Information about Italy
Population: 60.8 millones (2011)
Capital: Rome 2,796,102 inhab (2012)
Official Languages: italian
Main cities: Rome, Milan, Naples, Florence, Turin, Palermo, Genoa, Bologna and Bari.
According to your nationality, before planning your trip, please check with the embassy or consulate of Italy in your country of residence, if you need Visa in order to enter the country. Make sure to have the health insurance required and the valid passport, as well.
In addition to passport and visa, if you plan to travel to Italy, whether for business or pleasure, we suggest to review the following information: International Airports - Airport Safety Rules - baggage allowance, size and weight restrictions - Most visited cities - Driving in Italy - Electricity - Time Zone - Business hours - National Holidays - Weights and Measures - Rules of Etiquette and Commercial Practices
Currency: Euro (€, EUR)
Time Zone: (GMT) Summer Time (GMT+1)
International travel to Italy is allowed. You need to meet the requirements to ensure entry is allowed.
If another country that is considered high risk has been visited or transited, within the previous 14 days, travelers will not be allowed to enter Italy. There are exemptions for nationals and residents of Italy. Travelers who have visited or transited the UK, Gibraltar, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands and UK bases in Cyprus within the previous 14 days, must provide a COVID- antigenic or molecular smear test. 19 negative, taken within the previous 48 days. hours upon arrival. You can find more information about the travel requirements for these countries HERE
Travelers can only use private transportation to reach their final destination in Italy. Additionally, travelers should call the COVID-19 helpline for the region they are visiting after arrival to inform local authorities of the visit. You can find more information and regional helplines HERE
Travelers who present a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19, with the use of an approved vaccine, are exempt from quarantine, private transportation, and notification to local authorities requirements. The final dose must have been administered at least 14 days prior to departure. The list of approved vaccines and certificates can be found HERE
Travelers can provide their EU digital certificate on paper or digitally as proof of vaccination or negative test result. Health documents provided in this way will not require additional verification on arrival. Full details on the EU digital certificate, including how EU residents can access their certificate, can be found HERE
Travelers must self-isolate for 5 days upon arrival at their own residence or accommodation. A molecular or antigen smear test will be administered at the end of this period.
Upon arrival, proof of a negative COVID-19 molecular test, taken within the previous 72 hours, must be presented. Alternatively, a negative antigen smear test can be provided, taken within the previous 24 hours. Individuals arriving without valid test results will be required to quarantine for 5 days and undergo molecular or antigen swab testing at the end of this period.
A digital passenger location form must be completed prior to boarding.
For more details go to the website of the Ministry of Health, Italy