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Italian Awards to Science, Technology and Innovation

The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is receiving applications for the VIII edition of the “Italian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation Award” and “L’innovazione che parla italiano” and for the III edition of the “Science, She Says!” award. • “ITALIAN BILATERAL SCIENTIFIC AWARD” dedicated to senior researchers who have distinguished themselves in the context […]

Bethlehem University is an Official Certification Center for Italian Language

Bethlehem University has become an official certification center for the Italian language through an agreement with the “Società Dante Alighieri” of Rome. Consequently, Bethlehem University is authorized as an examination center for PLIDA (Progetto Lingua Italiana Dante Alighieri), where you can take the exam and obtain an officially recognized diploma by the Italian Ministry of […]

News on the application and attribution of the Tax Code for Italians registered with AIRE

Starting from July 15, 2024, Italians registered with AIRE in the Consular Jurisdiction of this Consulate General can directly download the tax code “Codice Fiscale” attribution certificate through the Fast It Portal. How? Login to the Fast It Portal; Click on “Consular Register and AIRE” (Anagrafe Consolare e AIRE) and then on “Tax Code Attribution” […]

Study in Italy 2024-2025

Study in the Italian Universities for the Academic Year 2024-2025 Enrollment of Foreign non-EU Students The new provisions for the 2024-2025 Academic Year have now been published regarding the enrollment of foreign non EU students in all courses of: – Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree/Single Cycle Master’s Degree (University/Polytechnics) and – 1st / 2nd level Academic Diploma courses […]

new fees for Schengen visas

We inform you that, starting from 11th of June 2024, following the amendment of Article 16 of the Visa Code, made by Commission Regulation No. 2024/1415 dated  14/03/2024, the fee for Schengen visas will be increased from 80 to 90 euros (for adults) and from 40 to 45 euros (for children from 6 to 12 years old). […]

Trenitalia discount for Italians living abroad

In agreement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), Trenitalia will offer a discount to Italians registered with AIRE.   The purpose of the discount is to provide Italian citizens living abroad and travelling in Italy with the possibility of purchasing Trenitalia-Frecciarossa train tickets at special conditions, thanks the following offers valid […]

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 favor of foreign citizens and Italian citizens living abroad (IRE) for the Academic Year 2024-2025 in order to foster international cooperation in cultural, scientific and technological fields, to promote Italian language and culture and to support Italy’s economic system in the world (According to Law 288/55 and its subsequent changes and additions). […]

Current Emergency: useful information and procedures

The security situation in the Palestinian Territories and in Israel – where the State of War declared by the Israeli Authorities is still in force – remains extremely fluid and constantly evolving: missile launches and terrorist attacks continue to occur in various locations. Our compatriots are therefore invited to postpone their trip in the event […]

Citizenship by Marriage or Civil Union

In accordance with the legislation in force, which requires knowledge of the Italian language, the information relating to citizenship by marriage or Civil Union is provided in Italian.  

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation invites all Italian citizens present in the Consular Jurisdiction of the General Consulate of Italy in Jerusalem to register on the “Dove Siamo nel Mondo” portal and download the Crisis Unit App to report their presence and receive real-time information on the situation safety.