Italy Holidays

You can travel to Italy without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period for tourism.

Your passport must have a date of issue less than 10 years before you arrive, and an expiry date at least 3 months after you plan to leave the Schengen area.

When you cross the border, you may need to show proof of accommodation, travel insurance, a return ticket, and that you have enough money for your stay.

Be prepared to register your biometric details, such as fingerprints and a photo, when you first enter the Schengen area under the new Entry/Exit System (EES).

Hotels will register your passport details with the police, so wait until this is done and do not leave your passport for later collection.

There are temporary border checks at Italy's border with Slovenia, so allow extra time and be ready to show your passport.

If you are 17 or under, you cannot check into hotels or holiday accommodation without an accompanying adult.

You must carry photo ID with you at all times as police can stop you for an identity check.

Be very careful with your belongings on public transport, at tourist sites, and in crowded areas as bag-snatching and pickpocketing are common.

Do not take drinks from strangers or leave your drinks unattended as victims of spiked drinks have been robbed and assaulted.

Avoid leaving any luggage in your parked car, even hidden in the boot, as thefts from vehicles are common across the country.

You could face a large fine for removing sand, shells or pebbles from coastal areas, as it is illegal.

Do not buy items from unlicensed street traders as it is illegal and you could be fined.

If you buy a public transport ticket from a kiosk or machine, you must validate it before you start your journey to avoid an on-the-spot fine.