Travel · Official advice · 1 November 2026
FCDO updates Italy travel advice over national strike
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has announced updated travel advice for Italy regarding a planned national strike and recent demonstrations. The strike is scheduled to run from 9pm on 29 October to 9pm on 30 October and may disrupt transport and public services.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has published updated travel guidance for Italy. The new advice includes information about a planned national strike and details on recent demonstrations in northern cities. These updates provide travellers with the latest status of public services and security measures in the region.
A national strike in Italy is scheduled to run from 9pm on 29 October to 9pm on 30 October. Under the plans, this may disrupt rail and air travel, taxis, highways, local public transportation, schools, and government offices. In Milan, there is an increased presence of police and military personnel following recent demonstrations that resulted in violent riots and looting.
Travellers must ensure their passports meet specific validity requirements to enter the Schengen area. Passports must have a date of issue less than 10 years before the date of arrival. Additionally, the document must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area. British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement when returning to the UK.
Written by StreetOwl from Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s own announcement. It was drafted by StreetOwl’s own model, every figure and quotation was checked by code against the announcement, and it was read and approved by Michael Rossi before it went up. It says what was announced, not what anyone should do about it.
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