The travel comparison site Next Vacay announced that the search phrase “Entering Italy From the United States” increased 1,300% as Italy eased entry restrictions for travelers from outside the European Union on March 1.
Naveen Dittakavi, founder and CEO of Next Vacay, said: “Americans and other non-Europeans. Travelers – can enter Italy for tourism purposes without mandatory quarantine and only need the standard green pass (vaccination certificate, certificate of recovery or negative test result).”
Previously, foreign visitors from non-EU countries were required to provide full proof of immunization (a paper CDC card is sufficient for Americans) and a negative test before departure, and unvaccinated travelers were required to comply with mandatory quarantine for the first five days of travel.
Foreign visitors who have been vaccinated or have recently recovered do not need a pre-travel test to enter Italy. Vaccinated travelers only need to provide proof that they have been fully vaccinated with the last dose of the primary vaccine series at least 14 days and up to 270 days (9 months) prior to arrival unless additional vaccinations are given. . People who have previously been infected with COVID-19 do not need to be vaccinated, but must present a medical certificate stating that they have recovered within the past 6 months.
Foreign travelers who are unvaccinated are now able to enter Italy without having to quarantine however they must present a negative PCR test. All incoming international travelers must also complete an EU form. Passenger digital search form.
“After more than two years of restrictions, we have been waiting a long time for the lifting of travel restrictions in Italy. Italy is expected to end the COVID-19 emergency on March 31, so we expect flights to Italy from April 1 to be significantly higher than before the pandemic,” Dittakavi said.
If you are currently considering traveling to Italy, please check for policy updates in your particular area, as the country’s various local governments have the power to impose their own restrictions on travelers from certain foreign countries. destination.
Dittakavi also said: “The use of the Green Pass medical certificate, which is currently required for hotel stays and for all public transportation, will also be reduced from April 1 at many places, museums, restaurants, and attractions.”