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23 – 26 NOV 2025

Travel Guidelines

  • A network of connections, consisting of tram and railway lines and highways, make the event easily accessible from the country´s main Airports.
  • Popular ride-hailing apps include Uber. 

 

Did you know?

 

  • The currency in Italy is the Euro
  • In Italy the power plug sockets are Type C, 2 pin 220V plugs
  • Italy’s 4 most popular telecom service providers include: Vodafone, TIM, and WindTre and Illiad
  • Italy has lifted all COVID-19 measures for international travellers and there are no COVID-19 entry restrictions.. 

 

In case of emergencies call:


112 for Police 

115 for Fire
113 for Emergencies

 

Other useful numbers include: 

 

Italy Tourism Authority: +39 06 0608 

Lost Property Office: +39 02 88453900 

San Giuseppe Hospital: +39 02 85991

    1. EU nationals are allowed to enter Italy by only carrying an identification document.
    2. Non-EU nationals need to show the following documents at the Italian port of entry;

    – A valid passport or travel document. (Valid for at least six more months beyond your planned date of exit from Schengen and issued within the last 10 years.)

    – A Visa (if you are subject to the Italian Visa regime.)

    – Travel Health Insurance. (Covering medical emergencies in Italy and the whole Schengen area for a minimum of €30,000.)

    Please, make sure that the Italian Border Officer stamps your passport when you enter Italy. Without a stamp, you could be fined or detained.

The time required by regulations for issuing visas varies according to the type of visa. Schengen visas (i.e. short-stay visas) take 15 days, which can be extended up to 45 days in the cases provided for by law (Article 23 of the Visa Code).

Required documentation:

Documents and forms:

  • Entry visa application form 
  • Recent passport-size photograph
  • Valid travel document (expiry date should be six months longer than that of the visa requested).
  • Photocopy of current passport and Civil ID.
  • Copy of resident permit valid for minimum 3 Months after return date.
  • Return ticket (or booking) or evidence that the applicant has their own means of transport.
  • Proof that the applicant has sufficient means of subsistence as required by the Directive of the Ministry of the Interior dated 1st March 2000. 
  • Supporting documentation in relation to the applicant’s social and professional status
  • Health insurance covering a minimum of €30,000 for emergency hospitalisation and repatriation expenses, valid throughout the Schengen area.
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking, declaration of hospitality, declaration whereby accommodation costs shall be borne by the person inviting).