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Italy EES ImplementationComplete Border Guide
Everything travelers need to know about EES implementation in Italy. Airports, cruise terminals, Alpine crossings, and border procedures.
Oct 19
Launch Date
88%
Readiness
175
Border Points
65M
Annual Visitors
Implementation Status & Timeline
Current Status: Ready
- Major airports equipped (Rome FCO, Milan MXP, Venice)
- Cruise terminals in Civitavecchia and Venice ready
- Alpine border crossings with Switzerland prepared
- Staff training completed at 88% of locations
Rollout Schedule
October 19, 2025
Major airports go live (FCO, MXP, VCE)
October 26, 2025
Cruise terminals and regional airports
November 9, 2025
All border crossings operational
Key Entry Points for International Travelers
Major Airports
✈️ Rome Fiumicino (FCO)
Italy's busiest airport, dedicated EES halls in Terminal 1 & 3
What to Expect:
- • Self-service EES kiosks in arrival halls
- • Multilingual staff assistance available
- • Additional 10-15 minutes for first-time users
- • Fast-track lanes for EU citizens
Tip: Use mobile pre-registration before arrival
Cruise Terminals
🚢 Civitavecchia & Venice
Major cruise hubs with dedicated EES processing areas
Process:
- • EES registration upon disembarkation
- • Group processing for tour excursions
- • Mobile EES units for large ships
- • Coordination with cruise line staff
Tip: Allow extra 45 minutes for large ships
Alpine Crossings
🚗 Switzerland Border
Como, Chiasso, and major Alpine passes
Border Process:
- • Drive-through EES stations
- • Passengers exit vehicles for registration
- • Separate processing for non-EU nationals
- • Coordination with Swiss authorities
Tip: Check both Swiss and Italian requirements
Italy-Specific Requirements
Tourist Travel Considerations
High-Season Considerations
- • Summer months: expect longer processing times
- • Cruise season: coordinate with ship schedules
- • Holiday periods: allow extra time at borders
- • Tour groups: group registration available
Required Documents
- • Valid passport (6+ months remaining)
- • Proof of accommodation in Italy
- • Return/onward travel documentation
- • Travel insurance (recommended)
Business Travel to Italy
Business Documentation
- • Italian company invitation letter
- • Trade fair or conference registration
- • Employer confirmation of business purpose
- • Meeting schedules and venue confirmations
Industry Hubs
- • Milan: Fashion, finance, manufacturing
- • Rome: Government, international organizations
- • Bologna: Trade fairs and logistics
- • Turin: Automotive and technology
Cruise Passenger Guidelines
Pre-Boarding Requirements
- • Complete EES registration before shore excursions
- • Coordinate with cruise line EES coordinators
- • Carry passport for all shore excursions
- • Understand multi-port EES implications
Shore Excursion Process
- • Group EES processing for organized tours
- • Individual registration for independent travel
- • Re-boarding verification via EES system
- • Emergency contact with ship representatives
Emergency Contacts & Support
Your Embassy Rome
+39 06 4674 1
24/7 Emergency Service
Check with your embassy for specific location
Italian Border Police
+39 800 098 707
24/7 EES Support
Dedicated helpline for EES-related issues and technical problems
Airport & Port Information
Rome FCO
+39 06 65951
Milan Malpensa
+39 02 232323
Venice Airport
+39 041 2609240
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