Easier Entry to Italy

[Penn251]

No testing will be required for entry into Italy - just proof of vaccination.

Italy to Relax Entry Restrictions for Third-Country Travellers From March 1

Travellers from non-European countries will soon be able to enter Italy under facilitated rules as the latter’s authorities have decided to remove the pre-entry testing requirement and the non-essential travel ban. The news was announced by the Minister of Health of Italy, Roberto Speranza, who...

www.schengenvisainfo.com

If the same as the EU Council rules, two doses of vaccine sufficient if the last does was within 270 days. If also boosted, then the 270 day limitation does not apply.

COVID-19: travel from third countries into the EU (until 13 December 2022)

What are the COVID-19 measures for travel to the EU? Can I travel to an EU country if I am vaccinated or if I have received the booster?

www.consilium.europa.eu

 

[GAC]

NEW ITALIAN ENTRY REGULATIONS TAKE EFFECT MARCH 1 THROUGH MARCH 31:

https://www.esteri.it/en/ministero/...-dall-estero-e-cittadini-stranieri-in-italia/

https://www.esteri.it/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Restrizioni-ingresso-in-Italia_24.02.22_EN.pdf

NOTE that these rules apply to persons entering Italy REGARDLESS OF COUNTRY OF PROVENANCE, with the sole exceptions of San Marino and Vatican City.

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS WHICH APPLY AT LEAST FROM MARCH 1 THROUGH MARCH 31 FOR FOREIGNERS ENTERING ITALY and having vaccination or recovery certificates between 6 and 9 months old:

"As of 1 February 2022, the validity of COVID-19 Green Pass to access activities and services in Italy is 6 months.

Those who come from a foreign country and are in possession of a certificate of recovery from Covid-19 or vaccination with a vaccine authorised or recognised as equivalent in Italy, issued by the competent foreign health authorities, where six to nine months have elapsed since the completion of the vaccination cycle or recovery, are allowed access to services and activities for which the Green Pass is provided after having carried out a rapid antigen test swab (valid for 48 hours) or molecular test swab (valid for 72 hours).

The test is not mandatory in case of recovery from Covid-19 after the completion of the primary vaccination cycle. In the case of vaccinations with vaccines that are not authorised or not recognised as equivalent in Italy, access to services and activities is allowed in any case after having carried out a rapid antigen test swab (valid for 48 hours) or molecular test swab (valid for 72 hours) with a negative result for the SARS-CoV-2 virus."

https://www.salute.gov.it/portale/n...lish&id=5412&area=nuovoCoronavirus&menu=vuoto

 

[vicogirl51]

I’m headed to Tuscany beginning of April just for 2 weeks( business) but I’m worried about the Covid numbers.
My cousin who lives in Tuscany whom I talk to daily tells me the Covid numbers are rising quickly! He’s concerned so of course so am I now. Another wave?

 

[GAC]

Here is some additional information which you may find helpful (a cut and paste from my posting on a different travel website):

BREAKING NEWS

Italy's daily new Covid cases today are UP by 39.5% compared to last Sunday. This is the NINTH CONSECUTIVE DAY that the Covid case count has increased compared to the corresponding day of the previous week.

The positivity rate has increased for the ELEVENTH CONSECUTIVE DAY, and is at the highest level (14.81%) since January 27.

The number of weekly new Covid cases has increased (compared to the 7-day running total of previous days) for the SIXTH CONSECUTIVE DAY.

New deaths continue to DECREASE.

New hospitalizations and ICU admissions have INCREASED very slightly today, which is not surprising in light of the very significant percentage increase in new cases over the past several days.

Complete details in my daily statistics update to follow.

Coronavirus situation - Italy Forum - Tripadvisor

Answer 6,571 of 7,781: Hi I saw the news unfolded today on the current situation with the Coronavirus in Italy. We have already booked our flights and accommodation for our 3 week itinerary 9-27 Apr to Rome, Sorrento/ Positano, Venice, Bologna, Parma, Cinque T, Florence...

www.tripadvisor.com

 

[joe]

I’m headed to Tuscany beginning of April just for 2 weeks( business) but I’m worried about the Covid numbers.
My cousin who lives in Tuscany whom I talk to daily tells me the Covid numbers are rising quickly! He’s concerned so of course so am I now. Another wave?

I'm no expert of course, but it could be that this is not exactly "another wave", but each region reacting at its own pace to the Omicron variant. It's possible that the most populated regions of Italy saw the current wave peak in January, and now other regions are going through smaller peaks.
If the numbers in Tuscany are on the rise, then potentially there are 3-4 weeks until the peak (if indeed the rise is not some sort of blip in testing rates or statistics). So theoretically, your trip in 2 weeks could come out at the peak of infections in this region.
If your business trip includes a lot of meetings in closed places with a lot of people - well, you'll have to take extra precautions, it seems...
You might try and check Italian media for more reliable info.

 

[Penn251]

I have been watching the weekly updates (on Mondays) to the official classification of regions into zones of concern (red, orange, yellow and white). The steady trend over the past month has been towards more and more regions entering the white (least restrictive) classification. The official classifications can be followed here. https://www.salute.gov.it/portale/n...lish&id=5367&area=nuovoCoronavirus&menu=vuoto The trend actually looks quite good.

 

[joe]

I have been watching the weekly updates (on Mondays) to the official classification of regions into zones of concern (red, orange, yellow and white). The steady trend over the past month has been towards more and more regions entering the white (least restrictive) classification. ...... The trend actually looks quite good.

Hi Penn251 - I believe that the statistics show that the trend for Italy generally is good, like you say, and on basis of the link you supplied. However the regional picture might not be so clear-cut.
Here is a screenshot from today's NYT, where they show that there are regions that are experiencing an increase in infection, and that the R number is still above 1.
You can see that for Tuscany, this is the case - a rise compared to the last two weeks. This is probably what vicogirl15's cousin is seeing around him, and thus his concern.

Italy Coronavirus Map and Case Count

See the latest charts and maps of coronavirus cases, deaths and vaccinations in Italy.

www.nytimes.com

 

[Bob Whelan]

Following. We arrive in Florence on March 28 for a month. All fully vaxed so hoping it won’t be a problem.

Bob

 

[Alpinista]

Stealing this from a Facebook site that follows cases in Italy. Commentary is focused on the uptick.

 

[joe]

"Upticks" in infections are now being seen in quite a few countries, such as Britain, Israel and Germany. The causes are thought to be any one of the following : the easing of restrictions, the weakening of the effect of the vaccines administered, and the increase in the prevalence of the B.A.2 variant. These slight increases are not expected to bring about a large new wave of re-infection, but can be a risk for part of the population.
Anyone traveling should indeed get the most updated information for their destination, and in any case continue to take precautions.

 

[BryanS]

Check out the thread, not just Italy...

Travel and Ukraine situation​

Travel and Ukraine situation

So how does the possible conflict in Ukraine impact your travel plans? We had planned to make a trip to Slovakia this spring but have put those plans on-hold with the uncertainty with what Russia might do in eastern Europe.

www.sloweurope.com