Covid  Test  in  Italy

By Dion Protani
Latest update: 1 May 2022
The current travel restrictions include the requirement for some nationalities to take a Covid Test in Italy, either on arrival or before they return home. Below you'll find details on the types of test available, how much they cost, when to take them and where they can be taken.
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Which  type  of  Covid  Test  to  take  in  Italy

The two types of test that you can take are as follows:

PCR Test which is Tampone Molecolare in Italian and has a validity of 72 hours from the time it was taken. 

Rapid Antigen or Lateral Flow Test which is Tampone Antigenico Rapido in Italian and has a validity of 48 hours from when it was taken. 

If you substitute the word "Tampone" for "Test" you will almost certainly be understood, even if the clinician doesn't speak English. ​

Prices  of  Covid  Tests  in  Italy

The PCR tests are the more expensive option, typically costing €70 - €80 per person. 

The Rapid Antigen or Lateral Flow tests usually cost around €30.

When  to  take  a  Covid  Test  in  Italy

For some people travelling to Italy, it's necessary to take a Covid test 3 days before your flight home. 
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Day of Flight
Day of Test
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Any time on or after the previous Friday
Any time on or after the previous Saturday
Any time on or after the previous Sunday
Any time on or after the previous Monday
Any time on or after the previous Tuesday
Any time on or after the previous Wednesday
Any time on or after the previous Thursday

Where  to  get  a  Covid  Test  in  Italy

An extensive list of Covid Test Centres in Italy is provided by Faiuntestevai which translates as "Take a Test and Go".

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