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Italy information
ℹ️ General Information about Italy
About Italy
Italy uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C, Type F and Type L.
The languages that are typically spoken are Italian
Italy uses the euro (symbol: €), code EUR.Banknotes come in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 euros. Euro is subdivided into 100 cents. Coins come in denominations of 2 and 1 euros and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.
Automatic teller machines (local name: bancomat) are very common in Italy. You can find them in both large & small cities, tourist areas etc.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet speed in Italy is on average 7.4 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Italy is high. Many hotels, hostels, cafes, restaurants and bars have it.
You can buy a SIM card for about €7.48, which includes 3 GB of data plan. You can choose from 5 telecoms: 3 (Tre), Iliad, TIM, Vodafone or Wind. Italy uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Italy upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
To call Italy, dial +, then 39 (the country code for Italy), then the area code and the local number. For local calls within Italy, start with the area code. In the case above area code is 02 .
In Italy you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 110 km/h (68 mph) on expressways, 130 km/h (80 mph) on motorways, 50-70 km/h (31-43 mph) in all built-up areas and 70-90 km/h (43-55 mph) on undivided highways. Right turn on red lights is strictly forbidden unless an additional green semaphore arrow allows it. It is illegal to drive with blood alcohol content higher than 0.05%.
Road assistance is available at 803 116 (Automobile Club D'Italia (ACI)). For general news on Italy's traffic use Autostrade Italia. For news on Italy’s motorways and tolls use Autostrade per l'Italia. Most popular petrol stations in Italy are Eni, Tamoil, Q8, Esso, Total Erg and Api-Ip. Petrol (unleaded) gas options are called Normale (95), Benzina senza piombo, Benzina verde, Speciale (98) or benzina. Petrol costs about €1.52 per liter.Diesel options are called Gasolio or Diesel.
💵 Budget travel for Italy?
City
|
Minimum price
|
Maximum price
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|---|---|---|
Milan
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$1,801.68
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$1,801.68
|
Rome
|
$2,047.37
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$3,928.57
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🕑 What time is it in Italy?
13:30:33
🛂 Do I need visa for Italy?
For American travelers a visa is not required for Italy
🌤️ How is the weather in Italy?
Temperatures in Italy (centigrade)
Rainfalls in Italy
📁 What regulations are in Italy?
Health information
Import and export information
Export regulations
All items on the prohibited import list.
There are no restrictions on the export of currency if leaving for another EU country. Funds of more than €10,000 must be declared when leaving the EU.
Protected species and products protected under CITES. A permit is required for export.
Italian travellers wishing to take theirs furs out of the country will need a temporary admission certificate from the State Forestry Body.
Objects of cultural value, of historical or artistic interest or more than fifty years old require a license issued by the Exportation Office of the Ministry for Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism.
Import regulations
Tobacco:200 cigarettes;
Tobacco:100 cigarillos;
Tobacco:50 cigars;
Tobacco:250g of smoking tobacco; or
Tobacco:A proportional combination of these goods (such as 100 cigarettes and 50 cigarillos).
Alcohol:There are no restrictions on the importation of currency into the EU.
Alcohol:Funds of more than €10,000 must be declared to the customs authorities.
Currency:There are no restrictions on the importation of currency into the EU.
Currency:Funds of more than €10,000 must be declared to the customs authorities.
Other items:Medicines for personal use. If the quantity exceeds 30 days' worth, the Customs Authorities may ask the passenger to produce the prescription.
Other items:Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to €430 when travelling by air or sea.
Other items:Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to €300 when travelling by land.
Other items:Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to €150 for travellers under 15 years of age.
Counterfeit goods.
Drugs, psychotropic and doping substances.
Cats, dogs, and ferrets are subject to a mandatory health inspection at the first point of entry on EU territory. They must also have a microchip or tattoo, and have been properly vaccinated against rabies. A Common Veterinary Entry Document certifying the healthy inspection must be provided with the customs declaration. Pets travelling within the EU must have a valid pet passport.
The importation of other animals, such as birds and tortoises, is allowed if the animals are accompanied by a health certificate issued by the authorities of the country from which the animals arrive.
Endangered animals, plants, and their derivative products protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) may require protected species permits.
Cultural goods require a declaration to the customs office and an import certificate issued by the Export Office of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism.
Weapons, firearms, and knives require authorisation issued by the competent body in the passenger's place of residence. Weapons may be deposited at the Customs Office until the authorisation needed is issued by the Office responsible for police force and public order.
Up to 10kg of meat and dairy products from the EU, Faroe Islands, Greenland and Iceland.
2kg of products of animal origin such as milk powder and baby food can be brought in packaged and does not need to be refrigerated.
Fish for personal use, disembowelled and weighing up to 20kgs.
Small quantities of fresh and dried vegetable products for personal use.
Health regulations
It is recommended that travellers are up to date on routine vaccinations including measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (DPT), varicella (chickenpox), polio, and yearly flu shots.
As hepatitis A outbreaks occur throughout the world and sometimes in countries with a low risk for hepatitis A, travellers should consult with their doctor prior to travel to see if the hepatitis A vaccine is necessary.
A hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for those who may have sexual contact with a new partner, who may get a tattoo or piercing, or have any medical procedures.
A rabies vaccination is recommended for those planning an outdoor holiday, for wildlife professionals and researchers, or for those who may come into contact with bats.
Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is often reported in Europe between April and November. For further information, please visit the CDCTick-borne Encephalitis Advice.
H5N1 Avian Influenza has been reported in Italy. For further information, please visit the CDCAvian Flu Advice.