Italy
Summary
This travel advice page also covers the Vatican City.
COVID-19 entry restrictions for Italy
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Italy’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
Travelling from and returning to the UK
Check what you must do to travel abroad and return to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
ItIf you’re planning travel to Italy, find out what you need to know about coronavirus there in the Coronavirus section.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
For information about COVID-19 vaccines, see the Coronavirus page.
There are rules about taking food and drink into the EU. See Taking food and drink into the EU for further information.
Approximately 4 million British nationals visit Italy every year. Most visits are trouble-free.
If you’re living in or moving to Italy, visit our Living in Italy guide in addition to this travel advice.
Parts of Italy, especially in the north, are currently facing a severe drought and may see water rationing.
Forest fires are a risk during the extended summer months. See Forest fires
If you’re visiting a ski resort, take advice on weather and avalanche conditions before you travel and familiarise yourself with local skiing laws and regulations. For more information about the avalanche risk, visit the European Avalanche Warning Service website. See Safety and security
High waters known as “acqua alta” are a common occurrence in Venice and can cause flooding in parts of the city. See Flooding
Demonstrations may occur with little or no warning in cities. You should avoid any protests, political gatherings, or marches.
Terrorist attacks in Italy can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism
If you need to contact the emergency services, call 112 (police), 118 (ambulance) or 115 (fire).
If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.
If you are living in or moving to Italy, visit our Living in Italy guide in addition to this travel advice.
Update history
2024-12-16 09:51
Updated information about the Jubilee 2025 – Holy Year (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2024-12-02 12:22
Removal of information about national general strike in Italy on 29 November (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-11-19 13:58
Information about national general strike in Italy on 29 November (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-11-07 10:52
Information added about the Jubilee, known as the Holy year, which is taking place in Rome from 24 December (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)
2024-10-30 10:01
Removal of information on severe weather and flooding across Italy (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-10-21 12:55
Updated information on severe weather and flooding across Italy (‘Warnings and insurance’)
2024-10-20 15:32
Information on severe weather and flooding across Italy (‘Warnings and insurance’)
2024-10-16 16:53
New information on travelling with people aged 17 and under (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-09-30 13:38
Removal of information about severe weather and flooding’s (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2024-09-24 16:14
Information on severe weather warnings and flooding in Italy (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-09-19 16:50
New information on flooding in the region of Emilia-Romagna (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-09-05 13:18
Information on the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES), planned to be introduced from November 2024 (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-07-08 13:34
Updated information about travelling to or from Catania (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2024-07-05 16:41
Catania airport is now open for departures but flight arrivals are still limited (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2024-07-05 10:18
Increase in alert levels for Etna and Stromboli volcanoes in the south of Italy, and suspension of flights into Catania airport
2024-06-27 16:19
Information about hiking in the Trentino region of Italy ( See ‘Outdoor activities and adventure tourism’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-06-13 16:24
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.
2024-06-04 10:48
Information that if your passport is lost or stolen, you cannot use a police report to leave Italy (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-05-21 16:13
Information about active volcanoes in southern Italy (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-01-25 13:27
Information that if you are visiting Venice, you may need to pay an access fee (Under ‘Tourist tax’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-12-04 11:16
Removal of information about transport strikes (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-11-22 12:05
A 24 hour national strike of airport, airline and ground handling staff is expected on 24 November (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-11-06 13:33
Removal of information about ongoing forest fires (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-10-23 15:59
Information on cases of dengue fever in Italy (‘Health’ page).
2023-10-21 15:25
Information on increased border controls between Italy and Slovenia (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-10-20 16:29
Information on increased security presence and demonstrations (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-09-08 14:02
Removal of information on extreme weather (‘Warnings and insurance’ page) and forest fires (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-09-05 17:52
Addition of information on extreme weather (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-08-08 16:35
Removal of information on extreme weather (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages). Removal of information on the remaining COIVD-19 testing requirements in Italy (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Health’ pages).
2023-07-26 16:14
Information on the extreme temperatures currently affecting many parts of Italy (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-07-19 18:22
Latest update: Information on the reduction of flights in operation at Catania Airport (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-07-17 11:05
Information on the closure of Catania airport until 14.00 on 19 July (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-07-16 11:57
Removal of information on strike by airport staff on 15 July.
2023-07-14 13:07
Information on extreme temperatures in Italy (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-07-13 18:59
Addition of information regarding strikes (Warnings and insurance) (Safety and security)
2023-06-22 10:49
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-06-21 15:28
Updated information about valid travel documents (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-06-16 14:36
Removal of information on severe flooding in the region of Emilia-Romagna (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-06-05 13:23
Updated information on severe flooding in the region of Emilia-Romagna (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-05-27 00:00
Removal of information about the General Strike
2023-05-26 11:41
Updated information on flooding in the Emilia-Romagna region and a general strike on 26 May (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-05-18 16:04
Updated information on flooding in the Emilia-Romagna region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-05-17 16:01
Warning about flooding in the Emilia-Romagna region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-05-15 15:18
Removal of information about football celebrations in Naples in April and early May (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-04-28 11:38
Addition of information about football celebrations in Naples and the risks of altitude sickness (‘Summary’ and ‘Health’ pages).
2023-03-24 10:49
Removed information on the Italy v England football match on 23 March (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-03-21 16:03
Information about the Italy v England football match in Naples on 23 March (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-03-06 12:03
New layout to improve usability of website
2023-02-23 09:53
Updated information on testing positive for COVID-19 while in Italy (‘Coronavirus’ page).
2023-01-11 16:40
Updated information on self-isolation requirements following a positive COVID-19 test (‘Coronavirus’ page).
2023-01-09 10:52
Removal of information on crowds expected in Rome following the death of the Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI (‘Summary’ page).
2022-12-31 11:09
Updated information on crowds expected in Rome following the death of the Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI (‘Summary’ page).
2022-12-30 16:54
Updated information on entry requirements for travellers arriving from China (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-12-07 10:50
Updated information on visiting a hospital ward or care home and providing a negative test result, regardless of vaccination status (‘Coronavirus’ page). Additional information on winter sports (‘Safety and security’ page).
2022-11-16 10:16
Updated information that from 16 January 2023, visitors to Venice who have not booked accommodation in the city or surrounding islands will face a separate entry fee of between 3 and 10 euros (‘Local laws and customs’ page).
2022-11-14 16:05
Notification of plans for an entry fee for visits to Venice and the surrounding islands from summer 2023 (‘Local laws and customs’ page)
2022-11-09 12:36
Notification of an earthquake on 9 November 2022 resulting in potential disruption to travel (‘Summary’ page)
2022-11-07 10:34
Updated information on Italian Consulates in the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-10-03 15:42
Updated information on mask wearing – end of mandatory use of FFP2 masks on public transport (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2022-09-15 14:57
New information on COVID-19 spot checks at airports and ports (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2022-09-02 14:30
Updated information on the self-isolation period in case of a positive COVID-19 test and removal of drought warning (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Natural disasters’ pages).
2022-08-23 09:32
Clarification to new information that minors aged 17 or under cannot check in to hotels or holiday accommodation without an accompanying adult (‘Local laws and customs’ page).
2022-08-17 16:47
New information on minors under the age of 17 in hotels ( ‘Local Laws and Customs’ page)
2022-07-07 10:28
Updated information on the current drought in parts of Italy (‘Summary’ and ‘Natural Disasters’ pages)
2022-06-23 10:55
Updated information on the lifting of the requirement to wear masks on flights in and to or from Italy (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-06-16 14:44
Update to guidance on wearing masks (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-05-31 20:25
Update to entry requirements following lifting of restrictions for entry (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-12 15:12
Clarification about current passport validity (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-03 16:55
Green Passes are no longer required to access business and services in Italy (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-04-29 21:34
Update to information on the requirement to wear FFP2 masks (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-04-14 13:19
Update to information on the requirement to wear FFP2 masks when entering Italy on public transport (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-04-07 16:49
Update to information on Green Passes and Super Green Passes (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-04-06 11:57
Update to information on Super Green Passes (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-03-31 14:46
Update to information on Super Green Passes, mask requirements and isolation (‘Coronavirus’ page) and end of testing on arrival into Sicily (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-03-24 12:18
Update to information on validity of Covid recovery certificates for accessing services in Italy (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-03-11 16:32
Update to information for travellers self-isolating in Italy (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-03-03 11:16
Update to information on transiting through Italy (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-03-01 10:25
Updated information on entry requirements to Italy from 1 March (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-02-28 17:07
Updated information on entry requirements to Italy from 1 March (‘Entry requirements’ page)