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Advice for fans travelling to Italy for Southamptons match with Inter Milan on Thursday 20 October 2016

• Date: Thursday 20 October 2016

• Venue: Giuseppe Meazza Stadium (San Siro), Piazzale Angelo Moratti, 20151 Milan

• Kick off time: 7pm (local time)

As well as this advice, check out our travel advice for Italy.

Passports and visas

• you dont need a visa to travel to Italy on a British passport from the UK, but your passport should be valid for the duration of your stay;

• remember your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) but also take out travel insurance, even if youre only going for one night - it could save you a lot of money if you get into difficulties;

• you must carry ID with you at all times - youll need to carry your passport to the match to gain entry to the stadium;

• if you lose your passport, youll need to get an Emergency Travel Document from the British Consulate-General in Milan or the British Embassy in Rome; youll need to supply a police report, flight reservation and one photo; the fee is 100.00

Getting to the stadium

Local information and transport links:

• Milan Taxi rank numbers: +39 02 4040 / +39 02 6969 / +39 02 8585

• for train information visit Trenitalia

• Milan public transport website (in English)

• information about San Siro Stadium

• Inter Milans website

At the match

• large amounts of coins, belts with large buckles and heavy cigarette lighters arent allowed in the stadium; check with Southampton FC if you need more information about the rules on banners/flags;
• arrive at the stadium in good time as entry/security procedures may take some time to complete; at the end of the game youll be asked to stay in the stadium for a short time to allow the home supporters area to be cleared;
• the Italian government has a zero tolerance policy on hooliganism both inside and outside the stadium.

Tips

• beware of pickpockets and bag snatchers at airports, railway station (Stazione Ferroviaria), around the town centre and when using public transport; only carry what you need, leave spare cash and valuables in hotel safety deposits;

• if youre travelling in a car, remember to always lock the vehicle and never leave valuables inside; hire cars and foreign registered vehicles are more of a target for thieves.

Contact the British Consulate-General in Milan

Emergency services numbers

• Police (Carabinieri): 112
• Ambulance: 118
• Fire brigade: 115

Other useful contacts/information

Milan airports:

• Malpensa

• Linate

• Orio al Serio (Bergamo)

Local information for Milan

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