Genoa

Citizens of European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) countries do not need a visa to enter Italy, only a valid ID. Many other countries, including the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Australia, and New Zealand, benefit from visa-free entry for short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Visitors from visa-exempt countries must hold a valid passport and, starting in late 2025, will need to apply for an ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) authorisation online before travelling. For those requiring a visa, such as travellers from some Middle-East, African or Asian nations, a Schengen visa must be obtained prior to arrival. All travellers should ensure their passport is valid for at least three months beyond their intended stay.

Walking is the only form of transport possible in the historic centre of Genoa — the streets are too narrow for cars. However, Genoa boasts an extensive bus system operated by a company called AMT, and the tickets are available for purchase at newsstands and valid for 90 minutes. If you need to travel further afield, Genoa also has a single-line subway system marked by a red M that connects Rivaloro to the city centre and spans 8 stations. You can find ticket machines at all of the stations for your convenience. In addition to the subway and buses, Genoa has lifts and funiculars to assist locals who live uphill. Standard AMT tickets can be used for these modes of transportation, and you can find several of them scattered throughout the city.

Official taxis have a white and yellow badge on their doors and can be easily found outside train and underground stations, but can also be hailed in the street.

The central post office is located at Via Dante 4, near Piazza De Ferrari. If you need to buy stamps, you will find them at a tabacchi — a tobacco store, recognisable by the sign with a large T.