No! U.S. citizens can visit Italy (and other Schengen countries) for up to 90 days within a 180-day period without a visa. A valid passport is required—be sure it doesn’t expire too close to your travel date.
Starting in October 2025 and in full effect by April 2026, the EU will introduce a new Entry/Exit System (EES). When you arrive in or depart from Europe, border control will record your entry and exit digitally. As part of this process, you’ll provide basic biometrics (fingerprints and a photo). There’s nothing you need to do in advance—it all happens at the airport.
You may have heard about the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS)—a new pre-travel authorization (similar to the U.S. ESTA). Good news: ETIAS will not be required until late 2026. Since our wedding is in April 2026, you won’t need to worry about it for this trip.
Your passport needs to be valid for at least six months beyond your trip's end date. Some airlines may not allow you to board the flight if your passport doesn't meet this requirement.
Yes, outlets in Italy have different outlets and voltages than the U.S. These are called 'Type F', 'Type C' or 'Type L' outlets. Phone chargers, hair tools, etc., can quickly burn out without proper voltages. Dyson hair tools purchased in the United States will not work in Italy due to the different electrical voltage, and using it with a simple adapter can damage the device or cause a fire. Be careful! We recommended purchasing these voltage converters (e.g., on Amazon).
Uber and other rideshare services operate in larger cities like Rome and Milan, but they are not available in most of Tuscany. For getting around locally, taxis are the most reliable option, while pre-booked private drivers function as the closest alternative to ridesharing. We recommend reserving taxis in advance—especially for late nights or early mornings—if you’re not using the event shuttles.