We are headed to Rome on May 6 from Washington DC on United. The requirement is for travelers to be “fully vaccinated” within the last 270 days. We got both shots in March/ April 2021 which is more than the 270 day requirement. We have vaccination cards. But I’m still left wondering if we are good to go.
Posted by
Brooklyn, NY
4311 posts
Did you get boosted
Posted by
Vignola, MO, IT
710 posts
To enter anything within Italy you need the booster if the vaccine is more than 6 months old. This is expected to be in effect until June 15th but maybe it could change sooner.
Posted by
Kansas, United States
1082 posts
You need to have received your booster at least 2 weeks before you travel, you need to get them now so you have one less thing to worry about as your flight day approaches.
Posted by
North of the Helcaraxë
128 posts
You will need three shots to be considered fully vaccinated. The booster shot counts immediately and currently does not expire. Things are changing, so be sure that you check before you arrive. It may all go away by the end of March, or things could get tighter.
When presenting your CDC card as your Super Green Pass, they will count the number of vaccinations on the card. They will be looking for three vaccines. You need your card for restaurants, museums, stores, etc. You do not need a card for grocery stores or for pharmacies.
I am in Rome now and I have found that some places ask for it, others do not. Some will ask some people and skip others. I just have my card (I keep it with my passport) handy and roll with whatever they ask.
Posted by
OP
172 posts
We are getting the booster next week. Will the fact that the first two shots were more than 270 days ago be an issue?
Posted by
Gettysburg PA
7280 posts
No
As long as you get the booster you are good to go
Posted by
SE Washington
39 posts
note it change after 3/31
From https://it.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
"Entry and Exit Requirements:
Beginning on March 1, 2022 and valid until March 31, 2022, travelers from the United States may enter Italy if they are asymptomatic AND present one of the following:
An Anti-COVID 19 vaccination certificate for an European Medicines Agency (EMA)-recognized vaccine. At present, EMA recognizes the following vaccines: Pfizer-BioNtech, Moderna, Johnson and Johnson, AstraZeneca and Novavax. The date of the last dose of the primary vaccination series must be at least 14 days prior to travel and no more than 270 days before arrival unless a booster shot was administered. Travelers vaccinated in the United States can prove this via the “white card” bearing the CDC logo.
A medical certificate confirming recovery from COVID valid for six months form recovery.
A negative molecular PCR test result carried out within 72 hours of arrival or a rapid antigen test result carried out within 48 hours of arrival"
From other posts I've read, 270 days from primary vaccine start (ie shot 2 of 2 for Pfizer), not booster shot.