Is Italy Open for Travel? – Latest Travel Restrictions

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Last update: 09/16/2023

Italy reopened to travel from some countries in June 2020. At the moment, travelers from some countries cannot enter Italy for tourist purposes. Countries are classified as List A, B, C, D, or E countries, and each type of country has its own restrictions.

Travelers from List A countries can enter Italy without restrictions. There are currently no countries on List B.

Travelers from List C countries must complete a digital Passenger Locator Form and present the EU Digital Covid Certificate (Green Pass), which shows that they have either been fully vaccinated, recovered from COVID-19, or received a negative result from a rapid antigen or molecular swab test that was taken within 48 hours prior to entering Italy.

Travelers from most List D countries must submit a digital Passenger Locator Form and have proof of a negative molecular or antigen swab test result that was obtained within 72 hours prior to entering Italy. They must also self-isolate for 5 days from their arrival and undergo a second molecular or antigen swab test at the end of their self-isolation period.

Travelers from the United States, Japan, and Canada (List D countries) must complete a digital Passenger Locator Form and present a Green COVID-19 Pass from the local health authorities that shows that they have either been fully vaccinated, recovered from COVID-19, or received a negative result from a rapid antigen or molecular swab test that was taken within 48 hours prior to entering Italy.

Travelers from List E countries may only enter Italy for specific reasons, such as for work or study, or essential reasons. They must fill in a digital Passenger Locator Form, present a negative molecular or antigen swab test result from within 72 hours prior to entering Italy, and self-isolate for 10 days from their arrival. At the end of their self-isolation period, they will undergo a second molecular or antigen swab test.

Travelers from Brazil, India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka are subject to their own specific entry requirements.

Can I travel to Italy right now?

You can travel to Italy from many countries right now. Below is a map of all the countries that can visit Italy at the moment.

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Travelers from these countries can enter without restrictions

List A Countries

San Marino
Vatican City

Travelers from these countries can enter with restrictions

List B Countries

There are currently no countries on this list.

List C Countries

Andorra
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark (including the Faroe Islands and Greenland)
Estonia
Finland

France (including Guadeloupe, Martinique, Guyana, Reunion, and Mayotte;
excludes other overseas territories outside the European mainland)
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Israel
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Monaco

Netherlands (excluding overseas territories outside the European mainland)
Norway
Poland
Portugal (including the Azores and Madeira)
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
(including territories in Africa)
Sweden
Switzerland

Travelers from List C countries must complete a digital Passenger Locator Form. They must also present the EU Digital Covid Certificate (Green Pass), which shows that they have either been fully vaccinated, recovered from COVID-19, or received a negative result from a rapid antigen or molecular swab test that was taken within 48 hours prior to entering Italy.

List D Countries

Albania*
Armenia*
Australia*
Azerbaijan*
Bosnia and Herzegovina*
Brunei*
Canada***
Hong Kong*
Japan***
Jordan*
Kosovo*
Lebanon*
Macao*
Moldova*
Montenegro*
New Zealand*
North Macedonia*
Qatar*
Saudi Arabia*
Serbia*
Singapore*
South Korea*
Taiwan*
Ukraine*
United Arab Emirates*
United Kingdom (including Gibraltar, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, and British bases on Cyprus; excludes territories outside mainland Europe)**
United States***

*Travelers from these List D countries must complete a digital Passenger Locator Form and present proof of a negative molecular or antigen swab test result that was obtained within 72 hours prior to entering Italy. They must also self-isolate under medical supervision for 5 days and take a second molecular or antigen swab test at the end of their isolation period.

**Travelers from the UK must complete a digital Passenger Locator Form and provide proof of a negative molecular or antigen swab test result that was obtained within 48 hours prior to entering Italy. They must also self-isolate under medical supervision for 5 days and take a second molecular or antigen swab test at the end of their isolation period.

***Travelers from Canada, Japan, and the United States must submit a digital Passenger Locator Form and present a Green COVID-19 Pass from the local health authorities that show that they have either been fully vaccinated, recovered from COVID-19, or received a negative result from a rapid antigen or molecular swab test that was taken within 48 hours prior to entering Italy. If travelers do not have a Green Pass, they will be subject to the same general entry requirements as other List D countries.

Travelers from these countries are banned

List E Countries

All other countries, including Brazil, India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, which have their own individual rules

Travelers from List E countries may only enter Italy for specific reasons, such as for work, study, or health, for essential reasons, or to return to their home or place of residence. If they are able to enter Italy, they must complete a digital Passenger Locator Form and present a negative molecular or antigen swab test result from within 72 hours prior to entering Italy.

They must also self-isolate under medical supervision for 10 days and take a second molecular or antigen test at the end of this self-isolation period.

Travelers from Brazil

Travelers from Brazil may only enter Italy if they were Italian residents before February 13, 2021, are EU staff or diplomats, have essential reasons for traveling, or are traveling to the home or residence of their children who are minors.

If they are allowed to enter Italy, travelers must complete a digital Passenger Locator Form where they must state all of the countries they have visited or transited through in the last 14 days and their reason for traveling, and have proof of a negative molecular or antigen swab test result from within 72 hours of entering Italy.

They must then take a second molecular or antigen swab test on arrival in Italy or within 48 hours of entering Italy; travelers arriving on direct flights from Brazil must get tested on arrival in Italy.

They must also inform the Prevention Department of their local health authority that they have arrived in Italy and self-isolate under medical supervision at their home/residence for 10 days from their arrival. Travelers must then take a third molecular or antigen swab test at the end of their 10-day self-isolation period.

Travelers from Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka

Travelers from Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka may only enter Italy if they are Italian citizens or diplomatic officials and do not have symptoms of COVID-19.

If they are allowed to enter Italy, they must have proof of a negative molecular or antigen swab test result from within 72 hours of entering Italy and complete a digital Passenger Locator Form.

They must then undergo a second molecular or antigen test on arrival at the airport and self-isolate in a COVID hotel for 10 days from their arrival. At the end of their isolation period, they must take a third molecular or antigen test.

Italy COVID-19 travel restrictions and entry requirements

Italy’s entry requirements depend entirely on countries’ classifications.

Travel restrictions for travelers from A Countries

If you’re traveling from a List A country, you can enter Italy without restrictions.

Travel restrictions for travelers from C Countries

If you’re traveling from a List C country, you must present an EU Digital Covid Certificate (Green Pass), which shows that you have either been fully vaccinated, recovered from COVID-19, or received a negative result from a rapid antigen or molecular swab test that was taken within 48 hours prior to entering Italy.

Travel restrictions for travelers from C Countries

You must also complete a digital Passenger Locator Form.

Travel restrictions for travelers from D Countries

If you’re traveling from most List D countries, you must fill in a digital Passenger Locator Form and present a negative molecular or antigen swab test result that was obtained within 72 hours prior to entering Italy. If you’re traveling from the UK, your molecular or antigen swab test result must be from within 48 hours prior to entering Italy.

You must then self-isolate under medical supervision for 5 days from your arrival. At the end of your self-isolation period, you must take a second molecular or antigen test.

If you are traveling from Canada, Japan, or the United States, you must complete a digital Passenger Locator Form and present a Green COVID-19 Pass from the local health authorities that shows that you have either been fully vaccinated, recovered from COVID-19, or received a negative result from a rapid antigen or molecular swab test that was taken within 48 hours prior to entering Italy. If you do not have a Green Pass, you will be subject to the same general entry requirements as other List D countries.

Travel restrictions for travelers from E Countries

If you’re traveling from a List E country, you may only enter Italy for specific reasons, such as for work, study, or health, for essential reasons, or to return to your home or place of residence.

If you are allowed to enter Italy, you must complete a digital Passenger Locator Form and provide a negative molecular or antigen swab test result that was obtained within 72 hours of arrival in Italy.

You must also self-isolate under medical supervision for 10 days from your arrival. You will then undergo a second molecular or antigen swab test at the end of your self-isolation period.

Travel restrictions for travelers from E Countries

Travel restrictions for travelers from Brazil

You may only enter Italy from Brazil if you were an Italian resident before February 13, 2021, have essential reasons for traveling, or are traveling to the home or residence of your children who are minors. If you are allowed to enter Italy, you must complete a digital Passenger Locator Form.

You must also have proof of a negative molecular or antigen swab test result from within 72 hours of entering Italy. You must then take a second molecular or antigen swab test on arrival in Italy or within 48 hours of entering Italy; anyone arriving on direct flights from Brazil must get tested on arrival in Italy.

Additionally, you must also inform the Prevention Department of your local health authority that you have arrived in Italy and self-isolate under medical supervision at your home/residence for 10 days from your arrival. You must then take a third molecular or antigen swab test at the end of your 10-day self-isolation period.

Travel restrictions for travelers from Bangladesh, India, and Sri LAnka

If you are traveling from Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka, you may only enter Italy if you are an Italian citizen or diplomat and you do not have symptoms of COVID-19.

If you are allowed to enter Italy, you must present a negative molecular or antigen swab test result that was obtained within 72 hours of entering Italy and complete a digital Passenger Locator Form.

You must then undergo a second molecular or antigen test on arrival at the airport and self-isolate in a COVID hotel or other place that has been designated by the health authority for 10 days from your arrival. At the end of your isolation period, you must take a third molecular or antigen test.

Covid-19 vaccine to travel to Italy

Travelers from List C and from Canada, Japan, and the United States can present proof of vaccination or recovery from COVID-19 in order to obtain their COVID Green Pass and be exempt from presenting a pre-arrival negative test result and from self-isolating on arrival in Italy.

Acceptable vaccines include Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, and AstraZeneca. Travelers must have received the last dose of their vaccine at least 14 days prior to travel.

More information on the Green Pass is available here (in Italian).

Is PCR testing mandatory to travel to Italy?

Unvaccinated travelers from List C countries, all travelers from List D countries (except Canada, Japan, and the US), and all travelers from List E countries must be tested for COVID-19.

Is PCR testing mandatory to travel to Italy?

Unvaccinated travelers from List C countries and all travelers from the UK must have a negative molecular or antigen swab test result that was obtained within 48 hours of arrival in Italy.

All travelers from List D countries, other than Canada, Japan, and the US, and all travelers from List E countries must have a negative molecular or antigen swab test result that was obtained within 72 hours prior to entering Italy.

Unvaccinated travelers from Canada, Japan, and the US must present proof of a negative molecular or antigen swab test result that was obtained within 72 hours prior to entering Italy or proof of recovery from COVID-19.

Travelers from List D countries (other than Canada, Japan, and the US) and List E countries must also take a second molecular or antigen test at the end of their self-isolation period (a 5-day period for List D countries and a 10-day period for List E countries).

Travelers from Brazil allowed to travel to Italy must have proof of a negative molecular or antigen swab test result from within 72 hours of entering Italy. They must then take a second molecular or antigen swab test on arrival in Italy or within 48 hours of entering Italy. If they are arriving on direct flights from Brazil, they must get tested on arrival in Italy. Travelers will take a third molecular or antigen swab test at the end of their 10-day self-isolation period.

Travelers from Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka that are allowed to travel to Italy must provide a negative molecular or antigen swab test result that was obtained within 72 hours of entering the country. They must then take a second molecular or antigen swab test on arrival in Italy. Travelers will also take a third molecular or antigen test at the end of their 10-day self-isolation period.

Certain types of travelers are exempt from testing requirements. You can find more information on testing requirements and exceptions here.

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Is there a mandatory quarantine upon arrival in Italy?

There is a mandatory quarantine upon arrival in Italy for travelers from List D countries (except Canada, Japan, and the US), List E countries, Brazil, Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka.

Travelers from List D countries, except Canada, Japan, and the US, must self-isolate under medical supervision for 5 days from their arrival in Italy. They must then undergo molecular or antigenic testing at the end of their self-isolation period.

Travelers from Canada, Japan, and the US only have to follow the self-isolation rules for List D countries if they do not have a Green Pass. Travelers from List C countries must self-isolate for 5 days from their arrival if they do not have a Green Pass.

Travelers from List E countries must self-isolate under medical supervision for 10 days from their arrival in Italy. They must then take a molecular or antigen test at the end of their 10-day self-isolation period.

Travelers from Brazil must self-isolate under medical supervision for 10 days at their home or residence. They will then have to take a molecular or antigen swab test at the end of their quarantine period.

Travelers from Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka must self-isolate at a COVID hotel or other place as determined by the health authority for 10 days from their arrival in Italy. They must then undergo molecular or antigenic testing at the end of their self-isolation period.

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Other travel restrictions for Italy during COVID-19

Italy has a few other travel restrictions in place:

Travelers from all countries, except List A countries and Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka, must complete a digital Passenger Locator Form.

Travelers from Brazil must inform the Prevention Department of their local health authority that they have arrived in Italy.

All travelers should download the Immuni app.

All travelers will undergo health screenings upon arrival in Italy.

Face masks are required in all public areas.

Social distancing rules must be observed.

You may need a tourist visa to visit Italy. Check if you need one below.

What’s open in Italy

Italy’s regions have different color classifications that determine what can open and what restrictions there are for businesses and attractions. The four color classifications are: red, orange, yellow, and white. Red areas have the most restrictions, orange and yellow areas have some restrictions, and white areas have no restrictions.

Currently, all regions in Italy are considered “white,” so they have no restrictions. You can find information on regions’ color classifications here.

Hotels that are open in Italy

Hotels in Italy are open in all areas. If you need a great place to stay, we highly recommend:

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Guests must wear face masks in all public areas and keep a distance of at least one meter away from others. They should also wash and/or sanitize their hands frequently.

Attractions that are open in Italy

Attractions, such as museums, are open in white and yellow areas of Italy. In orange and red areas, they are currently closed.

There are no restrictions in white areas. In yellow areas, museums can open on weekdays. They must have reduced capacities and social distancing of at least one meter. Museums in yellow areas can be open on Saturdays and public holidays as long as visitors make advanced bookings.

In all areas, guests must present a Green Pass in order to enter museums and other attractions. A Green Pass can be obtained with proof of vaccination, proof of recovery from COVID-19, or a negative molecular or antigen test result.

More details on the Green Pass can be found here (in Italian). You can find more information on attraction regulations here (in Italian).

Restaurants that are open in Italy

Restaurants are open in white and yellow areas of Italy. In orange and red areas, restaurants are only open for takeout and delivery.

Restaurants that are open in Italy

There are no restrictions in white areas. In yellow areas, restaurants can be open from 5 AM to 10 PM for outdoor dining, delivery, and takeout. In orange and red areas, takeout and delivery are available until 10 PM.

Guests should wear masks at all times, except when they are eating and drinking. In white areas, as with attractions, a Green Pass is required for indoor dining.

More information on restaurant regulations is available here (in Italian).

Airports that are open in Italy

Italy’s busiest airports, Rome Leonardo Da Vinci-Fiumicino, Milan Malpensa, Milan Bergamo/Orio Al Serio, and Venice Marco Polo, are all currently open and international flights are operating.

All travelers must wear face masks and abide by social distancing rules. They should expect to be screened upon arrival in Italy.

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Curfew in Italy

There is a no curfew in Italy at this moment.

Interregional travel restrictions in Italy

There are no national or internal travel restrictions in Italy at the moment.

COVID-19 testing in Italy

Your country may require you to take a PCR test to fly back home. If you need to get a PCR test in Italy, you can find information on getting tested here.

Italy reopening its borders to tourists – F.A.Q.

Check out these FAQs related to Italy reopening for tourists and let us know if you have any other questions in the comments below.

Can I travel to Italy right now?

Yes, you can travel to Italy from many countries right now, but entry restrictions vary. You can find more information on entry restrictions here.

Is it safe to travel to Italy during the COVID-19 pandemic?

There are currently 116,000+ active cases and 128,000+ deaths due to COVID-19 in Italy as of today. The CDC classifies travel to Italy as “Level 3- High Risk.” If you have a pre-existing condition or any health condition that could increase your chances of serious illness, do not travel to Italy. Additionally, if you are unvaccinated, you should reconsider travel to Italy.

Is there a travel ban in Italy?

Yes, travelers from certain countries can only enter Italy for specific reasons.

Is quarantine required to visit Italy?

Yes, if you are traveling from a List D country (except Canada, Japan, and the US), a List E country, Brazil, Bangladesh, India, or Sri Lanka, you must self-isolate on arrival in Italy. Travelers from List D countries (except Canada, Japan, and the US) must self-isolate for 5 days from their arrival. Travelers from List E countries, Brazil, Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka must self-isolate for 10 days from their arrival in Italy.

Do you need a PCR COVID-19 test to travel to Italy?

Yes, unvaccinated travelers from List C countries; all travelers from List D countries (except Canada, Japan, and the US); all travelers from List E countries; and all travelers from Brazil, Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka must get tested for COVID-19 in order to enter Italy.

Travelers from List C countries and the UK must have a negative molecular or antigen swab test result from within 48 hours of arrival in Italy. Travelers from List D countries; unvaccinated travelers from Canada, Japan, and the US; travelers from List E countries; and travelers from Brazil, Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka must provide a negative molecular or antigen swab test result that was obtained within 72 hours of entering Italy.

Travelers from Brazil, Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka will also take a second molecular or antigen swab test on arrival in Italy. Travelers from List D (other than Canada, Japan, and the US), List E, Brazil, Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka will all take a molecular or antigen test at the end of their self-isolation period.

Sources

We will update this guide on Italy reopening to tourism with any new developments. If you need more information on travel to Italy, you can check these official sources: