Celebrations of the 80th Anniversary of the Italian Republic in Abidjan (2 June 2026, Abidjan)
On June, 2nd 2026, the celebrations of the Italian Republic Day were held in Abidjan, in the presence of the Ivorian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Nialé Kaba, the Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Agriculture, the Italian community, local and traditional authorities, the diplomatic corps, and all friends of Italy. The event […]
Read morePresentation of the Letters of Credence of the Ambassador of Italy to Liberia (24th–27th May, Monrovia)
On Monday, 25th May, the Ambassador of Italy, Roberta Di Lecce, presented her Letters of Credence to the President of the Republic of Liberia, Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., thus formally marking the beginning of her mandate in the country. During the audience, Ambassador Di Lecce and President Boakai reviewed the state of bilateral relations between […]
Read moreCelebration of the Italian Design Day in the World (Abidjan, 4 May 2026)
On the occasion of the First Edition in Côte d’Ivoire of the Italian Design Day, the conference “Rethinking Regeneration” was held today, Monday 4th May 2026, at the Sofitel – Hôtel Ivoire in Abidjan. The event focused on the role of design as a tool for innovation, sustainability, and shared growth between Italy and Côte […]
Read moreItalian participation in the EU‑Regional Business Forum – West Africa Corridors (Abidjan, 30 March – 1 April 2026)
The EU‑Regional Business Forum – West Africa Corridors was held from 30 March to 1 April 2026 at the Sofitel – Hôtel Ivoire in Abidjan. The event was organised by the Delegation of the European Union to Côte d’Ivoire, in cooperation with the Belgian development agency ENABEL and the Ivorian Ministry of Transport and Maritime […]
Read moreCALL FOR APPLICATIONS – SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED BY THE ITALIAN GOVERNMENT (A.Y. 2026‑2027)
The Embassy of Italy in Abidjan informs that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) has opened the call for applications for scholarships for the 2026–2027 academic year, intended for international students from more than 144 countries, including Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. These scholarships allow students to attend, in person, academic, […]
Read moreTemporary shutdown of the VIS IT system (12th-17th February 2026)
The Embassy of Italy in Abidja hereby informs that, from 12 February 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (Abidjan time) until 17 February 2026 at 11:00 p.m. (Abidjan time), the VIS IT system will undergo a temporary shutdown. This scheduled and urgent technical intervention will result in the temporary suspension of all activities related to the receipt […]
Read moreUniTrento Scholarships – MISS and MEIS Master’s Programmes (Academic Year 2026/2027)
The Embassy of Italy informs that the admission calls for two Master’s Degree programmes offered by the School of International Studies of the University of Trento have been published: the Master’s Degree in International Security Studies (MISS), delivered in cooperation with the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies in Pisa, and the Master’s Degree in European […]
Read moreUpdate of the visa section of the website
The Embassy of Italy in Abidjan informs that the section of the website dedicated to visas has been updated. The new version provides detailed information on procedures, requirements and the documentation needed for the main visa categories most frequently requested. The aim is to facilitate access to clear, up‑to‑date and regulation‑compliant guidance, offering users a […]
Read moreNouvelle fonctionnalité de liste d’attente, destinée aux demandeurs de visa pour l’Italie
À partir du lundi 17 novembre, le portail de VFS Global (visa.vfsglobal.com/civ/en/ita/news/introduction-of-waiting-list) a mis en place la nouvelle fonctionnalité de liste d’attente, destinée aux demandeurs de visa pour l’Italie. Grâce à cet outil, les intéressés peuvent s’inscrire sur la liste d’attente lorsqu’aucun créneau de rendez‑vous n’est disponible au moment de la réservation. Dès qu’un créneau […]
Read moreScholarships for the Academic Year 2025/2026 – Accademia Teatro alla Scala – Global Master in Performing Arts Management (GMPAM)
The Embassy of Italy informs that the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) has granted scholarships to support international students enrolled in the Global Master in Performing Arts Management (GMPAM), organized by the Accademia Teatro alla Scala. For the academic year 2025/2026, up to 7 scholarships are available, each worth €1,000 per […]
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