The UK government has recently made it clear that travel advice can change at a moment's notice, as shown by the removal of Spain from the quarantine-free travel list.
Many holidaymakers have been left feeling uncertain about international travel, and whether they will need to self-isolate on return to England.
Currently Spain and Luxembourg are the only countries that have been removed from the quarantine-exemption list, while other popular destinations such as Greece, Italy and France continue to offer quarantine-free travel for holidaymakers.
What is the latest travel information for Italy, and is it safe to visit?
Is it safe?
Italy was once the hardest hit country in Europe, but over recent months the country has seen a significant decrease in daily coronavirus cases and deaths.
Overall the country has currently reported 248,229 cases, of which 35,166 have sadly resulted in death.
The country continues to see relatively low numbers of new cases each day, and has been able to relax many of its initial strict social distancing measures and restrictions.
Italy is exempt from the FCO’s advisory against all non-essential travel, which means the country is generally regarded as safe, and visitors should be covered by travel insurance while abroad.
Entry requirements
Passengers travelling to Italy directly from the UK will not be required to self-isolate on arrival.
Travellers will only be expected to quarantine on arrival if they arrive from a country still listed under Italian isolation requirements, or have visited one of those countries in the last 14 days.
Many airlines and airports have resumed flights to and from Italy, but may not be operating their usual full schedule.
Social distancing rules abroad
All travellers entering Italy must comply with the health and safety regulations set out by the region they are visiting.
Passengers will be expected to wear a face mask while at the airport and on the plane.
In Italy visitors must adhere to the required 1 metre social distancing requirements, and wear face masks in enclosed public spaces.
In Lombardy and Piedmont face coverings are mandatory in all public spaces.
Restaurants, pubs, bars, shops, hairdressers, salons, libraries and beaches have all reopened, but will be operating with social distancing measures in place to minimise the risk of spreading coronavirus.
Holidaymakers are also now permitted to travel between Italian regions, but travel services may be limited and be operating at a reduced capacity.
Like here in the UK, many restaurants, beach facilities and other venues will require visitors to provide their name and contact details to access services.
