Is It Safe to Travel to Italy in 2026?
Italy - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Last updated: · Source: U.S. Department of State
Italy, officially the Italian Republic, is a country in Southern and Western Europe. It consists of a peninsula, which extends into the Mediterranean Sea, with the Alps on its northern land border, as well as nearly 800 islands, notably Sicily and Sardinia.
Is It Safe to Travel to Italy in 2026?
Italy is currently rated Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution by the U.S. Department of State. Exercise increased caution in Italy due to terrorism, as there is a risk of terrorist violence, including attacks. Petty crime is common, especially in tourist areas and on public transportation; stay aware of your surroundings.
Key concerns cited in the advisory:
- terrorism
- crime
Traveler Impact
Solo travelers face significant risks of petty crime, particularly pickpocketing and purse snatching in crowded tourist areas like Rome and Florence; heightened vigilance is essential.
Business travelers may encounter petty crime and should be cautious in public transport and busy areas, but reliable infrastructure supports operational needs in major cities.
Families with children should be aware of petty crime risks in tourist hotspots and ensure access to healthcare, which can be limited outside major urban centers.
Remote workers can find suitable environments in urban areas with good WiFi, but should avoid rural locations where connectivity may be unreliable.
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of State, the CDC, the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators, and Freedom House. All sources are updated regularly and cross-referenced to provide a composite safety picture for Italy.
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▶Safety and Stability Ratings
Threat Severity (0-10 scale)
Italy has an overall threat severity of 3.3 out of 10. Crime risk is rated 6.0/10, terrorism risk 5.0/10, and kidnapping risk 0.0/10.
Governance Indicators (World Bank, percentile)
Political Stability▶
Measures the likelihood that the government will be destabilized or overthrown by unconstitutional or violent means, including politically-motivated violence and terrorism. Higher percentile means greater stability.
Rule of Law▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which agents have confidence in and abide by the rules of society, including the quality of contract enforcement, property rights, the police, and the courts, as well as the likelihood of crime and violence.
Control of Corruption▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which public power is exercised for private gain, including both petty and grand forms of corruption, as well as capture of the state by elites and private interests.
Government Effectiveness▶
Captures perceptions of the quality of public services, the quality of the civil service and the degree of its independence from political pressures, the quality of policy formulation and implementation, and the credibility of the government's commitment to such policies.
Regulatory Quality▶
Captures perceptions of the ability of the government to formulate and implement sound policies and regulations that permit and promote private sector development.
Voice & Accountability▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which a country's citizens are able to participate in selecting their government, as well as freedom of expression, freedom of association, and a free media.
Data from World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (2023).
Freedom Status: Free — scored 90/100 by Freedom House (2024). View full freedom profile →
▶Entry Requirements and Health
Entry Information
Visa
Check embassy for details
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
Italian
Vaccinations
Recommended:
Active health notices:
- watchGlobal Measles: Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.
Vaccination data sourced from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Consult a travel health professional before your trip.
Common Questions About Traveling to Italy
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More Italy Data
Free — 90/100 on the Freedom House index.
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