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Statement by the Embassy of Italy in Manila on the Earthquake in Southern Mindanao.

Fake news on electronic visa system (e-visa) launch in June 2026

The Embassy of Italy denies the news which appeared on some social media regarding the introduction of the electronic visa system (e-visa) for Italy starting from June 2026, and confirms that this news is false. The Embassy recommends therefore to rely only on the indications published on the official communication channels of the Italian Government […]

Ambassador Davide Giglio’s Mission to Cebu

From 10 to 12 May 2026, Ambassador Davide Giglio carried out an official visit to Cebu, one of the Philippines’ leading economic and cultural centers. During his stay, the Ambassador met with Governor Pamela Baricuatro and Mayor Nestor Archival, to whom he renewed Italy’s friendship and closeness to Cebu, while reaffirming Italy’s interest in developing […]

Italian Government Scholarships for the 2026–2027 Academic Year – Deadline: 26 March 2026

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation offers scholarships to foreign students and Italian citizens residing abroad (IRE) for the 2026–2027 academic year. The scholarships are intended for attendance of study, training, or research programmes at public or legally recognised private Italian institutions and include: master’s degree programmes; PhD programmes; AFAM programmes (Higher Education […]

CONSTITUTIONAL REFERENDUM 2026: ISSUE OF DUPLICATES

Please be advised that, AS FROM MONDAY 9 MARCH 2026, voters who have not received their postal voting pack for the constitutional referendum of 22 and 23 March at their address of residence may request a DUPLICATE from this Embassy. Requests for a duplicate may be submitted in person at the Consular Office or sent […]

Consular services will be temporarily suspended on March 11 and 12, 2026

On 11 and 12 March 2026, consular services will be TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED. Users who had already scheduled an appointment on those dates will be contacted by the Consular Office to arrange a new appointment. This interruption will not affect the visa service, which will continue to be provided regularly.

Presentation of the Letters of Credence of Ambassador Davide Giglio to the President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands

Ambassador Davide Giglio presented his Letters of Credence today in Majuro to President Hilda C. Heine, thereby formally assuming his duties as Ambassador of Italy to the Republic of the Marshall Islands. On the occasion, he reaffirmed Italy’s close attention to the environmental challenges facing the country, as well as its firm commitment to tackling […]

Grants to foreign universities for the promotion of Italian language teaching abroad

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) offers foreign universities the opportunity to apply for grants for the creation and operation of Italian language departments in support of the promotion of Italian language and culture abroad.   GRANTS, AWARD CRITERIA AND TIMELINE FOR THEIR USE Contributions to Italian language chairs are intended to […]

Grants to foreign universities for training and refresher courses for Italian language teachers working in foreign universities

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) offers foreign universities the opportunity to obtain grants for the organization of training and refresher courses for Italian language teachers working in foreign universities in order to promote Italian language and culture.   GRANTS, AWARD CRITERIA AND TIMELINE  The above grants are awarded to public and […]

Purchase and supply of books and teaching material for foreign schools and universities to support the teaching of the Italian language

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) offers foreign educational institutions and universities (public, state-run, or legally recognized) the opportunity to submit requests for the purchase and supply (including shipping) of Italian books and teaching materials, including in digital format, in order to support the teaching of Italian abroad. To submit an application, […]