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 […]
Read moreTHE 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
Read moreFunding 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
Read moreNOTICE – 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
Read moreCALL 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, […]
Read morePublic 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 […]
Read moreNews 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 […]
Read moreInternational 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 […]
Read moreImportant 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
Read moreOPPORTUNITA’ PER STUDENTI INTERNAZIONALI – BORSE DI STUDIO 2025/2026 PER L’ACCADEMIA D’ARTI E MESTIERI DELLO SPETTACOLO TEATRO ALLA SCALA
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) supports the attendance of international students at the Global Master in Performing Arts Management (GMPAM) at the Academy of Performing Arts of the prestigious Teatro alla Scala in Milan by providing up to a maximum of 7 scholarships for six months, worth €1,000 per month, from […]
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