Travel FAQs

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Are U.S. citizens permitted to enter?

Answer

• U.S. citizens may travel to Italy for any reason, including tourism. • Current travel restrictions on entry into Italy are linked to several factors, including one’s country of departure and purpose of travel. • The Government of Italy periodically updates these restrictions based upon changing conditions, and all travelers should refer to current Italian health decrees when making travel plans. • English-language guidance on current entry and exit requirements is maintained on the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ website. • A medical certificate confirming recovery from COVID dated no more than six months before departure. • Passengers unable to present a valid vaccination or recovery certificate will have to self-isolate on arrival for five days and undergo a molecular PCR or rapid antigen test at the end of the isolation • Passengers are required to complete the online EU Digital Passport Locator Form.

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Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry?

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Yes if you are unvaccinated or have been vaccinated without a booster in the last 9 months • Please see the Italian Ministry of Health’s website for details on exemptions. • Children six years and older accompanied by a parent/caregiver must always take the pre-departure Covid test; children under 6 years of age are, in any case, exempt from the pre-departure Covid test and from quarantine upon arrival. • Testing requirements and testing options are prompted by an individual’s presence in or transit through particular countries. This country-specific guidance is available on the Italian Ministry of Health’s website.