Italy – New Decree on Travel into/out of Italy Extends Existing Measures
Italy – New Decree on Tvl Extends Existing Measures
The Italian government published a new decree on 7 September extending the current coronavirus-related measures in force to 7 October 2020, one week before the current state of emergency is scheduled to end. The new law confirms the validity of the statutory provisions already in force and points out the necessity of a very careful “normalisation.” This GMS Flash Alert provides an update on who can travel to/from Italy and the restrictions around the countries they are travelling from/to.
The Italian government published a new decree on 7 September extending the current coronavirus-related measures in force to 7 October 2020, one week before the current state of emergency is scheduled to end. The law confirms the validity of the statutory provisions already in force and points out the necessity of a very careful “normalisation.”1
WHY THIS MATTERS
The government is committed to containing as far as possible a potential second wave of COVID-19 in Italy while continuing the path towards “normalisation.” A strong signal that the government intends to stay on the path of normalisation is the resumption of educational activities in schools and universities which is contained in the new law’s provisions and appears to be one of the drivers of the next phase of re-opening.
The new decree has introduced various innovations to accelerate a normalisation of daily life, including the possibility of reunions for “international couples,” when one of the two is in a country from which it is forbidden to enter Italy. They will need to self-certify and prove their “stable relationship."
The measured and careful approach to a resumption of normalcy in Italy should be viewed as a positive step by multinational organisations with employees who are currently in Italy or that are planning to send employees to Italy.
Previous Measures Confirmed until 7 October
Where You Can Travel to/from
The possibility to travel freely to and from European Union (EU) countries for any reasons is still confirmed, but each country may apply specific measures based on their assessment of the COVID19 situation in other countries. For instance, Italy requires for travellers coming from Croatia, Greece, Malta, and Spain to show, when embarking, that they had a COVID-19-related medical check taken in those countries not earlier than 72 hours prior to coming to Italy. Alternatively, once in Italy they must undergo self-isolation and a swab/test within 48 hours of their entry (and still be isolated until the results of the swab/test).2
Where You Cannot Travel to/from
Entries and transits to Italy continue to not be possible for people who have stayed or transited in the following countries: Armenia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, Bosnia Herzegovina, Chile, Kuwait, Republic of North Macedonia, Moldova, Oman, Panama, Peru, Dominican Republic, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia, or Colombia in the 14 days before travelling to Italy. Entering from such countries may be possible when people are officially resident in Italy (registered at the Anagrafe). It is up to the border authorities/airlines to assess such and confirm the trip.
Entries from non-EU countries that are not included in any specific bans are still generally speaking not possible, unless travellers from such countries need to enter Italy for exceptional reasons that include work, health, absolute urgencies, and study. Exceptions include also immediate family members of those who need to travel for such reasons. It is up to the border authorities/airlines to assess such exceptional reasons.
Travellers who can reach Italy must undergo self-isolation for 14 days and inform the local health-care authorities about their entry.
Some Exceptions to Quarantine
Quarantine is not mandatory for some categories of people when no COVID-19 symptoms exist and when such categories of people have not been in countries for which explicit bans and specific measures are in force. Such categories of people include the following:
- When people come for no longer than 120 hours for proved work reasons, urgent reasons, or health reasons;
- When people transit for no longer than 36 with a private means of transport (car);
- When travellers are citizens and residents in the EU and Schengen area, including San Marino and the Holy See, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Rwanda, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay, and they come for proved work reasons;
- Other workers in the health sector and in international organisations.
FOOTNOTES
1 Decreto Del Presidente Del Consiglio Dei Ministri 7 settembre 2020. For the government’s announcement on the website for the Presidenza del Consiglio dei Ministri see: http://www.governo.it/it/articolo/proroga-delle-misure-di-contenimento-covid-19-il-dpcm-del-7-settembre-2020/15142. Also, Decreto Del Presidente Del Consiglio Dei Ministri 7 agosto 2020. You can access the Decreto (in Italian) on the website of the Ministero della Salute (Ministry of Health) at: https://www.trovanorme.salute.gov.it/norme/dettaglioAtto?id=75652.
2 Ordinanza del Ministero Della Salute 12 agosto 2020 can be accessed on the website of the Gazzetta Ufficiale (official gazette) at: https://www.gazzettaufficiale.it/eli/id/2020/08/13/20A04514/sg.
VIEW ALL
* Please note that KPMG LLP (U.S.) does not offer immigration services or labour law services. However, KPMG Law LLP in Canada can assist clients with U.S. immigration matters.
The information contained in this newsletter was submitted by the KPMG International member firm in Italy.
SUBSCRIBE
To subscribe to GMS Flash Alert, fill out the subscription form.
© 2024 KPMG S.p.A., KPMG Advisory S.p.A., KPMG Fides Servizi di Amministrazione S.p.A. and KPMG Audit S.p.A., Italian limited liability share capital companies, KPMG Business Services S.r.l., Italian limited liability company, and Studio Associato - Consulenza legale e tributaria, Italian professional partnership, are member firms of the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee. All rights reserved.
For more detail about the structure of the KPMG global organization please visit https://kpmg.com/governance.
GMS Flash Alert is a Global Mobility Services publication of the KPMG LLP Washington National Tax practice. The KPMG name and logo are trademarks used under license by the independent member firms of the KPMG global organization. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee and does not provide services to clients. No member firm has any authority to obligate or bind KPMG International or any other member firm vis-à-vis third parties, nor does KPMG International have any such authority to obligate or bind any member firm. The information contained herein is of a general nature and is not intended to address the circumstances of any particular individual or entity. Although we endeavor to provide accurate and timely information, there can be no guarantee that such information is accurate as of the date it is received or that it will continue to be accurate in the future. No one should act on such information without appropriate professional advice after a thorough examination of the particular situation.