After years of frequently changing health measures in Italy, it can be hard to keep up with exactly what rules are in place.
For the first time in a long time, Italy now has almost no Covid restrictions in place and the rules are not expected to change in the coming weeks.
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But, as the Italian health ministry remains cautious about managing the pandemic, there are still a couple of rules you’ll need to be aware of.
If you’re planning to visit Italy soon, here’s what to expect.
Travel to and within Italy
Travel to Italy for any reason, including tourism, is currently allowed from all countries.
As of June 1st, Italy has scrapped the requirement to show proof of coronavirus vaccination, recent recovery or a negative test result in order to enter the country.
This was the last remaining Covid-related rule in place for travellers to Italy, after the requirement for arrivals to complete an EU digital passenger locator form (dPLF) was lifted on May 1st.
Masks
Italy’s government on June 15th lifted its mask mandate for almost all public places.
However, higher-grade FFP2 masks remain a requirement on all forms of public transport, except for flights (both domestic and international) under rules which will stay in place until at least the end of September.
Masks also remain obligatory in hospitals, care homes and all other types of healthcare facilities.
Anyone refusing to comply with the rules can still face a fine of 400 euros.
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Though it’s no longer a requirement, the government continues to advise people to wear masks in all crowded areas, including outdoors.
Private businesses and individual venues, including galleries and museums, may also impose their own mask mandates.

Quarantine rules
Italy still requires anyone who tests positive for coronavirus while in the country to isolate for at least one week.
Following public debate over whether the isolation rule should now the scrapped, Italy’s health minister confirmed in late June that he has no intention of changing it anytime soon.
The health ministry’s existing rules state that anyone who tests positive while in Italy is required to immediately self-isolate for a minimum of seven days – if they’re fully vaccinated or recently recovered from Covid.
For anyone who is not classed as fully vaccinated or recently recovered, the isolation period is extended to 10 days.
In either case, the infected person must have been symptomless for at least three days in order to exit quarantine (with the exception of symptoms relating to a lost sense of taste or smell).
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The patient must also test negative for the virus via either a molecular (PCR) or rapid antigen test on the final day of the quarantine in order to be allowed out.
Quarantined people who keep testing positive for the virus can be kept in self-isolation for a maximum of 21 days.
Read more about getting tested while in Italy in a separate article here.
Green passes
Italy no longer requires people to show proof of vaccination, recovery or a recent negative test result under the ‘green pass’ system which was in place last summer.
Other restrictions
Italy no longer has any restrictions in place on business opening times or capacity.
Within Italy, there are no restrictions on travel and movement between regions under current rules set by the national government, though local authorities can impose their own measures at any time.
Note that local authorities and individual businesses in Italy can still set different rules than those at the national level, meaning certain rules may continue to vary from one place to another.
Italy’s health authorities continue to recommend precautions including social distancing and frequent hand-washing.
For more information about how the rules may apply to you, see the Italian health ministry’s website or consult the Italian embassy in your country.
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