Useful information

Passport and Visas

• Italy is one of the 23 European countries to make up the Schengen area. There are no customs controls when travelling between Schengen countries, so the visa rules that apply to Italy apply to all Schengen countries.
• EU citizens do not need a visa to enter Italy – a valid ID card or passport is sufficient.
• Nationals of some other countries, including Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland and the USA, do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
• Nationals of other countries will need a Schengen tourist visa – to check requirements see www.schengenvisainfo.com/tourist-schengen-visa.
• All non-EU and non-Schengen nationals entering Italy for more than 90 days or for any reason other than tourism (such as study or work) may need a specific visa. Check http://vistoperitalia.esteri.it for details.

Invitation letter for Visa

• Those who need an invitation letter for visa, should check the data and the format required by the Italian Embassy or Consulate in their country and send to Accredia the useful information in order to obtain the invitation letter (usually these data are: Company/Accreditation Body name and address; Name and Surname; Position; Place and date of birth; Nationality; Passport No., hotel reservation).
• Should you need any assistance in obtaining the visa, please contact as soon as possible Ms. Marica Bianchi by phone +39 06 84409920 or by e-mail comunicazione@accredia.it.
  

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No restrictions are in force at the moment.

Please check the situation on the dedicated pages of your Health Ministry/Agency and on the Italian websites:

• www.salute.gov.it

March is a charming month to visit Rome. The weather is pleasant but can easily vary, from hot days to cooler and rainy ones.

Temperatures range normally from 10°C to 20°C.

You can check the forecast here.

Italy has only 1 time zone. Central European Time (CET) is used as standard time, while Central European Summer Time (CEST) is observed when Daylight Saving Time (DST) is in force.
Currently Central Eurpean Time (CET), UTC+1.
Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2 starts March 27th, 2023.

The local currency is euro (€).

ATMs are widespread. Major credit cards are widely accepted but some smaller shops, trattorias and hotels might not take them.

You can change your money in banks, at post offices or at a cambio (exchange office). There are exchange booths at Termini Station and at Fiumicino and Ciampino Airports.
Take your passport or photo ID when exchanging money.

Check the exchange rates on www.travelex.com/rates.

Electricity in Italy conforms to the European standard of 220V to 230V, with a frequency of 50Hz. Wall outlets typically accommodate plugs with two or three round pins (the latter grounded, the former not). For Italy there are three associated plug types, types C, F and L. Plug type C is the plug which has two round pins, plug type F is the plug which has two round pins with two earth clips on the side and plug type L is the plug type which has three round pins. Italy operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.

• Emergency Telephone Numbers    112 and 113
  
• Ambulance service    118
• Red Cross    5510
• Traffic wardens    +39 06 67691
• Finance Police    117
• Central Police Station    +39 06 46861
• Lost property on bus or tram    +39 06 67693214 and +39 06 46951 (oggettismarriti@comune.roma.it)