lanka in the past 14 days must have a negative COVID-19 antigen or molecular test taken at most 72
hours before arrival. The test must be based on a swab. They are also subject to: – a COVID-19 antigen or molecular test upon arrival; and – quarantine in a hotel for 10 days; and
– another COVID-19 antigen or molecular test at the end of quarantine. – This does not apply to passengers younger than 2 years.

11. Passengers could be subject to self-isolation for 10 days and to a COVID-19 antigen or molecular test at the end of self-isolation. More details can be found at
https://infocovid.viaggiaresicuri.it/index_en.html

12. Residence permits issued by Italy which expired after 31 January 2020 are considered valid until 31 July 2021.

Italy Italy is ready to launch travel health certificates within a few days, the authorities have announced on Wednesday after the European Parliament gave the final approval to the EU COVID-19 certificates, through which the block intends to restore travelling within the European Union Member States, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports.

“On the green pass, we are ready. It’s a matter of a few days,” the Emergency Commissioner General, Francesco Figliuolo, said.

The EU COVID-19 vaccination passport will serve as evidence of the holder being fully vaccinated with the European Medicine Agency approved vaccines (Moderna, AstraZeneca, Pfizer, and Janssen), has recovered from the disease or has resulted negative in the last 48 hours.

Starting from June 15, all document holders will be permitted to visit Italy, attend weddings, concerts, or go to nightclubs.

The certificate can be used for intra-EU travel from July 1 and should release travellers from entry quarantine or further testing upon arrival. The green pass can be presented either in digital format, on a smartphone, for example, or printed out on paper since it features a unique QR code for verification, which border officials can use to verify the holder’s identification.

The European Commission continues encouraging EU member states to start issuing the COVID-19 passport as soon as possible in order for holidaymakers to make it on time of the season.

Italy On May 16, Italy abolished an entry ban on vaccinated travellers from the Schengen Area and European Union Member States as well as from the United Kingdom and Israel. Yet, Italy kept in place the five-day quarantine requirement and testing against COVID-19 in place for travellers from these countries.

The decision followed a warning of the Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi, who said that Italy would put into use its national green pass without waiting for the EU COVID-19 travel certificate.

Travellers from the United States and other non-European countries that are considered low risk, like Japan, Canada, Australia and Singapore, can also enter the country for non-essential purposes, but they still need both a Coronavirus test and a ten-day quarantine.

However, the country has announced its plans to permit travellers from the United States, Canada, and Japan to enter without being subject to any entry restrictions if they are fully vaccinated against the virus.

Italy to Abolish Quarantine Requirements for Travellers From EU, UK & Israel From May 16

Italy Latest News: The Italian government issued a new legislative decree on 17 May, which modifies the roadmap for reopening activities in Italy. It is in effect from 18 May (Gazzetta Ufficiale.it, 19.05.2021). Italy to Allow Britons Enter the Country With Only a Negative COVID-19 Test Result (Schengen Visa Info, 18.05.2021).

International Restrictions:

The Ministry of Health has issued a new ordinance regulating international travel under COVID-19, which is in effect from 16 May until 30 July 2021
• It extends the ban on travelers from Brazil (exemptions include officials and representatives of international organizations and persons resident in Italy prior to 13 February 2021).
• Removal of the quarantine requirement for travelers from EU and Schengen countries, Israel, and the UK. However, all persons entering Italy must present negative COVID-19 test results from the 48 hours prior to entering Italy (exemptions include officials and representatives of international organizations).
A second ordinance expands Covid-tested flights at the Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa International airports, as well as in Naples and Venice, welcoming specific flights from Canada, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates. For detailed requirements for entering Italy you should consult this link from the Ministry of Health.

More specific details as published by the European Commission below:
*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 a “List C” country 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

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.

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.

The test must be taken within 48 hours prior to arrival.

Accepted test: molecular (PCR) and antigenic.

Children under 2 years old are exempted.

Is a quarantine required?

From 16 May, no quarantine is imposed on travellers arriving from EU Member States and Schengen Associated Countries who are able to provide a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.

If you are unable to show proof of a molecular or antigenic test, you can enter Italy but you must:

• Inform your Local Health Authority of reference as soon as you enter Italy
• Self-isolate for 10 days
• take another molecular or antigenic test at the end of the 10-day self-isolation.

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

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)

Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays

*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.

Travellers (regardless of nationality) transiting Italy in a private vehicle for less than 36 hours are exempt from self-isolation. Those travelling for work, health or absolute necessity, for less than 120 hours, are also exempt from self-isolation.

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

*From Third Countries:

Travellers from third countries outside the EU+ area are allowed to enter Italy only for specific reasons, and not for tourism.

Travellers from Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, United Kingdom and Unites States of America are allowed to enter for any reason (including tourism).

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven 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.

Specific requirements for Brazil

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 day of entry. Some exceptions are in place according to the Order of 13 February 2021. People who are allowed to enter Italy to reach their domicile, home, or residence of their minor children, have to follow a specific protocol described on salute.gov.it.

Specific requirements for India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

Entry to Italy from India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka is banned except for persons either resident in Italy since before 29 April 2021 or expressly authorised by the Ministry of Health.

Persons entering Italy who visited or transited through India, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka between 15 and 28 April 2021, even if they do not show symptoms of Covid-19, need to inform the local health authority, take a swab test (molecular or antigenic), self-isolate for a period of 10 days and take another swab test.

Is a coronavirus test required?

Travellers from third-countries are required to take a Covid-19 test within 72 hours prior to entry.

Is quarantine required?

From 16 May, the quarantine requirement has been dropped for passengers from the EU, United Kingdom or Israel with a negative test, as well as travellers from the United States on a ‘Covid-tested’ flight.

All other travellers allowed to enter Italy from third countries have to:

• provide a self-declaration;
• self-isolate for 10 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health Authority. After the 10-day period, an additional PCR test is required.

Find out more:
Esteri.it
Viaggiare Sicuri
Exemptions to the requirement of quarantine or pre-departure PCR test

Internal Restrictions:

**You will need to carry a self-certification form whenever you leave your home at the Red Zone. The self-certification form, available here for download and printing, will be used to confirm the motive for leaving one’s home, which must be related to work, health, or other urgent reasons. Persons are permitted to travel to return to their residence. Violations are subject to fines.

+++ Italy government has released the latest classification of regions into different color zones, which is in effect from Monday, 24 May 2021.

• Yellow regions: ALL REGIONS (Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Emilia Romagna, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lazio (including Rome), Liguria, Lombardy, Marche, Molise, Piedmont, Puglia, Sicily, Sardinia, Tuscany, Umbria, Veneto, Valle d’Aosta and the autonomous provinces of Trento and Bolzano).
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk: None.
• Red Zones: Zones classified as having the highest level of risk: None.

The Italian government issued a new legislative decree on 17 May, which modifies the roadmap for reopening activities in Italy. It is in effect from 18 May.
While the majority of the measures of the 22 April legislative decree applicable from 26 April – 31 July 2021 still apply, the following critical changes will apply:
Classification of regions: The criteria for the classification of regions has been redefined such that the primary indicators are now (a) hospitalizations and ICU occupancy rates and (b) number of new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 inhabitants
• Curfew: Gradually, curfew will be lifted throughout the country:
o From 19 May, curfew starts one hour later and is thus from 23:00-5:00
o From 7 June, curfew is from 00:00-5:00
o From 21 June, curfew will be lifted altogether
o As a reminder, in White Zones, there is no curfew at any point.
• In Yellow Zones, the following timeline for reopening activities will apply:
o 22 May: Malls, shopping centers, markets, and business parks may open on weekends
o 24 May: Gyms may reopen
o 1 June: Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) with table service will be allowed indoors as well as outdoors AND dinner service will be allowed
o Outdoor sports competitions recognized at the national level may admit audiences up to 25% of capacity. In any case, there may be a maximum of 1000 spectators for outdoor venues.
o 15 June: Weddings: both indoor and outdoor wedding receptions will be allowed, but guests will need to possess a Certificazione Verde (aka Green Pass). Conferences and trade shows/exhibitions are allowed to take place.
o 1 July: Indoor pools, spas, amusement parks, arcades, betting halls, casinos, and recreational centers may reopen. Indoor sports competitions may admit audiences up to 25% of capacity and in any case, a maximum of 500 spectators
As a reminder, these are the general rules to continue to follow:
• Measures that are always required:
o 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.
o Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
o Wash your hands frequently
• Domestic travel:
o Travel between regions classified as Yellow or White Zones will be allowed
o To travel between Orange and Red regions, persons will need a vaccine pass, also known as Certificazione verde or Green Pass. A Green Pass is required for such travel for anybody over the age of 2. Persons traveling between Orange/Red regions for work, health, or other urgent reasons are exempt from this requirement and need only present a self-certification form declaring their motive for travel.
• Certificazione verde or Green Pass:
o The following persons may be granted a Green Pass:

• those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19
• those who have fully recovered from COVID-19
• those who have a negative COVID-19 test (rapid antigen or molecular) from the past 48 hours.
• Again, infants under the age of 2 are exempt from having to undergo a COVID-19 test and thus do not need a Green Certificate to travel.
o Green Passes are issued by:
• the facility that gave you your vaccine
• the facility where you were hospitalized for COVID-19 or your GP
• the facility that administered your COVID-19 test (including pharmacies)
o Vaccine passes granted within the EU are also valid in Italy
The Italian government will review the epidemiological situation every two weeks and may issue amendments to measures.

Italy Latest News: The Italian government issued a new legislative decree on 17 May, which modifies the roadmap for reopening activities in Italy. It is in effect from 18 May (Gazzetta Ufficiale.it, 19.05.2021). Italy to Allow Britons Enter the Country With Only a Negative COVID-19 Test Result (Schengen Visa Info, 18.05.2021).

International Restrictions:

The Ministry of Health has issued a new ordinance regulating international travel under COVID-19, which is in effect from 16 May until 30 July 2021
• It extends the ban on travelers from Brazil (exemptions include officials and representatives of international organizations and persons resident in Italy prior to 13 February 2021).
• Removal of the quarantine requirement for travelers from EU and Schengen countries, Israel, and the UK. However, all persons entering Italy must present negative COVID-19 test results from the 48 hours prior to entering Italy (exemptions include officials and representatives of international organizations).
A second ordinance expands Covid-tested flights at the Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa International airports, as well as in Naples and Venice, welcoming specific flights from Canada, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates. For detailed requirements for entering Italy you should consult this link from the Ministry of Health.

More specific details as published by the European Commission below:
*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 a “List C” country 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

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.

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.

The test must be taken within 48 hours prior to arrival.

Accepted test: molecular (PCR) and antigenic.

Children aged 2 and under are exempted.

Is a quarantine required?

From 16 May, no quarantine is imposed on travellers arriving from EU Member States and Schengen Associated Countries who are able to provide a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.

If you are unable to show proof of a molecular or antigenic test, you can enter Italy but you must:

• Inform your Local Health Authority of reference as soon as you enter Italy
• Self-isolate for 10 days
• take another molecular or antigenic test at the end of the 10-day self-isolation.

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

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)

Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays

*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.

Travellers (regardless of nationality) transiting Italy in a private vehicle for less than 36 hours are exempt from self-isolation. Those travelling for work, health or absolute necessity, for less than 120 hours, are also exempt from self-isolation.

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

*From Third Countries:

Travellers from third countries outside the EU+ area are allowed to enter Italy only for specific reasons, and not for tourism.

Travellers from Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, United Kingdom and Unites States of America are allowed to enter for any reason (including tourism).

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven 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.

Specific requirements for Brazil

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 day of entry. Some exceptions are in place according to the Order of 13 February 2021. People who are allowed to enter Italy to reach their domicile, home, or residence of their minor children, have to follow a specific protocol described on salute.gov.it.

Specific requirements for India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

Entry to Italy from India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka is banned except for persons either resident in Italy since before 29 April 2021 or expressly authorised by the Ministry of Health.

Persons entering Italy who visited or transited through India, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka between 15 and 28 April 2021, even if they do not show symptoms of Covid-19, need to inform the local health authority, take a swab test (molecular or antigenic), self-isolate for a period of 10 days and take another swab test.

Is a coronavirus test required?

Travellers from third-countries are required to take a Covid-19 test within 72 hours prior to entry.

Is quarantine required?

From 16 May, the quarantine requirement has been dropped for passengers from the EU, United Kingdom or Israel with a negative test, as well as travellers from the United States on a ‘Covid-tested’ flight.

All other travellers allowed to enter Italy from third countries have to:

• provide a self-declaration;
• self-isolate for 10 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health Authority. After the 10-day period, an additional PCR test is required.

Find out more:
Esteri.it
Viaggiare Sicuri
Exemptions to the requirement of quarantine or pre-departure PCR test

Internal Restrictions:

**You will need to carry a self-certification form whenever you leave your home at the Red Zone. The self-certification form, available here for download and printing, will be used to confirm the motive for leaving one’s home, which must be related to work, health, or other urgent reasons. Persons are permitted to travel to return to their residence. Violations are subject to fines.

+++ Italy government has released the latest classification of regions into different color zones, which is in effect from Monday, 24 May 2021.

• Yellow regions: ALL REGIONS (Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Emilia Romagna, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lazio (including Rome), Liguria, Lombardy, Marche, Molise, Piedmont, Puglia, Sicily, Sardinia, Tuscany, Umbria, Veneto, Valle d’Aosta and the autonomous provinces of Trento and Bolzano).
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk: None.
• Red Zones: Zones classified as having the highest level of risk: None.

The Italian government issued a new legislative decree on 17 May, which modifies the roadmap for reopening activities in Italy. It is in effect from 18 May.
While the majority of the measures of the 22 April legislative decree applicable from 26 April – 31 July 2021 still apply, the following critical changes will apply:
Classification of regions: The criteria for the classification of regions has been redefined such that the primary indicators are now (a) hospitalizations and ICU occupancy rates and (b) number of new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 inhabitants
• Curfew: Gradually, curfew will be lifted throughout the country:
o From 19 May, curfew starts one hour later and is thus from 23:00-5:00
o From 7 June, curfew is from 00:00-5:00
o From 21 June, curfew will be lifted altogether
o As a reminder, in White Zones, there is no curfew at any point.
• In Yellow Zones, the following timeline for reopening activities will apply:
o 22 May: Malls, shopping centers, markets, and business parks may open on weekends
o 24 May: Gyms may reopen
o 1 June: Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) with table service will be allowed indoors as well as outdoors AND dinner service will be allowed
o Outdoor sports competitions recognized at the national level may admit audiences up to 25% of capacity. In any case, there may be a maximum of 1000 spectators for outdoor venues.
o 15 June: Weddings: both indoor and outdoor wedding receptions will be allowed, but guests will need to possess a Certificazione Verde (aka Green Pass). Conferences and trade shows/exhibitions are allowed to take place.
o 1 July: Indoor pools, spas, amusement parks, arcades, betting halls, casinos, and recreational centers may reopen. Indoor sports competitions may admit audiences up to 25% of capacity and in any case, a maximum of 500 spectators
As a reminder, these are the general rules to continue to follow:
• Measures that are always required:
o 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.
o Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
o Wash your hands frequently
• Domestic travel:
o Travel between regions classified as Yellow or White Zones will be allowed
o To travel between Orange and Red regions, persons will need a vaccine pass, also known as Certificazione verde or Green Pass. A Green Pass is required for such travel for anybody over the age of 2. Persons traveling between Orange/Red regions for work, health, or other urgent reasons are exempt from this requirement and need only present a self-certification form declaring their motive for travel.
• Certificazione verde or Green Pass:
o The following persons may be granted a Green Pass:

• those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19
• those who have fully recovered from COVID-19
• those who have a negative COVID-19 test (rapid antigen or molecular) from the past 48 hours.
• Again, infants under the age of 2 are exempt from having to undergo a COVID-19 test and thus do not need a Green Certificate to travel.
o Green Passes are issued by:
• the facility that gave you your vaccine
• the facility where you were hospitalized for COVID-19 or your GP
• the facility that administered your COVID-19 test (including pharmacies)
o Vaccine passes granted within the EU are also valid in Italy
The Italian government will review the epidemiological situation every two weeks and may issue amendments to measures.

Italy Latest News: The Italian government issued a new legislative decree on 17 May, which modifies the roadmap for reopening activities in Italy. It is in effect from 18 May (Gazzetta Ufficiale.it, 19.05.2021). Italy to Allow Britons Enter the Country With Only a Negative COVID-19 Test Result (Schengen Visa Info, 18.05.2021).

International Restrictions:

The Ministry of Health has issued a new ordinance regulating international travel under COVID-19, which is in effect from 16 May until 30 July 2021
• It extends the ban on travelers from Brazil (exemptions include officials and representatives of international organizations and persons resident in Italy prior to 13 February 2021).
• Removal of the quarantine requirement for travelers from EU and Schengen countries, Israel, and the UK. However, all persons entering Italy must present negative COVID-19 test results from the 48 hours prior to entering Italy (exemptions include officials and representatives of international organizations).
A second ordinance expands Covid-tested flights at the Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa International airports, as well as in Naples and Venice, welcoming specific flights from Canada, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates.
For detailed requirements for entering Italy you should consult this link from the Ministry of Health.

*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 a “List C” country 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

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.

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.

The test must be taken within 48 hours prior to arrival.

Accepted test: molecular (PCR) and antigenic.

Children aged 2 and under are exempted.

Is a quarantine required?

From 16 May, no quarantine is imposed on travellers arriving from EU Member States and Schengen Associated Countries who are able to provide a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.

If you are unable to show proof of a molecular or antigenic test, you can enter Italy but you must:

• Inform your Local Health Authority of reference as soon as you enter Italy
• Self-isolate for 10 days
• take another molecular or antigenic test at the end of the 10-day self-isolation.

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

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)

Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays

*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.

Travellers (regardless of nationality) transiting Italy in a private vehicle for less than 36 hours are exempt from self-isolation. Those travelling for work, health or absolute necessity, for less than 120 hours, are also exempt from self-isolation.

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

*From Third Countries:

Travellers from third countries outside the EU+ area are allowed to enter Italy only for specific reasons, and not for tourism.

Travellers from Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, United Kingdom and Unites States of America are allowed to enter for any reason (including tourism).

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven 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.

Specific requirements for Brazil

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 day of entry. Some exceptions are in place according to the Order of 13 February 2021. People who are allowed to enter Italy to reach their domicile, home, or residence of their minor children, have to follow a specific protocol described on salute.gov.it.

Specific requirements for India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

Entry to Italy from India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka is banned except for persons either resident in Italy since before 29 April 2021 or expressly authorised by the Ministry of Health.

Persons entering Italy who visited or transited through India, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka between 15 and 28 April 2021, even if they do not show symptoms of Covid-19, need to inform the local health authority, take a swab test (molecular or antigenic), self-isolate for a period of 10 days and take another swab test.

Is a coronavirus test required?

Travellers from third-countries are required to take a Covid-19 test within 72 hours prior to entry.

Is quarantine required?

From 16 May, the quarantine requirement has been dropped for passengers from the EU, United Kingdom or Israel with a negative test, as well as travellers from the United States on a ‘Covid-tested’ flight.

All other travellers allowed to enter Italy from third countries have to:

• provide a self-declaration;
• self-isolate for 10 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health Authority. After the 10-day period, an additional PCR test is required.

Find out more:
Esteri.it
Viaggiare Sicuri
Exemptions to the requirement of quarantine or pre-departure PCR test

Internal Restrictions:

**You will need to carry a self-certification form whenever you leave your home at the Red Zone. The self-certification form, available here for download and printing, will be used to confirm the motive for leaving one’s home, which must be related to work, health, or other urgent reasons. Persons are permitted to travel to return to their residence. Violations are subject to fines.

+++ Italy government has released the latest classification of regions into different color zones, which is in effect from Monday, 24 May 2021.

• Yellow regions: ALL REGIONS (Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Emilia Romagna, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lazio (including Rome), Liguria, Lombardy, Marche, Molise, Piedmont, Puglia, Sicily, Sardinia, Tuscany, Umbria, Veneto, Valle d’Aosta and the autonomous provinces of Trento and Bolzano).
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk: None.
• Red Zones: Zones classified as having the highest level of risk: None.

The Italian government issued a new legislative decree on 17 May, which modifies the roadmap for reopening activities in Italy. It is in effect from 18 May.
While the majority of the measures of the 22 April legislative decree applicable from 26 April – 31 July 2021 still apply, the following critical changes will apply:
Classification of regions: The criteria for the classification of regions has been redefined such that the primary indicators are now (a) hospitalizations and ICU occupancy rates and (b) number of new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 inhabitants
• Curfew: Gradually, curfew will be lifted throughout the country:
o From 19 May, curfew starts one hour later and is thus from 23:00-5:00
o From 7 June, curfew is from 00:00-5:00
o From 21 June, curfew will be lifted altogether
o As a reminder, in White Zones, there is no curfew at any point.
• In Yellow Zones, the following timeline for reopening activities will apply:
o 22 May: Malls, shopping centers, markets, and business parks may open on weekends
o 24 May: Gyms may reopen
o 1 June: Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) with table service will be allowed indoors as well as outdoors AND dinner service will be allowed
o Outdoor sports competitions recognized at the national level may admit audiences up to 25% of capacity. In any case, there may be a maximum of 1000 spectators for outdoor venues.
o 15 June: Weddings: both indoor and outdoor wedding receptions will be allowed, but guests will need to possess a Certificazione Verde (aka Green Pass). Conferences and trade shows/exhibitions are allowed to take place.
o 1 July: Indoor pools, spas, amusement parks, arcades, betting halls, casinos, and recreational centers may reopen. Indoor sports competitions may admit audiences up to 25% of capacity and in any case, a maximum of 500 spectators
As a reminder, these are the general rules to continue to follow:
• Measures that are always required:
o 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.
o Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
o Wash your hands frequently
• Domestic travel:
o Travel between regions classified as Yellow or White Zones will be allowed
o To travel between Orange and Red regions, persons will need a vaccine pass, also known as Certificazione verde or Green Pass. A Green Pass is required for such travel for anybody over the age of 2. Persons traveling between Orange/Red regions for work, health, or other urgent reasons are exempt from this requirement and need only present a self-certification form declaring their motive for travel.
• Certificazione verde or Green Pass:
o The following persons may be granted a Green Pass:

• those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19
• those who have fully recovered from COVID-19
• those who have a negative COVID-19 test (rapid antigen or molecular) from the past 48 hours.
• Again, infants under the age of 2 are exempt from having to undergo a COVID-19 test and thus do not need a Green Certificate to travel.
o Green Passes are issued by:
• the facility that gave you your vaccine
• the facility where you were hospitalized for COVID-19 or your GP
• the facility that administered your COVID-19 test (including pharmacies)
o Vaccine passes granted within the EU are also valid in Italy
The Italian government will review the epidemiological situation every two weeks and may issue amendments to measures.

Italy Latest News: The Italian government issued a new legislative decree on 17 May, which modifies the roadmap for reopening activities in Italy. It is in effect from 18 May (Gazzetta Ufficiale.it, 19.05.2021). Italy to Allow Britons Enter the Country With Only a Negative COVID-19 Test Result (Schengen Visa Info, 18.05.2021).

International Restrictions:

The Ministry of Health has issued a new ordinance regulating international travel under COVID-19, which is in effect from 16 May until 30 July 2021
• It extends the ban on travelers from Brazil (exemptions include officials and representatives of international organizations and persons resident in Italy prior to 13 February 2021).
• Removal of the quarantine requirement for travelers from EU and Schengen countries, Israel, and the UK. However, all persons entering Italy must present negative COVID-19 test results from the 48 hours prior to entering Italy (exemptions include officials and representatives of international organizations).
A second ordinance expands Covid-tested flights at the Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa International airports, as well as in Naples and Venice, welcoming specific flights from Canada, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates.
For detailed requirements for entering Italy you should consult this link from the Ministry of Health.

*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 a “List C” country 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

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.

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.

The test must be taken within 48 hours prior to arrival.

Accepted test: molecular (PCR) and antigenic.

Children aged 2 and under are exempted.

Is a quarantine required?

From 16 May, no quarantine is imposed on travellers arriving from EU Member States and Schengen Associated Countries who are able to provide a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.

If you are unable to show proof of a molecular or antigenic test, you can enter Italy but you must:

• Inform your Local Health Authority of reference as soon as you enter Italy
• Self-isolate for 10 days
• take another molecular or antigenic test at the end of the 10-day self-isolation.

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

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)

Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays

*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.

Travellers (regardless of nationality) transiting Italy in a private vehicle for less than 36 hours are exempt from self-isolation. Those travelling for work, health or absolute necessity, for less than 120 hours, are also exempt from self-isolation.

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

*From Third Countries:

Travellers from third countries outside the EU+ area are allowed to enter Italy only for specific reasons, and not for tourism.

Travellers from Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, United Kingdom and Unites States of America are allowed to enter for any reason (including tourism).

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven 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.

Specific requirements for Brazil

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 day of entry. Some exceptions are in place according to the Order of 13 February 2021. People who are allowed to enter Italy to reach their domicile, home, or residence of their minor children, have to follow a specific protocol described on salute.gov.it.

Specific requirements for India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

Entry to Italy from India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka is banned except for persons either resident in Italy since before 29 April 2021 or expressly authorised by the Ministry of Health.

Persons entering Italy who visited or transited through India, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka between 15 and 28 April 2021, even if they do not show symptoms of Covid-19, need to inform the local health authority, take a swab test (molecular or antigenic), self-isolate for a period of 10 days and take another swab test.

Is a coronavirus test required?

Travellers from third-countries are required to take a Covid-19 test within 72 hours prior to entry.

Is quarantine required?

From 16 May, the quarantine requirement has been dropped for passengers from the EU, United Kingdom or Israel with a negative test, as well as travellers from the United States on a ‘Covid-tested’ flight.

All other travellers allowed to enter Italy from third countries have to:

• provide a self-declaration;
• self-isolate for 10 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health Authority. After the 10-day period, an additional PCR test is required.

Find out more:
Esteri.it
Viaggiare Sicuri
Exemptions to the requirement of quarantine or pre-departure PCR test

Internal Restrictions:

**You will need to carry a self-certification form whenever you leave your home at the Red Zone. The self-certification form, available here for download and printing, will be used to confirm the motive for leaving one’s home, which must be related to work, health, or other urgent reasons. Persons are permitted to travel to return to their residence. Violations are subject to fines.

+++ Italy government has released the latest classification of regions into different color zones, which is in effect from Monday, 17 May 2021.

• Yellow regions: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk: Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Emilia Romagna, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lazio (including Rome), Liguria, Lombardy, Marche, Molise, Piedmont, Puglia, Sicily, Sardinia, Tuscany, Umbria, Veneto and the autonomous provinces of Trento and Bolzano.
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk: Valle d’Aosta.
• Red Zones: Zones classified as having the highest level of risk: None.

The Italian government issued a new legislative decree on 17 May, which modifies the roadmap for reopening activities in Italy. It is in effect from 18 May.
While the majority of the measures of the 22 April legislative decree applicable from 26 April – 31 July 2021 still apply, the following critical changes will apply:
Classification of regions: The criteria for the classification of regions has been redefined such that the primary indicators are now (a) hospitalizations and ICU occupancy rates and (b) number of new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 inhabitants
• Curfew: Gradually, curfew will be lifted throughout the country:
o From 19 May, curfew starts one hour later and is thus from 23:00-5:00
o From 7 June, curfew is from 00:00-5:00
o From 21 June, curfew will be lifted altogether
o As a reminder, in White Zones, there is no curfew at any point.
• In Yellow Zones, the following timeline for reopening activities will apply:
o 22 May: Malls, shopping centers, markets, and business parks may open on weekends
o 24 May: Gyms may reopen
o 1 June: Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) with table service will be allowed indoors as well as outdoors AND dinner service will be allowed
o Outdoor sports competitions recognized at the national level may admit audiences up to 25% of capacity. In any case, there may be a maximum of 1000 spectators for outdoor venues.
o 15 June: Weddings: both indoor and outdoor wedding receptions will be allowed, but guests will need to possess a Certificazione Verde (aka Green Pass). Conferences and trade shows/exhibitions are allowed to take place.
o 1 July: Indoor pools, spas, amusement parks, arcades, betting halls, casinos, and recreational centers may reopen. Indoor sports competitions may admit audiences up to 25% of capacity and in any case, a maximum of 500 spectators
As a reminder, these are the general rules to continue to follow:
• Measures that are always required:
o 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.
o Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
o Wash your hands frequently
• Domestic travel:
o Travel between regions classified as Yellow or White Zones will be allowed
o To travel between Orange and Red regions, persons will need a vaccine pass, also known as Certificazione verde or Green Pass. A Green Pass is required for such travel for anybody over the age of 2. Persons traveling between Orange/Red regions for work, health, or other urgent reasons are exempt from this requirement and need only present a self-certification form declaring their motive for travel.
• Certificazione verde or Green Pass:
o The following persons may be granted a Green Pass:

• those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19
• those who have fully recovered from COVID-19
• those who have a negative COVID-19 test (rapid antigen or molecular) from the past 48 hours.
• Again, infants under the age of 2 are exempt from having to undergo a COVID-19 test and thus do not need a Green Certificate to travel.
o Green Passes are issued by:
• the facility that gave you your vaccine
• the facility where you were hospitalized for COVID-19 or your GP
• the facility that administered your COVID-19 test (including pharmacies)
o Vaccine passes granted within the EU are also valid in Italy
The Italian government will review the epidemiological situation every two weeks and may issue amendments to measures.

Italy Latest News: The Italian government issued a new legislative decree on 17 May, which modifies the roadmap for reopening activities in Italy. It is in effect from 18 May (Gazzetta Ufficiale.it, 19.05.2021). Italy to Allow Britons Enter the Country With Only a Negative COVID-19 Test Result (Schengen Visa Info, 18.05.2021). Italian government to lift COVID-19 quarantine requirements for travelers from Canada, Japan and UAE (The Local, 14.05.2021). Italian government plans to lift COVID-19 quarantine restrictions for travelers from some European countries, Israel, U.K. and U.S. from mid-May (Reuters, 08.05.2021). Italy travel pass will also be valid for tourists from outside EU -minister (Reuters, 05.05.2021).

International Restrictions:

The Ministry of Health has issued a new ordinance regulating international travel under COVID-19, which is in effect from 16 May until 30 July 2021
• It extends the ban on travelers from Brazil (exemptions include officials and representatives of international organizations and persons resident in Italy prior to 13 February 2021).
• Removal of the quarantine requirement for travelers from EU and Schengen countries, Israel, and the UK. However, all persons entering Italy must present negative COVID-19 test results from the 48 hours prior to entering Italy (exemptions include officials and representatives of international organizations).
A second ordinance expands Covid-tested flights at the Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa International airports, as well as in Naples and Venice, welcoming specific flights from Canada, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates.
For detailed requirements for entering Italy you should consult this link from the Ministry of Health.

*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 a “List C” country 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

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.

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.

The test must be taken within 48 hours prior to arrival.

Accepted test: molecular (PCR) and antigenic.

Children aged 2 and under are exempted.

Is a quarantine required?

From 16 May, no quarantine is imposed on travellers arriving from EU Member States and Schengen Associated Countries who are able to provide a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.

If you are unable to show proof of a molecular or antigenic test, you can enter Italy but you must:

• Inform your Local Health Authority of reference as soon as you enter Italy
• Self-isolate for 10 days
• take another molecular or antigenic test at the end of the 10-day self-isolation.

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

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)

Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays

*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.

Travellers (regardless of nationality) transiting Italy in a private vehicle for less than 36 hours are exempt from self-isolation. Those travelling for work, health or absolute necessity, for less than 120 hours, are also exempt from self-isolation.

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

*From Third Countries:

Travellers from third countries outside the EU+ area are allowed to enter Italy only for specific reasons, and not for tourism.

Travellers from Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, United Kingdom and Unites States of America are allowed to enter for any reason (including tourism).

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven 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.

Specific requirements for Brazil

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 day of entry. Some exceptions are in place according to the Order of 13 February 2021. People who are allowed to enter Italy to reach their domicile, home, or residence of their minor children, have to follow a specific protocol described on salute.gov.it.

Specific requirements for India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

Entry to Italy from India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka is banned except for persons either resident in Italy since before 29 April 2021 or expressly authorised by the Ministry of Health.

Persons entering Italy who visited or transited through India, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka between 15 and 28 April 2021, even if they do not show symptoms of Covid-19, need to inform the local health authority, take a swab test (molecular or antigenic), self-isolate for a period of 10 days and take another swab test.

Is a coronavirus test required?

Travellers from third-countries are required to take a Covid-19 test within 72 hours prior to entry.

Is quarantine required?

From 16 May, the quarantine requirement has been dropped for passengers from the EU, United Kingdom or Israel with a negative test, as well as travellers from the United States on a ‘Covid-tested’ flight.

All other travellers allowed to enter Italy from third countries have to:

• provide a self-declaration;
• self-isolate for 10 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health Authority. After the 10-day period, an additional PCR test is required.

Find out more:
Esteri.it
Viaggiare Sicuri
Exemptions to the requirement of quarantine or pre-departure PCR test

Internal Restrictions:

**You will need to carry a self-certification form whenever you leave your home at the Red Zone. The self-certification form, available here for download and printing, will be used to confirm the motive for leaving one’s home, which must be related to work, health, or other urgent reasons. Persons are permitted to travel to return to their residence. Violations are subject to fines.

+++ Italy government has released the latest classification of regions into different color zones, which is in effect from Monday, 17 May 2021.

• Yellow regions: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk: Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Emilia Romagna, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lazio (including Rome), Liguria, Lombardy, Marche, Molise, Piedmont, Puglia, Sicily, Sardinia, Tuscany, Umbria, Veneto and the autonomous provinces of Trento and Bolzano.
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk: Valle d’Aosta.
• Red Zones: Zones classified as having the highest level of risk: None.

The Italian government issued a new legislative decree on 17 May, which modifies the roadmap for reopening activities in Italy. It is in effect from 18 May.
While the majority of the measures of the 22 April legislative decree applicable from 26 April – 31 July 2021 still apply, the following critical changes will apply:
Classification of regions: The criteria for the classification of regions has been redefined such that the primary indicators are now (a) hospitalizations and ICU occupancy rates and (b) number of new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 inhabitants
• Curfew: Gradually, curfew will be lifted throughout the country:
o From 19 May, curfew starts one hour later and is thus from 23:00-5:00
o From 7 June, curfew is from 00:00-5:00
o From 21 June, curfew will be lifted altogether
o As a reminder, in White Zones, there is no curfew at any point.
• In Yellow Zones, the following timeline for reopening activities will apply:
o 22 May: Malls, shopping centers, markets, and business parks may open on weekends
o 24 May: Gyms may reopen
o 1 June: Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) with table service will be allowed indoors as well as outdoors AND dinner service will be allowed
o Outdoor sports competitions recognized at the national level may admit audiences up to 25% of capacity. In any case, there may be a maximum of 1000 spectators for outdoor venues.
o 15 June: Weddings: both indoor and outdoor wedding receptions will be allowed, but guests will need to possess a Certificazione Verde (aka Green Pass). Conferences and trade shows/exhibitions are allowed to take place.
o 1 July: Indoor pools, spas, amusement parks, arcades, betting halls, casinos, and recreational centers may reopen. Indoor sports competitions may admit audiences up to 25% of capacity and in any case, a maximum of 500 spectators
As a reminder, these are the general rules to continue to follow:
• Measures that are always required:
o 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.
o Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
o Wash your hands frequently
• Domestic travel:
o Travel between regions classified as Yellow or White Zones will be allowed
o To travel between Orange and Red regions, persons will need a vaccine pass, also known as Certificazione verde or Green Pass. A Green Pass is required for such travel for anybody over the age of 2. Persons traveling between Orange/Red regions for work, health, or other urgent reasons are exempt from this requirement and need only present a self-certification form declaring their motive for travel.
• Certificazione verde or Green Pass:
o The following persons may be granted a Green Pass:

• those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19
• those who have fully recovered from COVID-19
• those who have a negative COVID-19 test (rapid antigen or molecular) from the past 48 hours.
• Again, infants under the age of 2 are exempt from having to undergo a COVID-19 test and thus do not need a Green Certificate to travel.
o Green Passes are issued by:
• the facility that gave you your vaccine
• the facility where you were hospitalized for COVID-19 or your GP
• the facility that administered your COVID-19 test (including pharmacies)
o Vaccine passes granted within the EU are also valid in Italy
The Italian government will review the epidemiological situation every two weeks and may issue amendments to measures.

Italy Latest News: Italy to Allow Britons Enter the Country With Only a Negative COVID-19 Test Result (Schengen Visa Info, 18.05.2021). Italian government to lift COVID-19 quarantine requirements for travelers from Canada, Japan and UAE (The Local, 14.05.2021). Italian government plans to lift COVID-19 quarantine restrictions for travelers from some European countries, Israel, U.K. and U.S. from mid-May (Reuters, 08.05.2021). Italy travel pass will also be valid for tourists from outside EU -minister (Reuters, 05.05.2021).

International Restrictions:

The Ministry of Health has issued a new ordinance regulating international travel under COVID-19, which is in effect from 16 May until 30 July 2021
• It extends the ban on travelers from Brazil (exemptions include officials and representatives of international organizations and persons resident in Italy prior to 13 February 2021).
• Removal of the quarantine requirement for travelers from EU and Schengen countries, Israel, and the UK. However, all persons entering Italy must present negative COVID-19 test results from the 48 hours prior to entering Italy (exemptions include officials and representatives of international organizations).
A second ordinance expands Covid-tested flights at the Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa International airports, as well as in Naples and Venice, welcoming specific flights from Canada, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates.
For detailed requirements for entering Italy you should consult this link from the Ministry of Health.

*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 a “List C” country 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

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.

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.

The test must be taken within 48 hours prior to arrival.

Accepted test: molecular (PCR) and antigenic.

Children aged 2 and under are exempted.

Is a quarantine required?

From 16 May, no quarantine is imposed on travellers arriving from EU Member States and Schengen Associated Countries who are able to provide a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.

If you are unable to show proof of a molecular or antigenic test, you can enter Italy but you must:

• Inform your Local Health Authority of reference as soon as you enter Italy
• Self-isolate for 10 days
• take another molecular or antigenic test at the end of the 10-day self-isolation.

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:
Online Inquiries

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)

Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays

*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.

Travellers (regardless of nationality) transiting Italy in a private vehicle for less than 36 hours are exempt from self-isolation. Those travelling for work, health or absolute necessity, for less than 120 hours, are also exempt from self-isolation.

Find out more:
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*From Third Countries:

Travellers from third countries outside the EU+ area are allowed to enter Italy only for specific reasons, and not for tourism.

Travellers from Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, United Kingdom and Unites States of America are allowed to enter for any reason (including tourism).

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven 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.

Specific requirements for Brazil

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 day of entry. Some exceptions are in place according to the Order of 13 February 2021. People who are allowed to enter Italy to reach their domicile, home, or residence of their minor children, have to follow a specific protocol described on salute.gov.it.

Specific requirements for India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

Entry to Italy from India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka is banned except for persons either resident in Italy since before 29 April 2021 or expressly authorised by the Ministry of Health.

Persons entering Italy who visited or transited through India, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka between 15 and 28 April 2021, even if they do not show symptoms of Covid-19, need to inform the local health authority, take a swab test (molecular or antigenic), self-isolate for a period of 10 days and take another swab test.

Is a coronavirus test required?

Travellers from third-countries are required to take a Covid-19 test within 72 hours prior to entry.

Is quarantine required?

From 16 May, the quarantine requirement has been dropped for passengers from the EU, United Kingdom or Israel with a negative test, as well as travellers from the United States on a ‘Covid-tested’ flight.

All other travellers allowed to enter Italy from third countries have to:

• provide a self-declaration;
• self-isolate for 10 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health Authority. After the 10-day period, an additional PCR test is required.

Find out more:
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Viaggiare Sicuri
Exemptions to the requirement of quarantine or pre-departure PCR test

Internal Restrictions:

**You will need to carry a self-certification form whenever you leave your home at the Red Zone. The self-certification form, available here for download and printing, will be used to confirm the motive for leaving one’s home, which must be related to work, health, or other urgent reasons. Persons are permitted to travel to return to their residence. Violations are subject to fines.

+++ Italy government has released the latest classification of regions into different color zones, which is in effect from Monday, 17 May 2021.

• Yellow regions: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk: Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Emilia Romagna, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lazio (including Rome), Liguria, Lombardy, Marche, Molise, Piedmont, Puglia, Sicily, Sardinia, Tuscany, Umbria, Veneto and the autonomous provinces of Trento and Bolzano.
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk: Valle d’Aosta.
• Red Zones: Zones classified as having the highest level of risk: None.

A new legislative decree of 22 April, provides a roadmap for reopening activities in Italy. It is in effect from Monday, 26 April until 31 July 2021.
It sets out the following measures:
• Measures that are always required:
o 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.
o Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
o Wash your hands frequently
o 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.
• Domestic travel from 26 April:
o Travel between regions classified as Yellow or White Zones will be allowed
o To travel between Orange and Red regions, persons will need a vaccine pass, also known as Certificazione verde or Green Certificate. A Green certificate is required for such travel for anybody over the age of 2. Persons traveling between Orange/Red regions for work, health, or other urgent reasons are exempt from this requirement and need only present a self-certification form declaring their motive for travel.
• Certificazione verde or Green Certificate:
o The following persons may be granted a Green Certificate:
– those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (valid for 6 months)
– those who have fully recovered from COVID-19 (valid for 6 months)
– those who have a negative COVID-19 test (rapid antigen or molecular) from the past 48 hours.
– Again, infants under the age of 2 are exempt from having to undergo a COVID-19 test and thus do not need a Green Certificate to travel.
o Green Certificates are issued by:
– the facility that gave you your vaccine
– the facility where you were hospitalized for COVID-19 or your GP
– the facility that administered your COVID-19 test (including pharmacies)
o Vaccine passes granted within the EU are also valid in Italy

• Visiting friends and family between 1 May – 15 June:
o In Yellow Zones, 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 four persons may make such journeys (regardless of whether they live together or not), plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
o In Orange Zones, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same city, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of four persons may make such journeys (regardless of whether they live together or not), plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.

• Schools and Universities from 26 April:

o Secondary schools/high schools: in Red Zones, in-person teaching activities are to be guaranteed for 50-75% of the student body; in Orange and Yellow Zones, for 70-100%.
o Universities: In Yellow and Orange Zones, teaching activities are preferably to be held in-person. In Red Zones, in-person teaching should be prioritized for first year students.

• The following measures will be applicable to Yellow Zones:
o Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops)
– From 26 April, food service activities with outdoor table service are allowed both at lunch and dinner, within curfew. Foodservice activities of hotels may continue without restrictions for overnight guests.
– From 1 June, food service activities with table service will be allowed indoors between 5:00-18:00.
o Cinemas, theaters, and concert halls may reopen from 26 April with assigned seating at 50% of capacity. In any case, there may be a maximum of 500 spectators for indoor venues and 1000 spectators for outdoor venues.
o Spectator sports: From 1 June, sports competitions recognized at the national level may admit audiences up to 25% of capacity. In any case, there may be a maximum of 500 spectators for indoor venues and 1000 spectators for outdoor venues.
o Gyms, pools, and contact sports:
– From 26 April sports activities of any type, including contact sports, are allowed exclusively outdoors
– From 15 May outdoor swimming pools may reopen
– From 1 June gyms may reopen
o Conferences and trade shows/exhibitions:
– From 15 June trade shows/exhibitions are allowed to take place
– From 1 July conferences and conventions are allowed to take place
o Spas and amusement parks may reopen from 1 July
• The measures applicable to Orange and Red Zones in the the past continue to apply.

Italy Latest News: Italian government to lift COVID-19 quarantine requirements for travelers from Canada, Japan and UAE (The Local, 14.05.2021). Italian government plans to lift COVID-19 quarantine restrictions for travelers from some European countries, Israel, U.K. and U.S. from mid-May (Reuters, 08.05.2021). Italy travel pass will also be valid for tourists from outside EU -minister (Reuters, 05.05.2021).

International Restrictions:

The Ministry of Health has issued a new ordinance regulating international travel under COVID-19, which is in effect from 16 May until 30 July 2021
• It extends the ban on travelers from Brazil (exemptions include officials and representatives of international organizations and persons resident in Italy prior to 13 February 2021).
• Removal of the quarantine requirement for travelers from EU and Schengen countries, Israel, and the UK. However, all persons entering Italy must present negative COVID-19 test results from the 48 hours prior to entering Italy (exemptions include officials and representatives of international organizations).
A second ordinance expands Covid-tested flights at the Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa International airports, as well as in Naples and Venice, welcoming specific flights from Canada, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates.
For detailed requirements for entering Italy you should consult this link from the Ministry of Health.

*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 a “List C” country 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

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.

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.

The test must be taken within 48 hours prior to arrival.

Accepted test: molecular (PCR) and antigenic.

Children aged 2 and under are exempted.

Is a quarantine required?

From 16 May, no quarantine is imposed on travellers arriving from EU Member States and Schengen Associated Countries who are able to provide a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.

If you are unable to show proof of a molecular or antigenic test, you can enter Italy but you must:

• Inform your Local Health Authority of reference as soon as you enter Italy
• Self-isolate for 10 days
• take another molecular or antigenic test at the end of the 10-day self-isolation.

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

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)

Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays

*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.

Travellers (regardless of nationality) transiting Italy in a private vehicle for less than 36 hours are exempt from self-isolation. Those travelling for work, health or absolute necessity, for less than 120 hours, are also exempt from self-isolation.

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

*From Third Countries:

Travellers from third countries outside the EU+ area are allowed to enter Italy only for specific reasons, and not for tourism.

Travellers from Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, United Kingdom and Unites States of America are allowed to enter for any reason (including tourism).

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven 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.

Specific requirements for Brazil

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 day of entry. Some exceptions are in place according to the Order of 13 February 2021. People who are allowed to enter Italy to reach their domicile, home, or residence of their minor children, have to follow a specific protocol described on salute.gov.it.

Specific requirements for India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

Entry to Italy from India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka is banned except for persons either resident in Italy since before 29 April 2021 or expressly authorised by the Ministry of Health.

Persons entering Italy who visited or transited through India, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka between 15 and 28 April 2021, even if they do not show symptoms of Covid-19, need to inform the local health authority, take a swab test (molecular or antigenic), self-isolate for a period of 10 days and take another swab test.

Is a coronavirus test required?

Travellers from third-countries are required to take a Covid-19 test within 72 hours prior to entry.

Is quarantine required?

From 16 May, the quarantine requirement has been dropped for passengers from the EU, United Kingdom or Israel with a negative test, as well as travellers from the United States on a ‘Covid-tested’ flight.

All other travellers allowed to enter Italy from third countries have to:

• provide a self-declaration;
• self-isolate for 10 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health Authority. After the 10-day period, an additional PCR test is required.

Find out more:
Esteri.it
Viaggiare Sicuri
Exemptions to the requirement of quarantine or pre-departure PCR test

Internal Restrictions:

**You will need to carry a self-certification form whenever you leave your home at the Red Zone. The self-certification form, available here for download and printing, will be used to confirm the motive for leaving one’s home, which must be related to work, health, or other urgent reasons. Persons are permitted to travel to return to their residence. Violations are subject to fines.

+++ Italy government has released the latest classification of regions into different color zones, which is in effect from Monday, 17 May 2021.

• Yellow regions: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk: Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Emilia Romagna, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lazio (including Rome), Liguria, Lombardy, Marche, Molise, Piedmont, Puglia, Sicily, Sardinia, Tuscany, Umbria, Veneto and the autonomous provinces of Trento and Bolzano.
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk: Valle d’Aosta.
• Red Zones: Zones classified as having the highest level of risk: None.

A new legislative decree of 22 April, provides a roadmap for reopening activities in Italy. It is in effect from Monday, 26 April until 31 July 2021.
It sets out the following measures:
• Measures that are always required:
o 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.
o Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
o Wash your hands frequently
o 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.
• Domestic travel from 26 April:
o Travel between regions classified as Yellow or White Zones will be allowed
o To travel between Orange and Red regions, persons will need a vaccine pass, also known as Certificazione verde or Green Certificate. A Green certificate is required for such travel for anybody over the age of 2. Persons traveling between Orange/Red regions for work, health, or other urgent reasons are exempt from this requirement and need only present a self-certification form declaring their motive for travel.
• Certificazione verde or Green Certificate:
o The following persons may be granted a Green Certificate:
– those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (valid for 6 months)
– those who have fully recovered from COVID-19 (valid for 6 months)
– those who have a negative COVID-19 test (rapid antigen or molecular) from the past 48 hours.
– Again, infants under the age of 2 are exempt from having to undergo a COVID-19 test and thus do not need a Green Certificate to travel.
o Green Certificates are issued by:
– the facility that gave you your vaccine
– the facility where you were hospitalized for COVID-19 or your GP
– the facility that administered your COVID-19 test (including pharmacies)
o Vaccine passes granted within the EU are also valid in Italy

• Visiting friends and family between 1 May – 15 June:
o In Yellow Zones, 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 four persons may make such journeys (regardless of whether they live together or not), plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
o In Orange Zones, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same city, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of four persons may make such journeys (regardless of whether they live together or not), plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.

• Schools and Universities from 26 April:

o Secondary schools/high schools: in Red Zones, in-person teaching activities are to be guaranteed for 50-75% of the student body; in Orange and Yellow Zones, for 70-100%.
o Universities: In Yellow and Orange Zones, teaching activities are preferably to be held in-person. In Red Zones, in-person teaching should be prioritized for first year students.

• The following measures will be applicable to Yellow Zones:
o Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops)
– From 26 April, food service activities with outdoor table service are allowed both at lunch and dinner, within curfew. Foodservice activities of hotels may continue without restrictions for overnight guests.
– From 1 June, food service activities with table service will be allowed indoors between 5:00-18:00.
o Cinemas, theaters, and concert halls may reopen from 26 April with assigned seating at 50% of capacity. In any case, there may be a maximum of 500 spectators for indoor venues and 1000 spectators for outdoor venues.
o Spectator sports: From 1 June, sports competitions recognized at the national level may admit audiences up to 25% of capacity. In any case, there may be a maximum of 500 spectators for indoor venues and 1000 spectators for outdoor venues.
o Gyms, pools, and contact sports:
– From 26 April sports activities of any type, including contact sports, are allowed exclusively outdoors
– From 15 May outdoor swimming pools may reopen
– From 1 June gyms may reopen
o Conferences and trade shows/exhibitions:
– From 15 June trade shows/exhibitions are allowed to take place
– From 1 July conferences and conventions are allowed to take place
o Spas and amusement parks may reopen from 1 July
• The measures applicable to Orange and Red Zones in the the past continue to apply.

Italy Latest News: Italian government to lift COVID-19 quarantine requirements for travelers from Canada, Japan and UAE (The Local, 14.05.2021). Italian government plans to lift COVID-19 quarantine restrictions for travelers from some European countries, Israel, U.K. and U.S. from mid-May (Reuters, 08.05.2021). Italy travel pass will also be valid for tourists from outside EU -minister (Reuters, 05.05.2021).

International Restrictions:

The Ministry of Health has issued a new ordinance regulating international travel under COVID-19, which is in effect from 16 May until 30 July 2021
• It extends the ban on travelers from Brazil (exemptions include officials and representatives of international organizations and persons resident in Italy prior to 13 February 2021).
• Removal of the quarantine requirement for travelers from EU and Schengen countries, Israel, and the UK. However, all persons entering Italy must present negative COVID-19 test results from the 48 hours prior to entering Italy (exemptions include officials and representatives of international organizations).
A second ordinance expands Covid-tested flights at the Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa International airports, as well as in Naples and Venice, welcoming specific flights from Canada, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates.
For detailed requirements for entering Italy you should consult this link from the Ministry of Health.

*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

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.

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.

The test must be taken within 48 hours prior to arrival.

Accepted test: molecular (PCR) and antigenic.

Children aged 2 and under are exempted.

Is a quarantine required?

Until 15 May, all travellers from EU Member States and Schengen Associated Countries will have to complete a 5-day quarantine.

On day 5, a PCR test must be taken. If the result of this test is negative, the period of quarantine can end.

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.

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

Exemptions to the requirement of quarantine or pre-departure PCR test

Contact Point for Italy:
Online Inquiries

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)

Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays

*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
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*From Third Countries:

For travellers coming from third countries outside the EU+ area, travel is allowed only for specific reasons and not for tourism.

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

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven 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.

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 day of entry. Some exceptions are in place according to the Order of 13 February 2021. People who are allowed to enter Italy to reach their domicile, home, or residence of their minor children, have to follow a specific protocol described on salute.gov.it.

Entry to Italy from India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka is banned except for persons either resident in Italy since before 29 April 2021 or expressly authorised by the Ministry of Health.

Persons entering Italy who visited or transited through India, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka between 15 and 28 April 2021, even if they do not show symptoms of Covid-19, need to inform the local health authority, take a swab test (molecular or antigenic), self-isolate for a period of 10 days and take another swab test.

Is quarantine required?

In all the described cases, travellers have to:

• provide a self-declaration;
• self-isolate for 14 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health Authority. The self-isolation period is reduced to 10 days for travellers who entered Italy after 18 April 2021. After the 10-day period, an additional PCR test is required.

Find out more:
Esteri.it
Viaggiare Sicuri
Exemptions to the requirement of quarantine or pre-departure PCR test

Internal Restrictions:

**You will need to carry a self-certification form whenever you leave your home at the Red Zone. The self-certification form, available here for download and printing, will be used to confirm the motive for leaving one’s home, which must be related to work, health, or other urgent reasons. Persons are permitted to travel to return to their residence. Violations are subject to fines.

+++ Italy government has released the latest classification of regions into different color zones, which is in effect from Monday, 17 May 2021.

• Yellow regions: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk: Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Emilia Romagna, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lazio (including Rome), Liguria, Lombardy, Marche, Molise, Piedmont, Puglia, Sicily, Sardinia, Tuscany, Umbria, Veneto and the autonomous provinces of Trento and Bolzano.
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk: Valle d’Aosta.
• Red Zones: Zones classified as having the highest level of risk: None.

A new legislative decree of 22 April, provides a roadmap for reopening activities in Italy. It is in effect from Monday, 26 April until 31 July 2021.
It sets out the following measures:
• Measures that are always required:
o 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.
o Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
o Wash your hands frequently
o 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.
• Domestic travel from 26 April:
o Travel between regions classified as Yellow or White Zones will be allowed
o To travel between Orange and Red regions, persons will need a vaccine pass, also known as Certificazione verde or Green Certificate. A Green certificate is required for such travel for anybody over the age of 2. Persons traveling between Orange/Red regions for work, health, or other urgent reasons are exempt from this requirement and need only present a self-certification form declaring their motive for travel.
• Certificazione verde or Green Certificate:
o The following persons may be granted a Green Certificate:
– those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (valid for 6 months)
– those who have fully recovered from COVID-19 (valid for 6 months)
– those who have a negative COVID-19 test (rapid antigen or molecular) from the past 48 hours.
– Again, infants under the age of 2 are exempt from having to undergo a COVID-19 test and thus do not need a Green Certificate to travel.
o Green Certificates are issued by:
– the facility that gave you your vaccine
– the facility where you were hospitalized for COVID-19 or your GP
– the facility that administered your COVID-19 test (including pharmacies)
o Vaccine passes granted within the EU are also valid in Italy

• Visiting friends and family between 1 May – 15 June:
o In Yellow Zones, 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 four persons may make such journeys (regardless of whether they live together or not), plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
o In Orange Zones, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same city, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of four persons may make such journeys (regardless of whether they live together or not), plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.

• Schools and Universities from 26 April:

o Secondary schools/high schools: in Red Zones, in-person teaching activities are to be guaranteed for 50-75% of the student body; in Orange and Yellow Zones, for 70-100%.
o Universities: In Yellow and Orange Zones, teaching activities are preferably to be held in-person. In Red Zones, in-person teaching should be prioritized for first year students.

• The following measures will be applicable to Yellow Zones:
o Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops)
– From 26 April, food service activities with outdoor table service are allowed both at lunch and dinner, within curfew. Foodservice activities of hotels may continue without restrictions for overnight guests.
– From 1 June, food service activities with table service will be allowed indoors between 5:00-18:00.
o Cinemas, theaters, and concert halls may reopen from 26 April with assigned seating at 50% of capacity. In any case, there may be a maximum of 500 spectators for indoor venues and 1000 spectators for outdoor venues.
o Spectator sports: From 1 June, sports competitions recognized at the national level may admit audiences up to 25% of capacity. In any case, there may be a maximum of 500 spectators for indoor venues and 1000 spectators for outdoor venues.
o Gyms, pools, and contact sports:
– From 26 April sports activities of any type, including contact sports, are allowed exclusively outdoors
– From 15 May outdoor swimming pools may reopen
– From 1 June gyms may reopen
o Conferences and trade shows/exhibitions:
– From 15 June trade shows/exhibitions are allowed to take place
– From 1 July conferences and conventions are allowed to take place
o Spas and amusement parks may reopen from 1 July
• The measures applicable to Orange and Red Zones in the the past continue to apply.

Italy Latest News: Italian government to lift COVID-19 quarantine requirements for travelers from Canada, Japan and UAE (The Local, 14.05.2021). Italian government plans to lift COVID-19 quarantine restrictions for travelers from some European countries, Israel, U.K. and U.S. from mid-May (Reuters, 08.05.2021). Italy travel pass will also be valid for tourists from outside EU -minister (Reuters, 05.05.2021).Italian government imposes ban on travelers from Bangladesh, India and Srilanka (Reuters, 28.04.2021).

International Restrictions:

The Ministry of Health has issued a new ordinance regulating international travel under COVID-19, which is in effect from 16 May until 30 July 2021
• It extends the ban on travelers from Brazil (exemptions include officials and representatives of international organizations and persons resident in Italy prior to 13 February 2021).
• Removal of the quarantine requirement for travelers from EU and Schengen countries, Israel, and the UK. However, all persons entering Italy must present negative COVID-19 test results from the 48 hours prior to entering Italy (exemptions include officials and representatives of international organizations).
A second ordinance expands Covid-tested flights at the Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa International airports, as well as in Naples and Venice, welcoming specific flights from Canada, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates.
For detailed requirements for entering Italy you should consult this link from the Ministry of Health.

*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

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.

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.

The test must be taken within 48 hours prior to arrival.

Accepted test: molecular (PCR) and antigenic.

Children aged 2 and under are exempted.

Is a quarantine required?

Until 15 May, all travellers from EU Member States and Schengen Associated Countries will have to complete a 5-day quarantine.

On day 5, a PCR test must be taken. If the result of this test is negative, the period of quarantine can end.

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.

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

Exemptions to the requirement of quarantine or pre-departure PCR test

Contact Point for Italy:
Online Inquiries

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)

Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays

*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:

For travellers coming from third countries outside the EU+ area, travel is allowed only for specific reasons and not for tourism.

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

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven 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.

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 day of entry. Some exceptions are in place according to the Order of 13 February 2021. People who are allowed to enter Italy to reach their domicile, home, or residence of their minor children, have to follow a specific protocol described on salute.gov.it.

Entry to Italy from India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka is banned except for persons either resident in Italy since before 29 April 2021 or expressly authorised by the Ministry of Health.

Persons entering Italy who visited or transited through India, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka between 15 and 28 April 2021, even if they do not show symptoms of Covid-19, need to inform the local health authority, take a swab test (molecular or antigenic), self-isolate for a period of 10 days and take another swab test.

Is quarantine required?

In all the described cases, travellers have to:

• provide a self-declaration;
• self-isolate for 14 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health Authority. The self-isolation period is reduced to 10 days for travellers who entered Italy after 18 April 2021. After the 10-day period, an additional PCR test is required.

Find out more:
Esteri.it
Viaggiare Sicuri
Exemptions to the requirement of quarantine or pre-departure PCR test

Internal Restrictions:

**You will need to carry a self-certification form whenever you leave your home at the Red Zone. The self-certification form, available here for download and printing, will be used to confirm the motive for leaving one’s home, which must be related to work, health, or other urgent reasons. Persons are permitted to travel to return to their residence. Violations are subject to fines.

+++ Italy government has released the latest classification of regions into different color zones, which is in effect from Monday, 17 May 2021.

• Yellow regions: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk: Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Emilia Romagna, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lazio (including Rome), Liguria, Lombardy, Marche, Molise, Piedmont, Puglia, Sicily, Sardinia, Tuscany, Umbria, Veneto and the autonomous provinces of Trento and Bolzano.
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk: Valle d’Aosta.
• Red Zones: Zones classified as having the highest level of risk: None.

A new legislative decree of 22 April, provides a roadmap for reopening activities in Italy. It is in effect from Monday, 26 April until 31 July 2021.
It sets out the following measures:
• Measures that are always required:
o 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.
o Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
o Wash your hands frequently
o 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.
• Domestic travel from 26 April:
o Travel between regions classified as Yellow or White Zones will be allowed
o To travel between Orange and Red regions, persons will need a vaccine pass, also known as Certificazione verde or Green Certificate. A Green certificate is required for such travel for anybody over the age of 2. Persons traveling between Orange/Red regions for work, health, or other urgent reasons are exempt from this requirement and need only present a self-certification form declaring their motive for travel.
• Certificazione verde or Green Certificate:
o The following persons may be granted a Green Certificate:
– those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (valid for 6 months)
– those who have fully recovered from COVID-19 (valid for 6 months)
– those who have a negative COVID-19 test (rapid antigen or molecular) from the past 48 hours.
– Again, infants under the age of 2 are exempt from having to undergo a COVID-19 test and thus do not need a Green Certificate to travel.
o Green Certificates are issued by:
– the facility that gave you your vaccine
– the facility where you were hospitalized for COVID-19 or your GP
– the facility that administered your COVID-19 test (including pharmacies)
o Vaccine passes granted within the EU are also valid in Italy

• Visiting friends and family between 1 May – 15 June:
o In Yellow Zones, 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 four persons may make such journeys (regardless of whether they live together or not), plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
o In Orange Zones, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same city, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of four persons may make such journeys (regardless of whether they live together or not), plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.

• Schools and Universities from 26 April:

o Secondary schools/high schools: in Red Zones, in-person teaching activities are to be guaranteed for 50-75% of the student body; in Orange and Yellow Zones, for 70-100%.
o Universities: In Yellow and Orange Zones, teaching activities are preferably to be held in-person. In Red Zones, in-person teaching should be prioritized for first year students.

• The following measures will be applicable to Yellow Zones:
o Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops)
– From 26 April, food service activities with outdoor table service are allowed both at lunch and dinner, within curfew. Foodservice activities of hotels may continue without restrictions for overnight guests.
– From 1 June, food service activities with table service will be allowed indoors between 5:00-18:00.
o Cinemas, theaters, and concert halls may reopen from 26 April with assigned seating at 50% of capacity. In any case, there may be a maximum of 500 spectators for indoor venues and 1000 spectators for outdoor venues.
o Spectator sports: From 1 June, sports competitions recognized at the national level may admit audiences up to 25% of capacity. In any case, there may be a maximum of 500 spectators for indoor venues and 1000 spectators for outdoor venues.
o Gyms, pools, and contact sports:
– From 26 April sports activities of any type, including contact sports, are allowed exclusively outdoors
– From 15 May outdoor swimming pools may reopen
– From 1 June gyms may reopen
o Conferences and trade shows/exhibitions:
– From 15 June trade shows/exhibitions are allowed to take place
– From 1 July conferences and conventions are allowed to take place
o Spas and amusement parks may reopen from 1 July
• The measures applicable to Orange and Red Zones in the the past continue to apply.

Italy Latest News: Italian government plans to lift COVID-19 quarantine restrictions for travelers from some European countries, Israel, U.K. and U.S. from mid-May (Reuters, 08.05.2021). Italy travel pass will also be valid for tourists from outside EU -minister (Reuters, 05.05.2021).Italian government imposes ban on travelers from Bangladesh, India and Srilanka (Reuters, 28.04.2021).

International Restrictions:

The following measures are in effect from 29 April – 15 May 2021:
• All travelers – Testing prior to travel to Italy: All persons entering Italy must present negative COVID-19 test results from the 48 hours prior to entering Italy.
• Travelers from India, Bangladesh, or Sri Lanka: Persons who have been in or traveled through these countries in the previous 14 days may not enter or transit through Italy.
-This travel ban does not apply to persons who have no COVID-19 symptoms AND: are Italian citizens with residency in Italy prior to 29 April 2021 OR are officials and representatives of international organizations and diplomatic missions. However, these categories of persons must present negative COVID-19 test results from the 72 hours prior to entering Italy and an additional COVID-19 test must be taken upon arrival. Regardless of the test results, they must then quarantine for a period of 10 days in a “COVID Hotel” or another suitable place as determined by the Civil Protection Department, and take a second COVID-19 test at the end of quarantine.
– Persons who are already in Italy and have been in or traveled through these countries in the previous 14 days, even if asymptomatic, must communicate their arrival to regional health authorities, take a COVID-19 test, quarantine for a period of 10 days regardless of the results, and take a second COVID-19 test at the end of quarantine.
• Travelers from Brazil: Persons who have been in or traveled through Brazil in the previous 14 days may not enter or transit through Italy. This does not apply to persons who have no COVID-19 symptoms AND had established residency in Italy prior to 13 February 2021. Persons in this category must present negative COVID-19 test results from the 48 hours prior to entering Italy and an additional COVID-19 test must be taken upon arrival. Regardless of the test results, they must then quarantine for a period of 10 days and take a second COVID-19 test at the end of quarantine.
– Officials and representatives of international organizations and diplomatic missions who have been in or traveled through Brazil in the previous 14 days may enter Italy, with the following conditions: must present negative COVID-19 test results from the 48 hours prior to entering Italy and an additional COVID-19 test must be taken upon arrival. Quarantine is not required if test results are negative.
• Travelers from all other non-EU countries (except those in below bullet point): For persons who have been in or traveled through any non-EU countries in the last 14 days, 10 days quarantine is required, regardless of their COVID-19 test results on arrival. A negative COVID-19 test result is required at the end of quarantine. This quarantine requirement does not apply to officials and representatives of international organizations and diplomatic missions.
• Travelers from EU countries, Israel, & the UK: All persons who have been in or traveled through these countries in the previous 14 days must quarantine for 5 days upon arrival in Italy and take a COVID-19 test at the end of quarantine.
For specific and detailed requirements for entering Italy you should consult this link from the Ministry of Health.
For more specific and detailed requirements for entering Italy you should consult this here from the Italian Ministry of foreign Affairs and below (from the European Commission):

*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

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.

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.

The test must be taken within 48 hours prior to arrival.

Accepted test: molecular (PCR) and antigenic.

Children aged 2 and under are exempted.

Is a quarantine required?

Until 15 May, all travellers from EU Member States and Schengen Associated Countries will have to complete a 5-day quarantine.

On day 5, a PCR test must be taken. If the result of this test is negative, the period of quarantine can end.

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.

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

Exemptions to the requirement of quarantine or pre-departure PCR test

Contact Point for Italy:
Online Inquiries

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)

Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays

*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:

For travellers coming from third countries outside the EU+ area, travel is allowed only for specific reasons and not for tourism.

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

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven 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.

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 day of entry. Some exceptions are in place according to the Order of 13 February 2021. People who are allowed to enter Italy to reach their domicile, home, or residence of their minor children, have to follow a specific protocol described on salute.gov.it.

Entry to Italy from India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka is banned except for persons either resident in Italy since before 29 April 2021 or expressly authorised by the Ministry of Health.

Persons entering Italy who visited or transited through India, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka between 15 and 28 April 2021, even if they do not show symptoms of Covid-19, need to inform the local health authority, take a swab test (molecular or antigenic), self-isolate for a period of 10 days and take another swab test.

Is quarantine required?

In all the described cases, travellers have to:

• provide a self-declaration;
• self-isolate for 14 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health Authority. The self-isolation period is reduced to 10 days for travellers who entered Italy after 18 April 2021. After the 10-day period, an additional PCR test is required.

Find out more:
Esteri.it
Viaggiare Sicuri
Exemptions to the requirement of quarantine or pre-departure PCR test

Internal Restrictions:

**You will need to carry a self-certification form whenever you leave your home at the Red Zone. The self-certification form, available here for download and printing, will be used to confirm the motive for leaving one’s home, which must be related to work, health, or other urgent reasons. Persons are permitted to travel to return to their residence. Violations are subject to fines.

+++ Italy government has released the latest classification of regions into different color zones, which is in effect from Monday, 10 May 2021.

• Yellow regions: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk: Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Emilia Romagna, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lazio (including Rome), Liguria, Lombardy, Marche, Molise, Piedmont, Puglia, Tuscany, Umbria, Veneto and the autonomous provinces of Trento and Bolzano.
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk: Sicily, Sardinia and Valle d’Aosta.
• Red Zones: Zones classified as having the highest level of risk: None.

A new legislative decree of 22 April, provides a roadmap for reopening activities in Italy. It is in effect from Monday, 26 April until 31 July 2021.
It sets out the following measures:
• Measures that are always required:
o 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.
o Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
o Wash your hands frequently
o 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.
• Domestic travel from 26 April:
o Travel between regions classified as Yellow or White Zones will be allowed
o To travel between Orange and Red regions, persons will need a vaccine pass, also known as Certificazione verde or Green Certificate. A Green certificate is required for such travel for anybody over the age of 2. Persons traveling between Orange/Red regions for work, health, or other urgent reasons are exempt from this requirement and need only present a self-certification form declaring their motive for travel.
• Certificazione verde or Green Certificate:
o The following persons may be granted a Green Certificate:
– those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (valid for 6 months)
– those who have fully recovered from COVID-19 (valid for 6 months)
– those who have a negative COVID-19 test (rapid antigen or molecular) from the past 48 hours.
– Again, infants under the age of 2 are exempt from having to undergo a COVID-19 test and thus do not need a Green Certificate to travel.
o Green Certificates are issued by:
– the facility that gave you your vaccine
– the facility where you were hospitalized for COVID-19 or your GP
– the facility that administered your COVID-19 test (including pharmacies)
o Vaccine passes granted within the EU are also valid in Italy

• Visiting friends and family between 1 May – 15 June:
o In Yellow Zones, 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 four persons may make such journeys (regardless of whether they live together or not), plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
o In Orange Zones, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same city, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of four persons may make such journeys (regardless of whether they live together or not), plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.

• Schools and Universities from 26 April:

o Secondary schools/high schools: in Red Zones, in-person teaching activities are to be guaranteed for 50-75% of the student body; in Orange and Yellow Zones, for 70-100%.
o Universities: In Yellow and Orange Zones, teaching activities are preferably to be held in-person. In Red Zones, in-person teaching should be prioritized for first year students.

• The following measures will be applicable to Yellow Zones:
o Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops)
– From 26 April, food service activities with outdoor table service are allowed both at lunch and dinner, within curfew. Foodservice activities of hotels may continue without restrictions for overnight guests.
– From 1 June, food service activities with table service will be allowed indoors between 5:00-18:00.
o Cinemas, theaters, and concert halls may reopen from 26 April with assigned seating at 50% of capacity. In any case, there may be a maximum of 500 spectators for indoor venues and 1000 spectators for outdoor venues.
o Spectator sports: From 1 June, sports competitions recognized at the national level may admit audiences up to 25% of capacity. In any case, there may be a maximum of 500 spectators for indoor venues and 1000 spectators for outdoor venues.
o Gyms, pools, and contact sports:
– From 26 April sports activities of any type, including contact sports, are allowed exclusively outdoors
– From 15 May outdoor swimming pools may reopen
– From 1 June gyms may reopen
o Conferences and trade shows/exhibitions:
– From 15 June trade shows/exhibitions are allowed to take place
– From 1 July conferences and conventions are allowed to take place
o Spas and amusement parks may reopen from 1 July
• The measures applicable to Orange and Red Zones in the the past continue to apply.

Italy Latest News: Italian government plans to lift COVID-19 quarantine restrictions for travelers from some European countries, Israel, U.K. and U.S. from mid-May (Reuters, 08.05.2021). Italy travel pass will also be valid for tourists from outside EU -minister (Reuters, 05.05.2021).Italian government imposes ban on travelers from Bangladesh, India and Srilanka (Reuters, 28.04.2021).

International Restrictions:

The following measures are in effect from 29 April – 15 May 2021:
• All travelers – Testing prior to travel to Italy: All persons entering Italy must present negative COVID-19 test results from the 48 hours prior to entering Italy.
• Travelers from India, Bangladesh, or Sri Lanka: Persons who have been in or traveled through these countries in the previous 14 days may not enter or transit through Italy.
-This travel ban does not apply to persons who have no COVID-19 symptoms AND: are Italian citizens with residency in Italy prior to 29 April 2021 OR are officials and representatives of international organizations and diplomatic missions. However, these categories of persons must present negative COVID-19 test results from the 72 hours prior to entering Italy and an additional COVID-19 test must be taken upon arrival. Regardless of the test results, they must then quarantine for a period of 10 days in a “COVID Hotel” or another suitable place as determined by the Civil Protection Department, and take a second COVID-19 test at the end of quarantine.
– Persons who are already in Italy and have been in or traveled through these countries in the previous 14 days, even if asymptomatic, must communicate their arrival to regional health authorities, take a COVID-19 test, quarantine for a period of 10 days regardless of the results, and take a second COVID-19 test at the end of quarantine.
• Travelers from Brazil: Persons who have been in or traveled through Brazil in the previous 14 days may not enter or transit through Italy. This does not apply to persons who have no COVID-19 symptoms AND had established residency in Italy prior to 13 February 2021. Persons in this category must present negative COVID-19 test results from the 48 hours prior to entering Italy and an additional COVID-19 test must be taken upon arrival. Regardless of the test results, they must then quarantine for a period of 10 days and take a second COVID-19 test at the end of quarantine.
– Officials and representatives of international organizations and diplomatic missions who have been in or traveled through Brazil in the previous 14 days may enter Italy, with the following conditions: must present negative COVID-19 test results from the 48 hours prior to entering Italy and an additional COVID-19 test must be taken upon arrival. Quarantine is not required if test results are negative.
• Travelers from all other non-EU countries (except those in below bullet point): For persons who have been in or traveled through any non-EU countries in the last 14 days, 10 days quarantine is required, regardless of their COVID-19 test results on arrival. A negative COVID-19 test result is required at the end of quarantine. This quarantine requirement does not apply to officials and representatives of international organizations and diplomatic missions.
• Travelers from EU countries, Israel, & the UK: All persons who have been in or traveled through these countries in the previous 14 days must quarantine for 5 days upon arrival in Italy and take a COVID-19 test at the end of quarantine.
For specific and detailed requirements for entering Italy you should consult this link from the Ministry of Health.
For more specific and detailed requirements for entering Italy you should consult this here from the Italian Ministry of foreign Affairs and below (from the European Commission):

*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

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.

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.

The test must be taken within 48 hours prior to arrival.

Accepted test: molecular (PCR) and antigenic.

Children aged 2 and under are exempted.

Is a quarantine required?

All travellers from EU Member States and Schengen Associated Countries will have to complete a 5-day quarantine.

On day 5, a PCR test must be taken. If the result of this test is negative, the period of quarantine can end.

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.

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

Exemptions to the requirement of quarantine or pre-departure PCR test

Contact Point for Italy:
Online Inquiries

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)

Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays

*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:

For travellers coming from third countries outside the EU+ area, travel is allowed only for specific reasons and not for tourism.

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

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven 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.

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 day of entry. Some exceptions are in place according to the Order of 13 February 2021. People who are allowed to enter Italy to reach their domicile, home, or residence of their minor children, have to follow a specific protocol described on salute.gov.it.

Entry to Italy from India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka is banned except for persons either resident in Italy since before 29 April 2021 or expressly authorised by the Ministry of Health.

Persons entering Italy who visited or transited through India, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka between 15 and 28 April 2021, even if they do not show symptoms of Covid-19, need to inform the local health authority, take a swab test (molecular or antigenic), self-isolate for a period of 10 days and take another swab test.

Is quarantine required?

In all the described cases, travellers have to:

• provide a self-declaration;
• self-isolate for 14 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health Authority. The self-isolation period is reduced to 10 days for travellers who entered Italy after 18 April 2021. After the 10-day period, an additional PCR test is required.

Find out more:
Esteri.it
Viaggiare Sicuri
Exemptions to the requirement of quarantine or pre-departure PCR test

Internal Restrictions:

**You will need to carry a self-certification form whenever you leave your home at the Red Zone. The self-certification form, available here for download and printing, will be used to confirm the motive for leaving one’s home, which must be related to work, health, or other urgent reasons. Persons are permitted to travel to return to their residence. Violations are subject to fines.

+++ Italy government has released the latest classification of regions into different color zones, which is in effect from Monday, 10 May 2021.

• Yellow regions: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk: Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Emilia Romagna, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lazio (including Rome), Liguria, Lombardy, Marche, Molise, Piedmont, Puglia, Tuscany, Umbria, Veneto and the autonomous provinces of Trento and Bolzano.
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk: Sicily, Sardinia and Valle d’Aosta.
• Red Zones: Zones classified as having the highest level of risk: None.

A new legislative decree of 22 April, provides a roadmap for reopening activities in Italy. It is in effect from Monday, 26 April until 31 July 2021.
It sets out the following measures:
• Measures that are always required:
o 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.
o Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
o Wash your hands frequently
o 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.
• Domestic travel from 26 April:
o Travel between regions classified as Yellow or White Zones will be allowed
o To travel between Orange and Red regions, persons will need a vaccine pass, also known as Certificazione verde or Green Certificate. A Green certificate is required for such travel for anybody over the age of 2. Persons traveling between Orange/Red regions for work, health, or other urgent reasons are exempt from this requirement and need only present a self-certification form declaring their motive for travel.
• Certificazione verde or Green Certificate:
o The following persons may be granted a Green Certificate:
– those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (valid for 6 months)
– those who have fully recovered from COVID-19 (valid for 6 months)
– those who have a negative COVID-19 test (rapid antigen or molecular) from the past 48 hours.
– Again, infants under the age of 2 are exempt from having to undergo a COVID-19 test and thus do not need a Green Certificate to travel.
o Green Certificates are issued by:
– the facility that gave you your vaccine
– the facility where you were hospitalized for COVID-19 or your GP
– the facility that administered your COVID-19 test (including pharmacies)
o Vaccine passes granted within the EU are also valid in Italy

• Visiting friends and family between 1 May – 15 June:
o In Yellow Zones, 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 four persons may make such journeys (regardless of whether they live together or not), plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
o In Orange Zones, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same city, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of four persons may make such journeys (regardless of whether they live together or not), plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.

• Schools and Universities from 26 April:

o Secondary schools/high schools: in Red Zones, in-person teaching activities are to be guaranteed for 50-75% of the student body; in Orange and Yellow Zones, for 70-100%.
o Universities: In Yellow and Orange Zones, teaching activities are preferably to be held in-person. In Red Zones, in-person teaching should be prioritized for first year students.

• The following measures will be applicable to Yellow Zones:
o Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops)
– From 26 April, food service activities with outdoor table service are allowed both at lunch and dinner, within curfew. Foodservice activities of hotels may continue without restrictions for overnight guests.
– From 1 June, food service activities with table service will be allowed indoors between 5:00-18:00.
o Cinemas, theaters, and concert halls may reopen from 26 April with assigned seating at 50% of capacity. In any case, there may be a maximum of 500 spectators for indoor venues and 1000 spectators for outdoor venues.
o Spectator sports: From 1 June, sports competitions recognized at the national level may admit audiences up to 25% of capacity. In any case, there may be a maximum of 500 spectators for indoor venues and 1000 spectators for outdoor venues.
o Gyms, pools, and contact sports:
– From 26 April sports activities of any type, including contact sports, are allowed exclusively outdoors
– From 15 May outdoor swimming pools may reopen
– From 1 June gyms may reopen
o Conferences and trade shows/exhibitions:
– From 15 June trade shows/exhibitions are allowed to take place
– From 1 July conferences and conventions are allowed to take place
o Spas and amusement parks may reopen from 1 July
• The measures applicable to Orange and Red Zones in the the past continue to apply.

Italy Latest News: Italy travel pass will also be valid for tourists from outside EU -minister (Reuters, 05.05.2021). Italian authorities extend for 15 days COVID-19 restrictions already in place on travelers from other European countries; ban on people coming from Sri Lanka also imposed (Reuters, 29.04.2021). Italian government imposes ban on travelers from Bangladesh (Reuters, 28.04.2021). Italian government bars foreign travelers who have been in India in past 14 days (Reuters, 25.04.2021).

International Restrictions:

The following measures are in effect from 29 April – 15 May 2021:
• All travelers – Testing prior to travel to Italy: All persons entering Italy must present negative COVID-19 test results from the 48 hours prior to entering Italy.
• Travelers from India, Bangladesh, or Sri Lanka: Persons who have been in or traveled through these countries in the previous 14 days may not enter or transit through Italy.
-This travel ban does not apply to persons who have no COVID-19 symptoms AND: are Italian citizens with residency in Italy prior to 29 April 2021 OR are officials and representatives of international organizations and diplomatic missions. However, these categories of persons must present negative COVID-19 test results from the 72 hours prior to entering Italy and an additional COVID-19 test must be taken upon arrival. Regardless of the test results, they must then quarantine for a period of 10 days in a “COVID Hotel” or another suitable place as determined by the Civil Protection Department, and take a second COVID-19 test at the end of quarantine.
– Persons who are already in Italy and have been in or traveled through these countries in the previous 14 days, even if asymptomatic, must communicate their arrival to regional health authorities, take a COVID-19 test, quarantine for a period of 10 days regardless of the results, and take a second COVID-19 test at the end of quarantine.
• Travelers from Brazil: Persons who have been in or traveled through Brazil in the previous 14 days may not enter or transit through Italy. This does not apply to persons who have no COVID-19 symptoms AND had established residency in Italy prior to 13 February 2021. Persons in this category must present negative COVID-19 test results from the 48 hours prior to entering Italy and an additional COVID-19 test must be taken upon arrival. Regardless of the test results, they must then quarantine for a period of 10 days and take a second COVID-19 test at the end of quarantine.
– Officials and representatives of international organizations and diplomatic missions who have been in or traveled through Brazil in the previous 14 days may enter Italy, with the following conditions: must present negative COVID-19 test results from the 48 hours prior to entering Italy and an additional COVID-19 test must be taken upon arrival. Quarantine is not required if test results are negative.
• Travelers from all other non-EU countries (except those in below bullet point): For persons who have been in or traveled through any non-EU countries in the last 14 days, 10 days quarantine is required, regardless of their COVID-19 test results on arrival. A negative COVID-19 test result is required at the end of quarantine. This quarantine requirement does not apply to officials and representatives of international organizations and diplomatic missions.
• Travelers from EU countries, Israel, & the UK: All persons who have been in or traveled through these countries in the previous 14 days must quarantine for 5 days upon arrival in Italy and take a COVID-19 test at the end of quarantine.
For specific and detailed requirements for entering Italy you should consult this link from the Ministry of Health.
For more specific and detailed requirements for entering Italy you should consult this here from the Italian Ministry of foreign Affairs and below (from the European Commission):

*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

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.

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.

The test must be taken within 48 hours prior to arrival.

Accepted test: molecular (PCR) and antigenic.

Children aged 2 and under are exempted.

Is a quarantine required?

All travellers from EU Member States and Schengen Associated Countries will have to complete a 5-day quarantine.

On day 5, a PCR test must be taken. If the result of this test is negative, the period of quarantine can end.

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.

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

Exemptions to the requirement of quarantine or pre-departure PCR test

Contact Point for Italy:
Online Inquiries

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)

Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays

*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:

For travellers coming from third countries outside the EU+ area, travel is allowed only for specific reasons and not for tourism.

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

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven 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.

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 day of entry. Some exceptions are in place according to the Order of 13 February 2021. People who are allowed to enter Italy to reach their domicile, home, or residence of their minor children, have to follow a specific protocol described on salute.gov.it.

Entry to Italy from India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka is banned except for persons either resident in Italy since before 29 April 2021 or expressly authorised by the Ministry of Health.

Persons entering Italy who visited or transited through India, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka between 15 and 28 April 2021, even if they do not show symptoms of Covid-19, need to inform the local health authority, take a swab test (molecular or antigenic), self-isolate for a period of 10 days and take another swab test.

Is quarantine required?

In all the described cases, travellers have to:

• provide a self-declaration;
• self-isolate for 14 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health Authority. The self-isolation period is reduced to 10 days for travellers who entered Italy after 18 April 2021. After the 10-day period, an additional PCR test is required.

Find out more:
Esteri.it
Viaggiare Sicuri
Exemptions to the requirement of quarantine or pre-departure PCR test

Internal Restrictions:

**You will need to carry a self-certification form whenever you leave your home at the Red Zone. The self-certification form, available here for download and printing, will be used to confirm the motive for leaving one’s home, which must be related to work, health, or other urgent reasons. Persons are permitted to travel to return to their residence. Violations are subject to fines.

+++ Italy government has released the latest classification of regions into different color zones, which is in effect from Monday, 3 May 2021.

• Yellow regions: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk: Abruzzo, Campania, Emilia Romagna, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lazio (including Rome), Liguria, Lombardy, Marche, Molise, Piedmont, Tuscany, Umbria, Veneto and the autonomous provinces of Trento and Bolzano.
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk: Basilicata, Calabria, Puglia, Sicily and Sardinia.
• Red Zones: Zones classified as having the highest level of risk: Valle d’Aosta

A new legislative decree of 22 April, provides a roadmap for reopening activities in Italy. It is in effect from Monday, 26 April until 31 July 2021.
It sets out the following measures:
• Measures that are always required:
o 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.
o Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
o Wash your hands frequently
o 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.
• Domestic travel from 26 April:
o Travel between regions classified as Yellow or White Zones will be allowed
o To travel between Orange and Red regions, persons will need a vaccine pass, also known as Certificazione verde or Green Certificate. A Green certificate is required for such travel for anybody over the age of 2. Persons traveling between Orange/Red regions for work, health, or other urgent reasons are exempt from this requirement and need only present a self-certification form declaring their motive for travel.
• Certificazione verde or Green Certificate:
o The following persons may be granted a Green Certificate:
– those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (valid for 6 months)
– those who have fully recovered from COVID-19 (valid for 6 months)
– those who have a negative COVID-19 test (rapid antigen or molecular) from the past 48 hours.
– Again, infants under the age of 2 are exempt from having to undergo a COVID-19 test and thus do not need a Green Certificate to travel.
o Green Certificates are issued by:
– the facility that gave you your vaccine
– the facility where you were hospitalized for COVID-19 or your GP
– the facility that administered your COVID-19 test (including pharmacies)
o Vaccine passes granted within the EU are also valid in Italy

• Visiting friends and family between 1 May – 15 June:
o In Yellow Zones, 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 four persons may make such journeys (regardless of whether they live together or not), plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
o In Orange Zones, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same city, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of four persons may make such journeys (regardless of whether they live together or not), plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.

• Schools and Universities from 26 April:

o Secondary schools/high schools: in Red Zones, in-person teaching activities are to be guaranteed for 50-75% of the student body; in Orange and Yellow Zones, for 70-100%.
o Universities: In Yellow and Orange Zones, teaching activities are preferably to be held in-person. In Red Zones, in-person teaching should be prioritized for first year students.

• The following measures will be applicable to Yellow Zones:
o Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops)
– From 26 April, food service activities with outdoor table service are allowed both at lunch and dinner, within curfew. Foodservice activities of hotels may continue without restrictions for overnight guests.
– From 1 June, food service activities with table service will be allowed indoors between 5:00-18:00.
o Cinemas, theaters, and concert halls may reopen from 26 April with assigned seating at 50% of capacity. In any case, there may be a maximum of 500 spectators for indoor venues and 1000 spectators for outdoor venues.
o Spectator sports: From 1 June, sports competitions recognized at the national level may admit audiences up to 25% of capacity. In any case, there may be a maximum of 500 spectators for indoor venues and 1000 spectators for outdoor venues.
o Gyms, pools, and contact sports:
– From 26 April sports activities of any type, including contact sports, are allowed exclusively outdoors
– From 15 May outdoor swimming pools may reopen
– From 1 June gyms may reopen
o Conferences and trade shows/exhibitions:
– From 15 June trade shows/exhibitions are allowed to take place
– From 1 July conferences and conventions are allowed to take place
o Spas and amusement parks may reopen from 1 July
• The measures applicable to Orange and Red Zones in the the past continue to apply.

Italy Latest News: Italian authorities extend for 15 days COVID-19 restrictions already in place on travelers from other European countries; ban on people coming from Sri Lanka also imposed (Reuters, 29.04.2021). Italian government imposes ban on travelers from Bangladesh (Reuters, 28.04.2021). Italian government bars foreign travelers who have been in India in past 14 days (Reuters, 25.04.2021).

International Restrictions:

The following measures are in effect from 29 April – 15 May 2021:
• All travelers – Testing prior to travel to Italy: All persons entering Italy must present negative COVID-19 test results from the 48 hours prior to entering Italy.
• Travelers from India, Bangladesh, or Sri Lanka: Persons who have been in or traveled through these countries in the previous 14 days may not enter or transit through Italy.
-This travel ban does not apply to persons who have no COVID-19 symptoms AND: are Italian citizens with residency in Italy prior to 29 April 2021 OR are officials and representatives of international organizations and diplomatic missions. However, these categories of persons must present negative COVID-19 test results from the 72 hours prior to entering Italy and an additional COVID-19 test must be taken upon arrival. Regardless of the test results, they must then quarantine for a period of 10 days in a “COVID Hotel” or another suitable place as determined by the Civil Protection Department, and take a second COVID-19 test at the end of quarantine.
– Persons who are already in Italy and have been in or traveled through these countries in the previous 14 days, even if asymptomatic, must communicate their arrival to regional health authorities, take a COVID-19 test, quarantine for a period of 10 days regardless of the results, and take a second COVID-19 test at the end of quarantine.
• Travelers from Brazil: Persons who have been in or traveled through Brazil in the previous 14 days may not enter or transit through Italy. This does not apply to persons who have no COVID-19 symptoms AND had established residency in Italy prior to 13 February 2021. Persons in this category must present negative COVID-19 test results from the 48 hours prior to entering Italy and an additional COVID-19 test must be taken upon arrival. Regardless of the test results, they must then quarantine for a period of 10 days and take a second COVID-19 test at the end of quarantine.
– Officials and representatives of international organizations and diplomatic missions who have been in or traveled through Brazil in the previous 14 days may enter Italy, with the following conditions: must present negative COVID-19 test results from the 48 hours prior to entering Italy and an additional COVID-19 test must be taken upon arrival. Quarantine is not required if test results are negative.
• Travelers from all other non-EU countries (except those in below bullet point): For persons who have been in or traveled through any non-EU countries in the last 14 days, 10 days quarantine is required, regardless of their COVID-19 test results on arrival. A negative COVID-19 test result is required at the end of quarantine. This quarantine requirement does not apply to officials and representatives of international organizations and diplomatic missions.
• Travelers from EU countries, Israel, & the UK: All persons who have been in or traveled through these countries in the previous 14 days must quarantine for 5 days upon arrival in Italy and take a COVID-19 test at the end of quarantine.
For specific and detailed requirements for entering Italy you should consult this link from the Ministry of Health.
For more specific and detailed requirements for entering Italy you should consult this here from the Italian Ministry of foreign Affairs and below (from the European Commission):

*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

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.

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.

The test must be taken within 48 hours prior to arrival.

Accepted test: molecular (PCR) and antigenic.

Specific measures apply for travellers coming from the Tirol region in 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.

Children aged 2 and under are exempted.

Is a quarantine required?

Until 30 April, all travellers from EU Member States and Schengen Associated Countries will have to complete a 5-day quarantine.

On day 5, a PCR test must be taken. If the result of this test is negative, the period of quarantine can end.

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.

Find out more:
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Exemptions to the requirement of quarantine or pre-departure PCR test

Contact Point for Italy:
Online Inquiries

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)

Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays

*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:

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*From Third Countries:

For travellers coming from third countries outside the EU+ area, travel is allowed only for specific reasons and not for tourism.

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

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven 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.

Specific rules for travel from Brazil:

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 day of entry. Some exceptions are in place according to the Order of 13 February 2021.

People who are allowed to enter Italy to reach their domicile, home, or residence of their minor children, have to follow a specific protocol described on salute.gov.it.

Is quarantine required?

In all the described cases, travellers have to:

• provide a self-declaration;
• self-isolate for 14 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health Authority. The self-isolation period is reduced to 10 days for travellers who entered Italy after 18 April 2021. After the 10-day period, an additional PCR test is required.

Find out more:
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Exemptions to the requirement of quarantine or pre-departure PCR test

Internal Restrictions:

**You will need to carry a self-certification form whenever you leave your home at the Red Zone. The self-certification form, available here for download and printing, will be used to confirm the motive for leaving one’s home, which must be related to work, health, or other urgent reasons. Persons are permitted to travel to return to their residence. Violations are subject to fines.

+++ Italy government has released the latest classification of regions into different color zones, which is in effect from Monday, 3 May 2021.

• Yellow regions: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk: Abruzzo, Campania, Emilia Romagna, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lazio (including Rome), Liguria, Lombardy, Marche, Molise, Piedmont, Tuscany, Umbria, Veneto and the autonomous provinces of Trento and Bolzano.
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk: Basilicata, Calabria, Puglia, Sicily and Sardinia.
• Red Zones: Zones classified as having the highest level of risk: Valle d’Aosta

A new legislative decree of 22 April, provides a roadmap for reopening activities in Italy. It is in effect from Monday, 26 April until 31 July 2021.
It sets out the following measures:
• Measures that are always required:
o 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.
o Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
o Wash your hands frequently
o 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.
• Domestic travel from 26 April:
o Travel between regions classified as Yellow or White Zones will be allowed
o To travel between Orange and Red regions, persons will need a vaccine pass, also known as Certificazione verde or Green Certificate. A Green certificate is required for such travel for anybody over the age of 2. Persons traveling between Orange/Red regions for work, health, or other urgent reasons are exempt from this requirement and need only present a self-certification form declaring their motive for travel.
• Certificazione verde or Green Certificate:
o The following persons may be granted a Green Certificate:
– those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (valid for 6 months)
– those who have fully recovered from COVID-19 (valid for 6 months)
– those who have a negative COVID-19 test (rapid antigen or molecular) from the past 48 hours.
– Again, infants under the age of 2 are exempt from having to undergo a COVID-19 test and thus do not need a Green Certificate to travel.
o Green Certificates are issued by:
– the facility that gave you your vaccine
– the facility where you were hospitalized for COVID-19 or your GP
– the facility that administered your COVID-19 test (including pharmacies)
o Vaccine passes granted within the EU are also valid in Italy

• Visiting friends and family between 1 May – 15 June:
o In Yellow Zones, 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 four persons may make such journeys (regardless of whether they live together or not), plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
o In Orange Zones, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same city, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of four persons may make such journeys (regardless of whether they live together or not), plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.

• Schools and Universities from 26 April:

o Secondary schools/high schools: in Red Zones, in-person teaching activities are to be guaranteed for 50-75% of the student body; in Orange and Yellow Zones, for 70-100%.
o Universities: In Yellow and Orange Zones, teaching activities are preferably to be held in-person. In Red Zones, in-person teaching should be prioritized for first year students.

• The following measures will be applicable to Yellow Zones:
o Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops)
– From 26 April, food service activities with outdoor table service are allowed both at lunch and dinner, within curfew. Foodservice activities of hotels may continue without restrictions for overnight guests.
– From 1 June, food service activities with table service will be allowed indoors between 5:00-18:00.
o Cinemas, theaters, and concert halls may reopen from 26 April with assigned seating at 50% of capacity. In any case, there may be a maximum of 500 spectators for indoor venues and 1000 spectators for outdoor venues.
o Spectator sports: From 1 June, sports competitions recognized at the national level may admit audiences up to 25% of capacity. In any case, there may be a maximum of 500 spectators for indoor venues and 1000 spectators for outdoor venues.
o Gyms, pools, and contact sports:
– From 26 April sports activities of any type, including contact sports, are allowed exclusively outdoors
– From 15 May outdoor swimming pools may reopen
– From 1 June gyms may reopen
o Conferences and trade shows/exhibitions:
– From 15 June trade shows/exhibitions are allowed to take place
– From 1 July conferences and conventions are allowed to take place
o Spas and amusement parks may reopen from 1 July
• The measures applicable to Orange and Red Zones in the the past continue to apply.

Italy Latest News: Italian authorities extend for 15 days COVID-19 restrictions already in place on travelers from other European countries; ban on people coming from Sri Lanka also imposed (Reuters, 29.04.2021). Italian government imposes ban on travelers from Bangladesh (Reuters, 28.04.2021). Italian government bars foreign travelers who have been in India in past 14 days (Reuters, 25.04.2021). Government will introduce new COVID-19 pass for travel in high-risk zones as some restrictions will be eased from 26 April (The Local – Italy, 20.04.2021). Italian government extends quarantine requirement for travelers from European countries until 30 April (The Local, 08.04.2021).

International Restrictions:

The following measures are in effect from 29 April – 15 May 2021:
• All travelers – Testing prior to travel to Italy: All persons entering Italy must present negative COVID-19 test results from the 48 hours prior to entering Italy.
• Travelers from India, Bangladesh, or Sri Lanka: Persons who have been in or traveled through these countries in the previous 14 days may not enter or transit through Italy.
-This travel ban does not apply to persons who have no COVID-19 symptoms AND: are Italian citizens with residency in Italy prior to 29 April 2021 OR are officials and representatives of international organizations and diplomatic missions. However, these categories of persons must present negative COVID-19 test results from the 72 hours prior to entering Italy and an additional COVID-19 test must be taken upon arrival. Regardless of the test results, they must then quarantine for a period of 10 days in a “COVID Hotel” or another suitable place as determined by the Civil Protection Department, and take a second COVID-19 test at the end of quarantine.
– Persons who are already in Italy and have been in or traveled through these countries in the previous 14 days, even if asymptomatic, must communicate their arrival to regional health authorities, take a COVID-19 test, quarantine for a period of 10 days regardless of the results, and take a second COVID-19 test at the end of quarantine.
• Travelers from Brazil: Persons who have been in or traveled through Brazil in the previous 14 days may not enter or transit through Italy. This does not apply to persons who have no COVID-19 symptoms AND had established residency in Italy prior to 13 February 2021. Persons in this category must present negative COVID-19 test results from the 48 hours prior to entering Italy and an additional COVID-19 test must be taken upon arrival. Regardless of the test results, they must then quarantine for a period of 10 days and take a second COVID-19 test at the end of quarantine.
– Officials and representatives of international organizations and diplomatic missions who have been in or traveled through Brazil in the previous 14 days may enter Italy, with the following conditions: must present negative COVID-19 test results from the 48 hours prior to entering Italy and an additional COVID-19 test must be taken upon arrival. Quarantine is not required if test results are negative.
• Travelers from all other non-EU countries (except those in below bullet point): For persons who have been in or traveled through any non-EU countries in the last 14 days, 10 days quarantine is required, regardless of their COVID-19 test results on arrival. A negative COVID-19 test result is required at the end of quarantine. This quarantine requirement does not apply to officials and representatives of international organizations and diplomatic missions.
• Travelers from EU countries, Israel, & the UK: All persons who have been in or traveled through these countries in the previous 14 days must quarantine for 5 days upon arrival in Italy and take a COVID-19 test at the end of quarantine.
For specific and detailed requirements for entering Italy you should consult this link from the Ministry of Health.
For more specific and detailed requirements for entering Italy you should consult this here from the Italian Ministry of foreign Affairs and below (from the European Commission):

*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

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.

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.

The test must be taken within 48 hours prior to arrival.

Accepted test: molecular (PCR) and antigenic.

Specific measures apply for travellers coming from the Tirol region in 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.

Children aged 2 and under are exempted.

Is a quarantine required?

Until 30 April, all travellers from EU Member States and Schengen Associated Countries will have to complete a 5-day quarantine.

On day 5, a PCR test must be taken. If the result of this test is negative, the period of quarantine can end.

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.

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

Exemptions to the requirement of quarantine or pre-departure PCR test

Contact Point for Italy:
Online Inquiries

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)

Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays

*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:

For travellers coming from third countries outside the EU+ area, travel is allowed only for specific reasons and not for tourism.

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

Third-country travellers can also enter Italy if they have a proven 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.

Specific rules for travel from Brazil:

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 day of entry. Some exceptions are in place according to the Order of 13 February 2021.

People who are allowed to enter Italy to reach their domicile, home, or residence of their minor children, have to follow a specific protocol described on salute.gov.it.

Is quarantine required?

In all the described cases, travellers have to:

• provide a self-declaration;
• self-isolate for 14 days and undergo supervision by the competent local Health Authority. The self-isolation period is reduced to 10 days for travellers who entered Italy after 18 April 2021. After the 10-day period, an additional PCR test is required.

Find out more:
Esteri.it
Viaggiare Sicuri

Exemptions to the requirement of quarantine or pre-departure PCR test

Internal Restrictions:

**You will need to carry a self-certification form whenever you leave your home at the Red Zone. The self-certification form, available here for download and printing, will be used to confirm the motive for leaving one’s home, which must be related to work, health, or other urgent reasons. Persons are permitted to travel to return to their residence. Violations are subject to fines.

+++ Italy government has released the latest classification of regions into different color zones, which is in effect from Monday, 26 April 2021.

• Yellow regions: Zones classified as having a ‘moderate’ risk: Abruzzo, Campania, Emilia Romagna, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lazio (including Rome), Liguria, Lombardy, Marche, Molise, Piedmont, Tuscany, Umbria, Veneto and the autonomous provinces of Trento and Bolzano.
• Orange Zones: Zones classified as having an ‘elevated’ risk: Basilicata, Calabria, Puglia, Sicily, Valle d’Aosta.
• Red Zones: Zones classified as having the highest level of risk: Sardinia

A new legislative decree of 22 April, provides a roadmap for reopening activities in Italy. It is in effect from Monday, 26 April until 31 July 2021.
It sets out the following measures:
• Measures that are always required:
o 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.
o Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
o Wash your hands frequently
o 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.
• Domestic travel from 26 April:
o Travel between regions classified as Yellow or White Zones will be allowed
o To travel between Orange and Red regions, persons will need a vaccine pass, also known as Certificazione verde or Green Certificate. A Green certificate is required for such travel for anybody over the age of 2. Persons traveling between Orange/Red regions for work, health, or other urgent reasons are exempt from this requirement and need only present a self-certification form declaring their motive for travel.
• Certificazione verde or Green Certificate:
o The following persons may be granted a Green Certificate:
– those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (valid for 6 months)
– those who have fully recovered from COVID-19 (valid for 6 months)
– those who have a negative COVID-19 test (rapid antigen or molecular) from the past 48 hours.
– Again, infants under the age of 2 are exempt from having to undergo a COVID-19 test and thus do not need a Green Certificate to travel.
o Green Certificates are issued by:
– the facility that gave you your vaccine
– the facility where you were hospitalized for COVID-19 or your GP
– the facility that administered your COVID-19 test (including pharmacies)
o Vaccine passes granted within the EU are also valid in Italy

• Visiting friends and family between 1 May – 15 June:
o In Yellow Zones, 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 four persons may make such journeys (regardless of whether they live together or not), plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
o In Orange Zones, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same city, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of four persons may make such journeys (regardless of whether they live together or not), plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.

• Schools and Universities from 26 April:

o Secondary schools/high schools: in Red Zones, in-person teaching activities are to be guaranteed for 50-75% of the student body; in Orange and Yellow Zones, for 70-100%.
o Universities: In Yellow and Orange Zones, teaching activities are preferably to be held in-person. In Red Zones, in-person teaching should be prioritized for first year students.

• The following measures will be applicable to Yellow Zones:
o Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops)
– From 26 April, food service activities with outdoor table service are allowed both at lunch and dinner, within curfew. Foodservice activities of hotels may continue without restrictions for overnight guests.
– From 1 June, food service activities with table service will be allowed indoors between 5:00-18:00.
o Cinemas, theaters, and concert halls may reopen from 26 April with assigned seating at 50% of capacity. In any case, there may be a maximum of 500 spectators for indoor venues and 1000 spectators for outdoor venues.
o Spectator sports: From 1 June, sports competitions recognized at the national level may admit audiences up to 25% of capacity. In any case, there may be a maximum of 500 spectators for indoor venues and 1000 spectators for outdoor venues.
o Gyms, pools, and contact sports:
– From 26 April sports activities of any type, including contact sports, are allowed exclusively outdoors
– From 15 May outdoor swimming pools may reopen
– From 1 June gyms may reopen
o Conferences and trade shows/exhibitions:
– From 15 June trade shows/exhibitions are allowed to take place
– From 1 July conferences and conventions are allowed to take place
o Spas and amusement parks may reopen from 1 July
• The measures applicable to Orange and Red Zones in the the past continue to apply.

Italy Latest News: Italian government imposes ban on travelers from Bangladesh (Reuters, 28.04.2021). Italian government bars foreign travelers who have been in India in past 14 days (Reuters, 25.04.2021). Government will introduce new COVID-19 pass for travel in high-risk zones as some restrictions will be eased from 26 April (The Local – Italy, 20.04.2021). Italian government extends quarantine requirement for travelers from European countries until 30 April (The Local, 08.04.2021).

International Restrictions:

For specific and detailed requirements for entering Italy you should consult this here from the Italian Ministry of foreign Affairs and below:

*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

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.

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.

The test must be taken within 48 hours prior to arrival.