The Consular Chancery and Visa Section will stay closed on April 25, May 1st and May 8
The Embassy of Italy informs that on Thursday 25th of April 2019, on the occasion of the Italian Liberation Day, and on Wednesday 1st of May 2019, on the occasion of Labour Day, it will remain closed, including the Consular Chancery and Visa Section. Only for emergencies, please call +27.82.781.5972. On Wednesday 8th of May 2019, […]
Read moreBando del Ministero per i Beni e le Attività Culturali per la concessione di premi per le traduzioni
The Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities has published a call for application for a prize for translations. The cash prizes in 2019 will be 10, dedicated to translations in Italian from a foreign language or vice-versa. The following works can participate: a. literary works in poetry or prose; b. literary and artistic critic works, […]
Read moreProcedure to demonstrate the existence of pensioners – INPS informative video
This video published by INPS (the Italian National Pension Institute) provides with information on the procedure to follow to demonstrate the existence in life of Italian pensioners: https://youtu.be/ka1_Qd2PSLg
Read morePaolo Cuculi, new Ambassador of Italy in Pretoria
On April 15, 2019, the new Ambassador of Italy, Paolo Cuculi, has taken office in Pretoria. For the biographic profile of Ambassador Cuculi, please click here.
Read moreNotice of Recruitment of an Employee: Administrative Assistant (secretarial, filing and accounting)
The Embassy of Italy is recruiting an employee as Administrative Assistant (secretarial, filing and accounting). – The call for applications with details on the recruitment procedure The candidates are required to be at least 18-years old, be in good health, hold at least secondary school diploma, a South African residence for at least two years and […]
Read moreScience and technology speak Italian
In 2019, as has been done in previous years, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is accepting nominations for the “Italian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation Award” to award the remarkable activities, experience and professional contribution of scientists/researchers abroad. Download the Call for Nominations application form and Annexures here. Furthermore, the “Innovation that speaks […]
Read more25 November – International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
To celebrate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Italy reaffirms its strong commitment to promoting gender equality and combating all forms of discrimination and violence against women, which is among its priorities also in view of its three-year term on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) from 1 January 2019. […]
Read moreSpeech by the President of the Republic of Italy, Sergio Mattarella, at the ceremony held to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the Great War and Italy’s National Unity and Armed Forces Day
On November 4th, 2018, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War and to celebrate Italy’s National Unity and Armed Forces Day has visited the Military Memorial of Redipuglia, paying hommage to the fallen soldiers. He then presided over the ceremony commemorating the 100th anniversary of the end […]
Read moreUpdated fee for for applying to acquire Italian citizenship for marriage
The fee to be paid for applying to acquire Italian citizenship for marriage has been updated (Decree-Law 113/2018) to 250 euro. For more details, please check the dedicated page.
Read moreTHE CGIE CONTINENTAL COMMISSION OF ENGLISH-SPEAKING COUNTRIES MEETING IN JOHANNESBURG
The CGIE (General Council of Italians Abroad) – Continental Commission of English-speaking countries – held its latest meeting in Johannesburg from September 21 to 23, 2018. After Melbourne in October 2017 and Toronto in May, earlier this year, the Commission decided to hold its latest meeting in South Africa. “Proof”, said the Ambassador of Italy […]
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