We are headed to Italy in a month. I know we'll have to show our CDC card to enter anywhere but does my passport also have to be shown at the same time? Should I have a lanyard that will hold both? Not sure of the protocol for entering museums, restaurants, etc. If I need a lanyard to hold both, does anyone have a link of one they have actually bought and used?
Posted by
Hudson Valley
2267 posts
I've read that Italy's current Covid rules are subject to expire at the end of March, though the current, omicron-era rules have been extended a number of times. So just a heads up that it could all be different next month.
I don't have experience with Italy, but when I was in parts of Spain that called for vaccine proof at venues, the picture of the CDC vax card on my phone sufficed. I never carried the card nor my passport. The "Italy" part of the Destination Q&A forums might have better guidance there.
Posted by
Washington DC
27190 posts
I wouldn't want to be turned away at a venue I wanted to enter, so I'd carry both the card and my passport. If I wanted to live really dangerously, I might try to get by with a color copy of the photo page of my passport.
Posted by
71 posts
Having traveled to Italy in November of 2021, I was asked for a CDC card and Passport at restaurants and museums.
I held on to both documents for my husband and myself in my money belt. (Yes, I still use a money belt :) ). im not comfortable with a lanyard, but that’s just me. I just wanted to make it easy and quick for myself.
I have read that restrictions may change at the end of March.
Posted by
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USA
14003 posts
I'd not feel comfortable with important documents like that on a lanyard unless you've got them tucked in your shirt. I just carried my CDC card and passport in my purse in a zipped and secured inside pocket. (Secured closed with a carabiner).
I also generally use a money belt as well but during the October trip (to France not Italy) did not want to take the chance I'd need to get in/out of the money belt in public so stored them in my purse.
Posted by
New Zealand
491 posts
I always carry my passport - never on a lanyard - terribly uncomfortable and obviously insecure. If I think I'm going to need to show it it will be in an accessible but secure pocket. If I don't need it will be under my clothes. If you need a photo ID to go with your CDC card I'd take a driver's licence and keep that with the card - lighter, and easier to replace