U.S. Tourists Can Now Happen to be Italy without Quarantining

Very good news for travelers who've been dreaming of a summer on the Amalfi coast or in the rolling hills of Tuscany: Italy has officially reopened to American tourists for quarantine-free travel.

Italian health minister Roberto Speranza announced that Italy allows the entry of travelers from america beneath the requirements of the E.U.'s Green Certificate. Which means U.S. travelers who can provide proof of vaccination, a certificate of recovery from COVID-19, or a poor PCR- or rapid-antigen test taken within 48 hours of arrival can travel to Italy without observing an isolation period on arrival. The brand new entry requirements work by June 21.

Until now, Italy had only been partially open to Americans who were ready to isolate on arrival, or in a position to take several COVID tests. The country had approved so-called “COVID-tested flights," operated by U.S. airlines such as Delta, that allowed U.S. passengers to visit from 10 designated air hubs if indeed they tested just before departure, after boarding, and at arrival. If all tests returned negative, travelers didn't have to isolate; U.S. travelers arriving on standard flights were subject to a quarantine period upon arrival.

Under the new rules, "Those vaccinated in the U.S.A. can prove this via the ‘white card’ bearing a CDC logo," in line with the Italian Embassy in USA. Delta says that furthermore to presenting documents like proof of vaccination, recovery, or a negative test result, its customers planing a trip to Italy are still necessary to pre-register and complete an E.U. Digital Passenger Locator form before boarding.

Italy is the latest E.U. country to welcome back Americans for quarantine-free travel, carrying out a recent recommendation by E.U. officials to lift travel restrictions for america. In recent weeks Denmark, Greece, and France have similarly reopened to U.S. visitors without requiring isolation.

Additionally, more countries in the region are rolling out the E.U. Green Certificate, which paves the way for widespread tourism within Europe and from other countries approved on an random basis. All E.U. member countries are anticipated to have adopted utilization of the Green Certificate by July 1.