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24 February 2022
LIFTING OF TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS FROM AND TO ITALY

  Starting from the 1st March 2022 and until the 31st March 2022 (end date for the Italian state of emergency) entry to Italy will be allowed, without quarantine and independently from the travel reasons, under the following conditions: a) presentation of the digital Passenger Locator Form to the Airline and to the competent Authorities; b) presentation to […]

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3 February 2022
Travel updates

1. TRAVEL FROM SOUTH AFRICA TO ITALY As of 1 June 2022, the Green Pass or other equivalent certification is no longer required for entry or re-entry into Italy. To book an appointment to apply for a visa for Italy, please visit the VFS Global website https://visa.vfsglobal.com/zaf/en/ita/ .   2. TRAVEL FROM ITALY TO SOUTH […]

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14 January 2022
Travel restrictions from South Africa to Italy lifted with immediate effect

We are pleased to inform you that the provisions of the Ordinance of the Ministry of Health of November 26, 2021 are repealed with immediate effect. The journey from South Africa to Italy therefore are once again allowed for reasons of:  – Work/Business  – Health  – Study  – Absolute urgency Return to own residence The […]

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15 December 2021
Ordinance 14 December 2021 by the Italian Ministry of Health: travel ban from Southern Africa’s countries is extended until 31.01.2022

Please be informed that according to Ordinance 14 December 2021 by the Italian Ministry of Health, the measures enacted with Ordinance 26 November 2021 are in force until 31 January 2022.

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13 December 2021
Temporary closure.

Following the detection of some cases of positive Covid-19, the Consulate offices will remain temporarily closed. Appointments already booked will be rescheduled as soon as possible through specific communication via e-mail. In the event of an emergency, you can call 0027 (0) 833983010.

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11 December 2021
2021 Christmas Concert

We are pleased to share the link to view our 2021 Christmas Concert: https://youtu.be/QEs96A5WQps. The concert was recorded on 10th Dicember at St. Mary’s Cathedral by the UCT Opera School singers directed by Lisa Engelbrecht with Alexandra Hamilton as a special guest. The Consulate of Italy in Cape Town would like to wish all Italian citizens […]

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26 November 2021
TRAVEL UPDATE – Regulation 26 November 2021 by the Ministry of Health: prohibition of travels and transit in Italy from South Africa from November 26th to December 15th 2021.

Following today’s prorogation of the Ordinance of the Italian Ministry of Health dated 26 November 2021, untill 31st January 2022 travelling to Italy and transiting through Italy are banned for people who, in the last 14 days have been staying or transiting through the following countries: South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia and […]

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24 November 2021
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

On the occasion of the 2021 International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and its foreign network join the awareness-raising campaign “Orange the World: End Violence against Women Now!” launched by UN Women. This year, the campaign aims at preventing all forms of violence, […]

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11 November 2021
A tribute to Ennio Morricone

A concert-tribute to Ennio Morricone, performed by Simonetta Tancredi and Nello Salza, will take place at Casa Labia on Nov 23rd and will be followed by a Gala Dinner. Tickets: https://qkt.io/s47f07. All proceedings in aid of Fondazione Labia.

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11 November 2021
Italian Cuisine Week. Pasta is future event in Langa.

The event “Pasta is future” is organized by the Consulate of Italy in Cape Town at the Eziko Cooking School of Langa. During the event, which will take place on 20th November at 12, students and pasta makers “Cesarine” will perform a cooking demonstration.

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