Italy to reinstate borders controls in view of the G7 summit

Temporary return to border controls

The Italian Ministry of Interior announced on Friday May 31^st, 2024, that, due to the upcoming G7 meetings in Borgo Egnazia, Puglia, there will be a temporary return to border checks. The controls will be in force from June 5^th, at 2:00 pm, to June 18^th, at 2:00 pm. 

N.B.: As a part of the border-free Schengen area, Italy has abolished internal border controls, allowing free movement to anyone that is legally present in the European Union. 

More information on entry and stay requirements in Italy in our guide on immigration in Italy.

Border police will carry out checks at national land, sea and air borders. 

This is a quite consolidated practice the Italian Government sets in place in case of events, such as G7, that warrant for extra caution. In fact, articles 25 and 27 of the EU Regulation 2016/399 of March 9^th, 2016, allow for this temporary measure to be reinstated, in case of security threats.  

Thus, starting June 5^th, travellers may expect some delays at passport control.