The summer of 2021 had started under the sign of optimism among our Italian neighbors.
This is evidenced by the end of the obligation to wear a mask outdoors and the end of all curfews on June 28.
And to this day, no region is considered at risk in the Boot ... except Sicily.
Monday, August 30, the inhabitants of the transalpine island returned to the "yellow zone", a color code which provides for the return of certain health restrictions.
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Arrival in Italy: what are the conditions for French tourists?
All travelers
over
the
age of 6
must complete a location form (Passenger Locator Form digitali - dPLF) which must be completed on the online portal.
The paper form (downloadable PDF template) should only be used in the event of technical difficulty.
The obligation to test depends on the country of origin or residence in the 14 days preceding the trip to Italy (and not on the nationality of the traveler).
A very useful interactive questionnaire will allow you to know the measures applicable to your own situation (Italian / English).
Travelers entering Italy from France (so-called "Elenco C" list available online) must:
Either present the negative result of a PCR or antigen test of less than 48 hours
(self-tests are not accepted);
Or present proof of complete vaccination
with a vaccine recognized by the European Medicines Agency (Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson).
Proof of vaccination is only valid on the condition that it makes it possible to certify the completion of a complete vaccination schedule (14 days after the last injection and maximum 270 days).
The certificate must be presented in one of the 4 languages: Italian, English, French or Spanish;
Or present a certificate of cure
(valid from the 21st day after the first positive test and maximum 180 days);
The EU's digital Covid certificate (implemented July 1) incorporates
proof of vaccination, a negative test result, or proof of recovery from Covid within 6 months
.
More information on this certificate on the website of the European Commission.
Italian certificates (Certificazione verde) and French (Health Pass via the TousAntiCovid application) are accepted because they meet common European standards.
Supporting documents can also be presented in hard copy.
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Restrictions, bars, restaurants, hotels, beaches, curfew ... What measures are in force in Italy?
From August 6, you will need a health pass to eat in the restaurant, unless you sit on the terrace or at the counter (here in Venice). Marco Bertorello / AFP
Since last year, a decree-law classifies Italian regions into four zones, according to the rate of circulation of the virus: red zone for maximum risk, orange for high risk, yellow for moderate risk and white for reduced risk. . The placement of a region in one of the four categories is decided by the Minister of Health, taking into account many indicators. Thus since June 28, all regions are classified in white zone, except
Sicily
, classified in yellow zone. Travelers are advised to check their status before any trip on the Italian Government card as well as on the websites of the regions.
Wearing a mask outside is no longer compulsory. Bars and restaurants are open indefinitely. You can enjoy a
ristretto
at the bar, have lunch on the terrace or dine inside. On the other hand, nightclubs remain closed and large gatherings remain prohibited. No curfew is applied throughout the territory.
Please note, however: throughout Italy,
certain activities are subject to presentation of the Italian Green Pass or the French Health Pass.
These measures are compulsory from the age of 12
and apply in particular to restaurants (indoors), shows, sporting events, museums and other cultural places, swimming pools and spas, amusement parks, casinos. and at congresses.
They also concern interregional public transport (plane, train, ferries, buses).
The list of activities and places where these supporting documents will be requested is available on the website of the French Embassy in Italy.
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Puglia, Campania and Sicily: additional health measures
Before going to Puglia, tourists must complete a form and keep it for the duration of their stay.
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Puglia
is subject to additional health measures.
Before traveling there, tourists must complete a specific form and keep it for the duration of their stay.
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In
Campania
, wearing a mask is compulsory outdoors, except in isolated places.
Sicily
: Until September 30, 2021, people (including those with a health pass) arriving in Sicily from France will have to take the rapid test.
Please note: being vaccinated or having carried out a test before departure does not exempt from this obligation.
If it is positive, the passenger will be placed in isolation, then accompanied to a hotel or a Covid home to complete their quarantine.
In addition, some municipalities impose the wearing of masks both indoors and outdoors, prohibit gatherings in public spaces and have introduced the obligation of tests for banquets and ceremonies (more information on the Sicily region website ).
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The health situation in Italy
On September 1, Italy passed the 129,290 dead mark.
The first country to make the vaccination of caregivers compulsory, the government plans to use compulsory vaccination.
Objective: to ensure that 80% of the population aged over 12 is vaccinated before the end of September.
At the start of the month, 61.1% of Italy's population over 12 was fully vaccinated, according to Our World in Data.
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