View Alerts and Messages Archive. Six months validity recommended, at least 3 months validity beyond your planned date of departure from the Schengen area. Consulate General in Milan. Consular Agent - Palermo Via G. Learn about the U. Traveling Through Europe: If you are planning to visit or travel through European countries, you should be familiar with the requirements of the Schengen Agreement. The U. Find information on dual nationality , prevention of international child abduction , and customs regulations on our websites.
For general information about Italian customs regulations, please read our Customs Information page and our Italian Customs website. Terrorism: Terrorist groups and those inspired by such organizations are intent on attacking U. Terrorists are increasingly using less sophisticated methods of attack β including knives, firearms, improvised explosive devices IEDs , and vehicles β to more effectively target crowds.
Frequently, their aim is unprotected or vulnerable targets, such as:. For more information, see our Terrorism page. Politically motivated violence in Italy is most often connected to Italian internal developments or social issues. Italian authorities and foreign diplomatic facilities have found bombs outside public buildings, have received bomb threats, and have been targets of letter bombs, firebombs and Molotov cocktails in the past several years.
These attacks generally occur at night, and although they have not targeted or injured U. Crime: Italy has a moderate rate of crime, especially for theft and economic crimes; violent crimes are rare. Secret Service in Rome is assisting Italian law enforcement authorities in investigating an increase in the appearance of ATM skimming devices.
Here are some helpful hints to protect against and identify skimming devices:. Potential for Natural Disasters: Several major earthquake fault lines cross Italy, and earthquakes are frequent. High tides in Venice, flooding, and avalanches in mountainous areas may occasionally occur. The Italian Civil Protection agency has a robust capability to assist Italians and foreigners in the area of a natural disaster.
