Reopening of the Visa Office
The Embassy of Italy informs that on 22nd June 2020 the visa office will resume its activities. Applicants may book appointments on the TLS website https://it.tlscontact.com/lb/BEY/index.php. Before submitting their files, applicants are kindly requested to check the updates of the relevant legislation adopted by the Italian Government on entry to Italy: https://www.esteri.it/mae/en/ministero/normativaonline/decreto-iorestoacasa-domande-frequenti/focus-cittadini-italiani-in-rientro-dall-estero-e-cittadini-stranieri-in-italia.html
Read moreItalian National Day- The Accademia Musicale Chigiana performs the Italian National Anthem
On the occasion of the Italian Republic Day (2nd June 2020), the Embassy of Italy in Lebanon is glad to announce the performance of Inno di Mameli, the Italian national anthem, by the Accademia Musicale Chigiana. The anthem’s performance can be listened to on YouTube
Read moreInvisible Squares’ e-book
On the occasion of the Italian Republic Day (2nd June 2020), the Embassy of Italy in Lebanon is glad to announce the publication of the ebook “Le Piazze Invisibili” (Invisible Squares), dedicated to 18 amongst the most beautiful squares in Italy. The book can donwloaded on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and […]
Read moreSTUDY IN THE ITALIAN UNIVERSITIES – ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021
In the light of COVID-19 emergency impact on both international mobility and foreigners entry in Italy for the academic year 2020-2021, students are recommended to personally contact the Universities and the AFAM-Higher Artistic and Musical Education institutions of their choice, to obtain the required information on courses, admission requirements and, most important, deadlines for online registration. […]
Read moreMinister Di Maio phone conversation with the Lebanese Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, Nassif Hitti
The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, held today a phone conversation with the Lebanese Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, Nassif Hitti. Besides COVID-19 Emergency, Regional issues and bilateral economic cooperation, Minister Di Maio confirmed Italy’s ongoing support to Lebanese institutions. In such context, Minister Di Maio expressed appreciation […]
Read moreBeirut National Museum facade lit up with the colors of the Italian flag in solidarity with Italy
The Embassy of Italy in Lebanon expresses its gratitude to the Lebanese Ministry of Culture – Directorate General of Antiquities, for lighting up with the Italian flag the facade of the National Museum of Beirut, as a message of solidarity during the Covid-19 crisis. The National Museum represents a symbol of the strong bond that […]
Read moreExtension of entry visas and permits of residence issued by Lebanese Authorities
The competent Lebanese Authorities have informed that holders of entry visas and permits of residence expiring as of 11th March 2020 are allowed to renew them at the end of the current situation, without being charged a delay fee for overstay. The competent Lebanese Authorities have also informed that applications for permits of residence will […]
Read moreExtension of validity of the documents (passports, identity cards, driving licences, permits of stay, visas) issued by Italian Authorities
By virtue of the Decree of 17 March 2020, the Italian Government decided that, except for expatriation and border crossing, the validity of passports, identity cards and driving licenses issued by the Italian Authorities and expiring from 31st January 2020 is automatically extended until 31st August 2020. The Italian Government has extended the validity of […]
Read moreItalian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy
1.I’m an Italian expat or a foreign national resident in Italy, may I return to Italy? Yes, but only for emergency reasons. For example, Italian nationals, or foreign nationals resident in Italy, who are abroad temporarily (for tourism, business or other reasons) are allowed to return to Italy. Italian nationals obliged to leave the foreign […]
Read moreCovid-19 Emergency: Donations to Italy
We inform private citizens, enterprises, and foreign institutions wishing to contribute with a cash donation to Italy, aimed at supporting the interventions to contrast the Covid-19 emergency, that the Italian Civil Protection, as foreseen by the Decree 17 March 2020, n. 18 (“Cura Italia”), activated a dedicated banking account: Banca Intesa Sanpaolo SpABranch: Via del […]
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