Airport operations. New Coronavirus COVID-19 Update

Here all the information you need to plan your trip to Sardinia.

FAQ

What do I have to do to get to Sardinia?
According to the legislation of the President of Sardinia Region n. 27 of the 2nd June 2020, all passengers arriving in Sardinia by airline or shipping lines have to sign in before boarding using:
- a special online form at this following link https://sus.regione.sardegna.it/sus/covid19/regimbarco/init
or
- through the "Sardegna Sicura" App available for iOS and Android systems.

Is it the registration on the Sardinia Region website or through the "Sardegna Sicura" App compulsory?
Yes, it is. The registration is mandatory for all passengers arriving in Sardinia.

I am resident in Sardinia, do I have to register too?
Yes, you do. Also passengers resident in Sardinia have to do the registration.

Which information do I have to include in the registration form?
The registration form contains personal data and information relating to your trip and stay in Sardinia. A copy of an identity card must be uploaded during registration.

What additional features has the "Sardegna Sicura" App?
In addition to registration, you can give permission for voluntary tracking and participate in the epidemiological investigation.

What is going to happen after the registration?
Once the online form has been filled, you will receive an email which notify the registration, containing an ID confirmation and a link which refers to a document of possible previous infections or contact with Covid-19. Filling this form is mandatory and it must be done no earlier than 48 hours before departure. At the end you will receive an email of "Beni Benius in Sardigna" with a QR code attached to be shown to the boarding staff responsible.

What do I have to do before flying?
Before flying to Sardinia it is also necessary to fill in a self-declaration on health conditions to be delivered to the airport staff at the departure. Depending on the airline company operating the flight, this self-declaration will be required at the time of online check-in, at the airport check-in desk or at the time of boarding. This procedure is valid nationally and is applied to all flights departing or arriving to Italy.

Will the temperature be measured at the airport?
Yes, before departure and on arrival; the temperature must not exceed 37,5.

If I come from non-Eu and/or non-Schengen Countries, what do I have to do?
Entry in Italy from non-EU and/or non-Schengen countries continues to be allowed only for the following reasons:

- Work or study needs
- Absolute urgency
- Health reasons
- Return to the own main residence

It is always required to complete the self-certification form and the 14-day trust quarantine from the moment of entry into Italy. Entry into Italy is allowed only with the obligation of fiduciary quarantine, therefore without the completion of the self-certification, for citizens of non-EU countries residing in the following states and territories: Algeria, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Montenegro, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, Serbia, Republic of Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay.

For those who enter the national territory for work reasons, as well as for the staff of companies or entities with registered or secondary offices in Italy who go abroad for substantiated work reasons, the period of stay is increased to 120 hours (5 days) without a domestic quarantine requirement (Prime Ministerial Decree of June 11th 2020).

Entrance to Italy is forbidden for people who, in the 14 previous days, stayed in or transited through any of the following Countries: Armenia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bosnia Herzegovina, Brazil, Chile, Kosovo, Kuwait, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Oman, Panama, Peru, Dominican Republic, Serbia. The prohibition does not apply to Italian citizens, EU citizens, citizens of the countries included in the Schengen agreement, citizens of the United Kingdom, citizens of Andorra, citizens of the Principality of Monaco, citizens of the Republic of San Marino or Vatican City State citizens and their close relatives (descendants and relatives of the ascendant line who live together, spouse, civil partner, stable partner), provided that they have been resident in Italy since before July 9th 2020.

People travelling to Italy from all Countries other than Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Czech Republic, Slovakia , Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Hungary, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Andorra, Principality of Monaco, Republic of San Marino and Vatican City State will still be required to observe a 14-day quarantine period in self-isolation, with several exceptions.

On July 24th, the Minister for Health signed a decree imposing the obligation of health supervision and fiduciary isolation for citizens who have transited or stayed in Romania and Bulgaria in the last 14 days.

The Minister of Health, with an Ordinance of October 7th 2020, informs all passengers who intend to enter the national territory and who in the previous fourteen days have stayed or transited in Belgium, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Czech Republic and Spain, without prejudice to the provisions of the decree of the President of the Council of Ministers of September 7th 2020, as extended by the decree-law of 7 October 2020, n. 125, the following preventive measures apply:
a) present to the carrier at the time of boarding or to any person in charge of control a statement that they have undergone a molecular or antigenic test carried out by means of a swab and a negative result within 72 hours before entering the national territory;

alternatively

b) undergo a molecular or antigenic test; to be swabbed upon arrival at the airport, port, or border location, where possible, or within 48 hours of entering the national territory at the reference local health unit. While waiting to take the test, people are obliged to stay isolated in their own home or residence.

Furthermore, it is also necessary the use of disposable surgical masks on board the aircraft.

For more information, we recommend consulting the FAQ   of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation 

Download passenger information flyer DPCM 07102020

Does the airline I fly with provide a self-signed form?
Yes, they do. Generally it can be downloaded from the carrier's official website.