What is the latest on travel restrictions for Italy? Was due to go to France via Geneva on Sunday… in light of this morning announcement trying to see if any chance of going to ltaly instead…
Email update this morning, re: covid, pcr test within 48 hours of arrival OR antigen test within 24 hours of arrival for 'fully vaccinated' travellers.
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What is the score with the green passes for UK teens who have only had one dose? Tested every 48 hours and allowed everywhere with negative results?
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Does anyone know if home Lateral Flow Tests (where you take a picture of the test result) are OK for entry into Italy? We are meant to travel on the 26th which means a home test would be a bit easier to sort out!
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@Hoppity, whether they will be by then I don't know but I have just returned from Italy and used self administered LFT tests from Randox both ways and the certificate I received was enough
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Thanks very much @toyah807. Might try to book a PCR for Christmas Eve in case!
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Reallyrubbishskier wrote:
What is the score with the green passes for UK teens who have only had one dose? Tested every 48 hours and allowed everywhere with negative results?
We think so (my eldest is 12 today so falls into this category now). however there is some debate as to whether that gets you Green or Super-Green access to things like restaurants, or enclosed gondola systems.
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I have just had an email from Ryan Air stating that from today the following is required:
'UK and Northern Ireland: only with PCR test taken within 48h prior to arrival;'
So this means the Antigen test within 24hrs is no longer acceptable?
Does anyone have any more information or confirmation of this?
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@Richard_Sideways, from further reading I’ve been doing, it appears to be that you’re ok in the “white” region but inside restaurants and bars only seems to be ok with super green, which the 12 year old would need?
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sledger wrote:
I have just had an email from Ryan Air stating that from today the following is required:
'UK and Northern Ireland: only with PCR test taken within 48h prior to arrival;'
So this means the Antigen test within 24hrs is no longer acceptable?
Does anyone have any more information or confirmation of this?
Yes you do. We had tests yesterday to meet the 48 hour rule, forked out another £140 for another 4 today to meet the 24 hour rule. All negative fly 7am tomorrow.
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@suec, thanks that was my understanding but the Ryanair email has put some doubt into my mind
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To be clear 24 applies to antigen, PCR is still 48. Sorry if didn’t make clear. We went antigen as cheaper - that didn’t work out as planned
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@rinky75, yes I understand, thanks for the clarification, have a great time!
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@Reallyrubbishskier, that is correct for white or yellow zoned areas - a small exemption to this is they are allowed to use a restaurant associated with their accomodation, so if you're half-board, a 12-15yo can still use that.
Having read the ski club site a green pass is not required for a white zone on open chair lifts but is required with a negative test/green pass in gondolas?
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Anyone know if Italy will accept NHS e mail proof recovery for uk teens with one jab. Devastated my France ny trip off clinging to hope of going elsewhere
Austria will accept it but Milan easier for flights do not want to do testing out there too risky test to come back easier to manage
Do children under 12 need any sort of green pass for ski lifts or restaurants ? And if so how to get it?
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For indoor restaurants yes and closed lifts
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@JDgoesskiing, thank you. How can they get one?
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We're now thinking of flying to Turin on the 26th, instead of the drive through France. I've asked an Italian friend if he's heard any rumours of Italy following Frances lead, but has anyone else heard anything about Italy potentially changing their rules for UK visitors?
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@pinkcharlie28, l was also looking for the same..not found anything so far
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We have switched to Italy too after cancelling France yesterday, go out on Sunday! Now trying to get my head round Italy rules!! Think I’m sorted on testing and our children are under 6 so easier for us and we are fully vaccinated and had boosters a while ago - I’m just a bit confused about the super green pass. Uk gov stuff makes it read that the QR code on our NHS covid pass will work as super green pass, is that right or do I need the Italian one too? For France we were all sorted with their covid pass app but I can’t even find an app for Italy??
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@jazza16, we did the same. Booked Sunday to Turin. I am also not sure regarding rules re green pass.. our kids are over 6 but under 12 so for testing just booking 24 hr antigen before going but not sure if they will need a test every 48 hours once there
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jazza16 wrote:
We have switched to Italy too after cancelling France yesterday, go out on Sunday! Now trying to get my head round Italy rules!! Think I’m sorted on testing and our children are under 6 so easier for us and we are fully vaccinated and had boosters a while ago - I’m just a bit confused about the super green pass. Uk gov stuff makes it read that the QR code on our NHS covid pass will work as super green pass, is that right or do I need the Italian one too? For France we were all sorted with their covid pass app but I can’t even find an app for Italy??
Look on your app store for 'GreenPass Italia' and you can import your NHS QR Code to that.
Heading out on Sunday, fingers crossed (not skiing, no snow in Bari!) so will see how smooth it all goes, as we are routing via Milan.
Then its just the rigmarole of testing to come home, get a clear test in UK, then head off again for the first week of the new year to Sweden to see family.
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Real time update.
Flew Luton to Milan Malpensa this morning with 12 and 15 year old - 1 jab each
Luton easyJet main check that tests within 24 hours (antigen) rest fine.
Plane third full
Milan long queue to first checkpoint. Some paper forms on side that we completed (not sure why) but got to checkpoint and guy waved us through - no passport no qr code nothing
Second queue passport control - checked passport nothing else.
Waiting for bags now but as yet no checks on tests, proof of vaccine etc.
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For the Antigen tests 24 hour prior to departure, did you use the tests that you do your self then upload a photo of the result or did you get them done at a walk in/drive through location?
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We went to a local medical site £140 for 4. We had so much fun we got two lots as first we’re 48 hours lol
Not sure they will accept photo of home kit seem to be looking for a certificate
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Reallyrubbishskier wrote:
Having read the ski club site a green pass is not required for a white zone on open chair lifts but is required with a negative test/green pass in gondolas?
Which ski club? An Italian one or UK?
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@Bella2015, my understanding is that Children UNDER 12 is no pass, Between 12-15 Yes to a green for using lifts, they cannot use gondolas or restaurants other than your own hotel one unless they have Supergreen.
@Bella2015, my understanding is that Children UNDER 12 is no pass, Between 12-15 Yes to a green for using lifts, they cannot use gondolas or restaurants other than your own hotel one unless they have Supergreen.
Thats some hotel with its own gondola.
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@ster, and thats just the one to get you to your room!
@Richard_Sideways, thank you. Then my kids should be ok. The oldest one is 11
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Reallyrubbishskier wrote:
Having read the ski club site a green pass is not required for a white zone on open chair lifts but is required with a negative test/green pass in gondolas?
No green pass needed on button lifts or chair lifts without a cover (cuppola) according to SnowHeads favourite Youtuber
I am planning on using the antigens you do yourself and upload to private company who then send you a certificate to travel? Same as randox ones but different company can’t remember the name. Doing tomorrow afternoon to fly Sunday 6am. I could probably get in clinic ones tomorrow too but extra expense, I am not sure they are needed though as can’t see the private antigens you do at home aren’t acceptable?
Thanks for the app details, I’m usually pretty good at this stuff (I would be crap at my job if not!) but
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jazza16 wrote:
I am planning on using the antigens you do yourself and upload to private company who then send you a certificate to travel? Same as randox ones but different company can’t remember the name. Doing tomorrow afternoon to fly Sunday 6am. I could probably get in clinic ones tomorrow too but extra expense, I am not sure they are needed though as can’t see the private antigens you do at home aren’t acceptable?
Thanks for the app details, I’m usually pretty good at this stuff (I would be crap at my job if not!) but
Brill, could you provide an update once you have travelled please?
So, with the rules as they are (realising there is a big chance they'll change soon), if you were to test positive on the pre-departure test, what happens..? Presumably you need to isolate, but; 1. How long for? (just until you test negative again)? and; 2. Where?
I currently have some self catering accommodation booked for a stay in Alta Badia/Venice in mid Jan. I'm guessing a positive test would mean moving to a hotel of some sorts - are there special "quarantine" hotels? Who would I have to inform (if anyone)? Could I technically be fined for moving around looking for a hotel having tested positive? Would I be required to do a PCR test if the pre-departure lateral flow was positive?
Lots of questions - the pre-departure test is a bit of a nightmare! I'm hoping they drop it as Omicron is already running absolutely rampant, but who knows. Wouldn't be too surprised if Italy blocked UK visitors soon and took any decision away from me.
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