Updated on April 21, 2022
Entry Requirements for EU travelers
The rules for entry into Italy have been updated and simplified. The ordinance dated 22 February 2022, unified the regulation of entry from both European Union countries and non-EU countries.
Regardless of the country of entry into Italy, the traveller will be required to present simultaneously to the carrier and to whoever is in charge of checking:
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the Passenger Locator Form, to be filled in before departure and updated with the seat number once checked in with the carrier; this form can be shown digitally or in paper format;
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the COVID-19 Green Certificate or other equivalent certificate which must state one of the following conditions:
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completion of the primary vaccination series or booster dose according to the vaccination plans of the countries of release with vaccines authorized by the European Medical Agency (primary series validity 9 months and booster dose without predefined limit)
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recovery from SARS-CoV-2 infection (valid for 180 days from positive swab test)
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recovery after the administration of the first dose of vaccine or at the end of the primary vaccination series or following the administration of the relevant booster dose
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rapid antigen or molecular swab test, respectively within 48 or 72 hours before entry into Italy.
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Covid-19 green certificates of successful vaccination are accepted in one of the following languages: Italian, English, French, Spanish or German. If submitted in another language, they must be accompanied by a sworn translation into Italian.
Authorized or equivalent vaccines
It should also be noted that the certification regarding the completion of the vaccination series must refer to one of the vaccines approved by the European Medicines Agency:
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Pfizer-BioNtech Comirnaty
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Moderna
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Vaxzevria
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Janssen (Johnson & Johnson)
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Nuvaxovid (Novavax)
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or to vaccines considered equivalent by the Italian legislation (Covishield, Fiocruz, R-Covi).
Entry into Italy with compulsory fiduciary isolation (5 days)
Without prejudice to the obligation to complete the PLF, if the Traveller does not submit any of the aforementioned certificates, he/she must undergo a 5-day quarantine period at the address indicated on the PLF and an antigen or molecular test by means of a nasal/oropharyngeal/rhino-pharyngeal swab at the end of this quarantine period. In addition, travellers will be required to communicate their entry to the Local Health Authority of competence for subsequent treatment.
Return Travel
Travelers are encouraged to consult their home country entry requirements website, contact a travel agent or the airline for detail.
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United States citizens: Travelers are required to show a negative COVID-19 viral test result taken no more than 1 day before travel, OR documentation of having recovered from COVID-19, before they board their flight.
Resource: International Travel | CDC
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Canadian citizens: Pre-entry tests are no longer required for fully vaccinated travellers entering Canada by land, air or water. You must still use ArriveCAN within 72 hours before your arrival to Canada. Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated children 5 years of age or older must provide a valid pre-entry test result, even if they are accompanying a fully vaccinated adult. Children who are less than 5 years old are not required to test, regardless of their vaccination status.
Set up your ArriveCAN account before you travel
You must use the ArriveCAN mobile app or sign in on a computer to enter your proof of vaccination, quarantine and travel information. Proof of vaccination and travel documents can be saved in your ArriveCAN traveller profile before any planned travel
ArriveCAN is always free.
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United Kingdom citizens: https://www.gov.uk/
Validity of regulations:
The provisions remain in force until April 30, 2022
Effective June 28, 2021, the mask requirement for outdoors is eliminated; it will still be required in indoor public areas and on public transport. People should still carry a mask with them when they leave home and be ready to wear it outdoors if there is a crowd
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