From 6 December 2021, In Italy there will be 2 anti-Covid 19 certifications: the Green Pass and Super Green Pass.

The Green Pass will only be issued to people who have had a Covid 19 swab or molecular test with a negative result. The Super Green Pass, on the other hand, is the new certification that will be issued to people who have been vaccinated and/or who have had Covid-19 and have healed.

Visit this page to read all the information on the “Super Green Pass” and the places where it will be required.

Green Pass: mandatory for workers

From 15 October 2021, the Green Pass is mandatory in Italy for all workers to enter the workplace. This includes:

  • Public and private sector employees (such as office workers, carers, babysitters, etc.)
  • Self-employed with Partita IVA (VAT) and occasional workers such as plumbers and electricians
  • Interns
  • Volunteers

If you are a worker and you go to work without the Green Pass, your employer cannot fire you but you will not be paid for that day’s work. If this is repeated several times you may be temporarily suspended from work.

In case of inspections, if you don’t have the Green Pass you can receive a fine ranging from 600 and 1,500 euros. There is also a fine for the employer which varies from 400 to 1,000 euros.

If you cannot be vaccinated because of a medical condition, you can go to your family doctor who will issue you a certificate. However, this authorization is only granted in special cases and for important reasons. Many people who have diseases can take the vaccine, indeed the vaccine is an important protection for people who are in a weaker state.

Those who have the doctor’s permission not to be vaccinated can test for free (tampone) and so have the temporary green pass. For all other people, the test will cost between 8 and 15 euros.

Where else is the Green Pass required?

In Italy the Green Pass is also mandatory for:

  • Trains, buses, planes, ships, and ferries
  • Gyms or indoor swimming pools
  • Fairs (fiere), congresses, festivals, and conventions
  • Participate in public competitions (concorsi pubblici)

This rule applies to all adults, including children from the age of 12. If you do not comply with this rule you risk having to pay a fine, which can go up to 400 euros.

Green Pass for traveling in Europe

The Green Pass is also used to travel around Europe from one country to another, avoiding quarantine. Every time you take a train, a ship, or a plane to cross the border you will have to show your ID and the Green Pass.

For the moment, the Green Pass is mandatory until 31 December 2021, but it will probably remain mandatory even after that.

What is the Green Pass?

The Green Pass, also called the EU Digital Covid Certificate, is a document that shows you resulted negative to a Covid 19 test (antigen test serological test).

How can I get the Green Pass?

The Green Pass is free and can be requested online or in person, in paper or digital format (that you can download on your phone).

You can request the document online, following one of the 3 ways below:

You will also need a code that could have different names depending on where you receive it:

  • Codice CUN: you are given this code after taking a molecular test (tampone molecolare)
  • Codice NRFE: you are given this code after taking a rapid antigen test (tampone antigenico)

How long does the Green Pass last?

From 6 December 2021, the Green Pass will last:

  • 72 hours for tampone molecolare negativo, or negative molecular test and/or;
  • 48 hours for tampone antigenico negativo, or negative antigenic swab

I can’t find the code to download the Green Pass

If you have lost your code or you have never received it, you can request it again. This way you can easily download your Green Pass online.

The code AUTHCODE can always be requested on the Certificazione Verde Covid website.  You can go directly to this page and follow the instructions to get the code.