We're Moving to Italy! Flying from South Africa to Milan on Qatar Airways🇮🇹

[@kevinandange]

Great video. Loved watching cause here in Australia we still aren't allowed international flights and now we are lockdown too!

[@TheGlobalExpats]

Thank you so much! 🤗 So sorry to hear that you are in lockdown again though 😢 Hopefully things will get back to normal soon & you will be able to travel again 🙏🏻

[@TheGlobalExpats]

Have you flown to Italy from abroad recently? How was your experience? 😎 Next up, we're headed to Sicily on Ryanair to kick off our Ultimate Italian Road Trip 🇮🇹 kzbin.info/www/bejne/q57dfmR6oceKd8k

[@MyPlaces]

Amazing italy ❤

[@TheGlobalExpats]

An amazing country indeed! 🇮🇹

[@dejaih]

This looks so stressful. I leave on July 7th for a couple of auditions and concerts and omg...I am so sorry you went through such an extensive process...

[@TheGlobalExpats]

Thank you so much for your comment Dejaih! Thankfully things seem to be easing now that summer in Europe is here, so I think by July 7th it should hopefully be smooth for your travels! :)

[@dejaih]

@@TheGlobalExpats thank you for the well wishes! I can’t wait to see the rest of your journey too!

[@TheGlobalExpats]

@@dejaih Thank you so much!😊

[@running4you]

How was your experience?

[@dejaih]

@@running4you they just wanted to know if I left the airport in Qatar during my layover - they didn’t ask for my vaccine card or departing flight info. Didn’t even ask to see my negative Covid test I guess because I had to show that to get on the plan anyhow before I arrived

[@mojganjazayeri1862]

Thank you for giving good tips and good insight information

[@TheGlobalExpats]

Thank you, Mojgan! We are happy you found them helpful! 🥰

[@danuelliaramdeen7373]

Great video love this one

[@TheGlobalExpats]

Thank you so much Danuellia! 😊

[@WITYTRAVELS]

Reuniting after 2 years! How great! We flew into Greece a few weeks ago (we're US citizens). Glad we didn't need to jump through as many hoops as you did getting into Italy. 10 Day quarantine eating pizzas in Italy might not be so bad!

[@TheGlobalExpats]

That's awesome guys!! Haha yeah you are lucky, but the pizza was good 😅 You 2 are just across the water so hit us up when you head to Italy!

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

Great/informative video! I just subscribed! I've been making travel videos in Colombia and Belize lately, and I think I'm about to move to Italy for awhile. I can't wait to get back to Italy! One question, though... you mentioned you need visas printed, did you need a visa to go to Italy? I can't find anything online that says Americans need a visa. Thanks for video!

[@TheGlobalExpats]

Hey! Ahhh that’s awesome 🤗 I came to Italy when they weren’t opened to Americans yet, so they were being super strict - but because Matteo is Italian, I was let in because I am his spouse. I think as it currently stands, Americans can come on the Covid tested flights flying out of the states, or if you’re in a neighboring EU country, I think Italy will also let you in (maybe just with a negative Covid test). The rules keep changing so frequently it’s hard to keep up 😂 I think you should be fine though, just keep an eye on the requirements needed for entering. Wishing you safe travels! 🇮🇹🤗

[@victorial1393]

I love this video so much. Thank you for your insight on travelling to Italy during a pandemic. I’m travelling to Italy from New Zealand with Qatar also so I enjoyed seeing the process. Thanks so much and keep up the great work with your videos.

[@TheGlobalExpats]

Aww thank you so much Victoria, we are so happy you found it helpful! 🤗 Hopefully it will be a smooth trip for you & we wish you safe travels! 🥰🇮🇹

[@TheGlobalExpats]

Hey Victoria, have you made it to Italy yet? 😅

[@victorial1393]

@@TheGlobalExpats Ciao! Not yet. I go to Italy on 19th August 😊 I’m looking forward to your next video!

[@TheGlobalExpats]

@@victorial1393 Awesome! 🇮🇹 Thank you, it should be out later today 🥰

[@jonahperrin9192]

Hi! If we are (vaccinated) Americans arriving in Italy from Portugal, will we have to complete the quarantine? Also, how is the quarantine enforced or could we hang out in our AirBnB, go to dinner, take a train, etc.

[@TheGlobalExpats]

Hi Jonah, it seems that if you are coming from another EU country, you need to provide a negative covid test result taken within 48 hrs of landing in Italy. If you google "Italy entry requirement questionnaire" it asks you 4 multiple choice questions and is the most up to date website we have found for Italy's travel requirements. We hope that helps and we wish you safe travels! :)

[@rachellegreens6512]

I’m glad you made it safely. My husband and I are traveling and have been vaccinated. Would we still be required to quarantine?

[@TheGlobalExpats]

Hey Rachelle, thanks so much! That’s great that you have been vaccinated, it seems that very soon proof of vaccination would mean you don’t have to quarantine when coming to Europe. Currently though, I think it’s dependent on where you are flying from. I know if you take one of the Covid tested flights from the US to Italy, you just need to take a Covid test before the flight & also right when you land, and if you are negative then you wouldn’t need to quarantine! (They require you to take the test even if you have been vaccinated) The rules seem to be changing every few days though, so just keep an eye on the travel updates. Wishing you safe travels! 😊

[@GodLoves-PD]

I love your videos

[@TheGlobalExpats]

Thank you so much Mbali! ☺️

[@keiram.2287]

Super cool video guys. I can't wait go travel Europe, my dream🙏🏽💯💕🎉👏🏽🔥🔥 Fun fact: I'm from a latinAmerican country name Panamá🇵🇦, please look up what her name means in my country.. you will have a lil laugh 😁🤩😉

[@TheGlobalExpats]

Thank you Keira, we hope you get the chance to visit Europe soon! That is awesome, we are happy to have a Panamanian here with us, welcome! 🙌🏽🇵🇦 I have been searching for the name translation but cannot find it, please share what it means 😂😅

[@RiccoMarselino]

Hi. I'm flying in July. Is Uber or taxi considered a private transport? Can I be picked up by a taxi/Uber w/o an issue? I'm not vaccinated, but I'm coming to Rome with a negative covid test. Will I be monitored throughout my 5 day vacation by the government or something, or are they asking us to quarantine in good faith (I wanted to catch a train to Naples for 2 days. Will they be asking for covid docs at places like the train station too)?...or is it once you're in the country you're good to go? Thanks for your help, but I just want to know all the specifics. 😀

[@TheGlobalExpats]

Hi Ricco, it seems right now it depends on where you are flying from. I don't think Ubers and taxis count as private modes of transport, because on our form we had to put the car's make/model/licence plate number. Although the rules keep changing every few days, so if you are flying in July, there is a chance you won't need to worry about that. No one monitors you in quarantine, it's just on good faith, but again, that quarantine rule may be lifted by the time you come. Once you present your negative covid test to enter Italy, they don't seem to ask you for it again, so you should be good! If you google "Italy entry requirement questionnaire" it asks you 4 multiple choice questions and is the most up to date website we have found for Italy's travel requirements. We hope that helps and we wish you safe travels! :)

[@RiccoMarselino]

@@TheGlobalExpats last question: 🤔 So if I exit the airport and the documents say I must be picked up privately, will I be escorted to the exit be security to insure I don't catch a bus or taxi?....basically will they watch me as I leave the airport, or are they just saying and hoping people abide by the rules? Like I said I'd like to see Naples, and I can't do that in quarantine? Thanks again

[@TheGlobalExpats]

@@RiccoMarselino No they won’t escort you out or anything like that, it’s more on the honor system, but I think they might be doing away with that rule soon since summer has started!

[@jaimieoxford8212]

No way you moved back to Italy !!!! I commented on your South African vs. American English. Allora stai adesso in Italia. Bentornati !!!

[@TheGlobalExpats]

Hey Jaimie, yes we are finally back in Italy! Thank you so much 🥰

[@ashly2000]

Hi there , were you required to upload or inform the italian officials of your negative covid result after 10 days?

[@TheGlobalExpats]

No, you don’t need to upload it anywhere, but it’s a good idea to keep the paper on you in case you get stopped by the police! 👍🏻

[@_jessienicole_]

Did the airport accept rapid covid tests?

[@TheGlobalExpats]

Hey Jessica, from what we understand, it changes from country to country. Italy accepted them at the time we flew here, however, South Africa was not doing them and so we had to do a PCR test. Your best bet is to Google the requirements for where you will be arriving 🥰

[@sashas3332]

[@TheGlobalExpats]

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[@primeprime1892]

One simple question, where are you guys from?

[@TheGlobalExpats]

Matteo is South African & Micha is American 😊

[@primeprime1892]

@@TheGlobalExpats Wow, that's amazing, Micha and Matteo nice to meet you! And greetings to America and South Africa from Uzbekistan, and one more question, are you guys travelers?

[@josephguastella8037]

Social distancing on flight not required... 😉😂🤣😆

[@TheGlobalExpats]

Nope, be it Covid or no covid.. flights to and from South Africa are always packed, they’re going to get their money worth 😂

[@josephguastella8037]

@@TheGlobalExpats covid19 or Profit 📈 Profit 📈 wins 🏆👏🏽🤔

[@sashas3332]

[@TheGlobalExpats]

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