Quarantine
Latest news and need-to-know information about quarantine rules and requirements in Italy, mostly related to Covid-19 and international travel.
'It's a nightmare': How Italy's extended quarantine for UK travellers has affected readers
Following the Italian government's last-minute decision to roll on its quarantine requirement for UK arrivals, many readers have contacted The Local to share how the news has impacted their lives and travel plans.
Italy extends quarantine requirement for travellers from UK
The Italian government announced on Thursday evening that the requirement for all travellers from the UK to quarantine for five days after arrival would be extended into next month.
Italy will cut quarantine for vaccinated travellers from US, Canada and Japan, Draghi promises
Italy wants to allow tourists from the United States, Canada and Japan to visit without quarantine if they have been vaccinated, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi has said.
TRAVEL: Italy extends quarantine for EU travellers until mid-May
People visiting or returning to Italy from other parts of the EU must continue to quarantine on arrival, the government has announced.
Italy extends Covid-19 travel ban to Bangladesh and Sri Lanka as well as India
Italy has banned travel from Bangladesh and Sri Lanka amid the coronavirus emergency in neighbouring India, as well as tightening quarantine rules for residents who have recently returned from one of those countries.
Italy extends quarantine for EU travellers until end of April
People visiting or returning to Italy from other parts of the EU will have to quarantine on arrival throughout April, the government has announced.
EXPLAINED: Which travellers have to quarantine in Italy and for how long?
As Italy makes quarantine mandatory for almost everyone arriving from overseas, here's a breakdown of how many coronavirus tests you'll need to get and how long you're facing in self-isolation.
Covid-19: Italy cuts quarantine time for travellers from the UK and Austria
Italy will allow passengers from the United Kingdom, Austria and Israel to undergo a shorter, five-day quarantine on entering the country under new regulations that take effect on Tuesday.
First passengers take Covid-tested flights from US to Milan
Travellers from New York arrived in Italy's Milan Malpensa airport on the route's first Covid-tested and "quarantine-free" flight on Saturday.
Do you have to get tested or quarantine if you're transiting through Italy this Christmas?
Italy has strict rules for people arriving from abroad this Christmas, but do they apply to travellers who are just passing through?
What are Italy's new rules for Christmas travel?
In a bid to discourage travel over the winter holidays, Italy is introducing stricter rules for international travellers over Christmas. Here's what you need to know if you're planning a trip.
Switzerland adds US and parts of Austria and Italy to mandatory quarantine list
Swiss health officials included more ‘high risk’ countries on in its list on Friday. The new rule will come into force on December 14th.
How Italy has changed its travel rules for certain countries
Italy has revised the rules for several countries in its latest emergency decree, though the news is better for some than for others.
Germany puts 11 regions of Italy on 'high-risk' quarantine list
Germany has added more than half of Italy to its coronavirus risk list, meaning many people travelling between the two countries will now face mandatory quarantine.
Covid-19: What are Italy’s new isolation and quarantine rules?
As Italy's new emergency decree shortens the mandatory isolation period in some cases, here's a closer look at the rules.
'What it was like to quarantine in Italy after arriving from the US'
If you're travelling to Italy from outside Europe, you'll have to spend your first 14 days in quarantine. AJ Fitzgerald, a dual US-Italian national in Rome who recently flew to New York and back, describes what the process was like for him.
European airlines demand end to quarantine 'chaos'
European airlines on Tuesday urged national capitals to coordinate measures to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus, saying the current patchwork of restrictions is hobbling a return to regular travel around the EU.
Italian region introduces €1,000 fine for breaking quarantine
Veneto says it will fine people who flout quarantine rules up to €1,000, amid a new outbreak of coronavirus in the region.
UK publishes list of European countries exempt from quarantine rule
The UK government will lift its 14-day compulsory quarantine requirement for arrivals in England from “lower risk countries” including Spain, Germany, France and Italy, but not Sweden. The restriction may continue to apply for those arriving in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
UPDATED: When can I travel to my second home in Italy?
With Italy now lifting some restrictions under phase two of its lockdown, here's what second home owners need to know.
Life in Italy: 'How our village kept its sense of community throughout lockdown'
Public spaces are famously central to the Italian way of life - so how did people fare without them during lockdown? Writer Mark Hinshaw describes how his village in Le Marche is keeping community spirit alive in the time of social distancing.
UPDATE: The latest information on the coronavirus crisis in Italy
Here's the latest news on the current coronavirus situation in Italy and how measures taken by the Italian authorities may affect you.
When will we be able to travel to Italy again?
With Italy still under lockdown, most travel to the country is impossible - but when are these restrictions likely to be lifted? Here's what we know so far. (This article was last updated on May 12th)