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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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.
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.
Travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage to visit Italy
It is not an entry requirement to have travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage to visit Italy, but it is always a good idea to have some kind of coverage whenever you travel.
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COVID-19 vaccine to travel to Italy
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:
- The St. Regis Rome
- Hotel Palazzo Manfredi Rome
- Mandarin Oriental Milan
- Hotel VIU Milan
- Four Seasons Hotel Firenze
- Helvetia&Bristol Firenze
- Hotel Excelsior Venice
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.
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.
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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:
- US Embassy Updates on COVID-19 in Italy
- CDC Travel Recommendations for Italy
- General Italy Travel Advisory
- Italian Government’s Information for Travelers to Italy in English
- Italian Ministry of Health’s Information for Travelers in English
- Italian Ministry of Health’s FAQ in English
- Italian Ministry of Health’s Website in English
- Regions’ Color Classifications in English
- Current Restrictions in Italy in Italian
- Passenger Locator Form in English
- Self-Declaration Form in English
- Immuni App
- Information on Individual Regions’ Restrictions in Italian