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Please note that this information is correct as at 12th January but things can change at very short notice so attendees should continue to check for themselves right up to point of departure. As per our rules, Interbourse participants should be double vaccinated. We will be trying to make the event as COVID secure as possible including more of the group events being in areas with outside space and providing masks for use during the week.
The following information is taken from the UK Government’s website. For British nationals travelling from the UK you can find out more at
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/italy/entry-requirements
For other nationalities you can check the Italian Government’s online questionnaire (in English) for more advice on entry requirements and travel to Italy.
Entry rules for Italy in response to coronavirus (COVID-19)
Demonstrating your COVID-19 status
Italy will accept the UK’s proof of COVID-19 recovery and vaccination record as the equivalent to a Green Pass or Super Green Pass. If you are travelling with a printed PDF proof of vaccination status, it must date from 1 November 2021 to ensure that the certificate can be scanned successfully. Your NHS appointment card from vaccination centres is not designed to be used as proof of vaccination and should not be used to demonstrate your vaccine status.
Regardless of your vaccination status (see below) anyone arriving in Italy by air, land or by sea may be subject to random COVID testing on arrival until 31 January.
If you can demonstrate that you are fully vaccinated
If you travel from the UK and can demonstrate that you are fully vaccinated, you can enter Italy without needing to self-isolate. In addition:
- you must fill in the passenger locator form (EU PLF) before you enter Italy to get a QR code to show to your travel provider and Border Police. You can ask for paper form if you do not have an electronic device
- you must show evidence of a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours before entering Italy OR a negative antigen test taken within 24 hours before entering Italy.
Travelling to Italy from or through other countries
Land borders are open. You should check travel advice for any countries you plan to travel through ahead of your journey and should ensure that you have the necessary tests for each country you transit as well as Italy.
This guidance is only for entry from the UK. Entry requirements may be different if you have travelled from, or transited through, another country. Consult the Italian Government’s online questionnaire (in English) for more advice and the Re-open Europe website for transit regulations.
The use of masks in all outdoor spaces and whilst indoors is mandatory.
Super Green Pass
A Super Green Pass, also known as an EU digital COVID certificate, certifies full vaccination or recovery.
From 10 January until 31 March a Super Green Pass is required to access restaurants, bars, hotels, all local and regional transport services as well as museums, cultural centres, sports facilities and stadiums. A Super Green Pass is also needed to access outdoor facilities such as restaurants, swimming pools, wellness centres, ski lifts and to participate in celebrations following civil and religious ceremonies.
Italy will accept the UK’s proof of COVID-19 recovery and vaccination record as the equivalent to a Super Green Pass as long as it is in the form of a verifiable digital QR code. Your NHS appointment card from vaccination centres is not designed to be used as proof of vaccination and should not be used to demonstrate your vaccine status.
Travelling within Italy
From 10 January, you will need a Super Green Pass to access hotels and to travel on local transport including the metro, trains, buses and domestic flights. See Super Green Pass above.
You must comply with the local travel regulations of the region you are visiting, even if you have only just arrived in Italy. Public transport links may be less frequent and seating limited to comply with social distancing measures. FFP2 masks must be worn on public transport.
More information on all these requirements is available from the Italian Ministry of Health
International travel from Italy
To board a flight, including international flights, all travellers aged 12 and above must be able to show a Green Pass. See Green Pass.
Wearing masks for flights
From 10 January until 31 March, FFP2 masks or higher grade must be worn to travel on flights in Italy. You should take spare masks for long journeys. Check with your travel operator before travelling.
If you are travelling to the UK, see Return to the UK for additional requirements.
Consult the European Union’s Re-Open EU page for rules on travelling within the EU.
Please make sure you have checked your own Government’s website for testing requirements for returning home.
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