Travelling around Italy
Useful information for people who are going to visit Italy.
Italy, Italian Republic - country located in Southern Europe, on Apennine Peninsula, which is member of NATO, EU and it belongs to the group of eight most industrialized and richest countries in the world – G8.
Capital
Rome
Currency
Euro
Population
57,8 mln
Area
301 230 km²
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Location and borders :
Italy is located in Southern Europe on the Mediterranean Sea.
This country shares boundary with France – 488 km, Switzerland – 740 km, Austria – 430 km and Slovenia – 232 km.
The independents states of San Marino (39 km of border) and the Vatican City (3,2 km) are enclaves within Italy.
Languages
Official language: Italian
Legislature/Government
Democratic republic with Parliament (5 years cadency) consisted of Chamber of Deputies (630 deputies) and Senate of the Republic(315 senators).
President is the head of state and is chosen for 7 years cadency.
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Natural resources
- coal
- mercury
- zink
- potassium
- marble
- asbestos
- pumice
- pyrite (sulfur)
- natural gas
- oil
- fish
Voltage
230 V; 50 Hz
electric plugs: type C, C-2, F, L
Frequency of local GSM operators
GSM 900/1800, 3G 2100
Important telephone numbers
ambulance – 118
police – 113
fire brigade – 115
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Customs regulations
Citizens of Poland have the right to free movement within European Union/European Economic Area.
Travell document which allows to enter and stay in Italian Republic for 90 days without visa is identity card or passport.
In case of stay shorter than three months EU citizens gain the right to residence in Italy without any additional conditions and formalities except possession of identity card or passport. Also a family member of UE citizen gains the right to movement and residence, regardless of his nationality. Limitation concerning the right to movement and residence can occur only because of safety or public health policy.
The right to residence for longer than three months can be gained by UE citizens which are employed or making a business in the host member state.
There are no restrictions on the cash importation, but in case of large sums during the border control may be required further clarification.
It is possible to export up to 10000 euro in cash.
From 1 October 2004 pets accompanying people travelling to EU countries must have passports, as required by UE law. To make a passport with emblems of EU are required documents containing data about the owner and information about the pet. Also is necessary to show certificate of vaccination and medical history of the animal. The pet must have an ID as electronic chip, whose number and location will be noted in passport. The same rules concerning travelling with cats and dogs exists in neighboring countries which are not members of UE, but having same standards of protection against rabies. (The Vatican City and San Marino)
Safety
Tourists in Italy are exposed primarily to the theft of pocket (documents, money) as well as burglary and car theft.
In recent years, occurence of illegal labor has increased. It's recommended to strengthen vigilance against the job in Italy.
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Health
In Italy there are no sanitary-epidemiological risks.
No vaccinations are required.
People who pays contributions to the National Fund Health have the right to healthcare under insurance. When going to a doctor in Italy, you must take the evidence of insurance, ie the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). EHIC authorise the use of primary health services, so travelling is recommended to tak out additional insurance, which, if necessary, will cover the cost of treatment in a wider area, as well as costs of medical care in private hospitals and clinics.
A visit to a General Practicioner is free. If your doctor will order specialized tests, flat fee is charged, determined independently by the authorities of each region.
In urgent cases and holidays you may go to the hospital dispensary. If your doctor determines that the situation required urgent intervention, the service is free of charge.
Polish citizens studying in Italy are entitled to all medical services necessary to ensure that their condition will not worsen over a period of study.
It means that they can heal not only in emergencies, but receive help in every need of care, may carry the cost of the insurance company required periodic testing or use the advice specialists.
Worth to know
Drugs crimes in Italy are in danger of imprisonment in a different time (from one to 22 years) and a financial penalty.
Buying counterfeit articles_en on the streets is punished (up to 3000 euro).
There is an obligation to register a foreigner, which should be fulfilled by the Italian citizen inviting a foreigner. It must to report to local police the residence of an alien and give the exact address within 48 hours.
Highways are paid.
Foreigners residing in Italy should always carry identity documents. A foreigner who does not posses any document can be stopped to explain.
Theft should be immediately reported to the nearest police station or the carabinieri. The protocol will be needed to obtain compensation from the insurance company.
As soon as possible to block the lost or stolen cards and credit cards.
Loss of passport or other document should not only be reported to the police, but as soon as possible contact with the Polish base.
Climate and averages temperatures
A large part of Italy is located in the band of subtropical Mediterranean climate, the rest of the temperate climate, and in high-mountain regions – cold.
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Diplomatic mission
Embassy of the Republic of Poland
Via p.p. Rubens 20, 00197 Monti Parioli, Roma, Italia
Headquarters Tel: (0.03906) 362-04200,
Secretariat Ambassador Tel: (0.03906) 362-04204,
Secretariat of the Political Department Tel: (0.03906) 362-04209,
Military attachat Tel: (0.03906) 362-04219,
office phone: (0.03906) 362-04231,
Permanent Representative of Poland to FAO Tel: (0.03906) 362-04237
fax. (003906) 32 17 895
e-mail: polish.embassy@agora.stm.it
www: www.ambasciatapolonia.it
Wydział Konsularny
Wydział Konsularny - centrala tel. (0.03906) 362-04300,
sekretariat wydziału tel. (0.03906) 362-04302
Consular Section
Corso Vercelli, 56, 20145 Milano
tel. 0039/02/ 4801-8978, 4801-9084, 4801-9312
fax. 4802-0345
e-mail: milanokg@iol.it
Polish Consulate in Bari
Honorary Consul, Domenico Centrone (lang. Italian)
Via Edmondo Caccuri, 7 70100 Bari
tel/fax: (00 3980) 561 67 86
tel: (00 3980) 49 54 125
e-mail:domenicocentrone@libero.it
Polish Consulate in Bologna
Honorary Consul, Corrado Salustro (lang. Italian)
Via S. Stefano 63, 40100 Bologna, Italia
tel.: (00-3951) 683 59 68
fax: (00-3951) 22-72-38
e-mail: consolatopolacco.bo@libero.it
Polish Consulate in Genoa
Honorary Consul: Giuseppe Taro (lang.: Italian, English, French, Spanish)
via San Giorgio 2 / 27, 16128 Genova, Italia
tel.: (00 3910) 24 68 939
fax: (00 3910) 24 68 879
e-mail: conpolonias@libero.it
Polish Consulate in Padova, Italy
Honorary Consul, Ugo Zovatto (lang.: Italian, German)
Passaggio F.I. Corner Piscopia, 10 35100 Padova, Italia
tel.: (00 3949) 876 63 66
fax: (00 3949) 821 93 67
e-mail: info@consolatodipolonia.it
Polish Consulate in Reggio Calabria
Honorary Consul, Antonio Giglio (lang. Italian)
via Treviso 25, 89 125 Reggio Calabria, Italia
tel. 0965895118
Polish Consulate in Malta
Honorary Consul Stephen Parnis England
60, South Street, Valletta, Malta
tel. 0035 62 44 306
fax. 0035 62 33 093
info@wipe.com
Nearest embassy of the country
Embassy of the Republic of Italy
Address: pl. Dabrowski 6, 00-055 Warszawa
tel 826 34 71,
fax 827 85 07;
telex 813742 ital en
Consular Section
tel. 826 53 08;
fax 827 89 42, 827 52 09
e-mail: ambvars@medianet.com.pl
Vaccinations
Hepatitis B - Vaccination recommended (depending on the degree of exposure and nature of residence, region of the country (rural areas, forests, etc.))
meningococcal vaccine - vaccination recommended
The information comes from the guide „citizens of the EU” (www.msz.gov.pl)
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