Italy

The Federal Foreign Office points out that in view of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, there are still risks associated with international travel, especially for people without full vaccination protection as well as vulnerable groups. Regulations on entry or international transport connections can change quickly with the pandemic situation.

The so called "3G rule" is lifted when entering Germany, there is a recommendation to wear a mask at some airports.

There are no COVID-19-related entry restrictions (e.g. border closures, mandatory proof of testing and vaccination) in force at this time.

There are no COVID-19-related mandatory entry forms or online registrations to be completed before travel at this time.

There are no known restrictions

Transit is permitted.

Information on quarantine regulations, testing requirements and possible exceptions for transit travellers that have been vaccinated can be found in the respective categories (if available).

Children and minors are not generally exempt in case testing requirements apply.

Random COVID-19 testing may occur upon entry.

There are no known restrictions

There are no known restrictions

No notes available.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for completely immunized persons.

There are no known restrictions

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for incompletely vaccinated persons.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for those who have recovered.

There is no ease of restrictions.

There are currently no COVID-19-related 3G restrictions.

Current value: 411. Previous week: 474

Data source: Our World in Data / European Center for Disease Control. The data is only available at country level and is updated daily.

There are currently no COVID-19-related travel restrictions in the country.

There are no known restrictions

The obligation to wear a mask has largely been lifted. Only in medical facilities can the wearing of a mouth-nose protection still be required.

All shops and retailers are allowed to open.

Wearing a mask is still recommended in indoor public areas.

No more proof is necessary to stay at hotels.

Conferences as well as fairs and private celebrations (weddings, baptisms) are allowed. Wearing a mask is recommended.

All sports, cultural and recreational facilities are open. Discotheques and nightclubs are open.

Public transport has resumed normal services, and the mask mandate has been lifted.

International air traffic has resumed normal operations. Face masks are not currently required.

An overview of all Italian testing laboratories can be found on the following website. The Italian government also provides region-specific contact details and information.

The tracing app "Immuni" is designed to help contain further spread of COVID-19 infection and a national COVID-19 hotline +39 1500 has been established.

If travellers develop symptoms, they are required to isolate themselves for 5 days.

There are no known restrictions

For travellers entering from a risk-free area, there are no longer any registration or other requirements.

There are no known restrictions

There is no obligation to test before entering Germany.

Since May 2022, no proof of a negative test, a vaccination or recovery is required, in order to enter Germany.

Further information on the new entry regulation can be found at the Federal Government's website.

Information about COVID-19 testing in Italy (test centers & costs) can be found here.

There is no obligation to test after entering Germany.

According to the Robert Koch-Institute, it is a risk-free area. There is no quarantine obligation after entry into or return to Germany.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement for completely immunized persons on entry/return.

Vaccinated persons are exempt from national quarantine and testing obligations. (Caution: In Germany, only the vaccines by BioNTech/Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, and Novavax have been approved so far.) Further information is available from the Federal Government.

No notes available.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry/return for incompletely vaccinated persons.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry/return for those who have recovered.

Recovered persons are exempt from quarantine and testing obligations nationwide, area of active circulation of highly contagious virus variants. Those who have recovered need proof of a positive PCR test (or other nucleic acid detection) at least 28 days and no more than 3 months ago. Recovered persons must not have any symptoms of a possible COVID-19 infection. Further information is available from the Federal Government.