NOTICE: Temporary Suspension of the VIS IT System for the Processing and Issuance of Entry Visas
Please be informed that from 01:00 on 13 February 2026 until 07:00 on 18 February 2026, the VIS operating system will be subject to a temporary shutdown. This is a scheduled and urgent technical intervention that will entail the temporary suspension of activities related to the receipt and processing of visa applications, as well as […]
Read more“Business Insights from Italy” | Read the January 2026 Issue
“Business Insights from Italy – A Letter to International Investors” is a periodical published by The European House – Ambrosetti, one of Italy’s most authoritative think tanks, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Each month, the publication highlights the strengths of Italy’s economic system and the reasons why foreign investors […]
Read moreChecklist D type visas
Study 1 – Checklist for Study (Single courses or exchange programs) 2024 2 – Checklist for Study – University pre- enrolment 2024 3 – Checklist for Study – Italian Language Courses 2024 4 – Checklist for Study – Pre-enrolment MPT 2024 5 – Checklist Study – Other than University Pre-enrolment 2024 6 – Checklist Study […]
Read moreMinister Tajani’s participation in the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Farnesina will join the UN awareness campaign for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. On Saturday 25th November at 6:00 p.m., the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, will take part in the lighting ceremony of the Farnesina Palace, which will take place in the square in front […]
Read moreItalian Ambassador to China, Massimo Ambrosetti, concluded his mission in Chongqing
Yesterday, the Italian Ambassador to China, Massimo Ambrosetti, concluded his two-day mission in Chongqing, in the south-west of China. During the visit, the Ambassador spoke at the closing ceremony of the exhibition “The Centenary Triptych: Leonardo 1919 Raphael 1920 Dante 1921 and Italian ingenuity at the origins of Made in Italy”, which was attended by […]
Read moreInauguration of the Italian Cuisine Week
The official inauguration ceremony of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World 2023 was held yesterday at the Niccolo Hotel in Chongqing. The initiative, now in its eighth edition, aims to enhance the rich Italian food and wine tradition through events and promotional activities of various kinds organized by the diplomatic-consular network of the […]
Read moreWeek of Italian Cuisine in the World
The Consulate General of Italy in Chongqing is pleased to present the calendar of events and other activities planned in this Consular District on the occasion of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World 2023. Born from an initiative of the Italian Government, the Cooking Week, now in its eighth edition, is carried out […]
Read more110th China Food and Beverage Fair
It has been made known to this Consulate General that the 110th edition of the “China Food and Drinks Fair (CFDF)” will take place from 20 to 22 March 2024, at the Western China International Expo City in Chengdu. With the aim of promoting the Italian wine sector and strengthening the visibility of companies active […]
Read moreFor those traveling to China
Before traveling to China, it is necessary to plan your trip and stay well in advance, making sure you carry out all the necessary procedures in order to obtain an entry visa. To obtain an entry visa in the People’s Republic of China, it is necessary to inquire about the type of visa, the methods […]
Read more2020 Italian Design Day
The 4th Edition of Italian Design Day will be held on December 4 in Chengdu Tianfu New Area. This event is organized by the Consulate of Italy in Chongqing and Chengdu Management Committee of Tianfu New Area, in collaboration with Tianfu Cultural and Creative City Management Committee. Conceived by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and […]
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