“BUSINESS INSIGHTS FROM ITALY – A LETTER TO INTERNATIONAL INVESTORS”– JUNE 2025 EDITION.
The monthly magazine, produced in collaboration with The European House-Ambrosetti, promote the attraction of foreign investment, highlighting the systemic potential of Italy. The June issue opens with an updated analysis of the Italian macro-economic scenario and then dives into the new Law on renewable energies: a reform aiming to simplify and harmonize the authorization system. […]
Read more2025 Referendum for Repealing: Release of duplicates
Please be advised that STARTING FROM SUNDAY 25 MAY 2025, voters who have not yet received the electoral package for the postal vote for the abrogative referendums of 8 and 9 June at their address of residence can request a DUPLICATE from this Consulate General of Italy in Johannesburg. The request for a duplicate can […]
Read moreENROLLMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES IN ITALY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS – ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-2026 – MUR CIRCULAR PUBLICATION AND PRE-ENROLLMENT OPENING
Starting this April, international students applying for visas can pre-register at institutions of higher education through the Universitaly portal. The MUR circular outlines the procedures for entry, stay, enrollment of international students and related recognition of degrees, for higher education courses in Italy in the 2025/2026 academic year. The circular and attachments are available on the […]
Read moreSCHOLARSHIPS 2025 – 2026
Grants for foreign and Italian citizens living abroad awarded by the Italian Government The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) offers grants in favour of foreign citizens living abroad and Italian citizens living abroad (IRE) for the 2025-2026 academic year, in order to foster international cooperation in cultural, scientific and technological fields, to promote the Italian language and culture and to support […]
Read moreABROGATIVE REFERENDUMS 08-09 JUNE 2025
MAIL VOTING FOR ITALIAN CITIZENS RESIDENT ABROAD AND OPTION TO VOTE IN ITALY With decrees of the President of the Republic of 31st March 2025, published in the Official Journal of 31st March 2025, the date of the repealing referendums pursuant to art. 75 of the Constitution has been set for 8 and 9 […]
Read moreNews for the passport at home
A) Residents of KwaZulu-Natal (fingerprints and collection from Honorary Consol Buccimazza https://consjohannesburg.esteri.it/…/passaporti-e…/ ): to receive the passport at your home, please contact the courier BEX – Ms. Jacqueline Staats, tel. 011 929 9700 jacqueline.staats@bex.co.za – who will provide the form to fill in and sign (the pre-established courier fee is to be paid by the […]
Read moreNew legislative measures on citizenship
On March 28, the Council of Ministers adopted a package of legislative measures on citizenship, with the aim of enhancing the effective link between Italy and the citizen abroad, as per link below: https://www.gazzettaufficiale.it/…/2025/03/28/25G00049/SG Pending the definitive entry into force of the relevant provisions, the following are immediately suspended: a) the setting of new appointments […]
Read moreRemembrance Day 2025
Minister Antonio Tajani speaks at the official Remembrance Day celebrations at the Quirinal. Follow the live stream.
Read moreStudy Italian at Wits & UCT Universities – Online conferences
The Consulate General of Italy in Johannesburg is pleased to present two online conferences aimed at illustrating the Italian Studies courses available at the University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg and the University of Cape Town, as well as the opportunities they offer both in the professional and academic world. Speakers: Prof. Anita Virga Associate Professor […]
Read moreItalian Film Focus
The Consulate General of Italy in Johannesburg is pleased to invite you to the 24th edition of “Italian Film Focus“, a film festival featuring the best of contemporary Italian cinema. Italian Film Focus will take place from 27 November to 2 December 2024 at the Ster-Kinekor cinema “The Zone” in Rosebank, Johannesburg. Below you can […]
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