Where Italians can travel: entry rules for Europe and beyond
We have been living with Covid-19 for about a year now, and yet we keep asking the same question over and over again: where can we go? What can we [...]
We have been living with the Covid-19 Yet we keep asking the same question over and over again: where can we go? What can we do? The rules have changed numerous times over the months, following the rate of contagion. February is the month of Valentine's Day and brings with it the urge to give ourselves a break. Here, then What Italians can and cannot do At this stage in 2021.
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Moving to Italy
Several nationwide restrictions to be faced, at least until Feb. 15. Regardless of the color indicated by the government, travel between regions is prohibited except for proven work requirements, situations of necessity or health reasons. Color also does not affect the ban on driving from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., except for the reasons already listed.
The colors of the regions
In the yellow areas travel is allowed throughout the region. In the orange areas Instead, it is forbidden to leave one's municipality of residence. However, travel is allowed from municipalities with a population of less than 5,000 within a radius of 30 kilometers.
In both cases, a maximum of two adult guests belonging to another household are allowed to be received. This is all once a day. No limit for children under the age of 14. Absolute prohibition of movement, however, within the red areas (the usual exceptions apply). As of February 1, however, no Italian region falls under this coloring.
It is always guaranteed to return to one's residence, domicile or home (a home is defined as a place where one lives with some continuity). It is also permissible to travel to one's second home, provided that one has only members of one's household with him/her.
Travel in Europe
Although discouraged, in order to protect one's health as much as possible, travel for tourism outside Italy is not prohibited. Here are the states ofEurope (list C) to which you can move:
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Cyprus
- Croatia
- Denmark (Faroe Islands, Greenland included)
- Estonia
- Finland
- France (including Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana, Réunion, Mayotte. Other territories excluded)
- Germany
- Greece
- Ireland
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands (territories outside Europe excluded)
- Poland
- Portugal (including the Azores and Madeira)
- Czech Republic
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain (Canary Islands and other territories in Africa included)
- Sweden
- Hungary
Added to these are the states of theSchengen agreement:
- Iceland
- Liechtenstein
- Norway (including Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands)
- Switzerland
Other territories:
- Andorra
- Principality of Monaco
- San Marino
- Vatican City
Here are the entry rules, currently in effect, for the main countries listed:
- In Austria, Germany, Latvia, the Netherlands, Poland, and Slovenia, fiduciary isolation is provided for a total of ten days
- In Greece, where there is a national lockdown, seven days of isolation are planned
- In Ireland and Slovakia there are fourteen days of isolation, reducible only after negative test at the end of the fifth day of stay
- In Lithuania there are fourteen days of isolation, reducible only after negative test following the tenth stay
- Fourteen days of isolation is provided in Iceland, avoidable in case of double screening procedure
- In Romania, there are fourteen days of isolation, reducible after a negative test following the eighth day
- Ten days of quarantine are planned for entry into Switzerland from areas considered "red zone." In relation to Italy, only Veneto, Friuli Venezia Giulia and Emilia Romagna are part of this list to date
- Ban valid until March 1 for "non-essential" travel to Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Czech Republic
- It is possible to travel to Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, France, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Spain, Sweden, having performed a PCR test within 72 hours prior to arrival
- Cyprus places Italy in Category C, limiting entry only to Cypriot citizens with permanent residence in the Republic of Cyprus and family members. These are joined by citizens legally residing in the country, accredited diplomatic personnel and special permit holders
- Portugal, to date, does not list Italy as a high-risk country. This avoids the requirement for PCR testing and quarantine
A molecular or antigenic test, carried out within 48 hours prior to entry into the country, is required to re-enter Italy from List C countries. There is no fiduciary isolation requirement in case of a negative result. However, it is necessary to report the return to the prevention department of the relevant Asl.
Rules for the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom falls under List E. It is possible to move to its territories but only if there are specific reasons. It also triggers thefiduciary isolation obligation both upon arrival in the territory and upon return to Italy.
Travelers entering the UK are required to take a few steps. The first is to fill out a form on the gov.uk website. One must undergo a 10-day precautionary isolation. A period that can be halved to 5 days if certain conditions are met:
- Willingness to undergo a diagnostic test upon arrival
- Obtaining a negative result to a retest performed at the end of the fifth day of isolation
There are categories excluded from fiduciary isolation:
- Travelers in transit in the sterile area of the airport.
- Haulers
- Researchers and health personnel
- Company directors
- Journalists
- Touring artists
Trip to the USA
As of today, anyone who has been in a Schengen Area country (including Italy) in the previous 14 days is not allowed to enter the United States of America, nor is anyone who has been in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Brazil, South Africa, China or Iran. There are some exceptions, however:
- U.S. citizens and permanent residents or their family members
- Holders of a diplomatic or other visa
- Holders or applicants for certain types of visas falling under the category of "national interest"
Other countries
According to the regulations currently in force in Italy, it is possible to travel for tourism purposes to the following D-list countries:
- Rwanda
- Japan
- Republic of Korea
- Singapore
- Thailand
- Australia
- New Zealand
Here are some regulations to take into account. At this stage, tourist visas are suspended in Japan. Ban on entry to Singapore for all short-term travelers from Italy. Still closed doors in Australia to travelers from any foreign country. Except for Australians and permanent resident aliens. Same applies to New Zealand.
This is compounded by the fact that, once back in Italy, travelers must undergo fiduciary isolation.
