Italian Presidency of the G7
The Italian Presidency of the G7 has kicked off. To learn more about the priorities of the Presidency watch the video by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Read moreInternational Holocaust Remembrance Day
On the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and its diplomatic-consular network abroad join the commemoration of the victims of the Shoah. Italy remains at the forefront of the fight against any form of antisemitism in order to preserve the founding values of the Italian Republic and of […]
Read moreAdditional slots available to issue/renew passaports
We inform that additional slots to book appointments for passport issue/renewal are available. We remind that appointments can be booked only through the Prenot@Mi platform. To know more check out the dedicated page on our website.
Read moreItalian tennis player Elisabetta Cocciaretto pays a visit to the Consulate General
Consul General Hanna Pappalardo received the visit of Italian tennis player Elisabetta Cocciaretto, appointed recently by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation first “Italian Sports Diplomacy Ambassador”. Elisabetta was accompanied by her coach Fausto Scolari and is in Melbourne to play at the Australian Open.
Read morePassport issue/renewal for 70 and over
As of February 1, 2024, Italian nationals who are 70 years of age and over can come to the Consulate General for passport issue or renewal without an appoitment. Before coming to our offices we recommend to go through our check-list.
Read moreConsular mission to Tasmania (Hobart)
On February 2, 2024, we will be in Hobart (Tasmania) on a consular mission. To book an appointment or submit any questions, please drop us an email at: melbourne.desk2@esteri.it.
Read moreNotice to the public
Please note that in order to renew/issue your passport it is mandatory to update your consular file on any change of address, marital status, birth of children, marriage, divorce, etc. For more information, click here.
Read moreAn exhibition to celebrate the genius of Leonardo Da Vinci
Consul General Hanna Pappalardo attended the annoucement event of the exhibition “Leonardo Da Vinci, 500 years of Genius” to be inaugurated in Melbourne in March 2024. The exhibition will take place at the prestigious “The Lume” Museum of Melbourne with the support of the Consulate General of Italy in Melbourne and with the Webuild Group […]
Read moreMission of Italian Undersecretary Giorgio Silli to Australia
Italy’s Undersecretary of State, Giorgio Silli, carried out an elaborate mission to Australia from 24 to 30 November. It was the first visit by a member of the Italian Government since 2017, and included stops in Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne. The primary objective of the visit was to revive political dialogue in the many areas […]
Read moreParliamentary Group of Friends of Italy in the Victorian Parliament
Consul General Hanna Pappalardo launched together with Daniela De Martino MP, Jade Benham MP and Marco Fedi, former member of the Italian Parliament and CEO of Co.As.It Melbourne, at Parliament House, the Parliamentary Friends of Italy Group of the 60th Victorian Parliament. The Group will serve as a key tool to both deepen the cooperation […]
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