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The States and territories with low epidemiological risk will be identified, among those in List C, by the Ordinance adopted pursuant to article 6, paragraph 2.
Movements to and from these countries are allowed without any certification of motivation for travelling.
There are certain restrictions on entry into Italy in the case of transit or residence in List C countries during the 14 days prior to entry into Italy.
There is not the obligation of fiduciary isolation, neither the obligation to undergo molecular or antigenic testing upon entry into the Italian national territory, unless in the 14 days prior to entry into Italy one has transited or stayed in countries of List D and List E. The obligation to complete a self-declaration form remains.
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Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Denmark (including the Faroe Islands and Greenland), Estonia, Finland, France (including Guadeloupe, Martinique, Guyana, Reunion, Mayotte and excluding other territories outside the European mainland), Germany, Greece, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands (excluding territories outside the European mainland), Poland, Portugal (including the Azores and Madeira), Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Hungary, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Andorra, Principality of Monaco.
In accordance with Italian regulations, travel to/from these countries is permitted without the need for any certification of motivations for travelling.
In case of stay or transit in one or more of the States and territories referred to in List C of Annex 20 during the fourteen days preceding entry in Italy, it is mandatory to present to the carrier and to whoever is in charge of carrying out the controls, at the time of boarding, a certificate stating that travellers have undergone, in the forty-eight hours preceding entry into the national territory, a molecular or antigenic test, carried out by means of a swab, with a negative result. Failure to produce proof of the prescribed molecular or antigenic test shall result in the person concerned being placed in temporary isolation and undergoing health surveillance.
The obligation to communicate to the Department of Prevention of the relevant health authority for the territory of entry remains, as well as the obligation to complete a self-declaration form. Please refer to the page: Covid-19 Toll free numbers and regional information
There are limitations in case of transit or stay in List D and/or List E countries during the 14 days prior to entry into Italy.
Exemptions
There are exemptions to the quarantine requirement and to the requirement to undergo a molecular or antigenic testing. Exemptions are listed in the section: Exemptions.
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Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Rwanda, Singapore, Thailand as well as additional states and other territories with low epidemiological risk, which will be identified, among those in List E, with an order adopted pursuant to article 6, subparagraph 2.
Under Italian law, travel to and from these countries is permitted without the need for a reason (subject to the limitations set out in Italy at regional level). The removal of restrictions on travel from Italy to certain countries does not exclude that these countries may still impose limits on entry.
Upon return to Italy, if you have stayed in/transited through these countries during the previous 14 days, you must undergo a 14-day fiduciary isolation and health surveillance, fill in a self-declaration form, and you can only reach your final destination in Italy by private means of transport.
Moreover, it is mandatory to immediately communicate your entry into Italy to the Department of Prevention of the local health authority. Please refer to the page: COVID-19 Free Toll Numbers and Regional information
There are certain restrictions on entry into Italy in the case of transit or residence in List E countries, during the 14 days prior to entry into Italy.
Exemptions
There are exceptions to the isolation requirement for those coming from List D countries. Please refer to the section: Exemptions
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Specific rules have been adopted for the following countries:
All States and territories not specifically mentioned in other lists.
Travel to/from the rest of the world is only allowed for specific reasons, such as:
Travelling for tourism is therefore not permitted.
The re-entry/entry into Italy, in case of stay/transit in the previous 14 days from this group of countries, is always allowed to Italian/EU/Schengen citizens and their family members, as well as to holders of long-term resident status and their family members (Directive 2004/38/EC).
The decree DPCM of January 14, 2021 also confirms the possibility of entry into Italy, from List E countries, for persons who have a proven and stable emotional relationship (even if not cohabiting) with Italian/EU/Schengen citizens or natural persons who are legally resident in Italy (long-term residents), who need to reach their partner's home/domicile/residence (in Italy).
When entering/returning to Italy from these countries, it is necessary to fill in a self-declaration indicating the reason for entry/return. You may only reach your final destination in Italy by private means of transport.
It is also necessary to undergo fiduciary isolation and health surveillance for 14 days.
Moreover, it is compulsory to immediately communicate one's entry into Italy to the Department of Prevention of the local health authority responsible for the area. Please refer to the page: COVID-19 Free toll numbers and regional information
Exemptions
There are some exemptions to the obligation of isolation when returning from List E countries. See section: Exemptions
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For those who have stayed or transited in the United Kingdom in the 14 days prior to entry into Italy they are only allowed to enter Italy if they have been registered as residents in Italy since before December 23, 2020 or if they have a reason of absolute necessity (it is necessary to specify the reason for returning to one's own residence or the reason of absolute necessity in a self-declaration).
In these specific cases, entry into the national territory is allowed according to the following rules:
Provided that they do not show any symptoms of COVID-19, crew and travelling personnel of means of transport for persons and goods are not required to undergo fiduciary isolation, but must nevertheless undergo a molecular or antigenic test, to be carried out by swab, upon arrival at the airport, port, or border location, where possible, or within 48 hours of entry into the national territory at the relevant local health authority.
As of December 23, 2020, the United Kingdom of Great Britain, and Northern Ireland (including the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Gibraltar, as well as British bases on the island of Cyprus and territories outside the European mainland, for which the Kingdom holds responsibility for international relations) is included into List E, until January 15, 2021, with the possibility of extending such period. As a result, one may travel to the United Kingdom only for the reasons stated in art. 6 paragraph.
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Provided that there are no symptoms of COVID-19 without prejudice to the obligations of self-declaration and presentation of a negative result of a molecular or antigenic test (where applicable), as well as communication of entry from abroad into the national territory, the provisions relating to the obligation of fiduciary isolation and health surveillance, the use of private means of transport to reach the final destination and the obligation of swab testing do NOT apply to:
Upon request of the Traveller/Entity/Organising Company requiring exemption from quarantine for reasons that cannot be deferred, including participation in international sports events or trade fairs, Office 3 of the General Directorate of Health Prevention (USMAF-SASN Coordination) will examine the request and, if necessary, communicate the guidelines which must be observed by international travellers, in order to be exempted from the measures mentioned above.
To submit your request:
Travellers will take care to bring with them the notice from the office communicating the protocol, a signed self-certification, as proof of the application of the guidelines with the result of the negative swab test (the swab test must be done maximum 72 hours before entry in Italy) to be shown to the Border Authority or to the Health Authority.
Any request should be sent to the following mail addresses: coordinamento.usmafsasn@sanita.it; dgprev@postacert.sanita
This exemption applies only to travellers who are allowed to enter Italy in accordance with the regulations in force.
What to do if symptoms compatible with COVID-19 appear while you are in Italy:
Remember: public healthcare is free in Italy. More information are available on the website of the Ministry of Health: www.salute.gov.it/nuovocoronavirus
Here are the main public health recommendations and measures for those entering Italy.
regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water
avoid direct contact with other people such as hugging and shaking hands
follow good respiratory hygiene: cover your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze
avoid sharing bottles and glasses
avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth
avoid taking antiviral drugs and antibiotics without medical prescription.
Data ultimo aggiornamento: 22 gennaio 2021