Covid Test in Igea Marina - Rimini

FAQs on Coronavirus testing

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Do I need a Coronavirus test to enter Italy?

To enter Italy, it is required to produce a negative test against infection of coronavirus depending on the country of origin. The result must be in Italian or English. For an updated list of the countries for which a test please visit this up to date page from the Italian Ministry of health.

Do I need a Green Pass to travel in Italy?

Italy for now will recognise proof of negative Covid Tests (PCR or antigen) or proof of a vaccination recognised by the EU. The Green Pass is expected to be gradually rolled out in summe (after mid-June). At that stage, it is suggested to check with official Italian sources or with your airline.

What is a PCR or Molecular test?

The RT-PCR antigen test (Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction) is the standard gold method to quickly and accurately identify any traces of Covid-19 current infection in the body. This is the most common type of test used to prove that you are currently infected when travelling abroad. These tests require a swab, which can be self-administered or performed by a healthcare professional. These swabs are then sent to a specialised laboratory which can often return results in less than 24 hours.

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