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You can travel without a visa to the Schengen area, which includes Italy, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period…
Italy follows Schengen area rules. Your passport must: have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it might have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago,…
The European Union’s (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) is now being implemented across the Schengen area…
There are strict rules about goods you can take into and out of Italy. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty…
Exercise a high degree of caution. Latest change: Entry and exit requirements section – updated information on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS).
Italien: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise
A coperto or bread charge of 2 to 4 EUR per person is normal and legal. It should be printed on the menu.
High-speed trains link Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice and Naples. Regional trains need validating before boarding if the ticket is paper.
Historic centres are ZTL zones. Driving into one, even briefly, triggers an automatic fine months later.
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You can travel without a visa to the Schengen area, which includes Italy, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This applies if you travel: (UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, for British citizen passport holders)
Italy follows Schengen area rules. Your passport must: (UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, for British citizen passport holders)
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Italy guide. (UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, for British citizen passport holders)
There are strict rules about goods you can take into and out of Italy. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. (UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, for British citizen passport holders)
Global Affairs Canada currently states: “Italy: Exercise a high degree of caution” (advisory level 2 of 4). Always check the original advisory before travelling.
Currency: EUR. Languages: Italian. Capital: Rome.
Travel information last reviewed 12 August 2026. Compiled from European Commission Newsroom, IATA Timatic, Open-Meteo and datakyte Travel Intelligence. Always confirm entry rules and safety guidance with official government sources before you travel.
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