Travelling rules vary, depending on the country of origin or destination and the reasons for travelling.
On October 13, 2020, a new Decree issued by the President of the Council of Ministers was passed, extending the minimum precautionary measures to counteract and contain the spread of COVID-19 to November 13, 2020. The new decree partly incorporates and partly modifies travel rules from/to abroad, which were already included in the previous ministerial decrees and ordinances adopted by the Minister of Health.
Even the decree DPCM of October 13, 2020 included in Annex 20 identifies six groups of countries, for which different limitations are envisaged.
Exemptions from quarantine
Exemptions from fiduciary isolation and health surveillance regulated by the Ministerial Decree of October 13, 2020
Special exemptions to quarantine authorised by the Ministry of Health
How to apply for authorisation from the Ministry of Health for exemption from quarantine on non-deferrable reasons.
When entry into Italy is NOT allowed
Positives cases, symptoms and close contacts
The main public health recommendations and prevention measures for those entering Italy
What to do if symptoms compatible with COVID-19 appear while you are in Italy and how to protect yourself and others
Useful numbers from the Ministry of Health
For further information please refer to:
Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Denmark (including the Faroe Islands and Greenland), Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal (including the Azores and Madeira), Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway (including the Svalbard Islands and Jan Mayen), Switzerland, Andorra, Principality of Monaco
It is possible to travel to/from the countries listed above without the need for motivation, therefore also for TOURISM, and without the obligation of isolation upon return. The obligation to fill in a self-declaration remains.
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All persons travelling to Italy from any foreign location are required to provide the carrier, or law enforcement officers if they are stopped for checks, a self-declaration form that can be downloaded here.
Belgium, France (including Guadeloupe, Martinique, Guyana, Réunion, Mayotte and excluding other territories located outside the European continent), the Netherlands (excluding territories located outside the European continent), the Czech Republic, Spain (including territories on the African continent), the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (including the Channel Islands, Gibraltar, the Isle of Man and British bases on the island of Cyprus and excluding territories outside the European continent): there are no restrictions on travel to these countries.
Those who instead enter/return to Italy from these countries (after stay or even only transit in the 14 days prior to entering Italy), in addition to filling in a self-declaration, must also:
a) present a statement that they have undergone a molecular or antigenic test carried out by means of a swab and a negative result within 72 hours before entering the national territory;
alternatively
b) undergo a molecular or antigenic test; to be swabbed upon arrival at the airport, port, or border location (where possible) or within 48 hours of entering the national territory at the reference local health unit.
Persons who have stayed or transited in these four countries shall also communicate their entry into the Italian territory to the Prevention Department of the competent Health Authority. See: Covid-19 Regional telephone information hotlines
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All persons travelling to Italy from any foreign location are required to provide the carrier, or law enforcement officers if they are stopped for checks, a self-declaration form that can be downloaded here.
Movements from/to these countries are allowed without a specific motivation, therefore, also for tourism. However, upon return to Italy, it is necessary to undergo fiduciary isolation and health surveillance, to fill in a self-declaration and reach the final destination in Italy only by private vehicle.
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All persons travelling to Italy from any foreign location are required to provide the carrier, or law enforcement officers if they are stopped for checks, a self-declaration form that can be downloaded here.
The return/entry into Italy 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 ministerial decree of October 13, 2020 also confirms the possibility of entry into Italy, from List E countries, for persons who have a proven and stable relationship (even if not cohabiting) with Italian/EU/Schengen citizens or with natural persons who are legally resident in Italy (long-term residents), who must reach their partner's residence/domicile/residence (in Italy).
Upon entry/return to Italy from these countries, it is necessary to fill in a self-declaration, stating the reason for entry/return. You can reach your final destination in Italy only by private vehicle. It is also necessary to undergo fiduciary isolation and health surveillance for 14 days.
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All persons travelling to Italy from any foreign location are required to provide the carrier, or law enforcement officers if they are stopped for checks, a self-declaration form that can be downloaded here.
Armenia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bosnia Herzegovina, Brazil, Chile, Kuwait, North Macedonia, Moldova, Oman, Panama, Peru, Dominican Republic: for those who come from List F countries or who have stayed there in the previous 14 days there is still a ban on entry into Italy, with a few exceptions. The exception to the ban on entry is only for:
Upon return to Italy from these countries, it is necessary to undergo fiduciary isolation and health surveillance and fill in a self-declaration stating the reason for returning. The final destination in Italy can only be reached by private vehicle.
Movements from Italy to these countries are allowed only in the presence of precise reasons:
Therefore, travel for tourism is not allowed.
A ban on entry from these countries is still in force, except for EU citizens (including Italian citizens) and their family members who have been resident in Italy since before 16 July 2020. The same rules apply as for the countries in List F already mentioned.
The ban excludes: transport crews and travelling personnel, officials and agents, however named, belonging to the European Union or international organisations, diplomatic agents, administrative and technical staff of diplomatic missions, consular officers and employees, military and police staff, either Italian or foreign nationals, and firefighters performing their duties.
Upon return to Italy from these countries, it is necessary to undergo fiduciary isolation and health surveillance and fill in a self-declaration stating the reason for returning. The final destination in Italy can only be reached by private vehicle.
Movements from Italy to these countries are allowed only in the presence of specific reasons:
Therefore, travel for tourism is not allowed.
An entry ban is in force from this country except for EU citizens (including Italian citizens) and their family members who have been resident in Italy since before 13 August 2020. The same rules apply as for the countries in List F already mentioned.
The ban on entry exclude transport crews and travelling personnel, officials and agents, however named, belonging to the European Union or international organisations, diplomatic agents, administrative and technical staff of diplomatic missions, consular officers and employees, military and police staff, either Italian or foreign nationals, and firefighters performing their duties.
Upon return to Italy from these countries, it is necessary to undergo fiduciary isolation and health surveillance and fill in a self-declaration stating the reason for returning. The final destination in Italy can only be reached by private vehicle.
Movements from Italy to these countries are allowed only in the presence of specific reasons:
Therefore, travel for tourism is not allowed.
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All persons travelling to Italy from any foreign location are required to provide the carrier, or law enforcement officers if they are stopped for checks, a self-declaration form that can be downloaded here.
Provided that there are no symptoms of COVID-19 and that there have not been stays or transits in one or more countries on list F in the fourteen days prior to entry into Italy, 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:
Provided that there are no symptoms of COVID-19 and 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:
In order to allow the regular holding of national and international sports competitions organised on the Italian territory by national and international sports federations, associated sports disciplines or sports promotion bodies recognised by CONI or CIP, which provide for the participation of athletes, technicians, judges, and competition officials, and accompanying persons from countries for which entry into Italy is forbidden or for which quarantine is provided for, the latter, before entering Italy, must have carried out a molecular or antigenic test to assess their state of health, the result of which must be indicated in the declaration referred to in Article 5, paragraph 1, and verified by the carrier in accordance with Article 7.
This test must not be carried out prior to 72 hours from entering Italy. Travellers concerned must show a certificate with a negative result, stating their personal data for any further controls.
In the event of a negative swab test, the parties concerned are authorised to take part in the international sports competition on the Italian territory, in accordance with the specific protocol adopted by the sports authorities organising the event.
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.
It should be noted that paragraph 2, Article 4 of the Ministerial Decree/DPCM of August 7, 2020 does not allow entry into Italy to travellers who have transited or stayed in one of the countries on list F of Annex 20 of the Ministerial Decree of August 7, 2020, over the last 14 days.
Any request should be sent to the following mail addresses: coordinamento.usmafsasn@sanita.it; dgprev@postacert.sanita
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: 21 ottobre 2020
