Italy Travel Risk Overview
Is Italy safe right now? Checked 15 October 2026
Italy scores 30/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Italy Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 10 Sep 2026); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Italy has a Travel Risk Calculator score of 30 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); city-level files are available for 60 cities. The score combines five layers (security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards, current alerts) built from government advisories and open data. This page also covers nine safety categories (crime, disease & health, government advisory, political & civil unrest, natural disaster & weather, transport & route, environmental, digital security, money safety), the current US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices for Italy, recent news headlines, plus links to every city we have an editorial file for.
Run a personalized Italy assessmentAI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 15, 2026
Italy maintains a moderate risk level with an ongoing drought alert and a Level 1 global dengue health notice. Travelers should anticipate travel disruptions due to a planned protest at Piazza della Repubblica in Rome on October 17.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 03:15 UTC
How safe is Italy to visit in 2026?
Italy currently sits at 30/100 on Travel Risk Calculator's five-layer score, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine in Italy with normal preparation, but a few risk categories warrant attention. The full live US State Department advisory text for Italy, current GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines are shown in the Live conditions section below. For city-specific files (Rome, Naples, Milan), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Italy: a traveler’s safety briefing
Italy is a low-violence destination where the defining visitor risk is pickpocketing and tourist scams in the big draws — Rome, Florence, Venice, Naples, and on the busy train routes between them. Expect distraction teams around the Colosseum, Termini and major stations, and on crowded buses (the Rome 64 is infamous). Naples and parts of the south have a higher property-crime reputation but are visited routinely with care. Watch for taxi over-charging from airports — use fixed fares — and ticket/“skip-the-line” reseller scams. Healthcare is good; the south can be slower.
Editorial context from the Travel Risk Calculator team — generalized, not personalized advice. The live US State Department advisory, GDACS, and CDC data below always take precedence; verify against your own government’s advisory before you travel.
Country score
Driven by: security (35/100) and natural hazards (49/100).
Italy's score of 30 is higher than the scores of 32% of the 241 countries we cover.
Data file
| Source | calibrated 2026-05-09 v1.0 (knowledge-based; State Dept advisory tiers, GPI, OSAC patterns) |
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| Last updated | 2026-05-09 11:01:52 |
| City files | 60 |
Assessment memory
Anonymous assessments help Travel Risk Calculator identify which country and city files deserve deeper review.
| Saved assessments | 0 |
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| Average composite | No saved signal yet |
Score layers
Safety categories
Official Government Travel Advisories
Cross-referenced official travel advice from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, normalized to a unified 1–4 risk scale.
Department of State
Exercise increased cautionin Italy due to terrorism. There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Italy. Visit the U.S…
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice for Italy. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Global Affairs Canada
Natural disasters and climate section – updated information on Mount Etna
UK content contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Canadian advice provided by Global Affairs Canada under open government terms. US advice provided by the US Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Entry Requirements & Local Laws
Official travel advice summary from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
🛂 Entry Requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel. The authorities in Italy set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Italian Embassy in the UK. Passport validity requirements Italy follows Schengen area rules. Your passport must: have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it might have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago, making it invalid for entry to the Schengen area have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area (the expiry date does not need to be with
Summary of UK FCDO advice, updated Oct 2, 2026 · Full requirements →
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Travel Advisory Level History
Historical official advisory level changes over time.
Protests, Strikes & Closures This Week
Verified recent event reports monitored for Italy within the last 7 days.
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Wanted in Rome · Oct 12
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Data Center Dynamics · Oct 12
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Democrats Abroad · Oct 11
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BBC · Oct 10
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Al Jazeera · Oct 10
What Changed This Month in Italy
Chronological record of verified security, advisory, health, and hazard updates over the past 30 days.
- Feb 11, 2026 GDACS Alert Drought is on going in Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Belgium, Belarus, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Russia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Ukraine, (orange).
- Oct 10, 2026 GDACS Alert Green flood alert in Italy (green).
- Oct 2, 2026 CDC Notice Level 1 - Global Dengue (Watch).
- Sep 23, 2026 CDC Notice Level 2 - Global Polio (Alert).
- Oct 14, 2026 Score Change Alberobello risk score moved from 30 to 32 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
- Oct 14, 2026 Score Change Adelfia risk score moved from 30 to 31 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
- Oct 14, 2026 Score Change Acquaviva delle Fonti risk score moved from 30 to 31 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
City Risk Files in Italy
Showing 60 destination files with city-specific safety data in Italy, ranked by demand and population.
Rome
Tier ALazio
Naples
Tier ACampania
Milan
Tier ALombardy
Monfalcone
Tier AFriuli Venezia Giulia
Catania
Tier ASicilia
Venice
Tier AVeneto
Mestre
Tier AVeneto
Florence
Tier ATuscany
Turin
Tier APiedmont
Genoa
Tier BLiguria
Bari
Tier BPuglia
Verona
Tier BVeneto
Rho
Tier BLombardy
Arezzo
Tier BTuscany
Bra
Tier BPiedmont
Bacoli
Tier BCampania
Ferrara
Tier BEmilia-Romagna
Monza
Tier BLombardy
Ladispoli
Tier BLazio
Trentola
Tier BCampania
Aurisina
Tier BFriuli Venezia Giulia
Parma
Tier BEmilia-Romagna
Matera
Tier BBasilicata
Chioggia
Tier BVeneto
Vigonza
Tier BVeneto
Livorno
Tier BTuscany
Forlì
Tier BEmilia-Romagna
Grosseto
Tier BTuscany
Cosenza
Tier BCalabria
Crotone
Tier BCalabria
Avellino
Tier BCampania
Civitavecchia
Tier BLazio
Paterno
Tier BSicilia
Spinea
Tier BVeneto
Melilli
Tier BSicilia
Bagnolo in Piano
Tier BEmilia-Romagna
Perugia
Tier BUmbria
Andria
Tier BPuglia
Lucca
Tier BTuscany
Fiumicino
Tier BLazio
Massa
Tier BTuscany
Trapani
Tier BSicilia
Casalnuovo di Napoli
Tier BCampania
Gorizia
Tier BFriuli Venezia Giulia
Ruvo di Puglia
Tier BPuglia
Tricase
Tier BPuglia
Agrate Brianza
Tier BLombardy
Nicosia
Tier BSicilia
Bitetto
Tier BPuglia
Carbonera
Tier BVeneto
Arcola
Tier BLiguria
Aradeo
Tier BPuglia
Bologna
Tier BEmilia-Romagna
Trieste
Tier BFriuli Venezia Giulia
Modena
Tier BEmilia-Romagna
Bergamo
Tier BLombardy
La Spezia
Tier BLiguria
Castellammare di Stabia
Tier BCampania
Afragola
Tier BCampania
Anzio
Tier BLazio
All towns in Italy (1,001 additional local facts pages)
These localities carry verified regional geography, nearest hospitals, airports, and natural hazard records with the country baseline risk score.
Live conditions in Italy
Country-scoped real-time data — official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For city-specific weather and air quality, open any city page below.
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Italy - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
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Traveller notes from government advice
Local laws and customs
Personal ID
Under Italian law, police can stop you at any time to carry out an identity check or your date of entry into the country. Carry photo ID with you at all times. The police will normally ask for your full passport if you are stopped while driving.
Illegal drugs
Illegal drugs, including cannabis, carry severe penalties. You should expect a long jail sentence and heavy fines for possessing, using or smuggling illegal drugs, including when transiting through airports.
Airports in Italy have excellent technology and security for detecting illegal items. This is also used to scan the baggage of transiting passengers.
Public transport regulations
If you buy a ticket from a kiosk or machine, you must validate it on public transport before you start your journey. Officials patrol public transport and will issue an on-the-spot fine if you do not have a validated ticket. Some buses and trams accept onboard…
Read the full UK government advice
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 2 Oct 2026. Full advice
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Italy set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Italian Embassy in the UK.
Passport validity requirements
Italy follows Schengen area rules. Your passport must:
have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it might have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago, making it invalid for entry to the Schengen area
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 2 Oct 2026. Official entry requirements
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Drought is on going in Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Belgium, Belarus, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Russia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Ukraine, ORANGE · country-wide · 2026-02-11
The Drought notification level is Orange.
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Green flood alert in Italy GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-10
On 07/10/2026, a flood started in Italy, lasting until 12/10/2026 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 204 displaced .
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 03:07:06 UTC
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
Recent headlines
Recent Headlines · Italy
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Protestors will gather at Piazza della Repubblica in Rome, Italy, on October 17 at 1:30 PM; expect travel disruptions.
SafeAbroad · 1d ago
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EU Commission gives green light to pay SAFE funds to Italy
ANSA · 2d ago
Source: Google News · headlines verbatim, dates from publishers · fetched 2026-10-16 03:15:11 UTC
Automated safety monitor
Recent safety-relevant news for Italy
Headlines are an early-warning monitor, not risk assessments. Verify material developments with official authorities and the linked publisher.
- General Italy rebuilds its nuclear option, with first reactors eyed for 2033 - Decode39 decode39.com · Sep 24, 2026 10:09 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Italy greenlights return of nuclear power after decades-long ban - South China Morning Post www.scmp.com · Sep 24, 2026 04:44 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Italy's parliament paves the way for a return to nuclear energy - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos abcnews.com · Sep 23, 2026 15:30 UTC · via Googlenews
- Politics Italy Fashion Protest - Journal-News.com www.journal-news.com · Sep 22, 2026 09:59 UTC · via Googlenews
- Crime The tragic death of a woman who testified against her mafia father after he murdered her mother - CNN www.cnn.com · Sep 21, 2026 04:01 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Italy’s mafias are entering the cyber age – with China, Russia and Iran - Decode39 decode39.com · Sep 18, 2026 14:59 UTC · via Googlenews
- Politics Italian Apple store employees strike on iPhone 18 Pro launch day - Reuters www.reuters.com · Sep 18, 2026 12:49 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Vaiont Dam | History, Construction, & Disaster - Britannica www.britannica.com · Sep 18, 2026 05:00 UTC · via Googlenews
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Italy
The most weather-stable two-month window for Italy is May–June, when typical daily temperatures run from about 12°C to 26°C and monthly rain averages 58 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; October is the wettest typical month at about 127 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Aug 1, 2026.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
Diplomatic assistance
Embassies in Rome
Ambasciata del Paraguay and Embassy of Armenia and 3 other embassies are mapped in Rome.
OpenStreetMap coverage is a location aid, not an official diplomatic directory. Before travel, save the address and emergency contact details published by your own foreign ministry.
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 112 |
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| Ambulance | 112 |
| Fire | 115 |
| General emergency | 112 |
Essential local emergency phrases
Show this screen to first responders, hotel staff, or passersby if you cannot speak the local language during an emergency.
Frequently asked questions
Is Italy safe to visit right now?
Mostly safe with normal precautions. Italy has a few categories that warrant planning — read the breakdown below and check the live US State Department advisory. Composite baseline: 30/100 (Moderate risk). Always cross-check with your home country's foreign-ministry advisory within 7 days of departure; the live US State Department advisory is shown above. Last refreshed October 2026.
What is the current travel advisory for Italy?
The current US State Department advisory level for Italy is shown in the Live conditions section above and is re-fetched every 6 hours from the official RSS feed. UK FCDO, Canada GAC, and Australia DFAT also publish advisories — for high-stakes trips, cross-check at least one foreign-ministry advisory in addition to your home country's. See our travel advisory guide for how to read each tier system.
Is it safe to visit Italy in October 2026?
For October 2026, the baseline composite for Italy is 30/100 (Moderate risk). Live data — advisories every 6 hours, disaster alerts every 30 minutes, health notices every 12 hours, news every hour — is shown in the Live conditions section above. For a personalized risk briefing for your specific trip and traveler profile, use the Travel Risk Calculator linked above.
How are these country-level travel risk scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 from government advisories (US State Dept), crime indices, Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional editorial knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum across nine categories — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (advisories, news, disaster alerts, health notices) is layered on top of the baseline at request time.
Where can I find city-specific safety information for Italy?
City-specific files for Italy are listed in the City Risk Files section above. Each city page covers the same nine categories at city scope, plus city-specific scam patterns, transport-hub safety notes, medical-access detail, and (where available) neighborhood-level guidance. Use the header search to find a specific city directly.
When was this page last reviewed?
The baseline scores for Italy were last reviewed on May 9, 2026. Live intelligence (advisory, disaster alerts, health notices, news) refreshes automatically on the cadences described above.
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
When is the best time to visit Italy?
May–June is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for Italy is May–June, when typical daily temperatures run from about 12°C to 26°C and monthly rain averages 58 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Italy?
The stored 1991-2020 normals do not cross this site's seasonal hazard thresholds; check a short-range forecast before departure.
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Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.