Travel Info

Essential Information

Airport

Venice: Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Milan: Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)

Weather in April 

Season: Spring
Min. Temperature: 8℃
Max. Temperature: 16℃
Avg. Temperature: 12℃

For the latest weather information, visit:
Italy Weather Forecasts

Time Zone in April

Italy: UTC +2
(Daylight Saving Time)

Singapore: 12:00 PM
Italy: 6:00 AM

Italy is 6 hours behind Singapore.

Sunrise/Sunset Time

Sunrise: 6:27 AM
Sunset:  7:51 PM

Currency

Euros (EUR)
1 EUR = 1.40 SGD


*Rate is last updated as of 10 February 202

VAT

Standard Rate: 22 %

Language

Italian is the main language, and while English is also spoken, it is less widely used except in tourist areas and major cities.

Electricity

  • Voltage: 230 Volts
  • Frequency: 50 Hz
  • Plug Type: Type C, F & L 

Type C

Type F

Type L

Do bring along a voltage converter / travel adapter. 

Water Potability

Tap water in Italy is safe to drink.

Dialling Code

Country Code (Italy): +39
Area Code (Venice): 041
Area Code (Milan): 02

Useful Contact Numbers

Police & Ambulance (For Italy): 112
Fire Brigade: 115

Passport / Visa

Passport

Please ensure your passport has at least 6 months’ validity from your date of return from Milan, Italy.
Kindly renew your passport if the validity period falls before 21 November 2025.

Visa Requirements

Singaporean and Malaysian passport holders do not require a visa to enter Italy for stays of up to 90 days.

Citizens of the following countries will require a Schengen Visa to enter Italy:

  • China
  • India
  • Myanmar
  • Philippines
  • Thailand
  • Vietnam

For other citizenships, please click here to check if you need a Schengen Visa to enter Italy.

It is recommended to apply for a Schengen visa as early as possible, as processing times typically take 15 days but may extend up to 45 days or longer. The application fee is approximately EUR 90.

Start your Schengen Visa application for Italy here.

Visa Fees Reimbursement
You are eligible for reimbursement of your Visa fees to Italy for this convention trip.

  • Email to: [email protected]
  • A scanned copy of your visa receipt
  • PayNow mobile number
  • Name of PayNow Account Holder
  • Include in email header “UOB-PRU BANCA CONVENTION 2025 – VISA FEE REIMBURSEMENT

VAT Refund

The standard VAT rate in Italy is 22%.

VAT Refund Eligibility
You are eligible for a VAT refund before leaving Italy if you meet all the following requirements:

  • You are a resident of a non-EU country at the time of purchase.
  • You are at least 18 years old.
  • The goods must be unused at the time of the tax refund.
  • The total amount per receipt (tax-inclusive) must be greater than EUR 70.

VAT Refund Procedure

  1. Look for stores offering tax-free shopping, usually indicated by a Tax-Free Shopping sticker.
  2. Obtain your VAT refund form:
    • In smaller shops, you can receive the form directly from the sales staff.
    • In larger shopping centers, the VAT refund form is typically available at a dedicated VAT refund counter within the building.
  3. On your day of departure from Milan, proceed to the Customs Office at Milan Malpensa Airport with the following documents:
    • Completed VAT refund form
    • Passport
    • Unused goods with Original receipts
    • Boarding pass
    The Customs office is located at:
    • Terminal 1, Second Floor
    • Terminal 2, Ground Floor

For more info, kindly visit here.

Embassy Information

Singapore

Consulate of Singapore in Rome
Via Frattina, 89, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
Mon – Fri (9:30AM – 1:00PM)
+39 06 6994 0398Website

India

Consulate General of India in Milan
Piazza Paolo Ferrari,8 – 20121, Milan, Italy
Mon – Fri (9:00AM – 1:00PM, 1:30PM – 5:30PM)
+39 02 80 57 691Website

Malaysia

Embassy of Malaysia in Rome
Via Nomentana, 297, Roma
Mon – Fri (8:30AM – 4:30PM)
+39 02 6690 501Website

Indonesia

Honorary Consulate of Indonesia in Milan
Piazza Risorgimento, 8, 20129 Milan, Italy
Please call in to the embassy to make an appointment.
+61 2 6273 4780E-mail

Thailand

Consulate General of Thailand in Milan
V.le Berengario, 15, 20149 Milano MI, Italy
Mon – Fri (9:30AM – 12:30PM)
+39 6 8622 0526Website