Webinar on “Social, Psychological and Health Impact of COVID-19 on the Elderly”
On July 7th 2020, thanks to the collaboration between the Embassy of Italy and the Academy of Science of South Africa , Italian and South African experts will discuss the effects of the Covid 19 pandemic on the most affected and vulnerable group- the elderly population- during the webinar “Social, Psychological and Health Impact of […]
Read moreA virtual meeting on the cooperation and opportunities on Aerospace, Aviation and Defense
On 26 May 2020, the Italian Embassy and the South African Department of Science and Innovation organized a bilateral virtual meeting dedicated to the collaborations between Italy and South Africa in the Aerospace, Aviation and Defense sectors. The meeting was attended by several public research institutions, including the space agencies and the astrophysical institutes of […]
Read moreSPECIAL FLIGHTS FOR THE RETURN ITALIAN CITIZENS FROM SOUTH AFRICA TO ITALY
The Embassy of Italy and the Consulates in Johannesburg and Cape Town wish to inform the Italian citizens that two special flight are being organized for repatriation from South Africa to Italy: – Thursday 28th May, from Johannesburg (JNB) to Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – Saturday 30th May, from Cape Town (CPT) to Rome Fiumicino (FCO) […]
Read moreCOVID-19. Donations and support to the most vulnerable
The sanitary emergency created by the novel coronavirus is posing a number of challenges in many countries and in many communities. Here you can find a few suggestions on how to support the efforts of Italy and South Africa in tackling the pandemic. Donations aimed at tackling the emergency in Italy By donating at […]
Read moreLIFE CERTIFICATE FOR ITALIAN PENSIONERS: INPS EXTENDS THE DEADLINE UNTIL DECEMBER 2020
Taking into account the global health emergency caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, INPS (the Italian National Social Security Institute) has decided to extend the deadline for pensioners to submit the life certificates (proof that one is still alive), originally set in February 2020, until December 2020. In case the certificate is not submitted by December […]
Read more#WeAreItaly – Stay tuned on IT!
With the campaign #WeAreItaly #StayTunedOnIt the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation invites you to continue keeping an eye on the vibrant Italian culture even during the Coronavirus days. Andrea Bocelli, Uto Ughi, Tiziano Ferro, Nicola Piovani, Paolo Fresu, Ada Montellanico, Nek, Andrea Griminelli, Rita Marcotulli, Fabrizio Bosso… all of them prepared a […]
Read moreCovid-19 – Suspension of the emission of tourism visa for Malta
Please be informed that, because of the Covid-19 emergency, the emission of tourism visas for Malta is suspended until further notice.
Read moreCOVID-19. Embassy staff in smart-working. Essential Consular serices guarandeed.
NOTICE In light of the precautionary measuresannounced by the President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa (http://www.thepresidency.gov.za/press-statements/statement-president-cyril-ramaphosa-measures-combat-covid-19-epidemic) to contain the Covid-19 pandemics(novel coronavirus), the Embassy of Italy will introduce a system of smartworking starting from Monday March 16, 2020 and until further notice. Essentialservices and consular assistance in case of emergency will be […]
Read morePrenota online – book online your appointment for visas and consular services
With the aim to improve the services and to promote dematerialization of consular proceedings, the Embassy of Italy has introduced starting from 18 March 2020 a system to book the appointments online. The system is divided in two macro-categories: – visas (The Embassy of Italy cannot process directly, except in exceptional cases, the visa applications […]
Read moreCOVID-19. Information for Italians and foreigners in light of the recent measures adopted by the Italian Government
COVID-19. Information on measures taken by the Italian government All EU citizens, foreign nationals residing in an EU Member State and members of their household (spouse, civil or cohabiting partner, dependent children aged below 21 years, other dependent household members) may freely travel to Italy without having to justify their reasons for travelling. With […]
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