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Post 15 May 21 Entry Rules?
Has anyone seen the rules that will be put into affect for entry into Italy after 15 May published anywhere on an official source? As I understand it, on that date, Italy will open up again for travelers from the EU with either a negative PCR test or proof of vaccination, but I would love to see this somewhere official and not just in a news report.
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The 'viaggiaresicuri' website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is only showing the current rules. I guess it won't be long before they publish the new ones, but it normally happens a couple of days before the existing ones are due to expire. You'd think that they'd use some modicum of common sense and allow people to plan ahead but...
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I guess they are waiting for the EU meeting that should take place in the near future.
Several news agencies have reported that they would meet this week but still we have no update on that. |
From Aviazionecivile, new Ministry of Health rules have been published.
https://www.salute.gov.it/imgs/C_17_...483_0_file.pdf https://www.salute.gov.it/imgs/C_17_...483_1_file.pdf They include scrapping quarantine for arrivals from countries in list "C" (EU+Israel+UK); for other countries in list D and E quarantine is lowered from 14 to 10 days; Countries in list D (e.g. USA, Japan) can enter for tourism reasons. More 'Covid-tested' flights to be added. Beside FCO and MXP they'll be added to VCE and NAP. Destinations include JFK, ATL, BOS, ORD, LAX, DFW, MIA, PHL & IAD, plus 'all airports' in Canada (basically YYZ I guess), Japan and UAE. |
Saw this tonight: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.was...outputType=amp
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US citizen/resident I'll be in athens on the 20th. hoping to hop over to italy from there but unclear with the rules. I know as shown above there's a Delta Flight that will allow US tourism.
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Thanks 13901 for the rules! I will have to wait to see when they get translated. I am supposed to travel next Friday from Vienna and can't figure out if we need a test or if being fully vaccinated is enough. We've booked tests for Thursday just to be safe.
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Originally Posted by dcmike
(Post 33252941)
Thanks 13901 for the rules! I will have to wait to see when they get translated. I am supposed to travel next Friday from Vienna and can't figure out if we need a test or if being fully vaccinated is enough. We've booked tests for Thursday just to be safe.
I had a brief look at the document linked upthread and there’s no mention of specifics for vaccinated travellers, so the PCR /antigen test within 48hrs of boarding still apply. |
Originally Posted by 13901
(Post 33253060)
I had a brief look at the document linked upthread and there’s no mention of specifics for vaccinated travellers, so the PCR /antigen test within 48hrs of boarding still apply.
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Do check out viaggiaresicuri.it they have a questionnaire you can use to confirm what you’ve got to do. Today is the 15th so it’s still showing the current rules but I hope that tomorrow it’ll be updated to reflect the new rules. Also keep an eye out for which regions are red, orange, yellow or white.
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On a Sunday!!!!! :eek:
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Just to make it easier for anyone looking. The rules for a traveler from the EU and UK:
https://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nu...nu=vuoto&tab=3 And for those coming from the U.S (or elsewhere). on a Covid-tested flight: https://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nu...nu=vuoto&tab=9 |
Is it easy to get a pre-departure COVID test in Italy (particular MXP) that will be accepted by US immigration for entry?
Some nice fares to Italy now so tempted to book... |
Originally Posted by mhy
(Post 33263953)
Is it easy to get a pre-departure COVID test in Italy (particular MXP) that will be accepted by US immigration for entry?
Some nice fares to Italy now so tempted to book... You can book the rapid antigen test in the following ways:
PLEASE NOTE: you will take the rapid antigen test at the Malpensa Airport Terminal 1, even if the location listed on the APP / WebSite is Palazzo Della Salute and not Malpensa Airport. If it is impossible to proceed with the booking, you have to show up 4 hours before the scheduled departure time. The COVID19 rapid antigen test costs 50 euros. |
Originally Posted by Amil
(Post 33264242)
The GSD group guarantees the chance to take the COVID19 rapid antigen test directly at Malpensa airport, everyday, 04am to 04pm, Arrivals, floor 0 near the door number 4 .
You can book the rapid antigen test in the following ways:
PLEASE NOTE: you will take the rapid antigen test at the Malpensa Airport Terminal 1, even if the location listed on the APP / WebSite is Palazzo Della Salute and not Malpensa Airport. If it is impossible to proceed with the booking, you have to show up 4 hours before the scheduled departure time. The COVID19 rapid antigen test costs 50 euros. |
Just to piggyback onto this thread...
My husband and I are US citizens. We will be traveling to Croatia in the fall for 3 weeks. If I’m understanding the current rules correctly, we will be permitted to enter Italy for tourism after our trip in Croatia provided we have a negative covid test take. within 48 hours of entry. Is there anything else? |
Originally Posted by progol
(Post 33274436)
Just to piggyback onto this thread...
My husband and I are US citizens. We will be traveling to Croatia in the fall for 3 weeks. If I’m understanding the current rules correctly, we will be permitted to enter Italy for tourism after our trip in Croatia provided we have a negative covid test take. within 48 hours of entry. Is there anything else? However, be aware not to visit Montenegro or any other Balkan country within these 14 days. If you are planning to visit them, be sure to visit them in your first week. Every time you go to a country that is not on Lists A, B, and C; the 14 day timer would reset. |
Many thanks, ISTflyer! That was my understanding. If we do go to Italy, we will only travel to Croatia, so it won’t be an issue.
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Originally Posted by progol
(Post 33274436)
Just to piggyback onto this thread...
My husband and I are US citizens. We will be traveling to Croatia in the fall for 3 weeks. If I’m understanding the current rules correctly, we will be permitted to enter Italy for tourism after our trip in Croatia provided we have a negative covid test take. within 48 hours of entry. Is there anything else? COVID-19 SURVEY (viaggiaresicuri.it) |
Originally Posted by 13901
(Post 33274552)
Keep an eye on the Italian's foreign office website, viaggiaresicuri, where they have a questionnaire that can help you. The website is as follows and is kept up-to-date (and is in English too).
COVID-19 SURVEY (viaggiaresicuri.it) |
Originally Posted by progol
(Post 33274678)
i did this and was amazed that it said we COULD travel! I’m curious about the green passport, and whether that is something we will need to get, too.
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Originally Posted by 13901
(Post 33274742)
I don't know yet about that, it seems more an EU-wide thing for the time being.
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Just to relate my experience - we flew on May 21. At the airport the airline (Austrian) checked the test results (antigen test) and made sure we had completed the passenger locator form. Once we landed in Florence, no one checked anything (possibly different at larger airports).
Upon departure, we had our temperature checked and had to pass through some sort of disinfecting mist to enter the airport. It was all very easy and we had a great trip! |
Originally Posted by dcmike
(Post 33275252)
Just to relate my experience - we flew on May 21. At the airport the airline (Austrian) checked the test results (antigen test) and made sure we had completed the passenger locator form. Once we landed in Florence, no one checked anything (possibly different at larger airports).
Upon departure, we had our temperature checked and had to pass through some sort of disinfecting mist to enter the airport. It was all very easy and we had a great trip! ' |
Originally Posted by QT31415
(Post 33276152)
DC Mike, were you on a COVID tested flight, or flying after spending 14 days in a schengen country? I assume you did not fly from USA - Austria - Italy? Right now, I have a BA flight from SEA-LHR-VCE in July but I don't think it meets the requirements, even though I'll be in Italy less than 120 hours. I'm trying to decide whether to book one of the COVID tested flights, but I don't really want to....Delta isn't a OneWorld partner and AA is not my favorite EU-bound airline. Please advise!
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Originally Posted by QT31415
(Post 33276152)
DC Mike, were you on a COVID tested flight, or flying after spending 14 days in a schengen country? I assume you did not fly from USA - Austria - Italy? Right now, I have a BA flight from SEA-LHR-VCE in July but I don't think it meets the requirements, even though I'll be in Italy less than 120 hours. I'm trying to decide whether to book one of the COVID tested flights, but I don't really want to....Delta isn't a OneWorld partner and AA is not my favorite EU-bound airline. Please advise!
' Despite that, with the current itinerary, there wouldn't be any restrictions transferring Heathrow as the USA is in the amber list. The regulations might change, however, if you would like to be on the safe side, book one of the quarantine-free flights which are limited to: JFK-FCO ( Delta, American, Alitalia ) JFK-MXP ( Delta, American ) ATL-FCO ( Delta, Alitalia ) EWR-FCO ( United ) EWR-MXP ( United ) |
Originally Posted by ISTFlyer
(Post 33276891)
With the current requirements ( which are always able to change until July ), you would need to self-isolate for 10 days after flying SEA-LHR-VCE as the USA is in List D and your SEA-LHR and LHR-VCE flights are not approved quarantine-free flights by the Italian government.
Despite that, with the current itinerary, there wouldn't be any restrictions transferring Heathrow as the USA is in the amber list. The regulations might change, however, if you would like to be on the safe side, book one of the quarantine-free flights which are limited to: JFK-FCO ( Delta, American, Alitalia ) JFK-MXP ( Delta, American ) ATL-FCO ( Delta, Alitalia ) EWR-FCO ( United ) EWR-MXP ( United )
Further restrictions to movements may be adopted at national and local level. Beware of that and check with your local authorities what movements are allowed. Restrictions may be adopted at national and/or regional level depending on the risk assessment carried out on a regular basis by the Ministry of Health. You can find useful information on local restrictions on the website of the Ministry of Health, by clicking: Containment Measures in Italy. Certain categories of travelers may be exempt from the aforesaid requirements, provided that they do not show symptoms of COVID-19. EXEMPTIONS FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF BOTH TESTS (72 hours before arriving and upon completing self-isolation) AND SELF-ISOLATION As per Order of May 14, 2021, the following categories of travelers may be fully exempted from the requirements of a test carried out in the 48 hours before they arrive, self-isolation and subsequent test.
Order of May 14, 2021 sets forth a mandatory requirement of a molecular or antigenic test carried out by means of a swab in the 48 hours before they arrive, for the following categories of travelers:
EXEMPTION FOR CITIZENS OR RESIDENTS OF COUNTRIES IN LIST A, B, C or D, TRAVELLING FOR PROVEN WORK REASONS: Nationals and residents of the States and territories listed in Lists A, B, C* and D in Annex 20 of Prime Ministerial Decree of March 2, 2021, entering Italy for proven employment reasons, are exempt from the requirements of self-isolation and subsequent testing, but they must take a molecular or antigenic test, carried out by means of a swab, in the 72 hours before they arrive. Examples An Italian national has to undergo surgery in Italy, for an overall stay of 3 days. The Italian national is resident in Tunisia and travels from there. In this case, the person is not required to take a test or stay in self-isolation. After 3 days, and in any case after 120 hours, he/she must leave national territory or self-isolate. A Mexican national residing in the United States and travelling from the latter has to enter Italy for an important business meeting, for an overall stay of 4 days. He/she has a connecting flight in Bruxelles from where he/she will reach Italy. The Mexican national is not required to self-isolate or to take a molecular test. After 4 days or after a maximum of 120 hours, he/she must leave national territory or self-isolate. An Australian national currently residing in South Africa seeks entry into Italy as he/she has been hired by a local company. The Australian national must take a molecular or antigenic test 72 hours before entering Italy but he/she is not required to self-isolate, regardless of the duration of his/her stay in Italy for work-related reasons. An Italian national currently resident in Germany, and travelling from there, seeks entry into Italy for proven employment reasons, for more than 120 hours. The Italian national will be required to take a test in the 48 hours before entering Italy. Any employee (regardless of their nationality) of a company registered in Italy has to travel to Ethiopia in order to oversee a purchase of a client, for no longer than 5 days. Upon his/her return, he/she is not required to take a test or self-isolate. OTHER EXEMPTIONS or HEALTH PROTOCOLS AUTHORISED BY THE ITALIAN MINISTRY OF HEALTH The Ministry of Health has set forth specific protocols for certain travelers (indicated below). Click here for further information.
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Originally Posted by 13901
(Post 33276915)
That's not correct. The OP can apply for an exemption, see below (bolding mine):
https://infocovid.viaggiaresicuri.it...ngtoitaly.html However, the OP hasn't mentioned any information regarding his trip being for non-essential purposes or essential purposes. |
Originally Posted by ISTFlyer
(Post 33276920)
Yes, there are exemptions for essential purposes as you indicated in bold.
However, the OP hasn't mentioned any information regarding his trip being for non-essential purposes or essential purposes. Anyway, don't know about you guys, but I'd simply get tested and fly nonstop on AA or whatever. It's just simpler. |
Originally Posted by QT31415
(Post 33276152)
DC Mike, were you on a COVID tested flight, or flying after spending 14 days in a schengen country?
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Unfortunately the exemptions do not work for me - I'd be visiting my daughter, who is in UK on a student visa but will be hiking in the Dolomites. If the vaccination exemption does not happen, it's a trip that will just get cancelled (am getting to be a pro at this!)
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Originally Posted by QT31415
(Post 33277967)
Unfortunately the exemptions do not work for me - I'd be visiting my daughter, who is in UK on a student visa but will be hiking in the Dolomites. If the vaccination exemption does not happen, it's a trip that will just get cancelled (am getting to be a pro at this!)
IMO, it's definitely not worth do ditch a trip ( especially a one where you would visit your daughter ) in a case where there are several flights with no quarantine at all for you in both directions. |
Planning a 3 trip to Croatia in July/August. We are US citizens and would like to spend some of that time in Italy. We plan on taking the ferry to Venice from Croatia and then traveling throughout Italy for another 10 days or so. Since our flights from the US are round trip to Croatia, we are not able to enter Italy with one of the special quarantine free flights from the US. What are the guidelines for visiting Italy from Croatia ( we spend less than 14 days in Croatia prior) ? Any exemptions for vaccinated adults? We do have 2 children under 12 that are not vaccinated. Having a hard time understanding the restrictions and rules. Anyone know more details? Thanks in advance
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Originally Posted by CRZ
(Post 33292518)
Planning a 3 trip to Croatia in July/August. We are US citizens and would like to spend some of that time in Italy. We plan on taking the ferry to Venice from Croatia and then traveling throughout Italy for another 10 days or so. Since our flights from the US are round trip to Croatia, we are not able to enter Italy with one of the special quarantine free flights from the US. What are the guidelines for visiting Italy from Croatia ( we spend less than 14 days in Croatia prior) ? Any exemptions for vaccinated adults? We do have 2 children under 12 that are not vaccinated. Having a hard time understanding the restrictions and rules. Anyone know more details? Thanks in advance
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Originally Posted by progol
(Post 33292981)
As of right now, you would be able to enter Italy only IF you spent 2 weeks prior to traveling there in Croatia (or other EU country) plus negative covid tests 48 hours prior to arrival. Of course, things might change but those are the current restrictions. Entry is not determined by citizenship, but you do need to be within the EU for the 2 weeks prior to arrival.
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I am planning to travel next months with a covid free flight, I am sharing below the updated information regarding arrivals at Malpensa airport.
Rules most likely will change again in the coming weeks. So far if you are able to arrive with one of the special covid free flights and a negative test before arrival and a test after arrival there is not need to quarantine. Below the link to airport page with more information Covid-Test flights have also arrived at Milan Malpensa airport since April 3rd (milanomalpensa-airport.com) Coronavirus Emergency: FAQ (milanomalpensa-airport.com) |
Originally Posted by CRZ
(Post 33293170)
Thank you for your response, hoping they will change the rules. Any suggestions of countries that will allow either vaccinated US citizens or negative PCR prior to arrival? I am looking for another country to visit besides for Croatia with a family.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexled...h=2d7cf1562104 Again, things change frequently and it really makes sense to look at the government sites of the countries you’re interested in. |
FYI - Today an update on the rules show that the covid test has to be done 72 hours prior departure
Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy (esteri.it) Does this apply to the covid free flights also ? |
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