Entry/Exit System (EES) – October 12, 2025
Starting from October 12, 2025, the centralized system for the electronic registration of entry and exit of third-country nationals at the external borders of the Schengen Area for short stays becomes operational. “Short stays” means a period of up to 90 days in any 180-day period, calculated as a single period for all European countries […]
Read moreImportant update regarding the mobile numbers of this Consulate General
Due to an infrastructure upgrade of the phone service provider, the mobile numbers of this Consulate General were changed to the followings: Consular office: +234 (0)912 142 4797 Visa office: +234 (0)911 426 9688 Emergency number: +234 (0)912 860 5625 (for the compatriots who need urgent assistance outside the office hours)
Read moreOPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS – 2025/2026 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE ACADEMY OF ARTS AND CRAFTS OF PERFORMING ARTS AT TEATRO ALLA SCALA
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) supports the attendance of international students at the Global Master in Performing Arts Management (GMPAM) at the Academy of Performing Arts of the prestigious Teatro alla Scala in Milan by providing up to a maximum of 7 scholarships for six months, worth €1,000 per month, from […]
Read moreAppointments Online. Information for Consular Appointments
Starting from June 3rd, the way to book an appointment for consular services (excluding visas) will change. To book, you must follow these steps: 1) Register an account on the Prenot@mi portal. To register an account, you will need to fill out a form with the following information. Name, Surname, Place and Date of Birth, […]
Read more**** Appointment Family Reunification ****
Starting from May 12, the way to book an appointment for family reunification changes. To book an appointment, it is necessary to follow these steps: Register an account on the Prenot@mi portal. To register an account, you will need to fill out a form and provide the following information: First Name, Last Name, Place and […]
Read moreTranslation Awards and Grants of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation – 2025
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation promotes the dissemination of Italian publishing and cinematographic works abroad by providing incentives to translation and dubbing/subtitling initiatives, as a strategic tool for promoting Italian language and culture abroad. The Foreign Ministry provides two types of financial incentives: Grants for the translation of an Italian literary work, which […]
Read moreOnline Booking Service
Starting from November 1, 2024, appointments for the Legalization of documents, Declarations of Value, Visas for Family Reunification and Visas for Family Reunification with EU citizen can be only booked through the following portal: Home Page Prenot@mi (esteri.it) To proceed with the online booking, it is necessary to register by accessing the same website. The […]
Read moreScholarships 2024/2025 for the Master in Performing Arts Management at La Scala Theaterre
International students only The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) offers a maximum of 9 scholarships/grants, for six months, 1.000€ each month, from January 2025 to June 2025 (for a total of 6.000€) which will be awarded to a maximum of 9 (nine) International students. Please note that applicants must be already […]
Read moreThe Lagos office of the Italian Trade Agency
The Lagos office of the Italian Trade Agency – Trade Promotion Section of the Italian consulate, is seeking to hire two temporary staff through the recruitment firm, Kimberly Ryan. The recruitment firm will handle the outsourcing process and all associated administrative activities. 1) Administrative Assistant 2) Junior Trade Analyst The deadline for the position of Administrative […]
Read moreFrecciarossa. Discount for Italians Living Abroad
In agreement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), Trenitalia will offer a discount to Italians registered with AIRE. The purpose of the discount is to provide Italian citizens living abroad and travelling in Italy with the possibility of purchasing Trenitalia-Frecciarossa train tickets at special conditions, thanks the following offers valid until […]
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