Covid-19 Green Pass
All the latest news and need-to-know information about the Covid-19 green pass in Italy.
Travel in Italy and Covid rules this summer: what to expect
After Italy recently removed most Covid-related restrictions, readers have been asking us what exactly to expect on upcoming visits. Here are your questions answered.
Reader question: Do I need a Covid green pass for my trip to Italy?
If you're planning to travel to Italy soon, make sure you know the rules on using Covid-19 health certificates in the country.
Where in Italy you still need to show the 'super green pass'
Italy has relaxed the use of its Covid health pass, but you still need to show the 'reinforced' version or 'super green pass' in many venues across the country. Here's what it is and where you need to show it.
What you need to know about travel to Italy this spring
Planning on paying a visit to Italy in the coming weeks? Here's our guide to the recent changes to the country's Covid restrictions.
How do Italy's Covid rules change in April?
Italy's Covid rules change once again on April 1st. Here's what you need to know.
UPDATED: How do Italy's Covid 'green pass' rules apply to visitors?
Italy is updating its Covid restrictions from April 1st - so what does that mean for those travelling to Italy on holiday? Here's how to navigate the updated rules as a visitor.
EXPLAINED: Where you now need to show a Covid green pass in Italy
The rules on using Italy's Covid health pass are changing again from April 1st. Here's where you'll need the different types of 'green pass' to access most shops, venues and services in the country.
UPDATE: How Italy’s Covid green pass rules change for tourists in April
Italy’s government has announced it will lift all Covid-19 health restrictions by early summer, with some set to end as soon as April 1st. What does this mean if you're travelling to Italy?
'This is not over': What do experts think of Italy's Covid reopening plan?
Italy has announced a timeline for relaxing its Covid restrictions - but is it realistic? Here's what some of the country's leading health experts have to say about it.
Italy to end Covid ‘super green pass’ requirement from May 1st
The Italian government has approved a 'roadmap' towards the end of Covid restrictions in the country by early summer, Prime Minister Mario Draghi confirmed on Thursday evening.
When will Italy scrap its Covid 'super green pass' requirement?
As Italy looks at ending some Covid-19 restrictions, what are the plans for the 'super green pass' health certificate now required by most venues and services in the country?
Reader question: How can visitors use a Covid-19 recovery certificate in Italy?
Italy recognises some Covid-19 recovery certificates as valid for accessing venues and services that would otherwise require a vaccine pass. But where are they accepted, and what details should they contain? Here's what you need to know.
Green pass and red zones: How Italy’s latest decree changes the Covid rules
Unlimited vaccine pass validity for the Covid-boosted and the scrapping of 'zones' for the fully vaccinated are two key changes that came into force in Italy on Saturday following a new government decree.
Reader question: Do I need to update my Italian green pass after a booster shot?
Had your Covid-19 booster jab and wondering what to do next? Here's what you need to know about updating your Italian 'green pass'.
Italy confirms unlimited Covid green pass validity after booster
The recent cut to the validity of vaccine passes will not apply to those who have had a booster shot, Italy's government confirmed on Wednesday evening.
Italy to review cut to Covid green pass validity on Wednesday
The Italian government is holding talks on Wednesday as it prepares to sign off on another round of changes to the country's health rules, including a likely extension to the validity of vaccine passes.
Italy brings in tighter rules on using Covid green pass from Tuesday
Most shops in Italy require a ‘basic’ version of Italy’s Covid health certificate while the validity of vaccine passes has been cut from nine to six months as of Tuesday, February 1st.
Italy urges people to book boosters ahead of Covid pass validity cut
The Italian health ministry is sending out reminders to those yet to have their Covid booster shot, as it plans to slash the validity of vaccine passes to six months from Tuesday.
Q&A: How will Italy’s new six-month Covid vaccine pass validity work?
With Italy about to cut the validity of its Covid-19 vaccination pass from nine months to six, we answer your questions about how the new rules will apply.
Italy reconsiders cut to Covid vaccine pass validity for triple-jabbed
Italy will slash the validity of its vaccine pass from nine to six months from February 1st, but the cut may not apply to those who have already had a booster amid concerns about the impact on tourism.
Italy confirms most shops require Covid green pass from February 1st
The Italian government on Friday confirmed the expansion of the health pass requirement from February 1st and agreed on a list of shops and services that will be exempt.
Italian hotel bars US actor Malkovich for expired Covid vaccine pass
US actor John Malkovich was turned away from a luxury hotel in Venice last week after failing to present valid proof of Covid-19 vaccination, Italian media reports.
Italy set to make Covid green pass mandatory for entry to 'non-essential' shops
The Italian government is drawing up a new decree this week which will make its Covid-19 health pass a requirement for entry to most shops, in addition to other venues and services already covered by the rules.