Visit of the Chief of the Defense Staff, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, to Lebanon (04 – 05 September 2024)
The Chief of the Defense Staff, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, visited Beirut where he met with the Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, Gen. Joseph Aoun. The meeting was an opportunity to discuss ways to further strengthen cooperation between the two Armed Forces, to take an overview of the situation in general and the latest […]
Read moreProvision of grants for private entities. Maintenance of international peace and security and implementation of humanitarian initiatives and protection of human rights.
To enable Italian participation in international peace and humanitarian initiatives, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation grants contributions to initiatives proposed by Private Italian and foreign entities, following a public procedure, in compliance with the principles of transparency and equal treatment. For the allocation of contributions from the resources of their competence for […]
Read moreVisit to Lebanon of the Chief of the Central Operation Command, Gen. Francesco Paolo Figliuolo (07- 08 August 2024)
The Joint Ops HQ Commander, Gen. Francesco Paolo Figliuolo, paid a visit to the Italian contingent in UNIFIL. Upon his arrival at Beirut airport, Gen. Figliuolo met Ambassador Marcelli. The visit is a sign of closeness and a further demonstration of Italy’s commitment to the stability and peace of Lebanon.
Read moreItalian museums. Launch of an app for the valorisation and purchase of entrance tickets
On 3 July 2024, “Italian Museums”, the official app of the National Museum System, was presented at the Ministry of Culture: an application that provides users with information on the national museum system and which allows the purchase of entrance tickets. The application contains information in English and Italian on 406 Italian museums and archaeological […]
Read moreScholarships academic year 2024-2025. Final list of beneficiaries
We are pleased to communicate the final ranking of the scholarships offered by the Italian government to foreign students and Italians residing abroad (IRE) for the academic year 2024-2025. The winners have 7 days to accept the scholarship by logging into their account on the Study In Italy portal and accepting the scholarship. Exclusion of […]
Read moreCodice Fiscale. Update
We inform you that starting from 15 July 2024, Italians registered in AIRE in the consular district of this Italian Embassy Beirut can directly download the tax code attribution certificate (Codice fiscal) via the Fast It Portal. How? Access the Fast It Portal; Click on “Consular Register and AIRE” and then on “Assignment […]
Read more“ITALIAN SCREENS – FARE CINEMA” WEEK, JULY 05-13, 2024
“Italian Screens”, an initiative by the Ministry of Forein Affairs and International Cooperation together with the Directorate General for Cinema and Audiovisual of the Ministry of Culture and organized by Cinecittà, lands for the first time in Beirut. For the occasion, the Italian Cultural Institute of Beirut will present four of the five finalist films […]
Read moreElectronic Identity Card (CIE)
Starting from 10 June 2024, the Consular Chancellery of the Italian Embassy in Beirut will issue the Electronic Identity Card (CIE). It is possible to issue the CIE only and exclusively to citizens registered A.I.R.E. at this Embassy. For more information on the procedure for requesting the CIE: (link)
Read moreReintroduction of the national visa for family reasons
We inform applicants that starting from 1 June 2024, foreign family members of Italian/EU citizens who travel to Italy for the purposes of family reunification will be issued free of charge a national visa (D) for family reasons, if the requirements are met. Requirements and conditions: Pursuant to art. 2, Legislative Decree 30/2007, family members […]
Read moreTrenitalia. Concessions for A.I.R.E. registered italian citizens
Please note that TRENITALIA reserves advantages for Italians residing abroad registered A.I.R.E. who will travel in Italy until 31 December 2024. – Discounts up to 80% with the Special Events offer on Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca – 40% reduction for the purchase of High Speed tickets for groups of at least 10 people traveling together […]
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