If you are visiting a ski resort you should take advice on weather and avalanche conditions before you travel and familiarise yourself with local skiing laws and regulations.
Remember, the local laws apply to you as a visitor and it is your responsibility to follow them. Be sensitive to local customs, traditions and practices as your behaviour may be seen as improper, hostile or even illegal. Illegal drug use no matter what the drug carries stiff penalties, including fines and long prison terms. Visitors to Italy should be aware that alcoholic spirits are usually sold in significantly larger measures in bars and restaurants than in Ireland.
In cities such as Florence and Venice, you should observe notices regarding public conduct. In certain areas, near churches and in some piazzas, eating and sitting on steps or monuments is forbidden.
All Irish citizens wishing to marry in Italy must obtain a nulla osta a certificate of freedom to marry. More information on how to apply is available on our website in the Travel section. In cities and towns, the widespread use of motorbikes and mopeds require drivers to be extra alert and cautious.
Many Italian city centres operate restricted driving zones to which only cars with permits have access. Fines will be issued to all cars entering this zone without a permit. As signage can be limited, it may not always be clear if a restricted zone is in operation. In addition, car license plates are read electronically so you may not be aware that you have incurred a fine until you receive notification via post some months later.
Tourists are advised to seek local advice on whether restricted traffic zones are in operation, and to respect all regulations. If your hotel is in the centre of the city concerned, you may be able to obtain a temporary pass for that city; please contact your hotel for further details.
Fines may be issued up to one year after the offence was committed and can be increased if they are not then paid within 60 days. The authority responsible for the Italian motorway system provides useful information on its website in English.
Pedestrians should remember that traffic will be coming from the opposite direction to traffic in Ireland. They should pay particular heed to the additional danger at night when walking along roads without a proper pavement and when crossing roads even at a designated crossing place.
Most pedestrian crossings are not controlled by signals, but rather are similar to zebra-crossings in Ireland. However drivers, especially on motorbikes and mopeds, sometimes do not respect these, so particular care should be taken. Check that you have adequate insurance and read the small print of the vehicle hire contract particularly any waiver that will come into effect if the vehicle is damaged.
You should also carry your rental contract at all times. Taxis in Italy are licensed, with clearly marked signage. They run on a meter, and a list of supplementary charges late hours, luggage etc will be listed inside. Airports and seaports often attract unlicensed drivers posing as taxis, which should be avoided as they will generally overcharge tourists.
We recommend that only official taxis be hired. Please be aware that when you call for a taxi, the meter starts running the minute the taxi is dispatched to your location.
For your safety, never get into a taxi when the driver is already accompanied or agree to the driver picking up another person. Major cities also have a number of chauffeur companies, which often offer transfer from the airport to the centre and vice versa at competitive prices. Ask at your hotel for further details. Before travelling to Rome, check whether your hotel is located in area covered by this agreement.
No further charges should be made for luggage, extra passengers etc. Buses, trains, trams and the metro all require valid tickets. Inspectors will make no exceptions for tourists. Public Transport strikes occur relatively frequently in Italy, with reduced services or complete suspension.
They are generally advertised in advance, and tourists should keep informed of possible strikes and how these may impact on their plans. Buying comprehensive travel insurance can save you and your family a lot of money if something goes wrong.
It will also ensure that you get the medical attention you need, when you need it. Hospital bills can quickly run into thousands of euro, and a medical evacuation back to Ireland can cost thousands more. Not all policies are the same, and the cheapest one might be cheap for a reason. Make sure your policy covers all the activities you plan to do on your trip. Exclusions: You should know most insurance policies will not cover drink or drug-related incidents.
As an Irish resident you are entitled to get healthcare through the public system in countries of the European Union EU , European Economic Area EEA or Switzerland if you become ill or injured while on a temporary stay there. Ensure that you get or renew your EHIC the new name for the E before you go, and remember, you need one for every person travelling in your group.
Apply for your EHIC and find out more information. The EHIC is not a substitute for proper travel insurance provided by a reputable insurer. Also, some private hospitals may not accept the EHIC, so you should check with the hospital administrator beforehand.
Irish citizens will not need any vaccinations for Italy. If you fall ill whilst in Italy and require further advice on how to access healthcare, please contact the Embassy. Cases of Chikungunya Fever , a viral infection carried by mosquitoes, have been reported in recent years around Ravenna in the Emilia-Romagna Region of eastern Italy. The clinical features include high fever, headache, myalgia and arthralgia, rash and occasionally, gastrointestinal symptoms. Travellers are advised to take sensible precautions against mosquito bites.
The Ministry of Health has created a website which provides information and advice on the H1N1 virus. You can also contact the public information hotline on , Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm. The Embassy operates a weekend out-of-hours service for Irish citizens requiring emergency assistance. Pietro in Gessate 2 Milano Italy. You should check any exclusions and, in particular, that your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake.
Travel Advice A-Z list of countries Italy. Wed, 17 Apr BST. Validity: 48 hours Children under the age of six are always exempt from the requirement of a molecular or antigenic test but must still self-isolate if the adult s accompanying them cannot show the required documentation. Accepted tests: molecular PCR and antigenic. Children under 6 years old are exempt. If you are unable to show proof of a molecular or antigenic test, you can enter Italy but you must: Inform the Local Health Authority of reference as soon as you enter Italy Self-isolate for 5 days Take another molecular or antigenic test at the end of the day self-isolation.
Safety and Security Safety and security Social unrest The political situation in Italy is stable but public demonstrations can occur frequently, especially in the centres of major cities where tourists are likely to find themselves. Terrorism Although the threat from terrorism in Italy is low, there is still a global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by tourists and expatriates.
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