G20 Summit – Border Controls
Please be advised that in view of the G20 Summit in Rome on October 30 and 31, 2021 border controls will be temporarily reinstated within the Schengen Area from 10:00 p.m. on October 27 to 1:00 p.m. on November 01 2021 at air, land, and sea entry points to Italy. This standard practice by Schengen […]
Read moreScreening of the documentary “Dante Confidential”
As part of the events marking the 21st Week of the Italian Language in the World, the Embassy of Italy in Ottawa is pleased to present the documentary DANTE CONFIDENTIAL, in Italian with English subtitles. The film will be available on the Embassy’s YouTube channel from 7 to 10 p.m. (EDT) on Friday, October 22, […]
Read moreCOMITES ELECTIONS 2021 – Failure to present a list of candidates for the Ottawa Comites
It having been duly noted that no list of candidates was presented in the period between the twentieth and the thirtieth day following calling of the said elections, it is established by Consular Decree that the elections for the members of the Committee of Italians Abroad (COMITES) of Ottawa, called for Friday, December 3, 2021 […]
Read morePRENOT@MI PORTAL: CONSULAR OFFICE LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE BOOKING SYSTEM
On October 12, the Consular Office is launching the new Prenot@mi portal at https://prenotami.esteri.it. Appointments for passport applications, visas, civil status registration, legalizations and certifications must now be booked through the new user-friendly interface by selecting the service requested and the appropriate office. Users will also be able to upload the required documents directly to […]
Read moreAppointment reservation and access to the Consular Office
Appointments for the following services must be booked online via Prenot@mi, the new reservation system: Passport issuing Registration of civil status documents (birth and death certificates, marriage certificates, etc.), certification of signatures of notaries, translators or officers of Global Affairs Canada Visa services For all other services an appointment can be booked by sending an […]
Read moreVaccination passport or proof of vaccination now required in Québec for access to specific activities
Beginning September 01, 2021, a vaccination passport or proof of vaccination are required for access to specific activities in the province of Québec. Residents of the province may register their vaccination certificates with the Québec Vaccination Registry. Non-residents visiting the province are not eligible to receive the passport, but may access the aforesaid activities by […]
Read moreA Short Course on Leonardo Sciascia
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Leonardo Sciascia, the Embassy of Italy will be remembering the great Sicilian author with five posts on its Facebook and Twitter accounts. The goal is to pique your curiosity with glimpses into the life and work of the great Sicilian writer. Stay tuned for the first […]
Read moreGuide to your Italian Roots: in the footsteps of your ancestors
The second volume in the series Guide to your Italian Roots is now available online. Published by the Associazione di Promozione Sociale Raìz Italiana with the support of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Directorate General of Emigration policy and Italians Abroad, the booklet provides a wealth of information for those interested in their origins […]
Read more“Caruso, Corelli, Di Stefano. Italian Opera Legends”
A virtual exhibition organized in collaboration with the Teatro alla Scala Foundation of Milan to celebrate Caruso, Corelli, and Di Stefano, three remarkable tenors who represented Italian opera in the world. The 3D itinerary, curated by music critic Mattia Palma, takes us inside the Teatro alla Scala, to real spaces and virtual, architectural stages where […]
Read moreEU Digital Covid Certificate for Italian citizens who were vaccinated or who recovered abroad – NEW NOTICE
On August 4, 2021, the Ministry of Health published the rules governing the issue of the EU Digital Covid Certificate to Italian citizens who were vaccinated against COVID-19 abroad (with vaccines recognized by the EMA) or who recovered abroad. Whether or not they are registered with the national health service (SSN) or the health plan […]
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