U.S. Embassy to the
Holy See

Do not travel to Italy due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution due to terrorism. 

Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for Italy due to COVID-19, indicating a very high level of COVID-19 in the country.  There are restrictions in place affecting U.S. citizen entry into Italy.  Your risk of contracting COVID-19 and developing severe symptoms may be lower if you are fully vaccinated with an FDA authorized vaccine.  Before planning any international travel, please review the CDC’s specific recommendations for fully vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers.  

Visit the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 and related restrictions and conditions in Italy. 

Country Summary:  Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Italy. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas.

Read the country information page. 

If you decide to travel to Italy: 

• See the U.S. Embassy to Italy’s web page regarding COVID-19.
• Visit the CDC’s webpage on Travel and COVID-19.
• Be aware of your surroundings when traveling to tourist locations and crowded public venues.
• Follow the instructions of local authorities.
• Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information.
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
• Review the Country Security Reports for Italy.
• Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.

Assistance:

• U.S. Embassy Rome, Italy
  Via Vittorio Veneto, 121
  +39 06 46741
  USCitizensRome@state.gov
  https://it.usembassy.gov
• U.S. Consulate General Milan, Italy
  Via Principe Amedeo, 2/10
  +39 02-290-351
  USCitizensMilan@state.gov
• U.S. Consulate General Florence, Italy
  Lungarno Vespucci, 38
  +39 055 266-951
  USCitizensFlorence@state.gov
• U.S. Consulate General Naples
  Piazza della Repubblica
  +39 081-583-8111
  USCitizensNaples@state.gov
• State Department – Consular Affairs
  888-407-4747 or +1 202-501-4444
• Italy Country Information
• Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and Messages from the U.S. Mission to Italy

Last update: Reissued with updates to COVID-19 information