Passport
You are required to have a valid passport for travel to Italy. We recommend your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your return date to Canada.
Visa Requirements
There are currently no visa requirements for Canadian citizens to enter Italy. If you’re extending through other countries, please check requirements or contact MCI with any questions about extension programs.
ETIAS
Starting in May 2025, travelers from Canada will need to obtain an ETIAS authorization (European Travel Information and Authorization System) to enter Italy. The launch date for the ETIAS is not yet available. A communication will be sent out closer to the date and you will then be able to apply for an ETIAS here.
Permanent Resident Card
Permanent Residents of Canada must present their valid Permanent Resident (PR) card or Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) when boarding a flight to Canada or travelling to Canada on any other commercial carrier. If you do not carry your PR card or PRTD, you may not be able to board, which can result in travel delays and additional costs. The PR card expires every five years. You must ensure it is still valid for the date you return from travel outside Canada.
Contact Jamie Pettersen: presidentsacademy@wearemci.com about documentation requirements and applications.
Check your PR card expiry date and, if necessary, apply for a new one as soon as possible. Forms are available online at https://www.cic.gc.ca/.
If you have applied for a PR card but not received it one week prior to your departure, advise MCI and carry the following documentation with you on your trip:
o Copy of your expired PR Card or IMM 1000 Record of Landing.
o Copy of your application for the PR card.
o Copy of your PR card status.
This is no guarantee that carrying copies of these documents will allow you re-entry into Canada.
MCI travel contact:
MCI’s travel contact is Laurie Genereaux. Laurie can be reached at Laurie.Genereaux@wearemci.com. For all questions related to your hotel stay, please contact Jamie Pettersen at presidentsacademy@wearemci.com.
Medical
Health Canada strongly recommends an individual risk assessment by your own family doctor or a travel medicine provider prior to travelling. Based on your health, the need for vaccinations or any special precautions can be determined. There are currently no vaccination requirements for Italy. If extending in other countries or regions, please assess any vaccination considerations for the area.
If you take medication, be sure to pack an extra supply in case you are away for longer than expected. Carrying a duplicate of your original prescription, along with an extra one, is recommended. This is also a good idea if you wear glasses or contact lenses – having the prescription makes it easier to replace them. At the airport, keep medication and eyeglasses with you in your carry-on, rather than checked luggage.
Security & ID
We suggest that you leave all high value items at home. If it is not possible to leave these items at home, it is suggested to leave them in your room safe, including but not limited to watches and jewellery.
By law everyone must carry a photo ID. Checks are rare in the cities but more common on the road. A photocopy of your passport or driver’s license (with photo) is sufficient.
Travel Insurance
Out of country medical insurance for emergency care is included with your IG Wealth Management Personal Choice Benefits if you have medical coverage. If you have opted out of the Personal Choice medical coverage, please review your alternate coverage to ensure that both you and your travelling companion are adequately covered for the duration of your trip.