Passport & VISA Requirements
European citizens whose country is under the authority of the Schengen Treaty may enter Italy with nothing more than a valid identity card or passport. Citizens from all other countries must show their passport upon entry in the country; where a visa is required, this must also be presented to the border authorities and must indicate the length of the holder's stay and his/ her destination. Visa applications (specifying the reason for the trip) must be made to the Italian Embassy in the applicant's country of residence, and are valid for a period of 90 days from entry.
For more information, click here to visit the webpage for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy.
Currency / Credit Cards / Banking
Since 1999, the currency used in Italy is the euro. One euro is divided up into 100 euro-cents. There are eight different coins (1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 euro-cents) and six notes (5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 euros).
Electricity
In Italy the power sockets are of type F and L. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz; a round-pin adaptor is necessary for electrical appliances.
Weather
Summer, from June till September, brings hot weather Varese. Throughout this time the average temperature stands at 28°C (82.4°F) while the low stays around 13-17 °C (55.4-62.6°F). June and August receive a great level of rainfall with the average of 85mm for each. July is the sunniest month of the year, when Varese witnesses around 288 hours of sunshine.
Time zone
UTC/GMT +2 hours
Telephone
The international access code for Italy is +39. The outgoing code is 00, followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). In case of emergency, please dial 112.
Useful numbers
European citizens whose country is under the authority of the Schengen Treaty may enter Italy with nothing more than a valid identity card or passport. Citizens from all other countries must show their passport upon entry in the country; where a visa is required, this must also be presented to the border authorities and must indicate the length of the holder's stay and his/ her destination. Visa applications (specifying the reason for the trip) must be made to the Italian Embassy in the applicant's country of residence, and are valid for a period of 90 days from entry.
For more information, click here to visit the webpage for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy.
Currency / Credit Cards / Banking
Since 1999, the currency used in Italy is the euro. One euro is divided up into 100 euro-cents. There are eight different coins (1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 euro-cents) and six notes (5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 euros).
Electricity
In Italy the power sockets are of type F and L. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz; a round-pin adaptor is necessary for electrical appliances.
Weather
Summer, from June till September, brings hot weather Varese. Throughout this time the average temperature stands at 28°C (82.4°F) while the low stays around 13-17 °C (55.4-62.6°F). June and August receive a great level of rainfall with the average of 85mm for each. July is the sunniest month of the year, when Varese witnesses around 288 hours of sunshine.
Time zone
UTC/GMT +2 hours
Telephone
The international access code for Italy is +39. The outgoing code is 00, followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). In case of emergency, please dial 112.
InfoPoint Varese
Piazza Monte Grappa, 5 | T. +39 0332 281913 | Find out more www.comune.varese.it- Emergency: 112
- Hospitals
- Ospedale Filippo del Ponte | Via Filippo Del Ponte, 19 | T. +39 0332 299111
- Ospedale Macchi–Va | Viale Luigi Borri, 57 | T. +39 0332 278111
- Police: Comando Provinciale Carabinieri Varese, Via Aurelio Saffi, 55 | T. +39 0332 4501