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Money & duty free for Italy
Exchange rates:
EuroC$1 = €0.72
£1 = €1.19
US$1 = €0.96
Currency & Money
Euro (EUR; symbol €) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of €500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of €2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.
Major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) are widely accepted throughout Italy. Smaller establishments may prefer cash.
ATMs are widely available throughout Italy. Look for the "Bancomat" sign, which indicates cash machines with multilingual interfaces. Pickpocketing and petty theft can be an issue in tourist areas, so visitors should take care to keep their belongings secure and remain vigilant when withdrawing cash.
There are no restrictions on importing or exporting euros or foreign currency within the EU, but cash amounts of €10,000 or more (or equivalent) must be declared when entering or leaving the EU.
Italy duty free
Italy's duty-free allowance for travellers arriving from within the EU:
If you are over 17 years old, you can transport goods freely between EU countries, provided they are for personal use and not for resale. Taxes must already have been paid on these goods in the country of purchase. If you exceed the following guideline amounts, customs officials may question you to ensure the goods are for personal use:
• 800 cigarettes or 400 cigarillos or 200 cigars or 1kg of tobacco.
• 90L of still wine (of which a maximum of 60L can be sparkling wine).
• 110L of beer.
• 10L of spirits over 22% alcohol by volume or 20L of fortified wine or other beverages up to 22%.
• Travellers under 17 years old may not bring in tobacco or alcohol products, and rules may vary slightly between EU countries.
Italy's duty-free allowance for travellers arriving from outside the EU:
If you are arriving from a non-EU country, the following goods may be imported into Italy by travellers over 17 years of age without incurring customs duty:
• 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco. You may combine these tobacco products, provided the total limit is not exceeded.
• 1L of spirits over 22% alcohol by volume or 2L of alcoholic beverages less than 22% alcohol by volume.
• 4L of wine.
• 16L of beer.
• Other goods up to the value of €430 for air/sea passengers (reduced to €150 for travellers under 15).
Prohibited items include meat and dairy products from non-EU countries, narcotics, counterfeit goods, and endangered species and their products (such as ivory, protected leathers, and certain plants). Restricted items include weapons, ammunition, fireworks, plants, and cultural artefacts requiring permits. This list is not exhaustive. Travellers should consult the Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency or the nearest Italian embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date information.
Furthermore, the European Union has imposed sanctions on various goods imported from the Russian Federation, including diamonds, gold, jewellery, cigarettes, cosmetics, seafood (such as caviar), spirits (like vodka), shoes, clothing, and smartwatches. Please note that the specifics of these sanctions can evolve, so travellers should consult the European Commission's communications for the most current and detailed information.
Prohibited exports include endangered species and their derivatives, cultural artefacts of historical or artistic value without authorisation, and narcotic or psychotropic substances. Firearms, ammunition and military equipment require export licences. This list is not exhaustive. Travellers should consult the Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency or the nearest Italian embassy or consulate for current export restrictions.
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