Electronic 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 […]
Read moreEuropean elections 2024 – Voting methods
The Italian legislation relating to the election of members of the European Parliament does not provide for voting abroad outside the EU countries. Therefore, Italian AIRE registered voters residing in states that are not members of the European Union, will only be able to vote by returning to Italy to the polling stations set up […]
Read moreGrants for foreign students and italian citizens living abroad awarded by italian government. Call for applications for the academic year 2024-25
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) offers grants in favor of foreign students and Italian citizens living abroad (IRE) for the academic year 2024-25 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. Grants are offered to complete study courses and […]
Read moreStudy in Italy 2024-2025
STUDY IN THE ITALIAN UNIVERSITIES FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2024-2025 ENROLLMENT OF FOREIGN NON-EU STUDENTS The ew 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 […]
Read morePresident Meloni visits Lebanon (27 March 2024)
On the occasion of her visit to the Lebanese Republic, the President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, met today with the Prime Minister of the Lebanese Republic, Najib Mikati, at the Grand Serail (Government Palace). During the meeting, President Meloni firstly reaffirmed Italy’s readiness to continue contributing to Lebanon’s security and stability, particularly […]
Read moreCalls for Solutions – “Youth4Climate” (Y4C)
Within the initiative “Youth4Climate” (Y4C), developed during the PreCOP in Milan in 2021 and aimed at promoting youth participation in negotiations on climate change, the Italian Government launched this year a “Call for Solutions”. Young people between 18 and 29 years old can submit project proposals in the following fields: Environment and Climate Education, Sustainable […]
Read moreDeclarations of value
Starting from 1 February 2024, all requests for “Declaration of value” must be submitted to the Consular Office of this Embassy by making an appointment via the Prenot@mi Platform: https://prenotami.esteri.it/ . It is required to submit the application well in advance. For all information relating to the necessary documentation click here. For any other information […]
Read moreCosa accade se non ci si iscrive all’A.I.R.E.: Nuovo regime sanzionatorio
L’iscrizione all’A.I.R.E. è un diritto-dovere del cittadino (art. 6, L. 470/1988) e costituisce il presupposto per usufruire dei servizi consolari forniti dalle Rappresentanze all’estero, nonché per l’esercizio di importanti diritti, quali per esempio la possibilità di votare per corrispondenza in occasione di elezioni politiche e di referendum. Sono tenuti ad iscriversi all’AIRE: i cittadini che […]
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