Green light for travel and trips abroad allowed practically everywhere in Europe in the summer of 2020, the first after the coronavirus emergency. The reopening of borders and internal borders within the European Union and the Schengen Area is now almost complete: here are the countries where you can travel.
Travels abroad, where can you go?
- Austria: After initial restrictions on our country, Austria reopened its borders on June 16 to travelers from 31 European countries, including Italy. No restrictions, just an invitation to be cautious for those arriving from or heading to Lombardy.
- Belgium: Since June 15, borders have been reopened for all movements within the European Union, the Schengen Area, and the United Kingdom, including Italy.
- Denmark: Borders opened on June 27 for European Union and Schengen countries, including Italy.
- Finland: Borders opened to Italy and 11 other European countries from July 13. From that date, entry for tourism will be allowed without checks or quarantine requirements.
- France: Since June 15, it is possible to enter France freely from EU countries. No restrictions for Italians, and the self-certification requirement for entry to France has been lifted.
- Germany: Borders open without conditions: all citizens of the Schengen Area can freely enter Germany, including Italians.
- Netherlands: No restrictions.
- Slovenia: Borders reopened with European countries, including Italy, from June 15. No quarantine required.
- Spain: Since June 21, entry is free from all EU countries, including Italy.
- Switzerland: Free entry for travelers from all Schengen countries, including Italy.
A map for border openings: green, yellow, or red?
Just visit the page reopen.europa.eu and choose the destination country to find out everything you need before traveling. Entry, transit, need for medical certificates or quarantine.
Traveling outside Europe
When will it be possible to travel outside Europe again, even for tourism? Travel abroad to countries outside the European Union and the Schengen Area is allowed for work, health, or urgent matters.
