FAQs on Coronavirus testing
Can I take a Covid-19 test at an Italian airport when I land?
More and more countries require the result of a test taken before departure (typically 48 hours before departure). Please visit the country's website where you are heading or the airline you are using to find out up to date official information. On
faiuntestevai.it we offer you the chance to find a centre to carry out a test before departure.
What is Italy’s Green Pass for travel or the EU's COVID travel pass?
The EU Digital COVID Certificate (EUDCC), is a document that allows people to travel to/from all 27 member states of the European Union.
A Digital Green Certificate is a digital (and if requested also a paper) proof that a person has either
- been vaccinated against COVID-19; or
- received a negative test result; or
- recovered from COVID-19
The pass is issued by hospitals, test centres, health authorities etc. It consists of information about the individual and their vaccination/test/COVID recovery. The digital version consists of this information and a QR code stored on the individual's mobile phone.
The certificates should be rolled out for issuance and verification by summer 2021.
More information is available on the EU's website
Do I need a doctor's prescription for a rapid antigen Covid test in Italy?
Usually antigen tests/lateral flow tests do not require the prescription of a doctor in Italy. However, it is good to inform your doctor about the values ​​of the results in order to enable it to assess whether or not there is the need to prescribe a possible molecular tests.
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