COMITES 2026 Elections
In 2026, elections will be held to renew the Committees of Italians Abroad (Com.It.Es.). The Com.It.Es. are representative bodies that act on behalf of Italian citizens living abroad in their relations with Embassies and Consulates, while promoting their integration into their countries of residence. They also play an important role in preserving the historical memory […]
Read moreTemporary suspension of the application of certain provisions of the Visa Code to Somali nationals.
The public is hereby informed that, pursuant to Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/1454 of 25 June 2026, certain provisions of Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 (Visa Code) have been temporarily suspended with regard to Somali nationals, due to Somalia’s insufficient cooperation on readmission. The measures apply from 26 June 2026 and will remain in force until […]
Read moreTemporary suspension of the application of certain provisions of the Visa Code to Guinean nationals.
The public is hereby informed that, pursuant to Council Implementing Decision (EU) 11169/26 of 7 July 2026, the application of certain provisions of Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 (Visa Code) has been temporarily suspended with regard to Guinean nationals, due to Guinea’s insufficient cooperation on readmission. These measures apply as of 10 July 2026 and will […]
Read moreICoN Consortium Scholarships
For the 2026–2027 academic year, the ICoN Consortium is offering three semester scholarships providing partial coverage of the tuition fees for the Bachelor’s Degree in Italian Language and Culture. The programme is delivered online (e-learning) by the ICoN Consortium on behalf of its member universities. The scholarships are open to foreign citizens and Italian citizens […]
Read moreTermination of the Validity of Paper Identity Cards for International Travel as of 3 August 2026.
Starting from 3 August 2026, the paper version of the Italian Identity Card will no longer be valid for international travel, regardless of the expiry date indicated on the back of the document. Legislative Decree No. 108 of 26 June 2026 has introduced several important changes: An unexpired Paper Identity Card may still be used […]
Read moreLA SCALA THEATRE ACADEMY – SCHOLARSHIPS
The Accademia d’Arti e Mestieri dello Spettacolo Teatro alla Scala, in collaboration with Politecnico di Milano, has opened selections for the one-year “Global Master in Performing Arts Management” programme (Accademia d’Arti e Mestieri dello Spettacolo – Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation). Applications are open until 30 September 2026 for citizens of European Union […]
Read moreExhibition “MOSAICO. Italian Code of a Timeless Art”
Exhibition “MOSAICO. Italian Code of a Timeless Art” The Embassy of Italy in Panama, in collaboration with the Italian-Panamanian Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (CAMIP), presents MOSAICO. Italian Code of a Timeless Art, an immersive multimedia exhibition produced by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and created by Magister Art. The […]
Read moreCONFERENCE OF ITALIAN CONSULS AROUND THE WORLD
Do you have a question for the Italian Consuls? At the Conference of Italian Consuls around the world, taking place on 12–13 June, we will give a voice to the Italian community abroad! Write to consoli2026@esteri.it and send us your questions or needs. Which services do you consider a priority? What would you improve? What […]
Read moreDOMUS ACADEMY MILAN – SCHOLARSHIPS 2026/27
Domus Academy in Milan, one of the world’s most prestigious design schools (ranked 62nd in the Art and Design category of the QS World University Rankings), offers scholarships to partially cover the costs of its programs (Bachelor of Arts, Master’s, and Master of Arts) in the three main fields of Design, Fashion, and Business. The […]
Read moreTuesday, June 2 – Closed for Italian Republic Day
Users of consular services are hereby informed that on Friday, June 2, 2026, the consular offices will be closed on the occasion of the Italian Republic Day. Services will resume regularly on June 3, 2026.
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