{"id":10771,"date":"2026-02-03T10:29:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T09:29:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecc-netitalia.it\/?page_id=10771"},"modified":"2026-02-03T18:24:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T17:24:12","slug":"milano-cortina-2026-olympic-and-paralympic-winter-games-guide-safety-and-health","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ecc-netitalia.it\/en\/milano-cortina-2026-olympic-and-paralympic-winter-games-guide-safety-and-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Guide &#8211; Safety and health"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"10771\" class=\"elementor elementor-10771 elementor-10652\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f8d2b4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2f8d2b4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c6186d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1c6186d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98f9cf5 elementor-widget__width-auto ha-has-bg-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-ha-breadcrumbs happy-addon ha-breadcrumbs happy-addon-pro\" data-id=\"98f9cf5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ha-breadcrumbs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"ha-breadcrumbs\"><li class=\"ha-breadcrumbs-item ha-breadcrumbs-start\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecc-netitalia.it\/en\/\" rel=\"home\"><span class=\"ha-breadcrumbs-text\">Home<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-775c639 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"775c639\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Help and advice for consumers in Europe<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21be859 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"21be859\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c62b4e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c62b4e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To ensure a safe and smooth stay, it is important to be informed about access to healthcare services, security measures, key precautions to take while in Italy, and the accessibility solutions available, including for people with disabilities. This section provides practical guidance on how to handle medical emergencies, stay safe, and access institutional support services when needed. It also includes essential information to help visitors plan their trip with confidence, such as entry requirements, rules on cash payments, and key emergency contacts. All of this is intended to support a well-informed, secure, and hassle-free experience.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d87944b elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"d87944b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2261\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2261\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Accessibility and support for people with disabilities<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2261\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2261\"><p>The Milano\u2013Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games are designed to offer an accessible and inclusive experience for all spectators, including people with disabilities. All competition venues and ceremony locations will feature accessible areas and routes, dedicated services, and trained staff to support independent access and participation. Ticketing arrangements will also include reserved seating and concessions for spectators with disabilities and, where required, for accompanying persons.<\/p><p>Additional support services will be available, such as priority access at entrances, dedicated spaces, and signage designed to meet different mobility and orientation needs. The overall aim is to ensure equal access to venues, facilities, and Games-related services for everyone.<\/p><p>Further details on accessibility measures and services for people with disabilities are available on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.olympics.com\/en\/milano-cortina-2026\/about-us\/accessibility\" rel=\"noopener\">the official Milano\u2013Cortina 2026 accessibility page<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2262\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2262\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Medical care accessibility<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2262\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2262\"><p>In the event of a medical emergency during your stay in Milan or Cortina d\u2019Ampezzo, you can rely on a well-established healthcare network that includes hospitals with emergency departments, public and private healthcare facilities, and licensed pharmacies capable of addressing most medical needs.<\/p><p><strong>Milan<\/strong><br \/>In case of a medical emergency, assistance is available at several major hospitals with emergency departments, including:<\/p><ul><li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ospedaleniguarda.it\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Niguarda Ca\u2019 Granda Hospital<\/a>;<\/p><\/li><li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.policlinico.mi.it\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Policlinico di Milano \u2013 IRCCS Ca\u2019 Granda<\/a>;<\/p><\/li><li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsr.it\/\" rel=\"noopener\">San Raffaele Hospital<\/a><\/p><\/li><li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asst-fbf-sacco.it\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Fatebenefratelli and Ophthalmic Hospital<\/a>.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>Detailed information on healthcare and hospital services in Lombardy is available on the official website of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fascicolosanitario.regione.lombardia.it\/web\/fserl-pubblica\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Lombardy Regional Health Service<\/a>.<\/p><p><strong>Cortina d\u2019Ampezzo<\/strong><br \/>In Cortina d\u2019Ampezzo, the <a href=\"https:\/\/ospedali.gvmnet.it\/osp\/ospedale-cortina\" rel=\"noopener\">Codivilla\u2013Putti Hospital<\/a> operates as the main healthcare facility, with a particular focus on traumatology and orthopaedics, which is especially important in a mountain and sports-oriented area.<br \/>For more complex emergencies, the regional healthcare system ensures access to referral hospitals in the province of Belluno and across the Veneto region.<\/p><p>Pharmacies are easy to identify by the illuminated green cross and are widely available in both urban centres and tourist areas. Many pharmacies offer extended opening hours, including night and holiday services. Information on the nearest pharmacy and current opening times can be found through official regional or municipal online portals.<\/p><p>Knowing that pharmacies offer the public vital health information on prevention, first aid, drug use,\u00a0healthcare services, and local medical equipment, such as immunisation, blood tests, visits, and examinations, is also helpful. They are also permitted to offer further support in the form of free medical supplies for people with 100% impairment severe illness patient and food supplies for people with nephritis\u00a0and celiac disease (a medical request and USL authorisation are required). Additional services include blood pressure checks, medical devices rental, self-diagnostic tests, etc.<\/p><p>Please note that\u00a0the Continuity of Care Service (formerly Medical Guard)\u00a0guarantees the continuity of non-urgent but non-deferrable care when General Practitioners\u2019 surgeries are not active. The contact number for this service is: 116117<\/p><p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ecc-netitalia.it\/en\/travel-information\/\">European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)<\/a>\u00a0is advised for all EU nationals. Access to urgent medical care is made possible by this card, guaranteeing the same degree of support as that given to Italian citizens. This means that all services provided by the National Health Service are either free or subject to a price (ticket), which varies depending on the location. Please be aware that, unless there is an exception or the emergency was brough on by a trauma or acute poisoning, a ticket of 25 euros will be charged even for non-urgent \u201cwhite code\u201d emergency services.<\/p><p>Before visiting Italy, if you live outside of the EU, it is best to check with your local insurance company to see if you need additional health insurance. Think about getting more health insurance if certain services are not covered. It\u2019s crucial to verify\u00a0whether you are already covered by insurance, such as through a credit card policy or membership in a sports, leisure or rescue organization. Although certain policies may only take effect after a specific amount of time, it is advised to obtain the insurance prior to departure in order to guarantee immediate coverage. To choose the most affordable and appropriate choice for your needs, always examine compare the options provided by insurance companies. After signing up for the coverage, save any pertinent documentation, including contact information for help and guidelines for any refund requests, in a safe place. You can deal with any unforeseen circumstances during your visit with assurance and security if you take these steps.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2263\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2263\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Emergency numbers <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2263\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2263\"><p>The\u00a0<strong>112<\/strong>\u00a0emergency number in Italy is a centralized system that enable you to rapidly and effectively contact a variety emergency services. Dialling 112 will connect you to the service that is best suited\u00a0for your circumstance which may include:<\/p><ul><li><p>Emergency medical services, such as ambulance;<\/p><\/li><li><p>Law enforcement such as the State Police and Carabinieri, for reporting dangerous situations, crimes, or threats to public safety;<\/p><\/li><li><p>Firefighters for situations involving accidents, fires, or structural dangers.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>For some circumstances, you can call the following numbers directly in addition to 112:<\/p><ul><li><p><strong>1500<\/strong>: a dedicated number for information on health. Support for non-urgent medical matters, like advice on healthcare services or information on national health emergencies, can be obtained here;<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>118<\/strong>: if you would rather speak with emergency medical personnel directly, this can be used in instead of 112 in medical situations;<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>113<\/strong>: State Police<strong>;<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>115<\/strong>: Fire Brigade;<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>+ 39 020202<\/strong>: Municipality of Milan (switchboard);<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>+39 02 77401<\/strong>: Metropolitan City of Milan;<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>+39 02 67651<\/strong>: Lombardy Region;<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>+39 0436 866 666<\/strong>: Cortina d\u2019Ampezzo Local Police;<\/p><\/li><li><p>\u00a0<strong>+39 0435 501 673<\/strong>: Local Traffic Police<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Embassy assistance<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><p>Numerous nations have embassies in Italy. You can find an up-to-date\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.esteri.it\/mae\/resource\/doc\/2021\/03\/lda_4_marzo_2021.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>list of accredited diplomatic representations in Italy<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0on the website of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.esteri.it\/en\/ministero\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI)<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong>\u00a0Additional information can also be found on the MAECI\u2019s official website;<\/p><\/li><li><p>Need help?\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eccnet.eu\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The European Consumer Centre Network (ECC-Net)<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0provides free assistance to consumers in the EU in the event that you require support or help for\u00a0disputes or concerns that arise during your journey.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2264\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2264\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Advice for personal safety <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2264\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2264\"><p>Like other tourist destinations Milan demands extra care to guarantee individual safety, particularly in congested and when using public transport. Here are some tips for having a safe trip and safeguarding your belongings.<\/p><p><strong>Keeping personal property safe<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><p>Bags and backpacks: to prevent them from being opened without your knowledge, use crossbody bags with zippers and always keep them in front of you;<\/p><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><p>Cash and cards: use payment cards whenever you can and just have the bare minimum of cash on hand.\u00a0 Store the remainder in a secure place, such as the hotel safe;<\/p><\/li><li><p>Valuables: never leave your electronic device, wallet, or phone unattended, especially when you are sightseeing, using public transportation, or in hotel lobby areas.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>How to avoid\u00a0pickpocketing<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><p>Congested areas: pay special attention to your personal belongings and be on the lookout for any suspicious activity in crowded areas;<\/p><\/li><li><p>Public transport: for increased security, keep your backpack or bag in front of you when riding buses, tram or the subway, especially during peak hours;<\/p><\/li><li><p>Main stations: Transit hubs such as Milano Centrale and Garibaldi are frequently packed. Watch your bag carefully\u00a0luggage and be and be wary of individuals who offer uninvited assistance.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>Additionally, to avoid scams or uncomfortable circumstances, do not\u00a0accept tickets, transportation, or services from unapproved. When planning your trip or buying tickets, always rely on reputable or accredited companies.<\/p><p>It is advised that those with disabilities or limited mobility enquire beforehand about the availability of facilities like elevators, ramps, and modified public transportation, particularly during special events. Wheelchairs, electric scooters, and other mobility aids can also be rented in Milan. It is recommended to reserve these devices in advance, particularly during peak times. Additionally, there are designated parking spots or people with disabilities close to popular tourist destinations, although access to these spots requires a European Disability Card.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2265\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2265\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Useful tips for health and safety <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2265\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2265\"><ul><li>Keep the European Health Insurance Card, or TEAM: the TEAM guarantee that EU citizens have the same access to urgent medical care as residents of Italy. Think about getting more health insurance if you live outside of the EU or if you want more extensive coverage;<\/li><li>Keep your phone\u2019s emergency numbers handy: learn the number 112 by heart, along with other helpful numbers such as like 118 (medical emergencies) and 1500 (health information);<\/li><li>Maintain a list of useful contacts: includ your embassy or consulate contacts, emergency numbers,\u00a0and health insurance information\u00a0in your documents;<\/li><li>Select approved pharmacies: pharmacies are distinguished by their bright green cross, and many of them are open around the-clock. Look up the closest one online and verify the hours of operation;<\/li><li>Watch out for pickpockets: keep your bags and backpacks close to hand when travelling by public transportation and in tourist locations. Carry only what you need and don&#8217;t flaunt your stuff.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2266\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2266\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Declaration of cash and customs <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2266\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2266\"><p>It is crucial to manage cash safely and in accordance with current regulations, if you are going to bring it to Italy. In particular, you must notify customs officials if you bring \u20ac10,000 or more in cash, into or out Italy. This requirement applies to cash as well as to checks, money orders, and bearer securities. Additionally, you\u00a0can be asked to shoe evidence of the fund\u2019s legitimate source\u00a0and intended purpose.<\/p><p>Be cautious! Carrying big amounts of cash on a trip has dangers that are hard to recover from, such as loss or theft. \u00a0Furthermore, losing money is usually not covered by travel insurance.<\/p><p>Incomplete information or incorrectly declaring amounts beyond\u00a0the limit can result in harsh penalties, such as having some of the money seized. Before crossing borders, the customs declaration, which is available online or at customs offices to prevent issues. Additionally, you can use the official Italian customs portals to electronically submit the declaration ahead of time.\u00a0<\/p><p>We advise referring to the Traveler\u2019s Customs Guide, which is accessible on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adm.gov.it\/portale\/en\/carta-doganale-viaggiatore\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>the Customs and Monopolies Agency\u2019s official website<\/strong><\/a>, for additional details on processes and relevant rules.<\/p><p>The free mobile app \u201cDogane IT,\u201d which enable you to get ready ahead of time for any required customs documentation, is another useful resource for travellers coming to or leaving Italy. This app offers a quick and simple overview of the primary customs regulations pertaining to traveler-accompanied dogs, luggage and products. You can get information straight from the official website and download it.<\/p><p>You can travel in peace and adhere to the host nation\u2019s legal obligations if you plan ahead and gather information beforehand.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2267\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2267\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Useful tips for your visit to Italy <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2267\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2267\"><ul><li>Verify the required documents: make sure you have all the documents you need\u00a0to enter Italy;<\/li><li>Handle cash carefully: don\u2019t forget to notify customs officials<strong>\u00a0i<\/strong>f you have more than 10,000 euros in cash on you;<\/li><li>Speak with\u00a0consulates and embassies: a list of embassies and consulates in Italy can be found on the Ministry of Foreign affairs website if you need help.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-512b35c elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"512b35c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Per ulteriori risorse e aggiornamenti sugli eventi e sulle celebrazioni, si consiglia di consultare il <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vatican.va\/content\/vatican\/it.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sito ufficiale della Santa Sede<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div 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