The CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect. For more information see Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers.
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 16 May, 2023 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health, Health Alert, quarantine, travel restriction, virus
As of June 12, 2022, the CDC order requiring all persons to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States, is rescinded. Starting at 12:01 a.m. on June 12, 2022, the CDC will no longer require air travelers to show a negative COVID-19 ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 11 June, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Health Alert
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for Monkeypox in Multiple Countries.
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 1 June, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Health Alert, Monkeypox
On October 25, President Biden announced the United States will adopt a global air travel policy. This policy prioritizes public health, protecting U.S. citizens and residents as well as those who come to visit us. Effective November 8 all non-citizen, nonimmigrant (not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or traveling to the United States ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 4 November, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
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 country. Visit the Embassy's COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Italy. There are restrictions in place affecting U.S. citizen entry into Italy.
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 21 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19.
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 15 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
The Department of State has issued a Level 3 Travel Advisory for Italy recommending that travelers avoid all nonessential travel (including tourism) to Italy. In addition, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a Level 4 Health Notice for Italy due to COVID-19 concerns and recommends that travelers should avoid all travel to Italy.
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 22 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
The Department of State has issued a Level 3 Travel Advisory for Italy recommending that travelers avoid all nonessential travel (including tourism) to Italy. In addition, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Health Notice for Italy due to COVID-19 concerns and similarly recommends that travelers defer all nonessential travel to Italy.
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 5 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
The Department of State has issued a Level 3 Travel Advisory for Italy recommending that travelers avoid all nonessential travel (including tourism) to Italy. In addition, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Health Notice for Italy due to COVID-19 concerns and similarly recommends that travelers defer all nonessential travel to Italy.
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 28 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
The Department of State has issued a Level 3 Travel Advisory for Italy recommending that travelers avoid all nonessential travel (including tourism) to Italy. In addition, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Health Notice for Italy due to COVID-19 concerns and similarly recommends that travelers defer all nonessential travel to Italy.
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 23 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
The Department of State has issued a Level 3 Travel Advisory for Italy recommending that travelers avoid all nonessential travel (including tourism) to Italy. In addition, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Health Notice for Italy due to COVID-19 concerns and similarly recommends that travelers defer all nonessential travel to Italy.
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 8 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
The Department of State has issued a Level 3 Travel Advisory for Italy recommending that travelers reconsider (i.e., avoid nonessential) travel to Italy. In addition, the CDC has issued a Level 3 Health Notice for Italy due to COVID-19 concerns and similarly recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to Italy. The European Union (EU), which includes Italy, currently prohibits ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 7 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19. The CDC advises travelers to avoid all nonessential international travel. Please see CDC information regarding high-risk traveler categories. As of July 1, the European Union (known as the EU, which includes Italy) began lifting the restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU for residents of certain third countries. The ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 31 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19. The CDC advises travelers to avoid all nonessential international travel. Please see CDC information regarding high-risk traveler categories. As of July 1, the European Union (known as the EU, which includes Italy) began lifting the restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU for residents of certain third countries. The ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 16 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19. The CDC advises travelers to avoid all nonessential international travel. Please see CDC information regarding high-risk traveler categories. As of July 1, the European Union (known as the EU, which includes Italy) began lifting the restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU for residents of certain third countries. The ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 10 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19. The CDC advises travelers to avoid all nonessential international travel. Please see CDC information regarding high-risk traveler categories. As of July 1, the European Union (known as the EU, which includes Italy) began lifting the restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU for residents of certain ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19. The CDC advises travelers to avoid all nonessential international travel. Please see CDC information regarding high-risk traveler categories. On June 11, the Italian government released a decree that introduces updated health measures including travel restrictions to contain the spread of COVID-19. Please visit the website of the Italian Ministry ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 25 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19. The CDC advises travelers to avoid all nonessential international travel. Please see CDC information regarding high-risk traveler categories. On June 11, the Italian government released a decree that introduces updated health measures including travel restrictions to contain the spread of COVID-19. Please visit the website of the Italian Ministry ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 18 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
The U.S. Embassy in Rome, Consulates General in Milan, Naples and Florence, and Consular Agencies in Venice, Palermo and Genoa will resume limited regular passport processing on June 17. Please note that although some passport processing centers in the United States have resumed operations, customers may still encounter significant delays in receiving their passports. Travelers with an immediate travel ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 12 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19. The CDC advises travelers to avoid all nonessential international travel. Please see CDC information regarding high-risk traveler categories. Although passport processing centers in the United States have suspended operations due to COVID-19, travelers with an immediate travel need and a confirmed flight to the United States may ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 3 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19. The CDC advises travelers to avoid all nonessential international travel. Please see CDC information regarding high-risk traveler categories. Although passport processing centers in the United States have suspended operations due to COVID-19, travelers with an immediate travel need and a confirmed flight to the United States may ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 27 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19. The CDC advises travelers to avoid all nonessential international travel. Please see CDC information regarding high-risk traveler categories. Although passport processing centers in the United States have suspended operations due to COVID-19, travelers with an immediate travel need and a confirmed flight to the United States may ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 20 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
Updated on May 19, 2020 Please see:
Alert and Messages webpage The Department of State has issued a
Global Level 4 Health Advisory advising U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. Reconsider travel to Italy due to a recent outbreak of COVID-19
Level 4 – Do Not Travel to: Lombardy and Veneto due to the level of community transmission of the virus and ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 19 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health, Health Alert, quarantine, travel restriction, virus
The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19. The CDC advises travelers to avoid all nonessential international travel. Please see CDC information regarding high-risk traveler categories. Although passport processing centers in the United States have suspended operations due to COVID-19, travelers with an immediate travel need and a confirmed flight to the United States ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 14 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) is aware of the impact of COVID-19 on U.S. citizens abroad, Service members, and their eligible family members, when voting absentee during the remainder of the 2020 election cycle. FVAP is in communication with state election offices, the Military Postal Service Agency, and other federal agencies to bring you up-to-date information ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 8 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19. The CDC advises travelers to avoid all nonessential international travel. Persons who are considering travel to Italy should be aware that they are subject to travel restrictions by the Italian government. The Italian Foreign Ministry has issued English-language guidance for the latest health decree that went into effect on May 4, ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 6 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19. The CDC advises travelers to avoid all nonessential international travel. Please see CDC information regarding high-risk traveler categories. Although passport processing centers in the United States have suspended operations due to COVID-19, travelers with an immediate travel need and a confirmed flight to the United States ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 29 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19. The CDC advises travelers to avoid all nonessential international travel. Please see CDC information regarding high-risk traveler categories. Although passport processing centers in the United States have suspended operations due to COVID-19, travelers with an immediate travel need and a confirmed flight to the United States ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 22 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
Passport processing centers in the United States have suspended operations due to COVID-19. They are no longer printing non-emergency passports or Consular Reports of Birth Abroad received from overseas U.S. embassies and consulates. U.S. embassies and consulates are still able to print emergency passports. If you have an immediate need to travel and have a ...
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By Alessandro Corradini | 17 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
International commercial flight options currently exist in Italy. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government has no plans to arrange repatriation flights in Italy at this time.
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 15 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
The Italian government has confirmed cases of COVID-19 throughout the country. Please review and follow the health decrees issued by the Government of Italy, including the need for social distancing, restrictions on movement outdoors, and the requirement to carry a self-certification document along with proper identification.
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 10 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
Passport processing centers in the United States have suspended operations due to COVID-19. They are no longer printing non-emergency passports or Consular Reports of Birth Abroad received from overseas U.S. embassies and consulates. U.S. embassies and consulates are still able to print emergency passports. If you have an immediate need to travel and have a ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 9 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
International commercial flight options currently exist in Italy. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government has no plans to arrange repatriation flights in Italy at this time.
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
The Italian government has confirmed cases of COVID-19 throughout the country. U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return home or be prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. Direct flights to the United States are available through Alitalia, which currently has one direct flight per day. Book flights ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
The Italian government has confirmed cases of COVID-19 throughout the country. U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return home or be prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. Direct flights to the United States are available through Alitalia, which currently has one direct flight per day. Book flights ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 1 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
The Italian government has confirmed cases of COVID-19 throughout the country. U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return home or be prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. Direct flights to the United States are available through Alitalia, which currently has one direct flight per day. Book flights ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 31 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
The Italian government has confirmed cases of COVID-19 throughout the country. U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return home or be prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. Direct flights to the United States are available through Alitalia, which currently has one direct flight per day. Book flights ...
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By guasinag | 30 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
The Italian government has confirmed cases of COVID-19 throughout the country. U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return home or be prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. Direct flights to the United States are available through Alitalia, which currently has one direct flight per day. Book flights ...
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By guasinag | 27 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
The Italian government has confirmed cases of COVID-19 throughout the country. U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return home or be prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. Direct flights to the United States are available through Alitalia, which currently has one direct flight per day. Book flights ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
Due to reduced staffing, only emergency American Citizen Services and emergency visa services are available at the U.S. Embassy in Rome and Consulates General Milan, Naples, and Florence. The CDC advises travelers to avoid nonessential travel to Italy and State Department currently recommends U.S. citizens reconsider travel. See CDC information regarding high-risk traveler categories.
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 15 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert | Tags: Coronavirus, Health, Health Alert
Due to reduced staffing that went into effect March 11, only emergency American Citizen Services and emergency visa services are available at the U.S. Embassy in Rome and Consulates General Milan, Naples, and Florence. The CDC advises travelers to avoid nonessential travel to Italy and State Department currently recommends U.S. citizens reconsider travel. See CDC information regarding high-risk traveler ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 12 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Coronavirus, Health, Health Alert
Due to reduced staffing that went into effect March 11, only emergency American Citizen Services and emergency visa services are available at the U.S. Embassy in Rome and Consulates General Milan, Naples, and Florence.
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 10 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Coronavirus, Health, Health Alert
The U.S. Embassy continues to monitor the health situation in Italy and recommends that individuals follow Italian official health guidance and avoid government-designated affected areas. American Citizen Services are available at the U.S. Embassy and Consulates General in Italy. Due to staffing limitations, only emergency visa services are available. On March 8, 2020, the Government ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 8 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Health Alert
The Government of Italy has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. As of 12:00 AM March 3, all passengers on U.S.-bound flights whose temperature is higher than 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit are not being permitted to board. Travelers should be prepared for additional travel restrictions to be put into effect with ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 4 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert | Tags: Health Alert
The U.S. Embassy continues to monitor the health situation in Italy and recommends that individuals follow Italian health official guidance and avoid government-designated affected areas. Due to reduced staffing levels, the U.S. Consulate General in Milan has suspended routine visa services until March 2, 2020. Both routine and emergency American Citizen Services will continue at ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 23 February, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Health Alert
On February 21,the Italian Ministry of Health announced 14 confirmed case of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the town of Codogno in the Lombardy region and two cases in Vo’ Euganeo near Padua. Public school and offices have been closed in the affected areas and Italian health officials have advised residents in these areas to avoid ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 21 February, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Health Alert
Location: Italy Event: Since January 30, 2020, the Italian Ministry of Health has confirmed three cases of Novel Coronavirus in Italy. On February 5, 2020, Italian public health officials implemented mandatory thermal screening at all Italian air and maritime ports of entry in response to the recent Novel Coronavirus outbreak. Travelers should be prepared for travel ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 7 February, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Health Alert
On January 30, 2020, the Italian Ministry of Health announced two confirmed case of novel Coronavirus in Rome. Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice.
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 31 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Health Alert
This summer Italian health authorities have identified at least 123 human cases of West Nile virus in parts of northern and central Italy. The virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. While most infected people develop no symptoms, approximately 20 percent develop fever and other symptoms. In less than 1 percent of ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 5 September, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Health Alert
