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Foreign travel advice

Italy

! COVID-19 travel guidance

Travel in your area, including
international travel, may be
restricted because of domestic
regulations. Different rules apply in
England, Scotland, Wales and
Northern Ireland. Follow all the
rules that apply to you.

Other countries may close borders,

restrict movement or bring in new
quarantine rules with little warning.
Check our advice on things to
consider, and be prepared to stay
overseas longer than planned.

Before you return to the UK you must

provide your journey and contact
details. Also check if you need to self
isolate.

Contents

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— Coronavirus

— Safety and security

— Terrorism

— Entry requirements

— Local laws and customs

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Summary
Still current at:
3 December 2020
Updated:
30 November 2020
Latest update:
New information and advice on how to get medicines
from pharmacies ('Health' page)

This travel advice page also

covers the Vatican City

The FCDO advises against all but essential

travel to:

the whole of Italy based on the current

assessment of COVID-19 risks.

If you are returning to the UK from Italy, you will

need to self-isolate on your return (unless you are
exempt). Check the latest guidance for England,
Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Travel to Italy is subject to entry

restrictions

When you arrive in Italy from the UK,

you must show evidence that you
tested negative for COVID within the
72 hours before your travel. Do not use
the NHS testing service for a test to
travel to Italy. You should arrange to
take a private test.
Alternatively, you can get a free test on
arrival at some airports, or at a testing
facility in Italy shortly after you arrive. If
you test positive in Italy, you will be
required to quarantine. Your
quarantine may last from 10 days to 3
weeks, so you should be prepared in
case you test positive.
If you have stayed in or transited
through a small number of listed
countries in the 14 days before you
enter Italy, you’ll also need to self-
isolate for 14 days on entering Italy. If
you cannot do that for any reason, you
may be refused entry to Italy.
You should download and complete a
self-declaration from the Ministry of
Interior before you travel to Italy and
inform local authorities of your
presence.

See Entry requirements for more

information before you plan to travel.

Preparing for your return journey

to the UK

If you’re returning to the UK from

overseas, you will need to:

provide your journey and contact

details before you travel
check if you need to self-isolate on
your return

Check our advice on foreign travel during the

coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and sign up for
email alerts for this travel advice.

If 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.

There is a general threat from terrorism. There

may be increased security in place over the festive
period, including at Christmas markets and other
major events that might attract large crowds. You
should remain vigilant and follow the advice of the
local authorities.

The UK has left the European Union. The rules on

travel in the EU will stay the same until 31
December 2020. This page will be updated with
country-specific information for travellers to Italy
as things change. Sign up for email alerts and view
the latest updates for UK nationals travelling to
and living in Europe.

Approximately 3 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.

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 during the winter months
and can cause flooding in parts of the city. See
Flooding

Forest fires are a risk during the extended summer

months. See Forest fires

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.

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