Italy adopted the EU Green Pass a few days ahead of the official European schedule set for July 1. Here’s how the Italian Green Pass works, with practical questions and answers to help you understand how to use the COVID-19 Green Certificate for travel within Italy and throughout Europe.
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- Who issues the Green Pass?
- The EU Green Pass, also known in Italy as the vaccination Green Pass, is issued by all EU member states, including Italy, which has made it available a few days before the official July 1 launch in Europe. From July 1 to August 12, if a member state is not yet ready to provide the new certificate, citizens can still use alternative documents that should be accepted across other EU countries during this transition period.
- What is the vaccination Green Pass for?
- The vaccination Green Certificate serves as digital proof that a person:
- has been vaccinated against Covid-19;
- has tested negative for the virus;
- has recovered from a Covid-19 infection.
- What format is the Italian Green Pass?
- The Green Pass is issued digitally as well as in printable format by the national Ministry of Health platform, and includes a QR Code to verify authenticity and validity.
- Is the Green Pass free?
- Yes, the Green Pass is free of charge.
- Where is the EU Green Pass required?
- From July 1 the COVID-19 Green Certificate will be valid as an EU Digital COVID Certificate, making it easier to travel to and from all European Union and Schengen Area countries.
- What does the Green Pass certificate contain?
- The EU Digital COVID Certificate includes key data like name, date of birth, certificate issue date, vaccination/test/recovery details, and a unique identifier. This information is only stored on the certificate and is neither retained nor saved when a certificate is verified in another member state.
- Vaccinated but your Green Pass doesn’t show it?
- All certifications for completed vaccinations will be available by June 28. If you received your code via SMS or email after vaccination, a negative test, or Covid-19 recovery, you can download your Green Certificate.
- Can I travel to Europe if I am not vaccinated?
- Yes. The Green Pass is designed to simplify travel, but citizens can still move between countries as long as they meet the public health rules of the destination country.
- Where can I download the Green Pass? Is there a Green Pass App?
- You can download the Green Pass via:
- the government website using , or using your health card
- your regional health record site
- the Immuni App
- What if I don’t use digital tools?
- If you don’t have access to digital devices, you can ask your general practitioner, your chosen pediatrician, or go to a pharmacy to retrieve your COVID-19 Green Certificate.
- Weddings: Is the Green Pass mandatory?
- All participants in wedding ceremonies must have a Covid Pass or Green Certificate proving vaccination, recovery, or a negative Covid-19 swab taken within the previous 48 hours. The same requirements apply to the bride and groom. Physical distancing, frequent hand washing, and body temperature checks (not exceeding 37.5°C) are still required.
- Wedding Without Green Pass
- Currently, you cannot attend a wedding without a Green Pass.
Who issues the Green Pass?
The EU Green Pass, also known in Italy as the vaccination Green Pass, is issued by all EU member states, including Italy, which has made it available a few days before the official July 1 launch in Europe. From July 1 to August 12, if a member state is not yet ready to provide the new certificate, citizens can still use alternative documents that should be accepted across other EU countries during this transition period.
What is the vaccination Green Pass for?
The vaccination Green Certificate serves as digital proof that a person:
-
has been vaccinated against Covid-19;
-
has tested negative for the virus;
-
has recovered from a Covid-19 infection.
What format is the Italian Green Pass?
The Green Pass is issued digitally as well as in printable format by the national Ministry of Health platform, and includes a QR Code to verify authenticity and validity.
Is the Green Pass free?
Yes, the Green Pass is free of charge.
Where is the EU Green Pass required?
From July 1 the COVID-19 Green Certificate will be valid as an EU Digital COVID Certificate, making it easier to travel to and from all European Union and Schengen Area countries.
What does the Green Pass certificate contain?
The EU Digital COVID Certificate includes key data like name, date of birth, certificate issue date, vaccination/test/recovery details, and a unique identifier. This information is only stored on the certificate and is neither retained nor saved when a certificate is verified in another member state.
Vaccinated but your Green Pass doesn’t show it?
All certifications for completed vaccinations will be available by June 28. If you received your code via SMS or email after vaccination, a negative test, or Covid-19 recovery, you can download your Green Certificate.
Can I travel to Europe if I am not vaccinated?
Yes. The Green Pass is designed to simplify travel, but citizens can still move between countries as long as they meet the public health rules of the destination country.
Where can I download the Green Pass? Is there a Green Pass App?
You can download the Green Pass via:
-
the government website using , or using your health card
-
your regional health record site
-
the Immuni App
