Alma Mater Studiorum study initiatives- University of Bologna
The Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna – offers the following study initiatives: • the Virtual Fair – Bachelors, which will be held on February 25, 2024, from 9.30am to 5pm, and will be addressed to those who intend to enroll in a three-year Degree or a Master’s Degree: https://open.unibo.it/events/virtual-fair-bachelors • the Virtual Fair […]
Read moreVisas: fingerprinting also required for national entry visas (Type D)
Applicants are hereby notified that, following the entry into force of Decree-Law 145/2024, as of 11 January 2025, it will be mandatory to collect the fingerprints of applicants also for national entry visas (type D). Applicants will therefore be required to request an appointment and appear in person at the Consulate when submitting their visa […]
Read moreUpdated consular fee for applications for recognition of citizenship by descent filed by persons over 18 years of age.
Please be informed that Art. 1, Paragraph 639 of the Budget Law 2025 has provided for some changes related to applications for citizenship by descent (iure sanguinis) submitted by persons over 18 years of age, effective January 1, 2025. This provision establishes an increase from 300 euros to 600 euros of the consular fee pursuant […]
Read moreETA-IL Program. Important information for travel to Israel from January 1, 2025
As of January 1, 2025, Italian citizens intending to travel to Israel for tourism or business purposes on a visa-free basis (short stay of up to 90 days) will need to have prior travel authorization before they can board a flight or travel to the border. The new ETA-IL system requires them to submit their […]
Read moreItalian 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 […]
Read moreBethlehem 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 […]
Read moreNews 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” […]
Read moreStudy 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 […]
Read morenew 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). […]
Read moreTrenitalia 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 […]
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