G7 Taormina: Border controls temporarily restored
In view of the G7 Summit in Taormina, Sicily, Italy (May 26 and 27, 2017) border controls within the Schengen Area will be temporarily restored at ground, air, and maritime points of entry into Italy. The temporary suspension of unrestricted movement within the Schengen Area is in accordance with article 25 of the Schengen Border […]
Read moreInformation on same-sex unions
As of February 11, 2017, partners in a same-sex union are eligible to apply for Italian citizenship through Art. 5 of Law n. 91 of 1992. More detailed information on this new development may be found in the section of this website on Citizenship and Vital Records.
Read moreAttribuzione del cognome materno: sentenza della Corte Costituzionale n. 286/2016
La Corte Costituzionale con sentenza n. 286 del l’8 novembre – 21 dicembre 2016, pubblicata nella G.U. 1^ serie speciale – Corte Costituzionale n. 52 del 28 dicembre 2016, ha dichiarato l’illegittimità costituzionale delle norme che non consentono ai genitori, di comune accordo, di trasmettere al figlio, al momento della nascita, anche il cognome materno, […]
Read moreItaly’s Manifesto for its mandate as a UN Security Council member
Italy’s Manifesto for its mandate as a member of the Security Council of the UN.
Read moreBC Wilfire and evacuation resources
For updated information related to wildfire and evacuation resources in British Columbia, the Provincial government has provided the following website: https://news.gov.bc.ca/stories/bc-wildfire-2017-resources While many tourist areas remain accessible to the public, all turists are asked to consult the website indicated above for current developments on the emergency situation.
Read moreImportant: booking appointments with our visa office
The online booking procedure for Schengen visas at the Consulate General of Italy in Vancouver is carried out exclusively through the Consulate’s website and is FREE OF CHARGE. To book your visa interview appointment now, please click here. Any future applicants are kindly advised interviews tend to be booked solid 6 to 8 weeks in […]
Read morePRE-ENROLLMENT TO ITALIAN UNIVERSITIES
Please be advised that, starting March 24th and until June 30th 2014, foreign students can submit to the Consulate General of Italy in Vancouver pre-enrollment applications according to the following procedures: www.study-in-italy.it. In order to apply in due time, please be advised that the procedure will take at least 15 days.
Read moreNotice to Italian citizens registered in AIRE: Comunicating your email address to the Consulate General
Please be aware that, in order to receive updates from this Consulate General, we need to know your email address. For further information please refer to the Italian version of this page.
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