Coming to Italy from the US? Rules for summer 2021

​If you come from the US and don’t know the rules applied in Italy now, I suggest you read below.

All airline passengers must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel.

See the link below to have more details:
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html
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COVID-19 Testing:

​Are PCR and/or antigen tests available for U.S. citizens in Italy? Yes

• If so, are test results reliably available within 72 hours? Yes
• Please note that response times vary by testing location, the type of test taken, and the method of retrieving test results (i.e., in-person or via correspondence).

In Italy, antigen tests cost approximately $25, while PCR tests cost roughly $75.

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

• Has the government of Italy approved a COVID-19 vaccine for use? Yes
• Are vaccines available in Italy for U.S. citizens to receive? Yes
• Which vaccines are available in Italy? Pfizer-BioNtech, Moderna, Johnson and Johnson, and AstraZeneca.

The Government of Italy is distributing COVID-19 vaccinations at a regional level. According to the Italian Pharmaceutical Agency, the National Vaccination Plan guarantees that vaccinations will be available to all people present/resident in Italy, whether or not they have a valid Permit of Stay as long as they are registered with the Italian National Health Service. Citizens will have to follow the instructions and schedule of their region of residence.
The United States Government does not plan to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to private U.S. citizens overseas. 
See the link www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.htm

Entry and Exit Requirements:

• Are U.S. citizens permitted to enter? Yes
• 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 travellers 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.
All persons travelling to Italy from any foreign location must provide their airline or Italian law enforcement officials with a self-declaration form before travel.
Regional governments in Italy may also impose restrictions on travellers from certain foreign countries, and travellers intending to travel or return to Italy are advised to check whether their region of destination has introduced any new provisions.
 Please see https://www.esteri.it/mae/it.

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

Travellers from the United States must provide a negative molecular or rapid antigen test that was taken within 72 hours before entering and self-isolating in their home/hotel for ten days.
 After the period of self-isolation, it is mandatory to take a new molecular or antigen test.
 Exceptions regarding the self-isolation and testing requirements include if you flew on a “COVID tested” flight. Please see the  https://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioContenutiNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=english&id=5412&area=nuovoCoronavirus&menu=vuoto&tab=8


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 Foreign Affairs’ website.

• Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? Yes
• All Permits of Stay that expired after January 31, 2020 are valid until July 31, 2021.

Quarantine Information:

Are U.S. citizens required to quarantine? Yes

Travellers from the United States must self-isolate in their home/hotel for ten days.
Travellers departing on COVID-tested international flights between the United States and Italy are not currently subject to quarantine upon arrival in Italy.  

Consular Operations:

What are ACS services being offered?
In the interest of protecting the health and safety of our staff and customers, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates General in Italy will limit the level of consular staffing and appointments for the following routine U.S. citizens services beginning on October 26, 2020: passport processing, reports of birth abroad, notarial services, and federal benefits assistance. U.S. citizens should visit the corresponding pages to make appointments for these services. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation in Italy and intend to return to normal operations as soon as possible. For further information, please visit S. Embassy Rome’s U.S. Citizen Services webpage.

https://it.usembassy.gov/visas/

https://www.epicentro.iss.it/en/

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html
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