Safe holidays in Trentino

Can I reach Trentino without restrictions if I come from another Italian region?

Travel is permitted at any time and for any reason, without the need to provide justification, throughout Italy.

What should I do if I want to reach Trentino from abroad?

Starting on 1 June it will no longer be necessary for visitors arriving from other countries to have either a Covid-19 Green Certificate (Italian “Basic Green Pass") or a Passenger Locator Form.

► For more detailed information, please see the “Viaggiare Sicuri” website, the official portal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, managed by the Crisis Unit, which may help to provide guidelines for your specific situation.

Can tourists get the Covid-19 vaccine in Trentino?

Tourists staying in Trentino who wish to get the vaccine here can use CUP online (Trentino’s centralised healthcare appointments service) to book the following:

• the complete course of vaccines (for tourists of 18 years old and above, staying in Trentino for at least three/four weeks)
• just the second dose (for tourists who have already received the 1^st dose in another region and are staying in Trentino for more than 14 days)
• a booster shot, regardless of which vaccine was used for the primary cycle and provided that a minimum of at least 5 months (150 days) have elapsed from completion of the initial cycle through 31 January 2022 or of at least 4 months (120 days) from completion of the initial cycle starting from 1 February 2022.
  
   

Booster for citizens vaccinated with vaccines not recognised by Europe:
People vaccinated abroad with a vaccine not authorised by the EMA (European Medicines Agency) can receive a booster with an m-RNA vaccine (Comirnaty or Spikevax). Completion of this integrated vaccination cycle is recognised as equivalent and entitles you to the Green Pass. (ref. Italian Ministry of Health Circular 0050269-04711/2021- DGPRE-DGPRE-P)

For free access to vaccination centres, you must have:
 

1.    An Italian Tax ID Number (or the 11-digit Unique Code issued by the Prefecture or the STP Code (code issued to non-Europeans temporarily in Italy)

2.    Vaccine certificates for the cycle completed with non-EMA vaccines containing data that identifies the vaccine, the data relating to the vaccine, date(s) vaccine was administered, data identifying who issued the certificate (Country, Health Authority)

Where can I take the Covid-19 Test in Trentino?

• At the pharmacies and Covid-19 Test Centres listed here (list broken down by location), rapid antigen tests are available both as a service (with a charge) for all citizens or tourists who must show the test result for work or travel reasons, for a Green Pass, etc.; or with a medical prescription, in which case the cost is borne by the provincial Health Service.
  (The prices indicated are up to date as of 6 August, and may vary based on new government agreements)
   
• For information regarding swabs, it is possible to call the Ministry of Health at the following numbers:
  from abroad: +39 023 200 8345 - +39 028 390 5385
  from Italy: freephone number 1500
   
• In Trentino, the freephone number 800 867 388 is active from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, holidays excluded, for enquiries about applicable regulations, protocols and travel, as well as the procedures regarding swabs, isolation and quarantine.
   

I am staying in Trentino and I tested positive for COVID. Can I return to my home outside the Province of Trento?

The regulation requires that a person who tests positive may not travel, either by their own means or by public transport of any kind, with specific exceptions.

The Autonomous Province of Trento has a facility dedicated to the isolation/quarantine of people who cannot do so at their homes. Alternatively and at your own expense, you may isolate in a rented apartment/house or use protected transport (ambulance) by calling the number 116117 to return to your home, again, at your own expense.

For more information, click here and read the FAQ made available by the Provincial Health Services Agency of Trento.

What are the rules for access to cableways?

For accessing the cable lifts the following will be necessary:

• the use of face masks is recommended on enclosed cableways
• maintaining the interpersonal distance on the way in and out

Do I need the Green Pass to access bars and restaurants?

All restaurant facilities are open, both indoors and outdoors with no time restrictions, while observing the rules on distancing and the maximum capacity permitted based on the characteristics of the establishment. There is no upper limit on the number of diners per table, both outside and inside. 

As of 1 May 2022 the Green Pass is no longer required to eat inside restaurants, bars etc., or for table and counter service. No Covid-19 Green Pass is required when eating outdoors either. 

Are there any restrictions concerning the sale of take-away food and drinks?

The sale of food and drinks to take away and for home delivery is also permitted, without restrictions, although this must take place in compliance with the rules on packaging and the delivery of products.
 

Do I need the Green Pass to spend my holiday in Trentino?

No. The access to Trentino’s accommodation facilities (hotels and other accommodation, farmhouses, short-term rentals, open-air tourism and accommodation sites, Alpine lodges, hiking shelters and youth hostels) will also be available for those without a Covid-19 Green Pass.

Do I need the Green Pass to travel on public transport?

From 1 May 2022, a Green Pass will no longer be required for long-distance transport: aeroplanes, ships, high-speed and intercity trains, scheduled bus services connecting more than two regions, and hired minibus services for the transport of people with a driver.

From 1 October 2022, you are no more required to wear an FFP2-type face mask to use means of transportation.

Is a Green Pass needed to access cinemas and theatres?

As of 1 May 2022, a Green Pass is no longer required to enter cinemas and theatres. 

Is a Green Pass needed to access museums and other cultural institutes?

No, it will not be necessary to show a Green Pass.

Is a Green Pass needed to access swimming pools and wellness centres?

No, it will not be necessary to show a Green Pass.

Is the Green Pass needed to access stores and shopping centres?

No, it will not be necessary to show a Green Pass.

Can I play outdoor sports freely?

Yes, outdoor sports can be played, even team sports and contact sports.

What is the COVID-19 Green Certification (Green Pass)?

The COVID-19 Green certification was created to facilitate the unrestricted and safe movement of citizens within the European Union during the COVID-19 pandemic.

How do I get the COVID-19 Green Certificate?

The COVID-19 green certificate is generated automatically and made available free of charge in the following cases:

1.     upon completing the course of vaccines;

2.     you have received a negative result from a molecular swab test within the last 72 hours, or from a rapid antigen test within the last 48 hours;

3.     if you have recovered from COVID-19 within the last six months.

The European Commission has created a common platform (European Gateway) to ensure that certificates issued by European countries can be verified in all EU countries. In Italy, the Certification is issued exclusively through the National Platform of the Ministry of Health, in both digital and paper format.

For further information, we recommend that you visit: https://www.dgc.gov.it/web/

What are the numbers to call for information and clarifications?

In Trentino, the toll-free number 800 867 388 has been reactivated. It is active from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday, holidays excluded, answering questions and calls from those who need clarification on travel to and from abroad, quarantine procedures and other useful information.

The national 24-hour COVID toll-free number for every citizen is 1500. The single emergency number 112, should be used for all other emergencies.

116117 is the single European number for accessing non-urgent medical assistance and other Trentino health services is. It is free and available 24/7.