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Passport
Regulations
A visa is not required for a U.S. or Canadian citizen
holding a valid passport unless he expects to stay in
Italy more than 90 days. If, after entering Italy, the
tourist decides he would like to stay more than 90 days,
he can apply, once only, at any police station (questura)
for an extension of an additional 90 days. He will be
asked to prove that he is a bona fide tourist with adequate
means of support. As a rule, permission is granted immediately.
Non-American citizens should check current visa requirements
with the nearest Italian Consulate before departure.
Money
Tax refund for purchases made in Italy by non-resident
visitors
According to the Italian law, based on the European
Community provisions, as a non-resident visitor, you
can claim a refund for goods and services tax paid for
goods intended for personal or familiar use purchased
in Italy. For more information see:
Companies specializing in refunding sales tax
Premier Tax - Free www.premiertaxfree.com
Global Refund - www.globalrefund.com
ATMs
and Debit Cards
The ATM (Automatic Teller Machines) in Italy are known
as Bancomat. In Salento are many to be found in the
large cities and even in small towns. The machines operate
just as they do in the U.S.; at the beginning of the
transaction, it prompts the user for the preferred language.
The new monetary currency is the Euro which is
divided as follows: bills of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200,
500; coins of 1, 2, 5, 10 Euros, 20 and 50 cents. To find
the current exchange rate between US Dollars, Canadian
Dollars and Euros, please visit.
The Universal Currency
Converter
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