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Notice to the public

Users are kindly informed that, from 23th to 27th March 2026, maintenance works will be carried out at the Consular Chancery of the Italian Embassy in Pretoria. During this period, the provision of some consular services may experience delays or temporary disruptions. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your kind cooperation […]

ROADSHOW TO ATTRACT POTENTIAL INVESTORS AND PROMOTE LUXURY TOURISM

On 3–4 March, a roadshow organised by the Embassy was held to promote investment and golf-related tourism in Italy. Following similar events held in Cape Town last year, the focus for 2026 was on the Gauteng Province, with a two-day event taking place in Johannesburg and Lanseria. The first meeting took place at the prestigious […]

ITALIAN GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS ACADEMIC YEAR 2026-2027. DEADLINE 26.3.2026 AT 14.00 (ITALIAN TIME)

The call for applications for scholarships in Italy for citizens of South Africa, Lesotho, Madagascar, Namibia and Mauritius and for Italian citizens residing in South Africa for the academic year 2026-2027 has been published. Interested students, after registering, may submit their applications exclusively through the “Study in Italy” portal https://studyinitaly.esteri.it/, following the instructions and, if […]

Remembrance Day. Minister Tajani and the diplomatic network participate in commemorations

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani is participating today in the ceremony dedicated to Remembrance Day, in memory of the victims of the foibe massacres and in solidarity with the Istrian, Fiuman and Dalmatian exiles and our national community in Slovenia and Croatia. The commemoration, scheduled to take place in the Chamber of Deputies, will be attended by the […]

Italy is investing in sports diplomacy. We are building peace with Milano–Cortina Olympics (Il Messaggero)

Below is the statement by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani published today in the daily newspaper “Il Messaggero” on the occasion of the opening of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Milano–Cortina 2026 will be a global event, bringing to Italy 3,500 athletes from over 90 countries, competing in 304 […]

CALL FOR SPONSORSHIP PROPOSALS OF THE ITALIAN PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES PLANNED IN 2026

The Italian Embassy in Pretoria invites public and/or private entities to express their interest in supporting, through sponsorship, the organisation of events and integrated promotional activities (cultural, scientific, economic) related to its mission. Interested parties will have the opportunity to promote their image, company name or other distinctive elements in accordance with the terms agreed […]

EMBASSY OF ITALY: INVITATION OF SERVICES NOTICE

Invitation of Services Notice  

Notice of Recruitment of an Administrative Officer in the Consular Section – Embassy of Italy in Pretoria

The Embassy of Italy is recruiting an administrative officer in the Consular Section. Applications using exclusively the form provided by the Embassy, along with the required documentation, must be submitted only via e-mail to: archivio.pretoria@esteri.it. The deadline for submission is 09 October 2025 at 11h59pm. Notice of Emplyment (with all details and requirements) Application form 

The results of the selection ‘Scholarships offered by the Italian Government to foreign and Italian students living abroad (IRE) 2025 – 26’ are announced

EVOLUTION & ENVIRONMENT: TELMO PIEVANI IN SOUTH AFRICA

Evolution & Environment: Telmo Pievani in South Africa 🌍✨ The Embassy of Italy and Italian Cultural Institute in Pretoria is proud to welcome Telmo Pievani, a renowned Italian philosopher of science and evolutionary biologist, for an exclusive series of lectures across South Africa as part of Italian Research Day in the World 2025. From the […]