Elezioni politiche 2018 – Istruzioni per la presentazione e l’ammissione delle candidature nella circoscrizione estero
Elezioni politiche 2018 – Istruzioni per la presentazione e l’ammissione delle candidature nella circoscrizione estero Si informa che il Ministero dell’Interno ha pubblicato l’edizione aggiornata delle istruzioni per la presentazione e l’ammissione delle candidature per l’elezione della Camera dei Deputati e del Senato della Repubblica nella circoscrizione Estero, reperibile sulla pagina dedicata alle elezioni […]
Read moreElezioni politiche 2018 – Partecipazione al voto degli elettori italiani temporaneamente all’estero (legge 459 del 27 dicembre 2001, comma 1 dell’art. 4-bis)
Gli elettori italiani che per motivi di lavoro, studio o cure mediche si trovano temporaneamente all’estero per un periodo di almeno tre mesi nel quale ricade la data di svolgimento delle elezioni per il rinnovo del Parlamento, nonché i familiari con loro conviventi, potranno partecipare al voto per corrispondenza organizzato dagli uffici consolari italiani (legge […]
Read moreItalian Parliamentary elections 2018 – Voting for Italian citizens resident abroad
Italian Parliamentary elections to be held on March 4, 2018. (Please note that the following is a translation of the Italian original version) Following the signature of the President of the Republic of the decree of dissolution of Parliament (Presidential Decree no. 208 of 28 December 2017), and the resolution of the Council of Ministers […]
Read moreNew 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 […]
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