Participation of Ambassador Davide Giglio in the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting and Related Meetings.
The Ambassador of Italy to the Philippines, Davide Giglio, participated in the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting and Related Meetings, held in Palau from 31 August to 3 September 2026. A Dialogue Partner of the Pacific Islands Forum since 2007, Italy reaffirmed on this occasion its long-standing commitment to supporting Pacific Island countries and […]
Read moreItaly–Philippines: Protocol on the conversion of driving licences signed
10 August 2026. The Protocol amending the Agreement between Italy and the Philippines on the conversion of driving licences was signed at the Farnesina. The agreement was signed, on the Italian side, by the Director-General for Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, Asia and Oceania, Ambassador Nicoletta Bombardiere, and, on the Philippine side, by the Ambassador of […]
Read moreFinal results of the selection process for the grants funded by the Italian Government for the academic year 2026/2027
The Embassy of Italy is pleased to announce the final results of the selection process for the grants funded by the Italian Government (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation) for the academic year 2026/2027. The Embassy extends its sincere congratulations to the selected candidates and expresses its grateful appreciation to all applicants who participated in the […]
Read moreFake 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 […]
Read moreAmbassador 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 […]
Read moreItalian 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 […]
Read moreCONSTITUTIONAL 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 […]
Read moreConsular 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.
Read morePresentation 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 […]
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