CIVIL UNION BETWEEN SAME-SEX COUPLES (Law n. 76 / 2016)
In accordance to Law n. 76 of May 20th 2016 and its related regulations (DPCM n. 144 of July 23rd 2016), it is also possible to establish civil unions between same-sex couples overseas.In accordance with the above mentioned Law:• It is possible to establish a civil union between a same-sex couple, in which at least […]
Read moreEarthquake in Central Italy – Collection of donations and solidarity initiatives
The numerous offers of help coming from all over the world for the populations struck by the earthquake of 24 August can be paid through the following channels: REGION OF LAZIO Bank Current Account under the heading: Regione Lazio per Amatrice e Accumoli IBAN: IT 60 P 02008 05255 000104428939 BIC/Swift:UNCRITMM or Post Office Current […]
Read moreConsular Mission to Far North Queensland
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE CONSULATE OF ITALY IN BRISBANE The Consulate of Italy in Brisbane is glad to announce a Consular Mission to Far North Queensland. The purpose of this Mission is to collect digital fingerprints of Italian citizens for the subsequent application for Italian passports. For this purpose, we would like to inform all […]
Read moreLaunch of the biography of Felice Benuzzi “The Heart and The Abyss”, by Rory Steele
The Dante Alighieri Society and the Consulate of Italy in Brisbane invite to the launch of the biography of Felice Benuzzi, by Rory Steele. The life of Felice Benuzzi, adventurer, mountaineer, diplomat and Consul in Brisbane (1951-1954) has been recalled by Rory Steele, academic, diplomat, Australian Ambassador to Italy (1997-2001), poet. The launch will take […]
Read moreOPERA DI FIRENZE – MAGGIO MUSICALE FIORENTINO – INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE SELECTION OF YOUNG OPERA SINGERS – A.Y. 2016-17
Enrolment is now open for admission of opera singers to the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Academy – Opera di Firenze. Aims of the course: The objective of the course is the advanced vocational training of opera singers, with the goal of favoring a solid beginning and advancement of the career. Young artists will be given the […]
Read moreTHE PELLEGRINO SCHOLARSHIP FOR FURTHER EDUCATION IN ITALY 2016
Cav. Stephen John Pellegrino (SP) is offering one scholarship for 2016 to Australian citizens and Italian nationals permanently residing in Queensland and Northern Territory. The scholarship is organized in conjunction with the Consulate of Italy in Brisbane. For further information, please see the attachment.
Read morePapua New Guinea (PNG) Residents – Schengen Visas information
The Consulate of Italy in Brisbane is entitled to issue Visas for PNG Residents. Please read the information attached to guide you through the application process.
Read moreSettimana della Lingua Italiana nel Mondo. Conference in Canberra on Saturday 24 October 2015
The Italian Embassy in Canberra will be holding a professional learning opportunity primarily for teachers of Italian. The conference is titled “Italian Language in Music and the Music of Italian” will take place on Saturday 24 October 2015 at the Italian Embassy, 12 Grey Street, Deakin ACT from 9:00am to 5:20pm. There are many expert […]
Read moreNew Procedure for Submitting Applications For Italian Citizenship Through Marriage
From August the 1st, there are new procedures for submitting applications for Italian Citizenship through marriage. Applications must be presented directly online.
Read moreIMPORTANT CHANGES AFFECTING APOSTILLES
From the 1st of July 2015, the office responsible for issuing Apostilles on Australian Public documents is the Australian Passport Office located on the 17th floor, 150 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000. Staff at Australian High Commissions and Consulates overseas with access to the Australian Consular Information System (with the exception of Honorary Consulates), will […]
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