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12 February 2026
G20 Engagement Group: The Young Ambassadors Society is recruiting the Italian Delegates for the Y20

In collaboration with the Sherpa Office of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Young Ambassadors Society (YAS) is now recruiting the delegates that in 2026 will join the Italian Delegation of the Youth 20 (Y20), the official engagement group of the G20 for […]

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5 February 2026
Notice of Italian visa service interruption, 13 – 17 February 2026

Please be informed that from 13th to 17th of February 2026 the VISA operating System will undergo a temporary operational shutdown. This is a scheduled and urgent technical intervention that will result in the temporary suspension receipt and processing of visa applications, as well as the issuance of entry visas. This suspension will affect the […]

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1 February 2026
Public notice of offer of goods and services, free of charge, on the occasion of Integrated Promotion events and Italian Republic Day 21 May

Public Notice for Sponsors of the 2026 Integrated Promotion Program of the Embassy and the celebrations of the Italian Republic Day on 21st May   The Embassy of Italy is pleased to announce that the Public Notice concerning the sponsorship offers for the celebrations of the Italian Republic Day on 21st May and the events of […]

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1 February 2026
Public Notice for Sponsors of the 2026 Integrated Promotion Program of the Embassy and the celebrations of the Italian Republic Day on 21st May

Public Notice for Sponsors of the 2026 Integrated Promotion Program of the Embassy and the celebrations of the Italian Republic Day on 21st May   The Embassy of Italy is pleased to announce that the Public Notice concerning the sponsorship offers for the celebrations of the Italian Republic Day on 21st May and the events […]

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25 November 2025
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, reaffirms Italy’s and the Foreign Ministry’s ongoing commitment to preventing and combating all forms of violence and discrimination against women, in Italy and around the world. The Minister stated: “Violence against […]

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2 November 2025
Screening of There’s Still Tomorrow by Paola Cortellesi – European Film Festival

We are delighted to announce the screening of There’s Still Tomorrow, the critically acclaimed directorial debut by Paola Cortellesi, as part of the European Film Festival 2025. Join us on Saturday, November 8th at 9:00 PM at VOX Cinemas. This touching and witty film portrays the story of a woman in post-war Rome, navigating her […]

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8 October 2025
For the first time in the Middle East, Salone del Mobile.Milano will be hosted in Saudi Arabia with the teaser event “Red in Progress: Salone del Mobile.Milano Meets Riyadh.”

The inaugural edition of Red in Progress: Salone del Mobile.Milano meets Riyadh has been officially announced during the Cultural Investment Forum in Riyadh. The teaser event, scheduled for 26–28 November 2025 at the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), marks a landmark collaboration between Saudi Arabia and Italy in the fields of design, architecture, creativity and […]

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19 August 2025
Public Notice for Grants to Private Entities Aimed at Supporting International Peace and Security and Advancing Humanitarian Initiatives and the Protection of Human Rights

In order to enable Italy’s participation in international peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is authorized, pursuant to Article 23-ter, paragraph 2, of Presidential Decree No. 18/1967, to award financial contributions to initiatives proposed by Italian and foreign private entities. These contributions are granted through a public procedure, in […]

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12 August 2025
Telephone conversation between the President of the Council of Ministers and the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, held a telephone conversation today with the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, H.R.H. Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. The discussion provided an opportunity to exchange views on the latest developments in the Gaza conflict, as well as to address key […]

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12 August 2025
Implementation of the Bilateral Agreement between Italy and Saudi Arabia on Mutual Visa Exemption for Holders of Diplomatic, Special, or Service Passports

Effective August 13, 2025, the Bilateral Agreement between the Government of the Italian Republic and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the mutual exemption from short-stay visa requirements for holders of diplomatic, special, or service passports will enter into force. The Agreement, signed in Al Ula on January 26, 2025, allows eligible […]

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