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What documents are required for EU and non-EU citizens to enter and travel in Italy?

The documentation required to enter Italy varies according to your country of origin:

for EU citizens and citizens of countries that have signed the Schengen Agreement , a valid identity card is sufficient as an alternative to a passport;
Citizens from non-EU countries may enter Italy with a passport valid for at least three months after the planned date of departure from the Schengen Area.

Do I need a visa to go to Italy?

When you will need a visa to enter Italy

Depending on your country of origin, you may require a visa to enter Italy. You can request a visa from the Italian Embassy or Consulate in your country of residence and it will generally be issued after 90 days. To find out which countries require a visa to enter Italy, please visit esteri.it . On this website, you can enter your nationality, your country of residence, the duration of your stay (less than or more than 90 days) and the reason for your trip. Remember that once you arrive at the border, the authorities may request documentation justifying your reasons for and duration of your stay in Italy.

If you are staying at a hotel or other accommodation, its manager will fill out a Declaration of Presence for you, which they will then send to the Police Headquarters. However, it is always a good idea to always carry a copy of the Declaration with you, so that you can show it to the police in the event that they want to check.

If you enter Italy from a country outside the Schengen Area, the uniform Schengen stamp , which is affixed to your passport during border control, replaces the Declaration of Presence. If you enter Italy from a Schengen Area country and do not stay in an accommodation facility, you must submit a Declaration of Presence to the Police Headquarters of the province in which you are staying within eight days of entering Italy.

Travel insurance in Italy: tips for a smooth journey

Travel insurance is always recommended: this ensures that you are financially covered in the event of delays or flight cancellations, and you won’t be caught out in the event you experience health problems.

It is always a good idea to keep a screenshot or PDF copy of bookings for flights, hotels or other documents on your phone: this makes it easier to show information if requested.

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Travel Advisory July 26, 2023

Italy - level 2: exercise increased caution.

Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed.

Exercise increased caution due to terrorism .

Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Italy. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas.

Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Italy.

If you decide to travel to Italy:

Be aware of your surroundings when traveling to tourist locations and crowded public venues.
Follow the instructions of local authorities.
Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information.
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program ( STEP ) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter .
Review the Country Security Report for Italy.
Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.

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Quick Facts

Six months validity recommended, at least 3 months validity beyond your planned date of departure from the Schengen area .

Two pages required for entry stamp.

Not required for stays under 90 days.

10,000 Euros or equivalent.

Embassies and Consulates

U.S. Embassy Rome

Via Vittorio Veneto, 121 00187 Rome, Italy Telephone: +(39) 06-4674-1 Emergency After-Hours Telephone: +(39) 06-4674-1 Fax: +(39) 06-4674-2244 Email: [email protected] The Rome consular district includes the regions of Lazio, Marche, Umbria, Abruzzo, and Sardinia.

U.S. Mission to the UN Agencies in Rome Via Boncompagni, 2 Telephone: (+39) 06-4674-1 Emergency after-hours telephone: (+39) 06-4674-1 Fax: (+39) 06 4674-3535 Email: [email protected]

U.S. Embassy to the Holy See Via Sallustiana, 49 00162 Rome, Italy Telephone: +(39) 06-4674-3428 Emergency After-Hours Telephone: +(39) 06-4674-1 Fax: +(39) 06-575-8346

U.S. Consulate General Florence Lungarno Amerigo Vespucci, 38 50123 Florence, Italy Telephone: +(39) 055-266-951 Emergency After-Hours Telephone: +(39) 055-266-951 Fax: +(39) 055-215-550 Email: [email protected] The Florence consular district includes the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna (all except the Provinces of Piacenza and Parma), as well as the Republic of San Marino.

U.S. Consulate General Milan Via Principe Amedeo 2/10 20121 Milano, Italy Telephone: +(39) 02-290-351 Emergency After-Hours Telephone: +(39) 02-290-351 Fax: +(39) 081-583-8275 Email: [email protected] The Milan consular district includes the regions of Valle D'Aosta, Piemonte, Lombardia, Veneto, Trentino-Alto Adige, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Liguria, and Emilia-Romagna (Provinces of Piacenza and Parma only).

U.S. Consulate General Naples Piazza della Repubblica 80122 Naples, Italy Telephone: +(39) 081-583-8111 Emergency After-Hours Telephone: +(39) 081-583-8111 Fax: +(39) 081-583-8275 Email: [email protected] The Naples consular district includes the regions of Campania, Molise, Basilicata, Puglia, Calabria, and Sicilia.

U.S. Consular Agent - Genoa Via Dante 2 16121 Genoa, Italy Telephone: +(39) 010-584-492 Emergency After-Hours Telephone: Please contact the U.S. Consulate General in Milan. Fax: +(39) 010-553-3033 Email: [email protected] Hours: Monday through Thursday 11:00 AM-3:00 PM, by appointment only.

U.S. Consular Agent - Palermo Via G.B. Vaccarini 1 90143 Palermo, Italy Telephone: +(39) 091-305-857 Emergency After-Hours Telephone: Please contact the U.S. Consulate General in Naples Fax: +(39) 091-625-6026 Email: [email protected] Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 AM-12:30 PM by appointment only.

U.S. Consular Agent - Venice Viale Galileo Galilei 30 30173 Tessera, Italy Telephone: +(39) 041-541-5944 Emergency After-Hours Telephone: Please contact the U.S. Consulate General in Milan. Fax: +(39) 041-541-6654 Email: [email protected] Hours: Monday through Thursday, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, by appointment only.

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Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements

There are no COVID-related entry requirements for U.S. citizens. 

Traveling Through Europe: If you are planning to visit or travel through European countries, you should be familiar with the requirements of the Schengen Agreement.

Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay. Review our U.S. Travelers in Europe page .
You will need proof of s ufficient funds and a return plane ticket .
For additional information about visas for the Schengen area, see the Schengen Visa page.
U.S. citizens who arrive at an Italian Port of Entry without a valid travel document – including passports that have been previously reported lost or stolen – will be denied admittance into Italy and returned to their point of origin. This regulation is strictly enforced in Italy.
U.S. citizens may enter Italy for up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes without a visa. All non-residents are required to complete a declaration of presence (dichiarazione di presenza). Prospective residents or anyone intending to stay in Italy for longer than 90 days must obtain a permit of stay (permesso di soggiorno). Additional information may be obtained from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Polizia di Stato .
Non-EU visitors must obtain a stamp in their passport upon initial entry into a Schengen country. Many borders are unstaffed, so you may need to request a stamp at an official point of entry. Travelers arriving from another Schengen country must request the declaration of presence form from a local police office (commissariato di zona), police headquarters (questura), or their place of stay (e.g., hotel, hostel, campgrounds), and submit the form, along with a copy of your passport, to the police or to their place of stay within eight calendar days of arrival. Failure to complete a declaration of presence is punishable by expulsion from Italy.

The U.S. Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to or foreign residents of Italy.

Find information on dual nationality , prevention of international child abduction , and customs regulations on our websites. For general information about Italian customs regulations, please read our Customs Information page and our Italian Customs website.

Safety and Security

Terrorism: Terrorist groups and those inspired by such organizations are intent on attacking U.S. citizens abroad. Terrorists are increasingly using less sophisticated methods of attack – including knives, firearms, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and vehicles – to more effectively target crowds. Frequently, their aim is unprotected or vulnerable targets, such as:

High-profile public events (sporting contests, political rallies, demonstrations, holiday events, celebratory gatherings, etc.)
Hotels, clubs, and restaurants frequented by tourists
Places of worship
Shopping malls and markets
Public transportation systems (including subways, buses, trains, and commercial flights)

For more information, see our Terrorism page.

Politically motivated violence in Italy is most often connected to Italian internal developments or social issues. Italian authorities and foreign diplomatic facilities have found bombs outside public buildings, have received bomb threats, and have been targets of letter bombs, firebombs and Molotov cocktails in the past several years. These attacks generally occur at night, and although they have not targeted or injured U.S. citizens, you should remain aware of your surroundings and report any suspicious activity to local authorities.

Crime: Italy has a moderate rate of crime, especially for theft and economic crimes; violent crimes are rare. U.S. citizens should be aware of the following local circumstances:

Tourists can be fined or detained for buying counterfeit goods (usually fashion accessories).
Travelers must purchase train, bus, or metro tickets and validate them by punching them in validating machines prior to boarding (usually near the entrance of the train or metro or on the bus). Tickets may be purchased at tobacco stores or kiosks or, in some cities, via Apps or SMS. Failure to follow this procedure may result in an on-the-spot fine by an inspector on the train, bus, or metro. If the violator does not pay the fine on the spot, it will automatically double and be forwarded to the violator’s home address.
Be alert that many municipalities of cities in Italy have issued local restrictions banning certain activities in fountains or on monuments, such as eating, drinking, sitting, or bathing, as well as regarding the consumption of alcohol both indoors and outdoors after certain hours of the night.
Violating these regulations can result in fines. Tourists are advised to check the official website of each city they plan to visit to learn the details.
Thieves sometimes impersonate police officers. If you are stopped by a plainclothes policeman, ask for a uniformed officer or insist on seeing an officer's identification card (documento). Do not hand over your wallet and immediately report the incident to the actual police at a police station or by dialing 112 from a local phone.
Do not leave bags unattended. Most reported thefts occur at crowded tourist sites, at airports, car rental agencies, on public buses, metros and trains, and at the major railway stations. Never leave baggage alone in a car, including in a closed trunk. For more information on trains and security, please see the Italian railway police’s advice for travelers .
Be alert to criminal schemes. Organized groups of thieves and pickpockets operate at major tourist destinations, in train stations, bars, and cafes. Some travelers have reported incidents in which criminals used drugs to assault or rob them. Thieves on motor scooters regularly snatch purses or bags off pedestrians. Resisting these thieves can be dangerous.
Keep your car doors locked and windows rolled up at all times to avoid car-jackings and thefts while you are waiting in traffic.

The U.S. Secret Service in Rome is assisting Italian law enforcement authorities in investigating an increase in the appearance of ATM skimming devices. Here are some helpful hints to protect against and identify skimming devices:

Use ATMs located in well-lit public areas or secured inside a bank/business.
Cover the keypad with one hand as you enter your PIN.
Look for gaps, tampered appearance, or other irregularities between the metal faceplate of the ATM and the card reader.
Avoid card readers that are not flush with the face of the ATM.
Closely monitor your account statements for unauthorized transactions.

Potential for Natural Disasters: Several major earthquake fault lines cross Italy, and earthquakes are frequent. High tides in Venice, flooding, and avalanches in mountainous areas may occasionally occur. The Italian Civil Protection agency has a robust capability to assist Italians and foreigners in the area of a natural disaster. Information about crisis preparedness and on-going crises affecting parts of Italy can be found on the Civil Protection web site at: Civil Protection Italy . General information about disaster preparedness is also available online from the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Detailed information on Italy's fault lines is available from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

Italy also has several active volcanoes, including Mt. Etna in eastern Sicily. Travelers to Sicily should be aware of the possibility for travel disruptions, including airport closures, in the event of volcanic activity, and are advised to check the website of the Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia for detailed information and daily updates. Italy has many other areas of potential volcanic activity especially in the vicinity of Naples. Any visit to an active volcano or volcanic field bears a certain amount of risk. Eruptions can occur with little to no warning. Travelers should exercise caution, follow posted instructions, stay on authorized trails, and use reputable tour operators.

Demonstrations occur frequently and can be anti-American in nature, especially in areas hosting U.S. military bases. They may take place in response to political or economic issues, on politically significant holidays, and during international events.

Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly become violent.
Avoid areas around protests and demonstrations.
Check local media for updates and traffic advisories.
Security Messages for U.S. citizens pertaining to demonstrations can be found on the Embassy’s website.

International Financial Scams: See the Department of State and the FBI pages for information.

Internet romance and financial scams are prevalent in Italy. Scams are often initiated through Internet postings/profiles or by unsolicited emails and letters. Scammers almost always pose as U.S. citizens who have no one else to turn to for help. Common scams include:

Romance/Online dating
Money transfers
Lucrative sales
Contracts with promises of large commissions
Grandparent/Relative targeting
Free Trip/Luggage
Inheritance notices
Work permits/job offers

Victims of Crime: U.S. citizen victims of sexual assault should seek medical attention at the nearest public hospital as soon as possible. U.S. citizen victims of sexual assault are also encouraged to contact the U.S. Embassy for assistance at +(39) 06-4674-1. Report crimes to the local police by dialing 112. Remember that local authorities are responsible for investigating and prosecuting crimes.

See our webpage on help for U.S. victims of crime overseas .

Help you find appropriate medical care
Assist you in reporting a crime to the police
Contact relatives or friends with your written consent
Explain the local criminal justice process in general terms
Provide a list of local English-speaking attorneys
Provide information on victim’s compensation programs in the United States
Provide an emergency loan for repatriation to the United States and/or limited medical support in cases of destitution
Help you find accommodation and arrange flights home
Replace a stolen or lost passport

Victim Compensation in Italy :

Italy has a program which provides financial compensation for victims of terrorism, organized crime, hit and run drivers and violent intentional crimes.
If you are a victim of terrorism or organized crime in Italy, you are entitled to economic (special compensation and a life income) and non-economic benefits (special access to certain state jobs).
In case of death, victims will include family members. You must file the application with the local Prefect’s office (Prefettura - the local representative for the Ministry of Interior) where the crime occurred, providing the date, location, injuries, and losses resulting from the crime.
If you are a victim of a hit and run driver, you can apply for compensation of damages to the Fondo Di Garanzia per le Vittime della Strada but only if: (i) the responsible vehicle cannot be identified, is not covered by car insurance, or it circulated against the owner’s will; (ii) if the car insurance company went bankrupt; or (iii) if the accident was caused by a foreign vehicle with a license number that does not match or does not match anymore that same vehicle. U.S. citizens should consult an attorney licensed to practice in Italy to clarify time limits for a specific legal action.

Victims of hit and run drivers and their families may seek assistance by reaching out to an Italian non-governmental organization (NGO) called Associazione Italiana Familiari e Vittime della Strada (AIFVS), “Association of Italian Family Members and Victims of Hit and Run Drivers”. AIFVS provides legal and psychological assistance through a network of professionals associated with the NGO. Please visit AIFVS for more details.

If you are a victim of a violent intentional crime, you are entitled to compensation from the Italian government to cover the medical and welfare expenses you incurred, except for sexual assaults and murders cases where the compensation is due even if no medical and welfare expense was sustained. To be eligible for the compensation, your annual income must be within a certain limit. In addition, you must prove that you have already unsuccessfully tried to enforce the decision ordering compensation for damages. We recommend you contact an attorney licensed to practice in Italy for more information.

Domestic Violence: U.S. citizen victims of domestic violence may contact the Embassy or nearest Consulate for assistance.

Tourism: The tourism industry is generally regulated and rules with regard to best practices and safety inspections are regularly enforced. Hazardous areas/activities are identified with appropriate signage and professional staff is typically on hand in support of organized activities. In the event of an injury, appropriate medical treatment is widely available throughout the country. Outside of a major metropolitan center, it may take more time for first responders and medical professionals to stabilize a patient and provide life-saving assistance. U.S. citizens are encouraged to purchase medical evacuation insurance .

Local Laws & Special Circumstances

Criminal Penalties: You are subject to local laws. If you violate local laws, even unknowingly, you may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned. Your U.S. passport will not prevent you from being detained, arrested, or prosecuted. Individuals establishing a business or practicing a profession that requires additional permits or licensing should seek information from the competent local authorities, prior to practicing or operating a business.

Furthermore, some crimes are also prosecutable in the United States, regardless of local law. For examples, see our website on crimes against minors abroad and the Department of Justice website.

Arrest Notification: If you are arrested or detained, ask police or prison officials to notify the U.S. Embassy or nearest Consulate immediately. See our webpage for further information.

Counterfeit and Pirated Goods: Although counterfeit and pirated goods are prevalent in many countries, they may still be illegal according to local laws. You may also pay fines or have to give them up if you bring them back to the United States. See the U.S. Department of Justice website for more information.

Faith-Based Travelers: See our following webpages for details:

Faith-Based Travel Information
International Religious Freedom Report – see country reports
Human Rights Report – see country reports
Hajj Fact Sheet for Travelers
Best Practices for Volunteering Abroad

LGBTQI+ RIGHTS: There are no legal restrictions on same-sex sexual relations or the organization of LGBTQI+ events in Italy. Same sex civil unions are legally recognized in Italy. See our LGBTQI+ Travel Information page and section 6 of the Department of State's Human Rights report for further details.

Travelers Who Require Accessibility Assistance . The law in Italy prohibits discrimination against persons with physical, sensory, intellectual or mental disabilities, and the law is enforced. Social acceptance of persons with disabilities in public is as prevalent as in the United States. The most common types of accessibility may include accessible facilities, information, and communication/access to services/ease of movement or access. Expect accessibility to be limited in public transportation, lodging, communication/information, and general infrastructure, and common in lodging and general infrastructure. There is a significant difference between the main cities and the small towns.

Rental, repair, replacement parts for aids/equipment/devices, or service providers, such as sign language interpreters or personal assistants, are generally available. Contact the US Embassy in Italy to receive a list of providers.
Hand-controlled rental cars are available in Italy from major car rental companies. Contact the car rental company well in advance of your trip in order to reserve the vehicle.
Italy functions on 220-volt current. To recharge a power wheelchair, you may need a transformer to convert 220 to 110 volts and a plug adapter to fit Italian electrical sockets.
Guide dog owners must present the documentation required by European Union Member States in order to enter Italy with a dog .

Students: Students are often targeted by criminals as targets of theft or sexual assault. See our Students Abroad page and FBI travel tips .

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES: Strikes and other work stoppages frequently occur in the transportation sector (national airlines, airports, trains, and bus lines); reconfirm any domestic and/or international flight reservations if you are traveling during one of these events.

Women Travelers: If you are a woman traveling abroad, please review our travel tips for Women Travelers .

For emergency services in Italy, dial 112 .

Ambulance services are widely available, but training and availability of emergency responders may be below U.S. standards.

Medical facilities are available but may be limited outside urban areas. Public hospitals may not maintain the same standards as hospitals in the United States. It is not possible to obtain an itemized hospital bill from public hospitals, as required by many U.S. insurance companies, because the Italian National Health Service charges one inclusive rate for care services and room and board. Private hospitals require you to pay for all services up front and get reimbursed later from your insurance company.

We do not pay medical bills . Be aware that U.S. Medicare/Medicaid does not apply overseas.

Medical Insurance:  Make sure your health insurance plan provides coverage overseas. Most care providers overseas only accept cash payments. See our  webpage  for more information on insurance coverage overseas. Visit the  U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  for more information on type of insurance you should consider before you travel overseas.

We strongly recommend supplemental insurance to cover medical evacuation.

In Italy, end-of-life directives are not legal. Tourists should know that by law, hospitals will continue with lifesaving procedures indefinitely regardless of a person’ preferences stated in a will or advanced directive.

Pharmaceuticals:  The Italian Ministry of Health sets rules defining who and how prescriptions and medications can be imported into Italy. However, the Ministry of Health website does not have information in English. According to the Ministry of Health, foreigners entering Italy are allowed to bring personal medications for a period of 30 days, but it is recommended that travelers also bring a copy of their prescription with them. Travelers should not bring excess supplies of prescription drugs into the country and cannot bring prescription drugs for other people.

The import of medications into Italy by courier services or by mail is strictly regulated by Italian Customs laws. Italian customs clears all incoming shipments of medications, even small amounts for personal use. Delays in the release of medications by Italian Customs received by mail or by courier services are common. The receiving party must be able to provide a statement signed by a physician licensed in Italy, certifying:

The medication is essential for the patient, that he/she would be put in a life-threatening situation without it.

There is no substitute or equivalent medication available on the Italian market.

Exercise caution when purchasing medication overseas. Pharmaceuticals, both over the counter and requiring prescription in the United States, are often readily available for purchase with minimal controls. Medication should be purchased in consultation with a medical professional and from reputable establishments.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Food and Drug Administration are responsible for rules governing the transport of medication back to the United States. Medication purchased abroad must meet their requirements to be legally brought back into the United States. Medication should be for personal use and must be approved for usage in the United States. Please visit the  U.S. Customs and Border Protection  and the  Food and Drug Administration  websites for more information.

Vaccinations : Be up-to-date on all  vaccinations  recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

For further health information:

World Health Organization
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  (CDC)

Air Quality:  Visit  AirNow Department of State  for information on air quality at U.S. Embassies and Consulates. Many cities in Italy have air pollution levels similar to those in major U.S. cities.

In parts of Italy, the lack of adequate trash disposal and incineration sites has led to periodic accumulations of garbage. In some cases, residents have burned garbage, resulting in toxic emissions that can aggravate respiratory problems.

Visit the  European Environment Agency’s website  for information on air quality in Italy.

Health Facilities:

The U.S. Embassy maintains a  list of doctors and hospitals . We do not endorse or recommend any specific medical provider or clinic.

Adequate health facilities are available throughout Italy, but health services may be below U.S. standards.
Private hospitals usually require advance payment or proof of adequate insurance before admitting a patient.
Travelers should make efforts to obtain complete information on billing, pricing, and proposed medical procedures before agreeing to any medical care.
Medical staff may speak little or no English.
Generally, in public hospitals only minimal staff is available overnight in non-emergency wards.
In most cases, patients bear costs for transfer to or between hospitals.

Medical Tourism and Elective Surgery

Medical tourism is a rapidly growing industry. People seeking health care overseas should understand that medical systems operate differently from those in the United States and are not subject to the same rules and regulations. Anyone interested in traveling for medical purposes should consult with their local physician before traveling and visit the  U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  website for more information on Medical Tourism.
We strongly recommend  supplemental insurance  to cover medical evacuation in the event of unforeseen medical complications.

Adventure Travel: Visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for more information about  Adventure Travel .

Travel and Transportation

ROAD CONDITIONS AND SAFETY: While in Italy, you may encounter road conditions that differ significantly from those in the United States such as:

Traffic lights are limited and often disobeyed.
Motor scooters are very popular, and their riders may behave unexpectedly.
Drivers frequently pass on superhighways (autostrada) at very high speeds.
Rural roads are generally narrow, often have no guardrails, and inconsistent speed limits.
Be careful when crossing streets even when using a marked crosswalk with a green walk (avanti) light illuminated.

Traffic Laws:

Seat belt use is compulsory.
You must use headlights year-round and at all times outside of urban areas.
During the autumn/winter months, it is compulsory to have either winter tires or carry snow chains if driving outside urban areas.
If you are stopped, under certain conditions you are expected to pay the police officer issuing the ticket immediately. Be prepared to pay in cash in local currency. Local police can confiscate your car if you cannot pay the fine.
Fines are imposed if driving without the proper permits in historic downtown areas of cities and towns throughout Italy. Cameras photograph the license plates of cars illegally driving in parts of the city that require a permit. The fines imposed for these violations are forwarded to the driver’s home in the United States to request payment. For definitive legal guidance or to contest a fine, you should consult a lawyer licensed to practice in Italy. See the U.S. Embassy of Rome’s transportation page for more information .
Public Transportation: Pickpocketing is frequent on all public transportation, especially at train stations and major tourist sites.

See our Road Safety page for more information. Also, we suggest that you visit the website of the Automobile Club d’Italia (A.C.I.). For information on obtaining international drivers licenses, contact the American Automobile Association (AAA) via telephone at (407) 444-7000 or fax (407) 444-7380.

AVIATION SAFETY OVERSIGHT: The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has assessed the Government of Italy’s Civil Aviation Authority as being in compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) aviation safety standards for oversight of Italy’s air carrier operations. Further information may be found on the FAA’s safety assessment page .

Maritime Travel: Mariners planning travel to Italy should also check for U.S. maritime advisories and alerts . Information may also be posted to the U.S. Coast Guard homeport website , and the NGA broadcast warnings .

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Review information about International Parental Child Abduction in Italy . For additional IPCA-related information, please see the International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act ( ICAPRA ) report.

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not be listed in the Schengen Information System as an inadmissible person;
not be subject to measures involving expulsion or be the subject of alerts issued for the purpose of refusing entry - also on the basis of international agreements or conventions currently in force in Italy - as considered to be a threat to public order, national security, and international relations;
not be considered to be a threat to public order or national security of Italy or one of the countries which signed the agreement for the abolition of internal border controls and free movement of persons;
have sufficient means of subsistence to cover their intended stay and return t o their country (showing a return ticket is sufficient proof). T his is not required in case of work permits; not be convicted of one of the offences under Article 380, paragraphs 1 and 2 of the Criminal Procedure Code, i.e. drug offences, sexual offences, arranging and facilitating illegal immigration into or from Italy, recruiting individuals for prostitution or exploitation of prostitution or underage kids to be involved in illegal activities;
not be convicted, by final judgement, of a copyright related offence or one of the offences under Articles 473 and 473 of the Penal Code;
no longer be subject to a previous expulsion order having obtained a special permission by the Minister of the Interior to return to Italy before the re-entry ban has expired or having had the entry ban lifted by the compentent autorities ( Prefetture ).

Foreigners seeking to enter Italy are subject to checks by border, customs, currency, and health authorities.

If all of the above requirements are not met, entry may be refused at the border, even if a valid entry or transit visa is held. If the foreigner is present in Italy, he/she can no longer remain, unless from an assessment of the single case it comes out that this person is entitled to acquire a right of residence. For example, a leave to remain as an immediate family member of a person legally residing in Italy can not be automatically refused on the basis of above-cited convictions. As a matter of fact, every decision that involves a member of the family has an impact also on the others, especially in the presence of underage children. Hence, before refusing to grant a residence permit, it is necessary to carefully check the personal situation of the foreigner and his/her family members.

Foreigners who stay in Italy for visits, business, tourism or study for periods not exceeding 3 months are not required to apply for a residence permit . Instead, they must report their presence in the country, following one of the procedures mentioned below:

- aliens arriving from a non -Schengen country must report their presence to the border authorities and obtain a Schengen stamp in their travel document on the day of arrival. This stamp is considered the equivalent of the declaration of presence;

- aliens arriving from countries which apply the Schengen Agreement must report their presence to the local Questura (central police station in the province) filling out the relevant form ( dichiarazione di presenza ), within 8 days of their arrival; for those staying in hotels or other reception facilities the registration form submitted to the hotel management upon check-in, signed by the foreign guest on arrival, constitutes the declaration of presence. The hotel will provide a copy of this form to the foreign guest who can show it to police officers, if requested.

As of August 8, 2009 a new bill (Law no. 94 of 15 July 2009) makes it a crime to enter or stay in Italy illegally . Therefore, foreign nationals caught entering or staying in Italy without permission commit the offence of illegal immigration, which is punishable by a fine ranging from 5,000 to 10,000 Euros . They are brought before the Justice of the Peace ( Giudice di Pace ) and repatriated. Hence, the Questore , after having expelled or rejected the foreigner, informs the Justice of the peace who passes a non-suit decision.

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A passport is both a travel and identification document issued

– in Italy by the Police Headquarters;

– abroad by diplomatic-consular Representations.

It is valid for all countries whose Governments are recognised by the Italian Government and, at the concerned party’s request, can be made valid for the countries whose Governments are not recognised by indicating the places of destination (Article 2 of Law 1185/67).

While recalling that having a passport is therefore an essential requirement for entry into most non-European countries, before embarking on a journey, we recommend you to carefully consult the website www.viaggiaresicuri.it , where it will be possible to consult – for each individual State of destination – updated information on the travel document(s) required for entry into the country and on any restrictions and/or specific requirements.

Issuance of passport As a general rule, the application for issuing a passport shall be submitted to the territorially competent Office, based on the applicant’s residence, in Italy or abroad.

Italian citizens may apply for a passport to be issued at any issuing office, either in Italy or abroad. In particular cases, the passport may be issued by an Office other than the Office of residence. In such cases prior authorisation shall be obtained from the Office ( Questura or Consulate) competent for residence. The authorisation shall be express.

Therefore, in the event that the application is submitted to a consular district in which the applicant is not resident, it should be borne in mind that the authorization needed from the competent Questura / Consulate could make the processing and issuance time longer.

Types of passport The current regulations provide for the following types of passports:

(a) Ordinary passport : 48-page single-format booklet;

(b) Temporary passport : 16-page booklet ;

2.A. Ordinary passport Ordinary passport means the electronic passport that – as of October 26, 2006 -has replaced previous passport models. It uses modern technologies, such as anti-counterfeiting printing and a microprocessor containing the data of the holder and the issuing authority, which provide high security standards.

It allows, for example, entry into the United States for stays shorter than 90 days without the need to apply for a visa (Visa Waiver Program).

The validity of the passport differs depending on the holder’s age:

3 years for minors under 3 years of age;
5 years for minors from 3 to 18 years of age;
10 years for adults.

Expired passports can no longer be renewed.

Documentation needed for issuing an ordinary passport :

passport application form, duly completed and signed by the person concerned;
an identity document in accordance with Presidential Decree 445/2000;
2 recent photographs (identical, frontal, in colour, format 35 x 40 mm);
receipt of payment of the cost of the passport booklet and administrative fee, unless falling within the exempt categories under Article 19 of Law 1185/1967. It should be noted, in fact, that as of June 24, 2014, the date of entry into force of Article 5-bis of Decree-Law No. 66 of April 24, 2014 – converted, with amendments, by Law No. 89 of June 23, 2014 – the passport issuance fee is no longer due. Pursuant to the provisions of the Consular Fee Schedule, abroad this amendment came into effect on July 8, 2014;
in case the applicant has children under the age of 18, an affidavit of consent to the issuance of the document by the other parent, regardless of the applicant’s marital status (single, married, separated or divorced) – atto di assenso ;
if the applicant is a minor under the age of 18, an affidavit from both parents – atto di assenso ;
if the applicant is a child under the age of 18 born abroad, he / she shall submit to the competent Consulate – that, if not already done so, shall transmit it to Italy for subsequent registration – the birth certificate, translated and legalised (or with an apostille) or, where applicable, the certificate on a multilingual standard form.

For those who are residents of the consular district, but are not registered with AIRE, proof of residence abroad is required.

The affidavit is a personal statement that the parent can sign using the appropriate form available at the Passport Office or by drafting a personal sworn statement in lieu of certificate. A photocopy of his or her identity document shall be attached to the affidavit. The signature of the non-EU parent shall be notarized by the Consular Office.

In case of death of one of the parents, his / her death certificate shall be submitted.

In the absence of the other parent’s affidavit, the Head of the Consular Representation, in his capacity as Tutelary Judge of minors residing in the consular district, may authorize the issuance of the passport to the applicant by special Consular Decree, after making the necessary checks.

Individual passport for minors As of June 26, 2012, all traveling Italian minors must carry individual travel documents. Therefore, as of the aforementioned date, minors shall have an individual passport or an identity card valid for expatriation, if the States they cross recognize its validity.

The validity of a passport issued to a minor is different based on the minor’s age:

– 3 years for minors aged between 0 and 3;

– 5 years for minors aged between 3 and 18.

Those exercising parental authority may request from the offices responsible for issuing the document that their names be stated on the passport of their minor child. Should this not be the case, before embarking on the journey it is advisable to obtain a family status certificate or birth certificate of the child to be shown to the border authorities, should they request it in the exercise of their control functions designed to avert the danger of child abduction.

Declaration of consent for minors

Until they reach the age of 14, Italian minors may expatriate provided that they travel accompanied by at least one parent or legal guardian or that the name of the person, entity or transport company to whom the said minors are entrusted is mentioned on the passport, or on a declaration of consent issued by a person who can give consent or authorization pursuant to Article 3(a) of Law No. 1185 of November 21, 1967, endorsed and stamped by a competent issuing authority ( Questura in Italy, Consular Office abroad).

The said declaration is designed to ensure greater protection of the minor, as well as to facilitate border controls and the submission of the application for the declaration also through the use of e-means (email, certified mail – PEC – fax, etc.). Its main features are listed below:

it can apply to one trip only (to be understood as an outward journey and/or return trip) from the minor’s country of residence with a specified destination and cannot normally be longer than six months;
those exercising parental responsibility or the legal guardian can indicate up to a maximum of two accompanying persons, who shall, however, be alternative to each other;
when making the declaration of consent for minors, the persons exercising parental responsibility or the legal guardian may request that the names of the accompanying persons, the duration of the trip and the destination be printed in the minor’s passport, or otherwise that such data be included in a separate certificate, which shall be printed by the competent Office;
if the minor is entrusted to an agency or transport company, in order to ensure the completeness and legibility of the travel data, only the certificate shall be issued. Before purchasing the ticket from the transport company, it is suggested to check that it accepts that the minor is entrusted to it.

Fingerprinting and cases of exemption The obligation to include fingerprints in the passport was stipulated by European legislation, specifically Regulation (EC) No. 2252 of 2004 (as amended by Regulation (EC) No. 444/2009), which set its start on June 29, 2009.

The issuance of the e-passport with fingerprints and digitized signature requires the physical presence of the compatriot at the Consulate .

The application form accompanied by the necessary documents for processing the application may also be submitted to the relevant Consulate by mail or through the Honorary Consulate network. Once the preliminary investigation is completed, the applicant may go to the Consulate – by scheduling an appointment – for fingerprinting, signing and issuing the document at sight.

Minors under the age of 12 are exempt from fingerprinting .

There is also a permanent exemption from fingerprinting :

a) in case of an appropriately documented disease or permanent physical impediment (e.g. medical certification issued by a Local Health Authority, hospital facilities, etc.).

(b) in case of evident physical impairment or malformation (medical certification is not required in such cases).

In such cases, an ordinary passport without fingerprints is issued with a ten-year validity.

In cases of temporary inability to fingerprinting not depending on the applicant’s will, a temporary passport is issued.

Digital signature capture and exemption cases

At the moment of fingerprinting, the holder’s signature is also digitally captured and then printed on the page containing personal data.

Minors under the age of 12 are exempt from the signature.

There is also a permanent exemption from affixing the signature for:

a) the illiterate (after obtaining and filing in the Office’s records the declaration in lieu of affidavit);

(b) those with an ascertained or documented physical inability that prevents them from signing.

Cost of the ordinary passport

The current cost of the passport booklet is 42.50 euros plus an administrative fee of 73.50 euros.

The passport is issued free of charge in the following cases :

the applicant is considered an emigrant within the meaning of Consolidated Law No. 2205 of November 13, 1919 (converted into Law No. 473 of April 17, 1925). Article 10 of the Consolidated Law lays down that “any citizen who expatriates exclusively for the purpose of performing manual work and petty trade or reuniting with his / her spouse, ascendants, siblings, uncles, grandchildren, nieces and nephews in the same degrees, who have already emigrated for work purposes, or returns to foreign countries where he /she has already previously emigrated under the conditions provided for in this article, shall be considered an emigrant for the purposes of the laws and regulations on emigration.”
the Italian applicant living abroad requires consular repatriation or returns to perform voluntary military service;
the Italian applicant is destitute (in order to identify the threshold of destitution we refer to the parameters used for assistance in each country. For additional information it is suggested to contact the Consulate in the territorial district of which you are resident);
the Italian applicant is a minister of religion or a religious missionary (in this case a statement from the superior, on stamped paper, certifying that the applicant is a religious missionary must be submitted, indicating his / her residence).

2.B. Temporary passport The temporary passport ( not to be confused with the Emergency Travel Document or ETD ) is a paper-format emergency document, expressly provided for in Regulation (EC) No. 444 of 2009. It does not contain the microchip for recording the holder’s data.

It is issued for cases of temporary inability to fingerprinting, only in justified circumstances of necessity and urgency , for which this may be the only means of guaranteeing the safety, health or economic interests of compatriots.

Its validity cannot exceed one year.

It does not fall under the Visa Waiver Program and requires a visa for entry into the United States .

Documentation required for issuing a temporary passport

In addition to the documentation required for issuing an ordinary passport (see 2A), the following documents shall be submitted:

appropriate documentation certifying temporary inability to fingerprinting;
statement attesting the existence of justified circumstances of necessity and urgency for which such a document may be the only means of ensuring the safety, health or economic interests of the applicant;
receipt of payment of the cost of the passport booklet, unless falling within the exempt categories referred to in Article 19 of Law 1185/1967.

Cost of the temporary passport The current cost of this document is 5.20 euros.

Running out of the pages for visas If you intend to apply for a new passport due to running out of pages for visas , the procedure to be followed is the same as for issuing an ordinary passport.
Withdrawal of the passport According to current regulations, the passport can be withdrawn:
when the same circumstances arise that would have legitimized its non-issuance under Article 3 of Law 1185/67;
when the passport holder who is abroad is unable to provide proof of fulfilment of the maintenance obligations arising from the decision of the judicial authority or from the request of minor or incapacitated descendants unfit for work, ascendants or the spouse who is not legally separated;
when the passport holder is a minor engaged in immoral, dangerous or harmful activities abroad.
Theft or loss of the passport abroad If an Italian citizen finds himself / herself in an emergency situation (e.g. a tourist in transit who has to leave promptly and has lost or been robbed of his / her passport) and there is no time to carry out the necessary preliminary investigation for issuing a new passport, the Consular Office/ Representation issues a provisional travel document , also called E.T.D. (Emergency Travel Document), with validity only for the return trip to Italy, to the country of permanent residence abroad or, in exceptional cases, for a different destination.

More information is available in the section “Emergency Travel Document.”

Return of passports found abroad and returned to Italian Consular Offices

Users are advised that passports that have been stolen or lost abroad and subsequently found by local authorities are returned to the Consular Office in the district of which the theft or loss occurred.

Therefore, those who have recently suffered theft/loss abroad and wish to check whether their passports have been found are urged to contact the territorially competent Consular Office for further information on the matter.

Please note that the passport may be collected in the following ways:

picked up directly at the Consular Office;
sent by mail, with postage paid by the applicant.

Please note that once the maximum period of one year of storage at the Consular Office – from the date on which the local authorities returned the stolen or lost passports – has elapsed without the documents having been claimed by the lawful owners, they will be destroyed without further notice.

www.viaggiaresicuri.it In addition to updated information for each individual country, all indications about the identity document required for entry are available on the website www.viaggiaresicuri.it .

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Essential Travel Documents for Italy: Your Must-Have Checklist

Planning a trip to italy ensure a hassle-free journey by carrying the necessary documents. here's a comprehensive list of essential travel documents you need, including a valid passport, visa (if applicable), travel insurance, and any other specific requirements based on your travel purpose..

Key Takeaways:

Ensure a stress-free trip to Italy by packing these essential documents: a valid passport, checking visa requirements , and having travel insurance.

Essential Documents for Your Trip to Italy

Are you planning a trip to the beautiful country of Italy? Whether you’re dreaming of seeing the historic Colosseum, taking a gondola ride in Venice, or enjoying the scenic Amalfi Coast, it’s important to be well-prepared. Knowing the right documents to pack can make the difference between a smooth journey and unnecessary headaches. Here’s a checklist to help ensure you have everything you need for a stress-free Italian vacation.

Valid Passport

Your passport should be the first item on your packing list. Not only is it essential for international travel , but it’s also your primary form of identification outside your home country.

Your passport needs to be valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure date from Italy.
Ensure you have blank pages for stamps upon entry and exit.

Visa Requirements

For many travelers, a visa may not be necessary for short stays (up to 90 days within a 180-day period) if you’re from the European Union or countries within the visa-waiver program. However, it’s crucial to check the latest visa requirements, as these can change.

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Non-EU citizens should confirm if a Schengen Visa is required by visiting the official Italian Visa website .
Detailed visa requirements can also be found on the embassy or consulate website for Italy in your country.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is not just a safety net, but it may also be a requirement for entering Italy. Make sure your policy covers medical expenses, trip cancellations, and any valuables you’re bringing along.

Flight and Accommodation Details

Keep a copy of your flight confirmations and accommodation reservations, either printed out or saved digitally. Immigration officers may ask to see proof of your return flight and where you’re staying.

Health-Related Documentation

Depending on current health situations, you may need to provide proof of certain vaccinations or health declarations. Always check for the latest health advisories and requirements before your trip.

Financial Proof

Immigration authorities may request proof that you can financially sustain yourself during your stay. This can be in the form of:

Bank statements
Credit cards
Traveler’s checks

Driver’s License and International Driving Permit

If you plan to drive in Italy, carry your valid driver’s license along with an International Driving Permit (IDP), which is a translation of your license into various languages.

Emergency Information

While not mandatory, it’s wise to carry a list of emergency contacts, including family members and your country’s embassy or consulate in Italy.

Essential Phrasebook or Translation App

Knowing some key Italian phrases or having a translation app can be extremely helpful. Even though many Italians speak English, especially in tourist areas, it’s polite and practical to know some basics.

Quick Tips for a Smooth Journey

Always take photocopies or digital backups of important documents and keep them separate from the originals.
Check the expiration dates on all documents before departure.
Inform your banks of your travel plans to avoid any issues with your cards while abroad.

By ensuring you have all these documents and information prepared, you’ll be setting yourself up for a fantastic Italian vacation. Just imagine sipping a cappuccino in a quaint Roman piazza or tasting authentic Neapolitan pizza, all stress-free, with your paperwork in perfect order. Buon viaggio!

So, there you have it! The essential documents for a worry-free trip to Italy. From your trusty passport to travel insurance and driver’s license, don’t forget a phrasebook for those “mamma mia” moments. For more travel tips and handy info, head on over to visaverge.com. Happy travels, my friend, and may your gelato be forever delicious!

FAQ’s to know:

FAQ 1: What documents do I need for a trip to Italy?

Answer: To travel to Italy, you will need a valid passport, which should be valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure date. It’s also important to check if you require a visa, depending on your citizenship. For short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period, visas may not be necessary for EU citizens and those within the visa-waiver program. However, non-EU citizens should confirm if a Schengen Visa is required. Additionally, travel insurance, flight confirmations, accommodation details, health-related documentation, financial proof, driver’s license with an International Driving Permit (if driving), and emergency information are recommended.

FAQ 2: What are the visa requirements for traveling to Italy?

Answer: Visa requirements for traveling to Italy vary depending on your citizenship. EU citizens and individuals from countries within the visa-waiver program typically don’t require a visa for short stays (up to 90 days within a 180-day period). Non-EU citizens should check if they need a Schengen Visa. It’s recommended to visit the official Italian Visa website or the embassy/consulate website for Italy in your country to obtain detailed and up-to-date visa requirements.

FAQ 3: Do I need travel insurance for my trip to Italy?

Answer: While travel insurance is not mandatory for entering Italy, it is highly recommended. Travel insurance serves as a safety net and can also be a requirement for entry. It is important to ensure your policy covers medical expenses, trip cancellations, and any valuables you plan to bring along. Having travel insurance provides peace of mind and protection in case of unexpected events during your trip.

What did you learn? Answer below to know:

True or False: An International Driving Permit (IDP) is necessary to drive in Italy.
What is the minimum validity period required for a passport when traveling to Italy?

A) 1 month beyond departure date B) 6 months beyond departure date C) 3 months beyond departure date D) 9 months beyond departure date

What type of travel insurance coverage is recommended for your trip to Italy?

A) Baggage protection B) Flight cancellation insurance C) Medical expenses coverage D) All of the above

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Travel Documents in Italy

When you apply for asylum the police will keep your national passport, if you have one.

No worries, this has nothing to do with repatriations but with the fact that you are not allowed to travel outside Italy as an asylum-seeker.

If you do not qualify for refugee status , the police will give back your passport after the Commission has made its final decision on your case.

If you did not have your national passport when you arrived to Italy, you can apply for a new one at your country’s embassy. However, be careful: if you feel that it is not safe for you to contact the authorities of your home country, make sure you speak with your lawyer. If the Commission granted you subsidiary protection and you were recommended not to get in touch with your national authorities, you can still apply for another kind of travel document.

Instead, if you are granted refugee status , the police will not return your country passport due to safety reasons, but you can apply for alternative travel documents in Italy.

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Types of travel documents in Italy
How to apply

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Types of travel documents

The type of travel document you can obtain in Italy depends on which kind of protection you hold. Generally, the issueing of the travel documents can take up to 10 days or longer, so make sure you have enough time before your departure date.

Documento di viaggio

If you are recognized as a refugee in Italy, you cannot travel back to your country or contact your country's embassy to apply for a passport without risking your status.

The reason you were granted refugee status is because authorities determined that it is not safe for you to go back to your home country.

Instead of a passport, refugees can get a special travel document called “Documento di Viaggio” in Italian. You may also have heard people refer to this travel document as a "UN passport," though the UN doesn't actually issue it.

The Documento di Viaggio is a substitute for a passport and it’s valid in all countries except in your country of origin - where you cannot return without risking your status in Italy.

In general, you should be able to use your Documento di Viaggio to travel in the Schengen Area, which includes most European countries.

Before you travel, it's a good idea to check the requirements that your destination country applies to people with your Italian permesso. If you need help figuring it out, you can send us a message on Facebook and we'll look into it.

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Titolo di Viaggio

If you have received subsidiary protection in Italy, and you do not have a passport from your home country, you can get a travel document called “Titolo di Viaggio” in Italian.

You can get this travel document if you can demonstrate that it is dangerous or impossible for you to get a passport from your country of origin. If dangerous, you will need to explain to the questura the reasons why it’s not safe for you to contact the authorities of your home country. If impossible, you need to prove that your country’s embassy (or consulate) in Italy can’t issue your passport.

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A Titolo di Viaggio is a substitute for a passport, which gives you the right to travel in the Schengen Area without a visa. Before you travel, it's a good idea to check the requirements that your destination country applies to people with your Italian permesso.

It is very risky to travel to your country of origin while you have subsidiary protection in Italy. Under the Salvini Decree, visiting your home country while you have subsidiary protection can be used as a reason not to renew your permesso.

Learn more about: SUBSIDIARY PROTECTION

If you have humanitarian protection

If you hold a 2-year permesso di soggiorno per motivi umanitari or casi speciali, the police should return your national passport. If you didn’t have one already, you should be able to get a passport from your country of origin by going to its consulate or embassy in Italy.

Very occasionally, people with humanitarian protection who cannot get a passport from their home country can get a Titolo di Viaggio. This holds true if they are unable to obtain a passport for reasons such as: well-founded fear to have contact with the consulate or embassy of their home country, or because it is impossible to get the documents required for the passport, as well as the absence of the consular representation in Italy.

If this is your case it is really important to specify the reasons that prevent you from requesting the passport from your national authorities.

Learn more: HUMANITARIAN PROTECTION

How to get a travel document

If you are entitled to an Italian travel document, and want to request one, you can do so at the questura of the town or city where you live.

The questura will give you a form to fill out, which some questure also offer online. Here is an example of the form, which is called the “Modulo Richiesta Documento o Titolo di Viaggio." The form required by your local questura may be slightly different, so it's best to enquire with them before making your request.

When you apply for Documento or Titolo di Viaggio, you will also need to present:

Your valid permesso di soggiorno, and a photocopy of it (back and front)
2 passport photos (white background)
Payment receipts (42,22 euro for issuing the travel document)
In case of renewal, you need to present your expiring travel document; if your travel document was lost or stolen, you need to present the police report.

Only if you’re applying for Titolo di Viaggio and you feel safe contacting your national authorities, you need to bring along a certificate to demonstrate that your country’s embassy or consulate in Italy cannot issue your national passport.

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How to apply for an etd (emergency travel document).

The Emergency Travel Document (ETD) is a temporary travel document valid for 5 days from the date of issue . It can be issued if your passport or ID card has been lost or stolen. It can be used to return to Italy or to an EU country in which the applicant permanently resides, which can be proven by their AIRE registration. The applicant must be present (this also applies to minor babies and children).

If the applicant has got a valid electronic ID card, the ETD will not be issued.

OPENING TIME:

Without appointment from Monday to Friday (9.00 am – 12.00 am);
By appointment with the Officer on duty, also on Saturdays from 09:00 to 13:00 but only for trips on weekends. .

DOCUMENTATION TO SUBMIT FOR THE ISSUE OF AN ETD

Adult applicants (18 and over) :

ETD1 application form ( pdf/doc ) duly completed;
2 recent identical passport-size photos (taken within six months), compliant with the international ICAO standards ;
Copy of an identity document, (ID card or passport) with photo and signature, even if lost or stolen. A valid driving licence is also accepted for identification purposes;
If the applicant has no ID document or a copy of it, a witness will need to attend. The witness will need to bring a valid ID document and complete form Modulo AFT1 ( pdf/doc ). The witness will also need to be able to identify the applicant under his/her own responsibility;
Copy of the travel ticket with a travel date within 5 days of the ETD request ;

Minor applicants (under 18)

ETD2 application form ( pdf/doc ) duly completed and signed by both parents or by the accompanying person authorised by their parents;
2 recent identical passport-size photos (taken within six months), compliant with the international ICAO standards;
ID document with photo and signature of both parents or of accompanying person;
Copy of the travel ticket with a travel date within 5 days of the ETD request.

Please note : for children born in the UK, in addition to the documents above, you will need to submit the original full birth certificate (long form) issued by the Local Registry Office, legalised by means of an apostille and translated into Italian. For information on the Apostille and the registration of birth certificates or the Multilingual certificates (with no Apostille), please refer to the Registry Office section .

To access the relevant application forms, click here .

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Entry requirements

This page reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British Citizen’ passport from the UK, for the most common types of travel.

The authorities in Italy set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how Italy’s entry requirements apply to you, contact Italy’s embassy, consulates in the UK .

COVID-19 rules

There are no COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements for travellers entering Italy.

Public spaces and travel within Italy

If you are visiting a hospital intensive care ward or care home, you must wear a FFP2 mask.

Passport validity requirements

To travel to Italy, you must follow Schengen area passport requirements .

To enter Italy (and all Schengen countries) your passport must:

have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive. Passports issued after 1 October 2018 are now valid for only 10 years, but for passports issued before 1 October 2018, extra months may have been added if you renewed a passport early 
have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.

Visa requirements

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Travel documents for beneficiaries of international protection are regulated by Article 24 of the Qualification Decree.

For refugees , the provision refers to the 1951 Refugee Convention and states that travel documents ( documenti di viaggio ) issued are valid for 5 years and are renewable. The issuance of travel documents is refused by Questura, or, if already issued, the document is withdrawn, if there are very serious reasons relating to national security and public order that prevent its release. In practice, travel documents are usually issued automatically to beneficiaries of refugee status by Questure.

On 23 February 2020, the Civil Court of Florence examined the case of a Somali refugee to whom the Questura of Florence did not issue a travel document, opposing a long silence after 2 years from the lodging of the request. The Court upheld the appeal ordering Questura to issue the travel document, after examining passport legislation in the light of the provisions of the 1951 Geneva Convention on refugees, whose art. 28 excludes the issuance of a travel document only for reasons of state security or public order. [1]

When there are well-founded reasons that do not allow the beneficiary of subsidiary protection to request a passport from the diplomatic authorities of the country of citizenship, the competent Questura issues a travel permit (titolo di viaggio, as opposed to the travel document, documento di viaggio, issued to refugees) to the person concerned. When applying for a travel permit in Questura, beneficiaries of subsidiary protection must therefore submit a note or documentation explaining why they cannot apply for or obtain a passport from the authorities of their countries of origin. Beneficiaries of subsidiary protection whose diplomatic or consular authorities are not present in Italy are usually issued a travel permit by Questura.

The administrative procedure aimed at issuing the travel document can be activated upon request of the beneficiary of subsidiary protection (and, as explained below, of the beneficiary of humanitarian/special protection). Questura is required not only to receive the request for the issuance of the travel document but also to assess the request and adopt an express decision on the application. [2] As for the competence to deal with disputes relating to the failure to issue the travel document for refugees, beneficiaries of subsidiary protection and of humanitarian/special protection alike, although there is no lack of rulings by the ordinary judge (see above, inter alia, the decision of the Regional Administrative Court of Florence), the administrative jurisprudence has affirmed its competence by recalling art. 133, paragraph 1, letter u), of the c.p.a. which attributes to the exclusive jurisdiction of the administrative judge disputes concerning the provisions relating to passports as well as art. 21 of Law 21 November 1967, n. 1185, which also refers to the documents, equivalent to the passport, in favour of foreigners and stateless persons. [3]

Regarding the prerequisites for the issuance of the travel document, as already mentioned, it is indisputable that for the beneficiary of subsidiary protection it is sufficient to state the well-founded reasons why he/she cannot apply to the diplomatic representation of his/her country of origin to request the passport, reasons that can be found in the grounds for applying for international protection or in the conduct of the authorities of the country of origin. Beneficiaries of subsidiary protection can thus invoke, inter alia, reasons linked to their status and to their international protection claim to the procedures applied by their embassies or to the lack of documentation requested, such as original identity cards or birth certificates. Evidence, such as a written note from the embassy refusing a passport, is not required but helpful if provided. The Questura usually verifies whether the person concerned in fact is not in possession of these documents, looking at the documents he or she provided during the international protection procedure. In some cases, immigration offices contact the embassies asking for confirmation of the reported procedure. The applicant assumes responsibility, under criminal law, for his or her statements. The Questura can reject the application lodged by beneficiaries of international protection if the reasons adduced are deemed unfounded or not confirmed by embassies. According to the law, if there are reasonable grounds to doubt the identity of the beneficiary of subsidiary protection, the document is refused or withdrawn by Questura. However, the administrative case-law has established that it appears contradictory to attribute a status to a subject and deny the same subject one of the concrete projections of this status (in this case, the travel permit) due to a profile (that of identity) that pertains to the very core of this type of administrative measures considering that in the absence of certainty about the applicant’s identity, the Commission could not have granted the requested protection and the Questura issued the relative residence permit. [4]

Important to note is that, while the travel document issued to refugees is valid for all countries recognized by the Italian State, excluding the country of citizenship of the refugee, Italian law does not prohibit beneficiaries of subsidiary protection from using the Italian travel permit to go back to their country of origin. However, after the 2018 reform, each return to the country of origin can cause the opening of the cessation procedure (See Cessation ).

For beneficiaries of national protection (either the former humanitarian protection or the current special protection, please consider that for the latter no jurisprudence is available at the moment of writing), already back in 1961 the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation with Circular n. 48 [5] clarified that third country nationals who do not have the qualification of refugees and who, for various reasons, cannot obtain the passport from the authorities of their country of origin, will be issued a new document, in the shape of a light green booklet, called “Travel permit for third-country nationals”. The Ministry further stated that the granting of the document may take place, except in cases of urgent necessity, only after the interested party has proved that he/she is unable to obtain a passport from the authorities of his/her country and that he/she has no pending lawsuits or obligations towards the family. In 2003 the Ministry of Interior, [6] – following up on clarification requests received by several Questure on the renewal of humanitarian protection residence permits for those who continue to be without a passport or equivalent document or who, although possessing it at the time of the first release, no longer possess it or its validity has expired – underlined that beneficiaries of humanitarian protection are allowed to remain in Italy by reason of their particular objective situation which is connected, on the basis of elements assessed by the Territorial Commissions, to a concrete exposure to risks to personal safety or to the exercise of fundamental personal rights, and that by its very nature, this situation, although not attributable to that of a refugee, often precludes the issuance of a passport by the authorities of the country of origin, also depriving the individual of the right to travel abroad. The Ministry then, recalling that the above-mentioned circular by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs had never been repealed, reiterated to the Questure that the release of travel permits for beneficiaries of national protection has to be granted, adding that otherwise there would be a reduction of the rights recognized to legally residing third-country nationals also in relation to the Italian Constitution.

However, on several instances Questure have practically hindered the issuance of travel permits for beneficiaries of subsidiary protection and national protection through illegitimate practices which have been generally sanctioned by the resulting case-law, as proven by the collected jurisprudence mentioned in the previous reports (See AIDA Country Report on Italy – 2021 Update ).

Significantly, on 13 July 2022, the Council of State upheld the appeal submitted by a holder of national protection who was refused a travel document as he had not proven the impossibility to obtain such document from his embassy. The Council of State evaluated that the impossibility of contacting authorities from the country of origin in order to obtain the travel document cannot be understood as only including those cases where the contact or return of the foreigner to his country of origin would expose him to serious risks for his own safety, but it must be extended to all those circumstances in which the bureaucratic systems of the country of origin make it impossible for the citizen to obtain the requested document. With the same decision, the Council of State clarified that Article 24 (3) of the Procedures Decree concerning the subsidiary protection status, applicable by analogy to the case under its exam, allows the issuance of the travel document if there are no imperative reasons of national security “or” public order, while it is not enough to refuse it automatically referring to the mere existence of a criminal record. [7]

[1] Civil Court of Florence, Decision 13202/2019, 23 February 2020, available at: https://bit.ly/34OdsT1 .

[2] Regional Administrative Court of Catania, Decision 179/2015, available in Italian at: https://bit.ly/3Ijcs7f .

[3] Regional Administrative Court of Rome, Decision 7390/2014, 30 September 2015, available at: https://bit.ly/3JeiIOR ; Regional Administrative Court of Rome, Decision 7768/2011, 2 March 2015, available at: https://bit.ly/3thuPFe .

[4] Regional Administrative Court of Lazio, Decision 11465/2015, 30 September 2015, available at: https://bit.ly/3uoT2sP .

[5] Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Circular n. 48 – Travel permit for third-country nationals, 5 March 2004, available at: https://bit.ly/36pZPtU .

[6] Ministry of Interior, Circular n. N.300/C/2003/331/P/12.214.5/1^DIV – On provisions regarding the renewal of residence permits for humanitarian reasons, 24 February 2003, available at: https://bit.ly/3MUe62N .

[7] Council of State, Decision 5947 published on 13 July 2022, available at: bit.ly/3q0Mt0M .

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The Trinity Monastery in Tyumen: A testament to faith in Siberia

Tyumen. Trinity Monastery. Church of Sts. Peter and Paul (left), Trinity Cathedral. East view from Tura River. Sept. 4, 1999.

At the beginning of the 20th century the Russian chemist and photographer Sergei Prokudin-Gorsky developed a complex process for vivid color photography (see box text below). His vision of photography as a form of education and enlightenment was demonstrated with special clarity through his images of architectural monuments in the historic sites throughout the Russian heartland.

In June 1912, Prokudin-Gorsky ventured into western Siberia as part of a commission to document the Kama-Tobolsk Waterway, a link between the European and Asian sides of the Ural Mountains. The town of Tyumen served as a launching point for his journey north to Tobolsk, located on the Irtysh River. While there, he photographed the Trinity Monastery, one of the oldest in Siberia. My photographs of Tyumen and Tobolsk were taken in the late summer of 1999.

Trinity Monastery. Church of Sts. Peter and Paul, southwest view. June 1912.

Gateway to the east

The opening of Siberia for Russian colonization during the late 16th and 17th centuries is the story of the conquest of vast distances in a severe land by enterprising Russian merchants, whose commercial interests coincided with the tsars' appetite for eastern expansion. Tyumen, founded in 1586 on the site of a Tatar encampment at the confluence of the Tura and Tyumenka Rivers, is considered the earliest permanent Russian settlement in Siberia.

Trinity Monastery. Trinity Cathedral, southeast view across Tura River. Sept. 4, 1999.

Tyumen was established on the initiative of Boris Godunov, the power behind the throne of Tsar Feodor I, who became tsar himself in 1598. Godunov was aware of the importance of Siberia in part from his association with the Stroganov family. The Stroganovs had sent a detachment of Cossacks from their commercial center at Solvychegodsk into Siberia to challenge the power of the Tatar ruler, Khan Kuchum.

The band of Cossacks was commanded by Yermak Timofeevich. Yermak's origins and identity remain a matter of dispute, but it is likely that he and his men had engaged in brigandage and river piracy before enlisting as mercenaries for the Stroganovs. Although the dates are open to question, it appears that in the fall of 1581, Yermak captured Chingi-Tura (later Tyumen) but abandoned it in order to proceed to Kashlyk, Khan Kuchum capital. Yermak defeated the khan in 1582 during a battle near the Irtysh River. Yermak himself died in a surprise raid in 1585.

Trinity Monastery. Bell tower&Church of Sts. Peter and Paul, northeast view. Photo: William Brumfield. Aug. 29, 1999.

Like most early Russian towns in Siberia, Tyumen served as a garrison fortress for Cossacks and other troops who protected trade routes, particularly with China, during the 17th century. Tyumen's location on the Tura River provided a direct link westward to the gateway town of Verkhoturye, which was founded by Boris Godunov on the Asian side of the Ural Mountains in 1598. To the northeast of Tyumen, the Tura flows into the Tobol River, which in turn joins the mighty Irtysh near Tobolsk. Given its favorable location, Tyumen was destined to play a significant role in the development of Siberia.

Kiev in Siberia

There are no architectural remains from Tyumen’s first century. The early buildings were of wood (including the stockade walls) and were susceptible to fires, such as the one that destroyed most of the town in 1695. Subsequently, the Siberian Office in Moscow encouraged the use of brick and stone for major buildings. Masonry construction also reflected the views of the young Tsar Peter I (the Great), who undertook the expansion of the Russian presence in Siberia despite the burdens of a major war with Sweden. However, large fires continued to devastate the town (in 1705 and 1766), and the lack of qualified masons impeded construction.

Trinity Monastery. Church of Sts. Peter and Paul, bell tower, south gate. Southwest view. June 1912.

The most imposing early brick structures are at the Trinity Monastery, founded in 1616 (date uncertain) on the high right bank of the Tura River on the northern edge of Tyumen. Originally dedicated to the Transfiguration of the Savior, the monastery was transformed in the early part of the 18th century by an energetic Ukrainian prelate, Filofei (Rafail Leshchinsky), who in 1702 was designated Metropolitan of Tobolsk and Siberia.

Leshchinsky studied at the Kiev Spiritual Academy and subsequently rose in the hierarchy of the renowned Monastery of the Caves in Kiev. It is therefore not surprising that the architecture of the Trinity Monastery displays Ukrainian Baroque elements. The center of the monastery is dominated by the Cathedral of the Trinity, built in 1709-1715. From the exterior detailing to the form of the cupolas, the structure shows Ukrainian ornamental motifs to such an extent as to suggest completion by a Ukrainian builder.

Trinity Monastery. South gate, bell tower, Church of Sts. Peter and Paul. Northeast view. Photo: William Brumfield. Aug. 29, 1999.

The Trinity Cathedral was closed in 1923 and its interior was vandalized during the Soviet period. Additionally, its structural integrity was threatened by the construction of a water plant between the Tura River and the north wall of the church. This site actually had been the location of the monastery's second church, dedicated to the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste (also known as Saints Zosima and Savvatii), completed in 1717 and razed in the 1940s. Unfortunately, there is no record that Prokudin-Gorsky photographed it or the Trinity Cathedral.

In 1711, Filofei resigned his position as Metropolitan of Siberia to become abbot of the Trinity Monastery. At the end of 1715, he resumed leadership of the vast Siberian Metropolitanate, but after five years, he again retired to lead the monastery until his death in 1727.

Trinity Monastery. Church of Sts. Peter and Paul&bell tower. Southeast view. Sept. 4, 1999.

Filofei’s connections with the imperial court were necessary to continue construction at the Tyumen monastery. Peter the Great needed experienced masons for the building of St. Petersburg and had issued a ban on masonry construction elsewhere in Russia between 1714-22. Soon after the revocation of Peter’s construction decree, Filofei began planning for a third church at the Trinity Monastery — the Church of Saints Peter and Paul — together with brick walls, an entrance gate and a monastery residence. The lack of material and labor delayed foundation work until 1726, and the monastery's resources rapidly diminished after prelate's death the following year. Construction resumed some ten years later with the completion of the brick walls in 1739, the bell tower in 1741, and Church of Sts. Peter and Paul in 1755.

Prokudin-Gorsky’s superb view of the Peter-Paul Church from open space outside the south wall shows a cruciform structure related to the Ukrainian Baroque, thus suggesting the completion of plans before Leshchinsky's death. It is possible that the original domes resembled the two-tiered cupolas typical of Ukrainian architecture and still seen in the nearby Trinity Cathedral. A fire in 1842 damaged the roof and led to a rebuilding with traditional onion domes that are visible in Prokudin-Gorsky’s and my own almost nine decades later.

Trinity Monastery. Bell tower with Church of Sts. Peter and Paul. Southeast view. Aug. 29, 1999.

Although documentary evidence is lacking, the church design has been attributed to Semyon Remezov, the main architect of Tobolsk at the beginning of the 18th century. It bears resemblance to both the Church of St. George at Kiev's Vydubetskii Monastery and the Church of All Saints (1698-1701) over the Ekonom Gate at the Monastery of the Caves — monuments that would have been familiar to Leshchinsky.

The large attached bell tower with a conical crown follows a pattern widespread in the 16th and 17th centuries. Recently restored and returned to active use, the Trinity Monastery once again graces the high bank of the Tura River.

Trinity Monastery. From left: Church of Sts. Peter and Paul, bell tower, south gate&wall, Trinity Cathedral. Southeast view. Aug. 29, 1999.

In the early 20th century the Russian photographer Sergei Prokudin-Gorsky devised a complex process for color photography. Between 1903 and 1916 he traveled through the Russian Empire and took over 2,000 photographs with the process, which involved three exposures on a glass plate. In August 1918, he left Russia and ultimately resettled in France with a large part of his collection of glass negatives. After his death in Paris in 1944, his heirs sold the collection to the Library of Congress. In the early 21st century the Library digitized the Prokudin-Gorsky Collection and made it freely available to the global public. Many Russian websites now have versions of the collection. In 1986 the architectural historian and photographer William Brumfield organized the first exhibit of Prokudin-Gorsky photographs at the Library of Congress. Over a period of work in Russia beginning in 1970, Brumfield has photographed most of the sites visited by Prokudin-Gorsky. This series of articles will juxtapose Prokudin-Gorsky’s views of architectural monuments with photographs taken by Brumfield decades later.

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Documento di viaggio

Titolo di Viaggio

If you have humanitarian protection

How to get a travel document

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Entry requirements

COVID-19 rules

Public spaces and travel within Italy

Passport validity requirements

Visa requirements

Checks at border control

Registering with the authorities

Accommodation and those aged 17 and under

Vaccination requirements (other than COVID-19)

Customs rules

Taking food into Italy

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