Italy: The Italians can now travel to six third countries with quarantine

Rome: Italian nationals who wish to enjoy some summer heat as the European continent enters colder seasons will be able to travel to six warmer third countries without having to follow self-isolation rules upon their arrival or return back to the country, the Ministry of Health of Italy has announced.

Based on the information that the same Ministry has revealed, Italians will be able to travel to Aruba, Dominican Republic, Egypt, the Maldives, Mauritius, and Seychelles without being subject to the quarantine requirement, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports.

According to Reuters, all persons who travel from Italy to one of the countries mentioned above are required to hold a Green Pass, which is the Italian equivalent to the EU Digital COVID-19 Certificate. Consequently, Italian travellers need to hold valid proof that indicates that they have been fully vaccinated or recovered from the COVID-19 disease.

In addition, it has been noted that before departure, all passengers must provide a negative Coronavirus test result, which has been taken at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled flight.

Regarding the returning process to Italy after a stay in one of the above-mentioned travel destinations, Italians will be required to present the results of another test carried out within 48 hours before boarding the plane if they want to avoid quarantine once they enter Italy.

Italy’s Green Pass has been mandatory for all persons who wish to be allowed access to certain activities and services since August 6. Thus entry to restaurants, bars, theatres, cinemas, exhibitions, museums, sporting events, private parties, trade fairs, festivals, gyms, and swimming pools has only been limited to those who hold a valid vaccination and recovery certificate or to those who present a negative test result taken recently.

In addition to that, since September 1, the Italian Green Pass has also been mandatory for all those who want to attend any form of public transport, such as ferries, busses, and aeroplanes, among others, in order to prevent an increase in COVID-19 infection cases and protect public health.

Previously, SchengenVisaInfo.com reported that Italy is one of Europe’s top destinations for short-term travel. According to the European Travel Council (ETC) survey findings, 8.9 per cent of the respondents said that they plan on visiting Italy.