Italy Travel Advisory 2026
Current U.S. State Department advisory
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level. Advisory as of May 22, 2025.
Official source: travel.state.gov
US vs UK: how the advice compares
🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov
Level 2 of 4 · as of May 22, 2025
Latest UK update note: “Addition of information about swimming safety ('Safety and security' page).”
See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.
Advisory level timeline
May 22, 2025 — current
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for Italy since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.
Is Italy safe? What the official advisory says
in Italy due to terrorism .
There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Italy. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more.
Terrorists may attack with little or no warning. Common targets include:
- Tourist spots
- Transportation centers
- Shopping malls and markets
- Local government buildings
- Hotels, clubs and restaurants
- Religious sites
- Parks
- Sporting and cultural events
- Schools
- Airports
- Public areas
Condensed from the official State Department advisory of May 22, 2025 — read the full advisory before you travel.
Italy travel advisory FAQ
What is the current travel advisory level for Italy?
As of May 22, 2025, the U.S. State Department rates Italy at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.
What does Level 2 mean?
Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) — Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.
When did the Italy travel advisory last change?
The current advisory was published on May 22, 2025. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.
Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Italy?
The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: No overall travel warning (last updated July 6, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.
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