Data Last Updated: October 12, 2020
General Information
Italy has reopened for tourism and has allowed travelers from the EEA (European Economic Area) and certain low-risk countries as recommended by the EU council, with the exception of Bulgaria and Romania. Travelers coming from Croatia, Greece, Malta, or Spain now require proof of a COVID-19 PCR test.
Italy has reopened its borders on June 3rd, first allowing 26 EU nations to visit without restrictions. Then on July 1st, Italy further allowed the entry of some third-party nations outside the EU, but with different entry requirements.
On August 15, Italy will start accepting passengers on a cruise.
Mask Requirement
Mask is required to be worn in all public indoor, public transport and all outdoor areas.
Internal Restrictions/Closures
Italy's COVID-19-related restrictions remain in force until at least Sept. 7. Authorities also extended the country's health state of emergency through at least Oct. 15.
Current domestic directives include a requirement to wear protective face coverings in enclosed public spaces and observation of social distancing of at least one meter (3 feet), where possible.
Most businesses and social activities are permitted to resume, provided strict social distancing and hygiene requirements are enforced.
Restaurants, cafes and bars are open under certain guidelines and protocols. Non-essential businesses and attractions in Italy are open under restrictions.
Using masks remains mandatory in enclosed public spaces and (in some regions) in all public places and some outdoor places. You should pay close attention to signage and carry a mask with you at all times in Italy. Social distancing of 1 metre must be observed.
Catholic Church masses resumed from 18 May, but with strict social distancing and wearing of face masks. Funerals are now allowed with a maximum of 15 people attending, ideally outdoors.
Airlines & Transport
All major Italian airports are open and operational. Countless flights are coming in and out of Italy from other European cities. Basically, every major European city has a daily direct flight.
From Canada, Air Canada resumed on July 23 flying from Toronto to Rome, and from Montreal to Rome on July 24.
Starting August 15, Italy will allow entry of cruise ships.
Authorities have removed restrictions on travel within Italy; however, regional authorities may require health screenings.
Rail passengers are subject to a mandatory temperature check before boarding. Any individuals displaying symptoms of COVID-19 will not be permitted to travel.
Status of Opening to Tourists
Information based on tourists place of residence being in that country for the last 14 days
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Open to Tourists From:
28 Countries
Andorra
Austria
Croatia
Cyprus
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Monaco
Norway
Poland
Portugal
San Marino
Slovakia
Slovenia
Sweden
Switzerland
Vatican City
Test Required For Tourists From:
5 Countries
Belgium
Czech Republic
Netherlands
Spain
United Kingdom
Not Allowing Tourists From:
196 Countries
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Angola
Anguilla
Antarctica
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bonaire
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
British Virgin Islands
Brunei
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Christmas Island
Cocos Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Cuba
Curaçao
Democratic Republic of Congo
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
French Guiana
French Polynesia
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Isle of Man
Israel
Ivory Coast
Jamaica
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Macao
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
New Caledonia
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
North Korea
Northern Mariana Islands
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Pitcairn
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Republic of Congo
Réunion
Russia
Saint Barthélemy
Saint Helena
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Sint Maarten
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Georgia
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tokelau
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos
Tuvalu
U.S. Virgin Islands
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United States
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Vietnam
Wallis and Futuna
Western Sahara
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Strict Quarantine For Tourists From:
13 Countries
Australia
Bulgaria
Canada
Georgia
Japan
Morocco
New Zealand
Romania
Rwanda
South Korea
Thailand
Tunisia
Uruguay
Special Conditions For Tourists From:
1 Countries
France
Information for Non-Tourists
Most travel is prohibited from all other countries with the exception of that being conducted for study, proven work needs, and urgent reasons such as health; all such arrivals are also required to register and self-isolate for 14 days on arrival.
Transport and health workers, individuals in-transit through Italy, and those staying in Italy for less than 120 hours for work reasons are not required to self-isolate.
647,674
Cases38,321
Deaths10,717
Cases Per Million
Graph of COVID-19 Cases In Last 30 Days
For Italy