UK to Italy Covid Travel Restrictions
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By Dion Protani
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Latest update: 1 May 2022
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The latest UK to Italy Covid Travel Restrictions include the latest rules which were updated on 1 May 2022. Although one of: vaccination status, proof of recovery from the virus in the previous six months or a negative Covid test are still required, the requirement to fill out a digital passenger locator form has now been removed.
The latest entry rules are effective from 1 May to 1 June 2022 with restrictions expected to ease beyond that date.
UK passengers returning home have no Covid-related travel requirements to follow.
As of 1 May the Green Pass which showed your current Covid status was scrapped, meaning it was no longer required to enter restaurants or other indoor settings.
Mask wearing rules have also been eased and they are no longer required in restaurants, cultural attractions or other indoor settings. They are still required on public transport, at least until June 15 2022 when there will be another rules update.
The latest entry rules are effective from 1 May to 1 June 2022 with restrictions expected to ease beyond that date.
UK passengers returning home have no Covid-related travel requirements to follow.
As of 1 May the Green Pass which showed your current Covid status was scrapped, meaning it was no longer required to enter restaurants or other indoor settings.
Mask wearing rules have also been eased and they are no longer required in restaurants, cultural attractions or other indoor settings. They are still required on public transport, at least until June 15 2022 when there will be another rules update.
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Entry to Italy from United Kingdom
UK Citizens* entering Italy must provide one of the following:
For the latest guidance on travel rules, the Italian government has provided a travel questionnaire designed to provide guidance on your own specific travel plans in order to avoid any problems before you embark on your journey. Just enter the details of where you're travelling from, including any other countries you may have visited in the last 14 days, and you will be presented with the full breakdown of the latest regulations. Click on the green button below to access the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, written in English.
- Full vaccination status in digital (NHS App) or paper form
- A negative PCR Covid Test taken no more than 72 hours before entering Italy
- A negative Rapid Antigen/Lateral Flow test taken no more than 48 hours prior to arrival in Italy
For the latest guidance on travel rules, the Italian government has provided a travel questionnaire designed to provide guidance on your own specific travel plans in order to avoid any problems before you embark on your journey. Just enter the details of where you're travelling from, including any other countries you may have visited in the last 14 days, and you will be presented with the full breakdown of the latest regulations. Click on the green button below to access the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, written in English.
Frequently Asked Questions about Covid tests, self-isolation and current regulations in Italy
Can UK citizens use the NHS Covid Pass in Italy ?
Yes, the newly created NHS Covid Pass shows that you're either fully vaccinated or have had Covid 19 in the previous 180 days and recovered from it. As of 30 July 2021, the Italian Government confirmed that the NHS Covid Pass can be used in places where the recently-announced Italy Green Pass is required such as indoor tables at a restaurants or museums and other attractions.
Yes, the newly created NHS Covid Pass shows that you're either fully vaccinated or have had Covid 19 in the previous 180 days and recovered from it. As of 30 July 2021, the Italian Government confirmed that the NHS Covid Pass can be used in places where the recently-announced Italy Green Pass is required such as indoor tables at a restaurants or museums and other attractions.
Return to United Kingdom after visit to Italy
UK Citizens returning from Italy
From 11 February 2022 it will no longer be necessary for fully vaccinated passengers to provide a Covid test on entering the UK.
From 11 February 2022 it will no longer be necessary for fully vaccinated passengers to provide a Covid test on entering the UK.
More Help and Advice
We are here to make life as easy as possible for UK travellers planning a trip to Italy. We appreciate the level of confusion that currently exist and we fully expect people to have more questions over and above those detailed above.
Please feel free to ask us if there's anything you're not sure about; we will provide you with the most up to date advice. The more relevant questions you ask us, the better, as we can then display the answers on this page.
You can reach us via our email address: [email protected].
The latest rules and regulations for UK Citizens travelling to and from Italy are detailed at the UK Government website which can be accessed via the green button below.
Please feel free to ask us if there's anything you're not sure about; we will provide you with the most up to date advice. The more relevant questions you ask us, the better, as we can then display the answers on this page.
You can reach us via our email address: [email protected].
The latest rules and regulations for UK Citizens travelling to and from Italy are detailed at the UK Government website which can be accessed via the green button below.
