New type of entry visa in Italy for “investors”
Following the recent amendment to the Immigration Consolidation Act (“TUI” Legislative Decree 286/1998, article 26-bis), foreign nationals who intend to make an investment in Italy are allowed entry and stay in the country through a simplified procedure for the issuance of the visa. The “investor visa” is not subject to the annual limits on entries […]
Read moreMessage of the Ambassador of Italy in Washington Armando Varricchio on the occasion of the Christmas Holidays
As the Holiday Season approaches, I wish to extend to you and your families my best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. During this time we ponder the events of the past months, reflect upon the outcomes, and start planning future projects. In 2017 Italy has been on the forefront of […]
Read moreIMPORTANT NOTICE
CONSIDERING THE INCREASED PASSPORT DEMANDS AND IN ORDER TO PROVIDE MORE APPOINTMENTS EACH DAY, PLEASE NOTE THAT AS OF MARCH 1, 2018 PASSPORTS WILL NOT BE ISSUED THE SAME DAY OF THE APPOINTMENT. EXCEPTION WILL BE MADE FOR PROVEN EMERGENCIES. THEREFORE, THE PASSPORT WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP AT A LATER DATE BY […]
Read moreInternational Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Protecting and upholding the rights of women and promoting the fight against any form of discrimination and gender-based violence are Italy’s priorities in the action it carries out, also at the international level. On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Farnesina wishes to reaffirm its firm commitment […]
Read moreThe Foreign Ministry launches a new online portal from which to obtain an entry visa for Italy and the Schengen Area
The Foreign Ministry launches a new online portal from which to obtain an entry visa for Italy and the Schengen Area. The project, called “VISA e-@pplication”, was entirely developed with European funds and is part of the European Union’s plan to completely dematerialise entry visas through e-visa application forms common to all the EU member […]
Read moreUMBRIA IN SUGAR LAND
Umbria in Sugar Land will be a multi-day Italian film festival throughout the city featuring Italian films from the Festival del Cinema Città di Spello ed i Borghi Umbri. The event will also include regional food, wine, and crafts from Umbria.
Read moreAward for Italian researchers and startuppers operating abroad
Call for applications The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has instituted the second annual Award for Italian researchers and startuppers operating abroad. The award includes two categories: The “Italian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation Award” to recognize an eminent Italian scientist who, in performing his/her research abroad, has made a remarkable contribution to the […]
Read moreG7 Summit (Taormina, 26-27 May 2017) – Temporary border controls reactivation
On the occasion of the G7 Summit in Taormina (26-27 May 2017) controls at the internal borders of the Schengen Area will be temporarily reactivated at the Italian terrestrial, aerial and maritime borders. The suspension of the ordinary regime of freedom of movement within the Schengen Area will be applied according to Art. 25 of […]
Read moreIntroduzione di nuove restrizioni all’ingresso negli USA di cittadini di alcuni Paesi.
Con ordine esecutivo presidenziale emanato il 27 gennaio 2017 è stata disposta la sospensione – per un periodo di 90 giorni – dell’ingresso negli Stati Uniti di cittadini dei seguenti Paesi: Iran, Iraq, Sudan, Somalia, Siria , Yemen e Libia. Tale restrizione non si applica ai doppi cittadini in possesso di un passaporto valido […]
Read moreMessaggio di auguri del Ministro Alfano a tutti gli Italiani all’estero
Angelino Alfano, ministro degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale, rivolge il suo augurio di sereno Natale e di buon anno a tutti i connazionali all’estero
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