The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has refreshed its travel guidance for Italy, timestamped 21 December 2025 and current as of today. The notice adds new information on how UK-Italian dual nationals should handle passport checks when returning to the UK, and moves Winter Olympics content to a dedicated section ahead of the Milano-Cortina Games (6–22 February and 6–15 March 2026).
Corporate travel teams must note that dual nationals are expected to exit Italy on the same passport they used to enter—failure to do so can trigger extra screening at e-gates on arrival in the UK. The update also reminds visitors that Rome will be exceptionally busy during Jubilee 2025 events overlapping with Christmas, advising early hotel bookings and contingency time for airport transfers.
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If you need personalised assistance arranging travel documents or keeping track of rule changes for Italy, VisaHQ offers an easy-to-use platform that lets businesses and individual travellers check requirements, apply for visas, and schedule passport renewals online. Their Italy information hub (https://www.visahq.com/italy/) is updated regularly and can streamline compliance for employees heading to high-traffic events like Jubilee 2025 or the Milano-Cortina Games.
Although the advisory stops short of recommending against travel, insurers often tie policy validity to FCDO wording. Businesses sending staff to Italy for project kick-offs or site visits in Q1 2026 should therefore record that travel ‘is permitted’ but subject to heightened crowding at airports and rail hubs.
The Winter Olympics note is especially relevant for logistics providers and relocation firms planning temporary workforce accommodation near Cortina, Valtellina and Val di Fiemme. Organisers expect up to 1.5 million spectators; local authorities are finalising a Games transport pass that will be mandatory for driving into venue zones. Details are due in January.
Corporate travel teams must note that dual nationals are expected to exit Italy on the same passport they used to enter—failure to do so can trigger extra screening at e-gates on arrival in the UK. The update also reminds visitors that Rome will be exceptionally busy during Jubilee 2025 events overlapping with Christmas, advising early hotel bookings and contingency time for airport transfers.
If you need personalised assistance arranging travel documents or keeping track of rule changes for Italy, VisaHQ offers an easy-to-use platform that lets businesses and individual travellers check requirements, apply for visas, and schedule passport renewals online. Their Italy information hub (https://www.visahq.com/italy/) is updated regularly and can streamline compliance for employees heading to high-traffic events like Jubilee 2025 or the Milano-Cortina Games.
Although the advisory stops short of recommending against travel, insurers often tie policy validity to FCDO wording. Businesses sending staff to Italy for project kick-offs or site visits in Q1 2026 should therefore record that travel ‘is permitted’ but subject to heightened crowding at airports and rail hubs.
The Winter Olympics note is especially relevant for logistics providers and relocation firms planning temporary workforce accommodation near Cortina, Valtellina and Val di Fiemme. Organisers expect up to 1.5 million spectators; local authorities are finalising a Games transport pass that will be mandatory for driving into venue zones. Details are due in January.
