Customs & Immigration
Use these phrases when you pass through passport control and customs in Italy.
Key Phrases
Ecco il mio passaporto per il controllo dei documenti.
Here is my passport for the document check.
💡 Use this polite phrase when handing over your passport.
Qual è il motivo del suo viaggio in Italia?
What is the reason for your trip to Italy?
💡 A common question asked by the immigration officer.
Viaggio per turismo e voglio visitare la bella Toscana.
I am traveling for tourism and I want to visit beautiful Tuscany.
💡 A clear way to state your purpose of travel.
Quanto tempo rimarrà in Italia per la sua vacanza?
How long will you stay in Italy for your holiday?
💡 The officer is asking about the duration of your stay.
Rimarrò in Italia per una settimana per le vacanze.
I will stay in Italy for a week for holidays.
💡 An answer using the future tense 'rimarrò'.
Dove alloggerà durante il suo soggiorno a Roma?
Where will you stay during your stay in Rome?
💡 The officer is asking about your accommodation details.
Io alloggio in un grande hotel nel centro di Roma.
I stay in a big hotel in the center of Rome.
💡 A simple way to describe where you are staying.
Lei ha qualcosa da dichiarare alla dogana italiana oggi?
Do you have anything to declare at the Italian customs today?
💡 A standard question about customs declarations.
Non ho niente da dichiarare nel mio bagaglio principale.
I have nothing to declare in my main luggage.
💡 Use this if you are not carrying restricted items.
Ho comprato solo piccoli regali per la mia famiglia.
I bought only small gifts for my family.
💡 Explains your luggage items using the past tense.