Italy
Warnings and insurance
This travel advice also covers Vatican City.
Jubilee 2025 - Holy Year
The Jubilee, known as the Holy Year, will take place in Rome from 24 December 2024 to 6 January 2026.
The city is expected to be very busy, particularly when the bigger events take place. If you are planning to travel to Rome during this time, see our Jubilee 2025 - Holy Year information in Safety and security.
National General Strike
A national general strike is planned on 29 November. Details of the strike are listed in Italian on the Ministry of Transport website.
If you are due to travel in Italy on this date, check with your travel provider how your journey may be impacted.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
About FCDO travel advice
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about the risks of travel, to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
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