Europe > Italy: Covid-19 and Travel

Present Situation
Total cases: 25.4 millions
Active cases: 702 157
Recovered: 24.5 millions
Deaths: 186 488
Vaccination count: 50.9 millions
Current trend: Declining
Data updated on 2023-01-22
Summary of the situation
Not required.
Masks are recommended
Provisions for travellers
Entry to the territory: Allowed
Everyone is allowed entry to Italy for any reason.
COVID-19 travel restrictions were lifted in Italy. Providing proof of vaccination, recovery from COVID-19 or negative test results is not required.
Tests: Not required.
Quarantine: No
Quarantine not required.
Information updated on 2023-03-15.
Action taken in the country
Lockdown: No
Effective from May 1, 2022, it is no longer mandatory to show a Green Pass to access businesses and services in Italy. Therefore, free access to local and national public transportation, bars and restaurants, shops, museums, theaters, cinemas, stadiums, gyms, spas, etc. However, a Green Pass is still mandatory to enter Italy from a foreign country.
The use of FFP2 masks remains mandatory in the following locations:
-airplanes
-ships and ferries used for interregional transport services
-High Speed, Intercity, Intercity Night, and Interregional Trains
-buses connecting more than two regions
-buses/coaches used for chartered services with driver
-local and regional public transport
-indoor performances in theatres, cinemas, concert halls, -entertainment venues and live music
-indoor sports events
However, the use of the mask in all indoor environments and in all cases of crowded outdoor events is highly recommended.
Please note that nonetheless, in all situations, the following people are excluded from the requirement to wear masks:
-children under the age of six
-persons with a medical condition or disability that is incompatible with the use of a mask, and persons who must communicate with a disabled person
-individuals who are engaging in athletic activities
Mask use
Masks are recommended
Gatherings: Allowed
The use of the mask in all indoor environments and in all cases of crowded outdoor events is highly recommended.
Restaurants and bars: Open with restrictions
Shops: Open
Tourist attractions: Open