FAQ Італія-ის საზღვრის შესახებ

Fuel prices in Italy (December 2025):

Comparison:

• More expensive than Austria (~€0.15/L)
• More expensive than France (~€0.10/L)
• Most expensive in the Alps!

Gas station networks:

• Eni, IP, Tamoil, Esso, Q8, Total — main networks
• Motorway stations every 50–80 km (10–15% more expensive!)

Tip: Fill up before entering Italy or at regular stations off motorways!

Contacts for traveling to Italy:

Italian emergency services:

• Single emergency number: 112
• Police (Polizia): 113
• Fire service: 115
• Ambulance: 118
• Traffic police (Stradale): 1518

Official websites:

• Police: https://www.poliziadistato.it/
• Autostrade per l'Italia: https://www.autostrade.it/

Ukrainian Embassy in Rome:

• Phone: +39 (06) 841-2680
• Website: https://italy.mfa.gov.ua/
• Address: Via Guido d'Arezzo 9, 00198 Roma

Ukrainian Consulates:

• Milan: +39 (02) 295-4596
• Naples: +39 (081) 551-4224

Nakordoni service:

• Website: https://nakordoni.eu/

Italy has high fines + strict enforcement!

On motorways (limit 130 km/h):

Other fines:

• Red light: €167
• Mobile phone: €165 + license suspension 7 days
• No seatbelt: €83
• Alcohol 0.05–0.08%: €543
• Alcohol 0.08–0.15%: €1,084 + license suspension 6 months–1 year
• Alcohol 0.15%+: €1,626 + license suspension 1–2 years + confiscation

Night fines (22:00–7:00): +33% to all fines!

No, USA, Canada and UK citizens have visa-free travel!

Requirements:

• ✅ Passport (valid 3+ months after exit)
• ✅ Maximum 90 days within 180 days
• 🟡 EES registration (when operational)
• ✅ ETIAS (from 2026, €7, online, 3 years)

Advantages:

• ✅ Fast border checks
• ✅ Popular tourist destination
• ✅ Direct flights from many cities

Recommended documents:

• Hotel booking
• Return ticket
• Proof of finances (recommended)
• Medical insurance (recommended)

ETIAS from 2026: €7, valid 3 years, online application, required before travel.

Speed limits in Italy:

For new drivers (< 3 years experience):

• Motorways: 100 km/h (not 130!)
• Rural roads: 90 km/h

Tolerance:

• 5 km/h (speed < 100 km/h)
• 5% (speed ≥ 100 km/h)

Important: Italy has strict speed enforcement with automatic cameras (Autovelox)!

Yes, Russian citizens NEED a Schengen visa!

Requirements:

• ⚠️ Schengen visa MANDATORY
• Passport (valid 3+ months)
• Invitation or hotel booking
• Medical insurance (€30,000)
• Proof of finances

Visa duration: Depends on type (tourist usually 15-45 days)

At the border:

• ⚠️ Stricter checks (+10–20 min)
• 🟡 EES registration
• Possible additional questions about visit purpose

Important: Since 2022, obtaining a Schengen visa for Russian citizens has become significantly more difficult. Many EU countries have restricted visa issuance.

Italy: PAY PER KILOMETER + TELEPASS

System:

• Toll gates at motorway entries/exits
• Ticket at entry → Pay at exit
• Cost: €0.06–0.09/km for cars

Price examples 2025:

Special tunnels:

• Mont Blanc: €68.60 (round-trip)
• Fréjus: €68.60 (round-trip)
• Great St. Bernard: €50 (round-trip)
• Gotthard (CH): FREE

Payment methods: Cash, card, Telepass (yellow lanes — saves 15–45 min!), NFC

IMPORTANT: Keep your ticket! Lost = maximum charge!

Optimal crossing times:

Days of the week:

• Best: Tuesday–Wednesday
• Medium: Monday, Thursday
• Avoid: Friday evening, Saturday, Sunday (tourists + skiers!)

Time of day:

• Best: 5:00–7:00 (early morning)
• Acceptable: 14:00–17:00
• Avoid: 8:00–12:00, 17:00–20:00

Seasons:

Winter (December–March):

• HIGH TRAFFIC to ski resorts
• Brenner Pass: 30–120 min (reconstruction!)
• Peak: Dec 19-20, Dec 27-28, Jan 2 and 6

Summer (June–August):

• Increased tourist traffic
• Mont Blanc/Fréjus: 30–90 min

Off-season (April–May, September–November):

• BEST period — minimal queues 10–30 min

Ukrainian citizens — visa-free travel!

Requirements:

• ✅ Biometric passport (valid 3+ months after exit)
• ✅ Maximum 90 days within 180 days in Schengen
• 🟡 EES registration (when fully operational)
• ✅ ETIAS (from 2026, €7, online, 3 years)

Recommended documents:

• Hotel booking or invitation
• Proof of finances (€45/day minimum)
• Medical insurance (€30,000 coverage)
• Return ticket

Routes from Ukraine:

• Via Austria: Brenner Pass (CONGESTION!) or Tarvisio
• Via Slovenia: Fernetti (temporary controls)
• By air: Direct flights Kyiv → Milan/Rome/Venice

Men 18–60 years: Need DPSU permission to leave Ukraine!

Italy has NO direct border with Ukraine!

Main routes:

1. Via Austria (most popular):

• Brenner Pass (A13/A22) — CONGESTION due to reconstruction until 2027! Queues 30-120 min
• Tarvisio (A23) — alternative, temporary controls, 15-40 min
• Reschenpass — mountain road, free, 10-30 min

2. Via Switzerland:

• Gotthard Tunnel (A2) — 17 km, FREE (in vignette), queues 10-90 min
• Great St. Bernard — €35-50 for tunnel

3. Via France:

• Mont Blanc Tunnel — €57-69 (round-trip €68.60)
• Fréjus Tunnel — €57-69 (round-trip €68.60)

4. Via Slovenia:

• Fernetti, Gorizia — temporary controls active! 15-40 min

Recommendation: Avoid Brenner on weekends! Consider Tarvisio or fly via Venice.

CRITICAL: Lueg Bridge reconstruction until 2027!

The problem:

• Lueg Bridge (Austria, A13) needs replacement
• 1 lane in each direction from January 2025
• Queues 30–120 minutes instead of usual 10–20 min!

Timeline:

• First bridge: by 2027
• Full completion: 2030

Worst times:

• Winter weekends (skiers!)
• December 19–20, 27–28
• January 2 and 6
• Summer holidays

Alternatives:

• Tarvisio (A23) — via Villach (Austria), 15–40 min
• Reschenpass — mountain road, free
• Fly via Venice — instead of Innsbruck for Dolomites
• Gotthard (Switzerland) — if coming from the west

Recommendation: Avoid Brenner on weekends and holidays! Choose Tarvisio or fly via Venice Marco Polo Airport.

EES (Entry/Exit System) — biometric registration system for third-country nationals.

Who registers:

• Citizens of visa-free countries (Ukraine, USA, UK, etc.)
• Schengen visa holders
• NOT registered: EU/EEA citizens

What is collected:

• 4 fingerprints
• Facial photo
• Passport scan
• Entry/exit dates

First registration: 10-15 minutes Subsequent crossings: 1-2 minutes (biometric check)

ETIAS (from 2026): €7, online, valid 3 years — additional authorization for visa-free countries.

Important: EES automatically counts 90/180 days — no more stamps!

Italy is a founding member of the Schengen Area.

EU/EEA citizens (31 countries):

• NO visa required
• ID card or passport sufficient
• Unlimited stay

Visa-free countries (60+): Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, Japan and others

• Biometric passport (valid 3+ months)
• Up to 90 days within 180 days
• Recommended: hotel booking, finances (€45/day), insurance €30,000

Schengen visa required: Russia, Belarus, Turkey (since 2023), China, India

Important: Temporary border controls active on borders with France, Austria and Slovenia — ALWAYS carry documents!