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21 July 2026
PUBLIC COMPETITION NOTICE for the recruitment of 1 driver–messenger–switchboard operator.

Deadline for submitting applications: 25 August 2026, exclusively by email to: johannesburg.segr@esteri.it The recruitment notice and the application form template can be downloaded below: Recruitment Notice; Application form template (to be completed, signed and sent by email together with a copy of a valid identity document).

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8 June 2026
Conference of Italian Consuls Worldwide

Do you have a question for the Italian Consuls? At the Conference of the Consuls of Italy in the World (June 12-13), we will give voice to the Italian community abroad! Write to consoli2026@esteri.it to send your questions or needs. Which services do you consider a priority? What would you improve? What questions do you […]

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22 April 2026
THE MAIN CONSULAR SERVICES IN BRIEF

Here are the main procedures explained quickly and simply: REGISTER A BIRTH IN ITALY CITIZENSHIP – NEW REGULATION CIE (ELECTRONIC ID CARD) – DRIVER’S LICENSE – TAX CODE PASSPORT FAST IT AND PRENOT@MI PORTALS  

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16 March 2026
Funding of cultural, recreational, educational, and informative activities to strengthen the ties between Italians abroad and their territories of origin.

Main requirements for applying for funding (see attachments): be legal entities based in Italy; have at least 3 years of experience in organizing the proposed activities; submit the application via certified email (PEC) to dgit.01@cert.esteri.it, using Form A and attaching the required documentation. For any clarifications, you may contact the Consulate General at johannesburg.segr@esteri.it  

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23 February 2026
NOTICE – PRENOT@MI Portal Interruption on February 23 and 24, 2026.

For urgent matters, please send an email to Consolare.johannesburg@esteri.it or, for passport services, to Johannesburg.pass@esteri.it

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10 February 2026
CALL FOR IDEAS FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF A CONSULATE AREA DEDICATED TO ECONOMIC PROMOTION AND SOCIAL INTERACTION: “RE-DESIGN ITALY IN JOBURG”

The Consulate General has launched the Call for Ideas “RE-DESIGN ITALY IN JOBURG” for the submission of creative proposals aimed at the architectural and functional redevelopment of the Consulate’s rear garden area (approximately 380 sqm). Participants are invited to submit a realistically feasible conceptual proposal, without the need to specify technical, economic, or dimensional details, […]

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4 February 2026
Public Notice: Temporary Suspension of Visa Applications

Please be advised that the Consulate Web Platform will be offline will be offline for upgrading and maintenance from 12 February to 18 February 2026. During this period, no visa applications can be accepted by the Consulate or the VFS Centers in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban, Gaborone, Mbombela, Polokwane, Bloemfontein. Visa processing will continue only until […]

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23 January 2026
News on Italian citizenship for children born abroad

The 2026 Budget Law introduced important changes regarding the acquisition of Italian citizenship by children born abroad to parents of whom at least one is a citizen by birth, in cases where citizenship is not automatically granted. What has changed – More time to submit the declaration The declaration of citizenship can now be submitted […]

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25 November 2025
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, reaffirms Italy’s and the Foreign Ministry’s ongoing commitment to preventing and combating all forms of violence and discrimination against women, in Italy and around the world. The Minister stated: “Violence against […]

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21 November 2025
Important Update: Adjustment of the Cost of the Standard Electronic Passport

With the Decree of 23 September 2025, signed by the Minister of Economy and Finance in agreement with the other competent ministries and published in the Official Gazette on 17 October 2025, the fee for issuing the standard electronic passport booklet has been adjusted. Effective date: 1 December 2025New cost: 116.20 euros

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