What are the requirements for an USA expat living in Spain to fly to Italy?

Last Updated on March 18, 2026 by Bruno Bianchi

Question

What are the requirements for an USA expat living in Spain to fly to Italy?

Answers

These are the answers of some Facebook group members.

“https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/travelling-to-italy-amid-covid-19-rules-restrictions-explained/”

“http://www.aena.es”

“https://www.esteri.it/mae/en/ministero/normativaonline/decreto-iorestoacasa-domande-frequenti/focus-cittadini-italiani-in-rientro-dall-estero-e-cittadini-stranieri-in-italia.html”

“https://consbarcellona.esteri.it/consolato_barcellona/es/la-comunicazione/dal_consolato/2021/10/emergenza-covid-19-coronavirus.html”

“Please note: THE COVID-19 GREEN PASS: WHERE IS IT MANDATORY? From 6 August, on the Italian national territory, you will need a Covid-19 digital certificate (Green Pass), or equivalent certificate recognized by the Italian authorities, to enter:
the indoor areas of restaurants;theatres, cinemas, events and sports competitions;museums and other cultural venues;swimming pools, gyms, spas and wellness centres, theme and amusement parks, recreational and leisure centres, gaming halls and casinos;trade fairs, conferences and meetings.
From 1 September, you will need a Green Pass, or an equivalent certificate, to board:
airplanes;interregional ships and ferries (except for the Straits of Messina ferry services);Intercity and High Speed trains;long-distance buses;charter buses. Until 31 December 2021, the Green Pass provisions shall not apply to persons holding a SARS-Cov-2 vaccination certificate issued by the competent health authorities of San Marino.

“Maybe you need to approach US embassy for clear information”

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