Who is eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine in your region of Italy?
With each of Italy's 20 regions vaccinating on their own timetable, whether you can book a shot depends on where you live. Here's which categories are eligible across the country right now.
This article was updated on May 28th.
While Italy's national vaccination plan sets priority groups that each region is supposed to stick to, regional health authorities have some freedom to set their own schedule according to their population and the doses available.
That's why over-40s can already get their shots in most parts of the country, but a few others are already onto people in their 30s or even younger. Meanwhile some regions have closed booking for over-80s, health workers and teachers who have already mostly had at least one dose.
Here's a breakdown of who can currently book a jab in each region of Italy.
Abruzzo
- Over-40s
- People with severe health conditions and disabilities
- Caregivers and family members of people at high risk
- Students in their final of high school
Basilicata
- Over-40s
- People with comorbidities, severe health conditions or disabilities
- Caregivers and family members of people at high risk
Calabria
- Over-40s
- People with severe health conditions and disabilities
- Caregivers and family members of people at high risk
Campania
- Over-40s
- People with severe health conditions and disabilities
- Caregivers and family members of people at high risk
Emilia-Romagna
- Over-50s
- People with severe health conditions and disabilities
- Caregivers and family members of people at high risk
- Health workers
- People in care homes
- School and university employees
- Members of the armed forces, emergency services, prison wardens
- From June 3rd: Over-40s
- From June 7th: People working in the tourism sector
Find out how to book here.
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
- Over-40s
- People with comorbidities, severe health conditions or disabilities
- Caregivers and family members of people at high risk
- Health workers
- School and university employees
- Members of the armed forces, emergency services, Civil Protection volunteers
Find out how to book here.
Vaccinating senior citizens at home in Rome. Photo by Tiziana FABI / AFPLazio
- Over-40s
- People with comorbidities, severe health conditions or disabilities
- Students in the final year of high school
Liguria
- Over-40s
- People with comorbidities, severe health conditions or disabilities
- Caregivers and family members of people at high risk
- Police, armed forces, Civil Protection volunteers, prison wardens
- From June 4th: Over-35s
Lombardy
- Over-30s
- Under-30s with comorbidities, severe health conditions or disabilities
Marche
- Over-40s
- People with severe health conditions and disabilities
- Caregivers and family members of people at high risk
- Health workers
- School and university employees
- Members of the armed forces and emergency services
Molise
- Over-50s
- People with severe health conditions and disabilities
Piedmont
- Over-30s
- Clinically vulnerable people
- School and university employees
- Civil Protection volunteers
Health workers in Piedmont give vaccinations door-to-door. Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO / AFPPuglia
- Over-50s
- People with comorbidities, severe health conditions or disabilities
- Caregivers and family members of people at high risk
- Health workers
- School and university employees
- Members of the armed forces and emergency services
Sardinia
- Over-40s
- People with comorbidities, severe health conditions or disabilities
- Caregivers and family members of people at high risk
- School employees
Sicily
- Over-40s
- People with comorbidities, severe health conditions or disabilities
Autonomous province of Trento
- Over-50s
- People with severe health conditions and disabilities
- Caregivers and family members of people at high risk
- Members of the armed forces and Civil Protection volunteers
- Health workers
- Teachers involved in giving final high school exams
Autonomous province of Bolzano
- Everybody over 18
Vaccinations aboard a vaporetto in Venice. Photo by ANDREA PATTARO / AFPTuscany
- Over-40s
- People with comorbidities, severe health conditions or disabilities
- Caregivers and family members of people at high risk
- Health workers
- Members of the police and armed forces
Umbria
- Over-30s
- People with severe health conditions and disabilities
- Caregivers and family members of people at high risk
- Health workers
- School and university staff
- Members of the armed forces, prison wardens
Valle D'Aosta
- Over-40s
- People with severe health conditions and disabilities
Those eligible will be contacted by their local health authorities. Find more information here.
Veneto
- Over-40s
- People with comorbidities, severe health conditions or disabilities
- Caregivers and family members of people at high risk
For more information about getting vaccinated in Italy, check your regional health service's website (links here) or contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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This article was updated on May 28th.
While Italy's national vaccination plan sets priority groups that each region is supposed to stick to, regional health authorities have some freedom to set their own schedule according to their population and the doses available.
That's why over-40s can already get their shots in most parts of the country, but a few others are already onto people in their 30s or even younger. Meanwhile some regions have closed booking for over-80s, health workers and teachers who have already mostly had at least one dose.
Here's a breakdown of who can currently book a jab in each region of Italy.
Abruzzo
- Over-40s
- People with severe health conditions and disabilities
- Caregivers and family members of people at high risk
- Students in their final of high school
Basilicata
- Over-40s
- People with comorbidities, severe health conditions or disabilities
- Caregivers and family members of people at high risk
Calabria
- Over-40s
- People with severe health conditions and disabilities
- Caregivers and family members of people at high risk
Campania
- Over-40s
- People with severe health conditions and disabilities
- Caregivers and family members of people at high risk
Emilia-Romagna
- Over-50s
- People with severe health conditions and disabilities
- Caregivers and family members of people at high risk
- Health workers
- People in care homes
- School and university employees
- Members of the armed forces, emergency services, prison wardens
- From June 3rd: Over-40s
- From June 7th: People working in the tourism sector
Find out how to book here.
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
- Over-40s
- People with comorbidities, severe health conditions or disabilities
- Caregivers and family members of people at high risk
- Health workers
- School and university employees
- Members of the armed forces, emergency services, Civil Protection volunteers
Find out how to book here.
Vaccinating senior citizens at home in Rome. Photo by Tiziana FABI / AFPLazio
- Over-40s
- People with comorbidities, severe health conditions or disabilities
- Students in the final year of high school
Liguria
- Over-40s
- People with comorbidities, severe health conditions or disabilities
- Caregivers and family members of people at high risk
- Police, armed forces, Civil Protection volunteers, prison wardens
- From June 4th: Over-35s
Lombardy
- Over-30s
- Under-30s with comorbidities, severe health conditions or disabilities
Marche
- Over-40s
- People with severe health conditions and disabilities
- Caregivers and family members of people at high risk
- Health workers
- School and university employees
- Members of the armed forces and emergency services
Molise
- Over-50s
- People with severe health conditions and disabilities
Piedmont
- Over-30s
- Clinically vulnerable people
- School and university employees
- Civil Protection volunteers
Health workers in Piedmont give vaccinations door-to-door. Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO / AFPPuglia
- Over-50s
- People with comorbidities, severe health conditions or disabilities
- Caregivers and family members of people at high risk
- Health workers
- School and university employees
- Members of the armed forces and emergency services
Sardinia
- Over-40s
- People with comorbidities, severe health conditions or disabilities
- Caregivers and family members of people at high risk
- School employees
Sicily
- Over-40s
- People with comorbidities, severe health conditions or disabilities
Autonomous province of Trento
- Over-50s
- People with severe health conditions and disabilities
- Caregivers and family members of people at high risk
- Members of the armed forces and Civil Protection volunteers
- Health workers
- Teachers involved in giving final high school exams
Autonomous province of Bolzano
- Everybody over 18
Vaccinations aboard a vaporetto in Venice. Photo by ANDREA PATTARO / AFPTuscany
- Over-40s
- People with comorbidities, severe health conditions or disabilities
- Caregivers and family members of people at high risk
- Health workers
- Members of the police and armed forces
Umbria
- Over-30s
- People with severe health conditions and disabilities
- Caregivers and family members of people at high risk
- Health workers
- School and university staff
- Members of the armed forces, prison wardens
Valle D'Aosta
- Over-40s
- People with severe health conditions and disabilities
Those eligible will be contacted by their local health authorities. Find more information here.
Veneto
- Over-40s
- People with comorbidities, severe health conditions or disabilities
- Caregivers and family members of people at high risk
For more information about getting vaccinated in Italy, check your regional health service's website (links here) or contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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