From the Consulate

NOTICE – Operational suspension of the VIS IT system for processing and issuing entry visas

Please be advised that from 18:00 hrs. on 12 February 2026 until 00:00 hrs. on 18 February 2026, the VIS operating system will be affected by a temporary operational shutdown. This is a planned and urgent technical intervention that will temporarily suspend the reception and processing of visa applications, as well as the issuance of […]

Italian Language Courses for Adults

Confirmatory Constitutional Referendum on 22 and 23 March 2026

VOTING BY MAIL FOR ITALIAN CITIZENS RESIDING ABROAD AND OPTION TO VOTE IN ITALY By decree of the President of the Republic dated 13 January 2026, published in the Gazzetta Ufficiale on 14 January 2026, the dates of 22 and 23 MARCH 2026 have been set for the referendum pursuant to Article 138 of the Constitution, concerning […]

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 […]

Important 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)  

OPPORTUNITIES 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 […]

Appointments 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, […]

**** 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 […]

Translation 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 […]

Online 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 […]