PUBLIC NOTICE
As of 11 May 2026, applicants wishing to submit visa applications at the Visa Office of the Consular Chancellery for short-stay visas (tourism, business, sports competitions, medical treatment, missions), as well as for long-stay visas for employment, are required to book an appointment exclusively through the Prenot@Mi platform (Home Page – Prenot@Mi). Appointment requests submitted […]
Read moreEvents and Sponsorships
As part of its institutional activities, the Italian Embassy in Addis Ababa organizes events to promote Italy in the economic, cultural, and scientific fields. In this context, the Embassy invites public and/or private entities to express their interest in supporting the organization of these activities through sponsorship (including the celebrations of Republic Day). Interested parties […]
Read moreCompletion of the renovation works of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital (Black Lion) in Addis Ababa
With the inauguration of the renovated Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at “Tikur Anbessa” (Black Lion) Specialized Hospital in Addis Ababa, Italy brings a new beginning for newborn care in Ethiopia. Implemented by the Italian NGO Doctors with Africa CUAMM, with funding from the Italian Development Cooperation (AICS), the intervention is part of the broader […]
Read moreScholarships for foreign students and Italian citizens living abroad awarded by the Italian Government (A.A. 2026/2027)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) offers scholarships in favour of foreign students and Italian citizens living abroad (IRE) for the 2026-2027 academic year, in order to foster international cooperation in cultural, scientific and technological fields, to promote the Italian language and culture and to support Italy’s economic system in the world (According to the Italian law 288/55 and its subsequent […]
Read moreNOTICE – Operational shutdown of the VIS IT system for the processing and issuance of entry visas
Please be informed that starting from 8:00 p.m. on 12 February 2026 until 2:00 a.m. on 18 February 2026, the VIS operating system will undergo a temporary operational shutdown. This is a scheduled and urgent technical intervention which will result in the temporary suspension of activities related to the receipt and processing of visa applications, […]
Read moreMessage from Minister Tajani on the occasion of the Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Today, on the Holocaust Remembrance Day we pay tribute to the victims of the Shoah and honor the survivors, to ensure that the horror of the Holocaust never returns. Remembrance is not a formal ritual. It is a collective responsibility towards the future. I thank all the Italian Embassies, Consulates, and Cultural Institutes that are […]
Read moreInternational 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 […]
Read morePublication of the rankings for the MAECI 2025/26 scholarships
The selection procedures for the awarding of MAECI 2025/26 scholarships have been concluded. The winning students, according to the published rankings, will have to proceed to accept the scholarship within 7 days on the STUDY IN ITALY portal by logging in through their personal account. In case the student intends to renounce the scholarship, it will […]
Read more69° Anniversario del disastro di Marcinelle, e 24° Giornata Nazionale del Sacrificio del Lavoro Italiano nel Mondo
Messaggio del Vice Presidente del Consiglio dei Ministri e Ministro degli Affari Esteri e Cooperazione Internazionale, On. Antonio Tajani. 8 agosto 2025 L’8 agosto è, ormai da 69 anni, una delle pagine più tristi della nostra storia. Un dolore che condividiamo con gli altri 11 Paesi che quel giorno persero tanti dei loro […]
Read moreSelection procedure for the recruitment of an employee on a permanent contract
17 june 2025 – Announcement of the final ranking of eligible candidates. 24 september 2024 – By note no. 5729 of 24 September 2024, we inform you that the deadline for submitting applications to take part in the selection procedure is extended until 14:00 on Friday 4 October 2024. 19 august […]
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