Updated in accordance with Decree-Law no. 143 dated 17 June 2021 and the Ministry of Health Order dated 26 June 2021. Measures valid until 30 July 2021.
Italy applies health-related restriction measures to incoming travellers, which may vary depending on their country of origin.
Before entering Italy, from any country of origin and for any travel reason, the digital European Passenger Locator Form (dPLF) must be compiled.
EU citizens and residents can enter Italy without any quarantine obligation, provided that:
1. They fill in the Passenger Locator Form before entering Italy
2. They present on arrival an EU Digital COVID Certificate. They can get the EU Digital COVID Certificate from their national health authorities. The certificate is accepted in all EU and Schengen zone countries.
An EU Digital COVID Certificate is a digital proof that a person has either:
The digital version can be stored on a mobile device. Citizens can also request a paper version. Both will have a QR code that contains essential information, as well as a digital signature to make sure the certificate is authentic.
For more information, visit the EU Digital COVID Certificate official webpage.
Travellers from the Schengen area, Israel, Canada, Japan and the United States can enter Italy without any quarantine obligation, provided that:
1. They fill in the Passenger Locator Form before entering Italy
2. They present on arrival a COVID-19 Green Pass issued by the Health Authorities their home country, certifying:
Green Passes must be in Italian, English, French or Spanish and can be presented in digital or printed formats.
COVID-19 Certificates are also mandatory for movements from and to regions that may be classified in "red" or "orange" zones (more details herein below) and may also be requested for attendance at public events (such as trade fairs, concerts, sports competitions and parties following religious or civil ceremonies).
Travellers who have stayed in the United Kingdom in the 14 days prior to entering Italy must present a negative certificate for a molecular or antigenic test performed within 48 hours prior to entry into Italy and undergo fiduciary isolation and health surveillance for 5 days. At the end of the isolation period, they will have to perform a new molecular or antigen test.
Entry and transit in Italy are forbidden for persons:
Travellers from all other countries may be required to:
Travellers arriving from some non-EU countries can enter Italy without undergoing fiduciary isolation and health surveillance provided they use COVID-tested flights (refer to the specific section).
You can find out the conditions of entry into Italy from your country with a couple of clicks at viaggiaresicuri.it You will be asked to indicate:
At the end of this process, you will be informed if there are any restrictions in place for travel to Italy from your country, the documentation you will have to present and the conditions applied on your arrival.
National information line 1500 was activated by the Italian Ministry of Health to answer questions from the public about the novel Coronavirus 2019-nCoV. The hotline is open 24/7.
Travellers can contact the Ministry of Health at the following numbers:
For more information, visit the specific Ministry of Health web page for travellers.
Passengers travelling on COVID-tested flights authorized by the Ministry of Health can enter Italy without having to comply with health surveillance and fiduciary isolation obligations.
Passengers travelling on "COVID-tested" flights are required:
For further information and a list of routes operating COVID-tested flights, consult the Ministry of Health website.
The only rules that still have to be observed are: maintain a safe distance and avoid crowds.
It will no longer mandatory to wear masks outdoors, but you must always carry one with you and wear it if it is not possible to maintain the safety distance.
Masks must still be worn in indoor public places such as bars, restaurants, museums and public transport.
There are no time restrictions for travel.
The obligation to wear masks and maintain a safety distance of 1 meter still apply.
Bars, pubs, restaurants, ice cream parlours and pastry shops are open. They must display a sign indicating the maximum number of people allowed inside simultaneously.
Consumption at table is always allowed. There is no limit to the number of people who may sit at the same outdoor table. Up to a maximum of 6 non-cohabiting people may sit together indoors; there are no limits to the number of people for 2 families who decide to dine together at the same table.
The following venues are now open to the public:
FACE MASK AND DISTANCING
Wearing a face mask is always mandatory in indoor public places throughout Italy.
Masks are no longer mandatory outdoors, but you must always carry one with you and wear it if you find yourself in crowded conditions that do not allow the 1 metre safety distance to be maintained.
The following persons are not required to wear masks:
• children under the age of 6
• people with disabilities and their carers if the mask makes communication between them impossible.
Always keep a safe distance of one metre from other people and wash your hands frequently or, if this not possible, sanitize them with alcohol-based sanitizing gels. You will find sanitizing gel dispensers at the entrances to shops, restaurants and other businesses.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
The means of public transport can operate with 50% of passengers.
TRAVELLING BY CAR
It is possible to travel by car without limitations together with spouses, cohabitants and stable relationships.
Non-cohabiting people
You can travel by car with up to 3 non-cohabiting people including the driver. Everyone in the car must wear a mask.
The passenger seat next to the driver must remain free. Passengers must sit on opposite sides of the rear seat leaving the centre seat free.
If the car has several rear rows, it can accommodate a maximum of two passengers per row seated on opposite sides of the seat, leaving the centre seat free.
BEACHES
Access to free beaches and equipped beaches is allowed.
Beach resort facilities may request reservations in order to access beaches. Measurement of body temperature is envisaged at the entrance. Each beach umbrella must have a free space of at least 10 square metres around it. The minimum distance between each deckchair or sun lounger must be at least one and a half metres. Individual sports such as beach tennis, swimming and surfing are allowed, provided that social distancing is observed. Masks are mandatory in common areas (bars, restaurants, etc.) as well as indoors. They are not mandatory on the beach provided you are at a safe distance from other persons.
On free beaches, the distance of at least one metre from other people must be upheld. When setting up umbrellas and deck chairs, the same indications as for beach resort facilities must be followed.
SHOPS
The shops shall remain open, and must display a sign indicating the maximum number of people allowed inside at any particular time.
Shopping centres may also remain open at weekends and on holidays and pre-holidays.
HOTELS AND ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES
The accommodation facilities are open, subject to compliance with social distancing, and as per protocols and guidelines adopted to prevent or reduce the risk of contagion.
MUSEUMS AND PLACES OF CULTURE
Museums and other cultural institutions are also open on weekends. From Monday to Friday the admissions are limited to a maximum number of people (which varies depending on the capacity of the museum), in compliance with health prevention measures. For weekend visits you need to book online or by phone.
CINEMA, THEATERS AND CONCERTS
It is possible to attend the shows in cinemas, theatres, concert halls and other venues, including outdoor venues. The maximum number of spectators must not exceed 50% of the maximum authorised capacity, and in any case, may not exceed 1,000 people for outdoor performances and 500 people for indoor performances. The seating plan must ensure a distance of at least one metre between spectators.
For detailed information at local level, please consult the websites of the Italian Regions and Autonomous Provinces, as well as contact the respective editorial offices.
Abruzzo – Basilicata – Calabria – Campania – Emilia-Romagna – Friuli Venezia Giulia – Lazio – Liguria – Lombardy – Marche – Molise – Piedmont – Puglia – Sardinia – Sicily – South Tyrol – Tuscany – Trentino – Umbria – Valle d’Aosta – Veneto