Message of the Ambassador of Italy to Lebanon, Nicoletta Bombardiere, on the occasion of the 74th Italian National Day
Italian National Day Speech
Read moreLighting up of the facade of the National Museum of Beirut
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 moreThe Government of Italy to rehab 7 additional Lebanese public schools for improved learning for children and youth in Lebanon
The Embassy of Italy in Beirut signed a €2 million funding agreement in support of UNICEF’s school rehabilitation programme. The program, part of UNICEF and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education RACE II initiative, seeks to improve the physical learning environment in public schools throughout Lebanon, with a focus on the most vulnerable communities. […]
Read moreConversation between Minister Luigi Di Maio and the Lebanese Foreign Minister, Nassif Hitti
The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, held yesterday 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 morePresentation of Ambassador Bombardiere’s letters of credence to the President of the Lebanese Republic
Today, Ms. Nicoletta Bombardiere, Ambassador of the Italian Republic to Lebanon, presented her letters of credence to the President of the Lebanese Republic, Gen. Michel Aoun, during a solemn ceremony held at Baabda Palace. Following the ceremony, Ambassador Bombardiere stated that “it is an honor for me to have met President Aoun, and a great […]
Read moreSchengen visas (C type) to Malta
A new visa representation agreement between Italy and Malta will be in force from December 1st 2020.Therefore, foreign citizens residing in Lebanon may apply for Schengen visas to Malta at the Embassy of Italy in Beirut through TLScontact (https://it.tlscontact.com/lb/BEY/index.php ). The competence in issuing national visa (type D) to Malta pertains to the Embassy of […]
Read moreRe-opening of Embassy’s activities
The Embassy informs that it will resume its activities from next monday, November 16th 2020. Please be warned that due to the current COVID-19 situation, access to the public is only permitted upon appointment.
Read moreConsular and Visa Services. Fees in USD from October 1st 2020
The Embassy of Italy in Lebanon informs that since October 1st 2020, fees for consular and visa services are collected in American dollars (USD). Lebanese Pounds (LBP) are no longer accepted. As per consular services, the public is kindly requested to provide the amount in cash, if possible in the exact quantity.The consular and visa fees are herewith […]
Read moreVisit of Deputy Minister Emanuela Del Re to Lebanon (3 September 2020)
The Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Emanuela Del Re, visited Beirut today. The Deputy Minister had meetings with Italian and Lebanese NGOs, with Lebanese Foreign Minister, Charbel Wehbe, and with the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon, Najat Rochdi. The meetings were an occasion to take stock of the initiatives […]
Read moreCOVID-19: Interactive Questionnaire
To find out if and under what conditions you can travel to and from Italy, fill out the interactive questionnaire on https://infocovid.viaggiaresicuri.it/
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