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Precautions for Chinese citizens entering, exiting, transiting, traveling and shopping in Italy

1. Precautions for entering, exiting and transiting in Italy

(1) If passengers When entering Italy, you should bring the following materials with you for inspection:

(1) Valid Schengen visa. If you enter the Schengen area from Italy, it is best to apply for an Italian Schengen visa;

(2) Invitation letter, school admission certificate, scholarship certificate, family reunion documents and other documents that can prove the purpose of visit and duration of stay.

(3) Sufficient amount of money or credit card, medical, travel insurance certificate, etc.

(2) Precautions for carrying items at the airport

(1) According to relevant Italian regulations, passengers carrying cash exceeding 10,000 euros must declare it to the customs. Otherwise, they will be fined if seized. 20% penalty.

(2) You are not allowed to carry meat, pickled foods and other foods that Italy considers may endanger the safety of Italian people, as well as flammable and explosive dangerous goods. You can carry medicines necessary for travel, but they must be in appropriate amounts, and you must carry a doctor's diagnosis certificate, prescription, medicine usage instructions, etc.

(3) Liquids of more than 100ml, scissors, fruit knives, sharp metals, etc. cannot be carried in carry-on luggage.

(3) Passengers who are transiting through Italy should prepare the following materials:

(1) If they are transiting to a non-Schengen country (the United States, Brazil, etc.), they only need to prepare to enter the destination country The Italian police will generally not interfere with the required materials, such as invitation letters, visas, etc. (except for routine security inspections), but do not leave the transit area. For example, if you are transferring from Algeria to Rome to go to the United States, you do not need an Italian transit visa.

If your connecting flight spans two airports, you need to apply for a transit visa or Schengen visa in advance.

(2) If you are transferring to a Schengen country, you need to apply for a Schengen visa or transit visa in advance. What needs special attention is that when holders of our diplomatic and official passports need to transit through Italy to go to Schengen countries with which we have a visa-free agreement (such as Malta, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia, Lithuania, etc.), they should do so in advance. Italy transit or Schengen visa.

(3) If you are transferring to a visa-free country (including non-Schengen visa-free countries), you should bring the relevant visa-free agreement with you in case the Italian side is not familiar with the content of the agreement and the itinerary is affected.

(4) If you are stranded at the airport at night due to flight delays, you should ask the airline to go through temporary entry procedures and arrange accommodation. When delays are severe and a large number of passengers are stranded, it often takes a long time for airlines to handle relevant procedures. If passengers miss their flight due to their own reasons, they should promptly try to change or repurchase their tickets (e-tickets can be ordered through relatives and friends).

(4) According to international practice, the border inspection department has the right to examine incoming passengers. If they are refused entry, they do not need to give reasons. If you are blocked when transiting or entering Italy, you should truthfully explain the reason for entry or transit to the airport border control and understand the reason for the obstruction. If you don't understand the language, you can ask the other party to provide a translator.

If you are treated unfairly, you can ask to contact the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in Italy. The embassy or consulate will learn about the situation from the police and try to deal with it, but there is no guarantee that your request will be met. Passengers should accept the police's decision rationally. If you are indeed treated unfairly by the other party, you should pay attention to collecting and preserving evidence. Also, try not to sign paperwork you cannot understand.

2. Introduction to Rome Airport

The Italian aviation industry is relatively developed. The capital city of Rome has Leonardo Leonardo Da Vinci Airport (Aeroporto Leonardo Da Vinci), also known as Fiumicino. The airport (Aeroporto Fiumicino) is Rome International Airport and one of the major airports in Europe. Air China has daily flights to and from Rome-Beijing; there is also CIAMPINO Airport. Milan has Malpensa Airport, which has flights to and from Milan-Shanghai, and Linate Airport. Generally, airports are connected to the city by highways, and Rome Leonardo da Vinci Airport is also connected by train to the Rome Central Railway Station.

(1) Introduction to the terminals of Rome Leonardo da Vinci Airport

The civil aviation part is divided into four terminals, and the identification numbers are: T1 Terminal: main stop destination Airline (ALITALIA) or route aircraft shared with Alitalia code*** (operating domestic routes in Italy and Schengen countries). The Dutch Airlines (K.L.M) aircraft that my citizens often fly on stops at this terminal.

T2 Terminal: Mainly docks aircraft of airlines other than Alitalia and code-shared airlines with Alitalia, flying domestic routes in Italy and a small number of Schengen countries.

T3 Terminal: It mainly accommodates international airlines (including Schengen countries and non-Schengen countries), but also includes some Italian domestic routes (such as Sicily and Sardinia). The Lufthansa aircraft that my citizens frequently fly on stops at this terminal. Air China flights CA939/CA940 to and from Beijing, China, stop at Terminal T3, usually at gate G12. Please refer to the announcement on the day for specific information.

T5 Terminal: It accommodates some planes flying to the United States and Israel, as well as special planes.

(2) What should I do if I lose items and luggage at Rome Airport?

If an item is lost at the airport, please register it at the Lost Item Office (Ufficio Oggetti Rinventuti) in the International Arrival Hall of Terminal 3. Tel: 06-65953313/65955253.

If you lose your checked baggage, please register at the baggage claim information desk as soon as possible and provide your baggage check receipt, passport and other information.

(3) Rome International Airport inquiry phone number: 0039-06-65957510.

3. Travel Precautions

The security situation in Italy is good and there is no obvious risk of terrorist attacks. The security situation is generally good, but the situation in the southern Naples (Napoli) area is worse. Due to China's economic development and the increase in tourists, robbery and theft cases against Chinese people are on the rise. Therefore, when traveling, you should pay special attention to the following points. At the same time, please refer to the article "Instructions for Chinese Tourists on Property Safety" on our website.

(1) There are many pickpockets in airports, train stations, hotels, tourist spots, buses and subways. At this time, you should keep your passport, air tickets and valuables safe to prevent loss.

(2) Beware of strangers approaching suddenly. Criminals usually approach the target by asking for directions, asking for the time, or striking up a conversation to divert their attention. Sometimes they even deliberately pour drinks on the victim or luggage, and then pretend to help clean up, taking the opportunity to steal. You must be alert at this time, it is best to ignore them and stay away from them quickly. Robbery incidents by "motorcycle gangs" occur frequently in the southern region. Occasionally, gangsters disguise themselves as police officers or gendarmes and steal the victim's property in the name of inspection. Do not let them search the wallet casually.

(3) Be wary of gypsies in groups. They usually block your view with newspapers, small commodities or babies in their hands, or make noises with you to divert your attention. , half stealing and half robbing tourists.

(4) If a stranger signals you to stop while driving, or pretends that there is a problem with your vehicle, do not trust others to get out of the car at will to avoid being deceived. If you are worried, you should pack the items in the car, turn off the car and lock it before checking the situation. If you leave for a long time after parking, be sure not to leave valuables in the car to avoid theft.

(5) Smoking is strictly prohibited in Italian shops, restaurants, bars, public transportation, cinemas and other public places (except those with special smoking areas). Violators will be fined from 27.5 to The fine is 275 euros, and the penalty will be more severe if pregnant women or infants are present when smoking.

(6) The train services in Italy are not very good. Except for Eurostar, other trains do not have the station reporting function. They can only estimate the arrival time or ask other passengers. When taking the train at night Must pay special attention. Train tickets need to be checked at the automatic ticket checking machine before boarding the train. If you are found to be traveling without a ticket or not checking the ticket, you will be fined.

(7) When taking a bus or subway in Italy, you need to buy a ticket before getting on the bus. There is no special ticket office. You usually buy tickets at tobacco shops (Tabacchi), newsstands or automatic ticket machines. There are several types of tickets. Some can be used throughout the day, and some can be used multiple times. Most of them are valid once. They are valid for a period of time after checking in (about one hour, different cities vary). The subway checks tickets at the entrance. There are ticket checking machines on buses. You can check your tickets consciously. If the machine is broken, you can ask the driver to write the time on the ticket. Sometimes ticket inspectors will come on the bus to check. If a passenger is found to have boarded the bus without a ticket or failed to check the ticket, he or she will be fined as appropriate. The bus has no conductor and no stop announcement. If you want to get off the bus, you must ring the bell in advance. Otherwise, if no one is on the bus, the bus will drive away directly. When waiting for a bus at the station, it is best to wave to the oncoming bus to signal you to get on.

(8) Except for train stations, airports and other places, you need to call a special phone number to make a reservation when taking a taxi. The waiting time is usually 3-5 minutes.

(9) In the event of an accident or emergency, please call the following police numbers:

Police: 113 Gendarmerie: 112

Medical emergency: 118 Fire: 115

If necessary, you can contact the Chinese embassy or consulate in Italy. For contact information, please see the website of each embassy.

IV. Special Reminder for Shopping and Tax Refund

(1) According to the provisions of Italian Decree No. 35 of March 14, 2005, those who purchase or attempt to purchase counterfeit products will be fined by the police up to A fine of 10,000 euros. Chinese citizens going to Italy are particularly reminded not to buy counterfeit brand-name glasses, leather bags, pirated CDs and other items from roadside vendors (mainly black people).

(2) For certain specific commodities (alcohol, tobacco, etc.), the quantity of duty-free commodities that passengers can carry is limited as follows:

1. Tobacco: You can carry one of the following four items: (1) 200 cigarettes (2) 100 cigarettes (each weighing no more than 3 grams) (3) 50 cigars (4) 250 grams of tobacco; < /p>

2. Alcoholic beverages: You can carry one of the following two items: (1) Distilled or alcoholic beverages with a purity of more than 22% or 1 liter of non-denatured alcohol with a purity of more than 80% (2) Distilled or alcoholic beverages with a concentration of 22% or less, 2 liters of aperitif wine, champagne, strong wine and 2 liters of light wine;

3. Perfume: 50 grams of perfume, 250 ml of freshener;

4. Coffee: You can carry one of the following two items: (1) 500 grams of coffee (2) 200 grams of coffee essence or espresso;

5. Tea: You can bring one of the following two items: (1) 100 grams of tea leaves (2) 40 grams of tea essence.

If the consumer goods carried by passengers when entering Italy exceed the above-mentioned limits, they must be declared to the customs; items exceeding the duty-free quota must pay customs duties. If a passenger who carries an excess amount of items tries to deceive customs to evade taxes, he will be ordered to pay back taxes once discovered; if the amount of tax evasion exceeds 4,000 euros or the items to be evaded are tobacco produced abroad, the passenger will also be charged with smuggling and sentenced to evasion. Penalties ranging from 2 to 10 times the tax amount. Confiscated items can be redeemed by passengers. In addition to paying a repurchase fee equal to the value of the items, they also need to pay customs duties and fines.