NOVEL CORONAVIRUS: Updates and Precautionary Measures
In January 2020, cases of “novel coronavirus” (COVID-19) infection occurred in Singapore. The situation in the City-State is monitored by an inter-ministerial task force which has already taken several precautionary measures. Checks at sea and land borders have been strengthened as well as surveillance measures in hospitals for the screening and management of suspected and […]
Read moreHappy Birthday Maestro! Celebrations of Federico Fellini’s birth centenary (1920 – 2020)
Happy Birthday Maestro! Federico Fellini’s dreams Celebrations of Federico Fellini’s birth centenary (1920 – 2020) On the occasion of Federico Fellini’s birth centenary (Rimini, 20 January 1920 – 31 October 1993), the Embassy of Italy in Singapore exhibits on January 20 in its spaces open to the public a selection of drawings taken from the […]
Read moreAppointment of a Consular Correspondent in the State of Brunei
With the Decree n.17 issued by this Embassy on 30 December 2019, Mr. Enrico MANDELLI has been appointed as a Consular Correspondent in the State of Brunei.
Read moreRevoking the requirement to submit the international vaccination certificate against polio before the visa is issued.
The Italian Ministry of Health has revoked the instructions previously announced regarding the need to request the certificate of international vaccination against polio before issuing the visa to citizens who come from countries at risk of this disease, including Papua New Guinea. The check, and the possible limitation of the international trip for travellers without […]
Read moreVisit of Prof. Luciano Maiani to Singapore
A few days after the confirmation of the second term of Fabiola Gianotti as Director General of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) for the period 2021-2025, Prof. Luciano Maiani visited Singapore following an invitation of the Embassy of Italy. Prof. Maiani was also Director General of CERN in the period 1999-2003, in addition […]
Read more25 November: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Italy reaffirms its firm commitment to the fight against all forms of discrimination and violence against women, which continues to be a serious and unacceptable obstacle to the enjoyment of women’s rights and their full personal fulfillment. A priority commitment of our country’s foreign policy action, which the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pursuing both […]
Read moreEU-Singapore trade agreement enters into force
On 21 November 2019 the free trade agreement between the European Union and Singapore came into force. This is a so-called “second generation” agreement that extends well beyond the provisions of trade liberalization, providing for a strong commitment by the Parties to the promotion of human and labour rights, environmental protection and a chapter dedicated […]
Read moreSymposium on Smart Synergies and signing an agreement between the University of Genoa and James Cook University in Singapore.
On November 1st, 2019 at the premises of James Cook University (JCU) in Singapore a seminar on “Smart Synergies: Business, Technology and Education” was held with a round table, attended by the Embassy of Italy in the person of its Scientific Attaché, Dr. Nicola Bianchi. Other participants in the Round Table moderated by Eddi Chng […]
Read moreInternational Week of Italian Cuisine, 18 – 24 November 2019
To view the events of the International Week of Italian Cuisine, click HERE
Read moreNew Entry Requirements to Singapore
https://www.ica.gov.sg/enteringanddeparting/entry_requirements You must present yourself for immigration clearance at your point of entry into Singapore. You must satisfy the following basic requirements before you can be considered for entry: A passport that is valid for at least six months; Sufficient funds for the length of your intended stay; A submitted Electronic Arrival Card (Beta) or […]
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