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Italy Travel Advisory

Q: Is it safe to travel to Italy right now?

The U.S. Department of State currently rates Italy at Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution. Exercise increased caution in Italy due to terrorism . There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Italy.

Q: Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Italy?

Visa requirements for Italy depend on your passport and length of stay. Use TravelSafe's free Visa Checker to see the latest entry rules, passport validity requirements, and any visa-on-arrival options.

Q: Is Italy safe for solo travelers?

With the current advisory at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution), Italy is generally manageable for prepared solo travelers. Standard precautions apply: share your itinerary, keep digital copies of your passport, and register with STEP.

Rome

Exercise Caution

By TravelSafe Research TeamLast updated 2025-05-23Source: U.S. State Department ↗

CapitalRome

LanguageItalian

CurrencyEUR · euro

TimezoneUTC+01:00

Exercise CautionUpdated 2025-05-23

Risk Level2 / 4

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Exercise increased caution in Italy due to terrorism . There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Italy. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning. Common targets include: Tourist spots Transportation centers Shopping malls and markets Local government buildings Hotels, clubs and restaurants Religious sites Parks Sporting and cultural events Schools Airports Public areas

Emergency

General Emergency

general emergency

112

Police

police

113

Fire

fire

115

Ambulance

ambulance

118

Tap any number to call from a mobile device

Essential Phrases

General

Mi scusi

mee SKOO-zee

Excuse me

Quanto costa?

KWAN-toh KOH-stah

How much?

Vorrei comprare

vor-RAY kom-PRAH-reh

I want to buy...

NOH

Per favore

pehr fah-VOH-reh

Please

Dove?

DOH-veh

Where is...?

SEE

Yes

Greetings

Ciao

CHOW

Hello

Grazie

GRAHT-see-eh

Thank you

Emergency

Aiuto!

ah-YOO-toh

Help!

US Embassy

Consulate

Rome

Via Vittorio Veneto 121, 00187 Rome, Italy

+39-06-46741

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to travel to Italy right now?

The U.S. Department of State rates Italy at Level 2 (Exercise Caution) as of the current advisory. Exercise increased caution in Italy due to terrorism . There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Italy.

Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Italy?

Visa requirements depend on your passport and length of stay. Use TravelSafe's free Visa Checker (linked in the Visa Requirements section above) to see the latest entry rules, passport validity requirements, and any visa-on-arrival options.

What are the emergency numbers in Italy?

Emergency services in Italy: general emergency 112; police 113; fire 115; ambulance 118. Tap any number in the Emergency section above to call directly from a mobile device.

Is Italy safe for solo travelers?

With the current advisory at Level 2 (Exercise Caution), Italy is generally manageable for prepared solo travelers. Standard precautions apply: share your itinerary, keep digital copies of your passport, and register with STEP (step.state.gov).

Always cross-check with official sources: travel.state.gov · cdc.gov

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