“Rethink Beato: A Visual Story of Mandalay”: Felice Beato’s return to Mandalay
The Embassy of Italy, in partnernship with the US Embassy and Thomas Jefferson Centre, will bring to Mandalay the exhibition “Rethink Beato: A Visual Story of Mandalay”, organized in collaboration with Myanmar Photo Archive. The exhibition will be on display from 28th march to 12th April (opening days and hours – March 28, 29, April […]
Read moreGRANTS FOR THE TRANSLATION OF ITALIAN BOOKS, FILMS AND TV-SERIES (DEADLINE: 7TH APRIL 2025)
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation offers grants for translations of literary works and for the production, dubbing and subtitling in foreign languages of short films, films and TV-series. Applications can be submitted by publishers, translators, producing/distribution/dubbing/subtitling firms, cultural entities and literary agents and agencies. Applications for grants may be submitted for […]
Read moreCulture, Heritage, and Art Fair by Italy
On Sunday 23rd February 2025 the Embassy of Italy in Yangon hosted the first “Culture, Heritage and Art Fair”, a major showcase for the cultural promotion of Italy in Myanmar and a platform for exchange with local artists and cultural industries. Over the course of a full day, the event allowed different facets of Italy’s […]
Read moreIncrease in consular fee for iure sanguinis citizenship applications
Starting from 1st January 2025, the consular fee required to submit iure sanguinis citizenship applications at diplomatic and consular Representations by adult applicants will be increased from 300 to 600 euros, according to Art. 1, p. 639 of 2025 Budget Law.
Read moreThe Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Embassies join the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
This year, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is once again participating in the international mobilisation campaign to mark the Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, emphasised, “Italy must lead in promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment, […]
Read moreRethink Beato: from Italy to Burma (1832-1909) – On the Trail of the Mysterious Photographer who Documented 19th-century Asia
The Embassy of Italy in Yangon, in partnership with Myanmar Photo Archive, is pleased to present “Rethink Beato: from Italy to Burma (1832-1909)”, an exhibition exploring the intriguing life and legacy of Felice Beato, the Italian-born photographer who captured the spirit of Myanmar while living in Mandalay from 1887 to 1905. Visitors will step back […]
Read moreThe Embassy presents the Italian Food Court 2024 on the occasion of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World
The Embassy of Italy in Yangon will host the Italian Food Court 2024, taking place on Saturday, 23 November, at the Embassy’s premises. This event is a highlight of the annual Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World, celebrated around the world, and offers a unique opportunity to savour authentic Italian food and drinks. […]
Read moreScholarships for Myanmar Students Awarded by the Embassy of Italy in Yangon in Partnership with AWBA Group – Call for Applications for the Academic Year 2024-25
The Embassy of Italy in Yangon is proud to partner with the AWBA Group in order to support Myanmar students who wish to pursue their higher education in Italy. The AWBA Group will sponsor 4 (four) scholarship grants for Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree studies in Agricultural, Environment, Sustainability or Food Security at a University in […]
Read moreNew Schengen Visa Application Form
From 28 June 2024, an updated version of the harmonised application form for Schengen visa will come into use. The new form has minimal differences compared to the previous one and is available in the section dedicated to visas on the Embassy’s official website, with all the necessary documentation and forms. Please remember that the […]
Read moreFinal Ranking of Scholarships Awarded by the Italian Government for the Academic Year 2024-2025 in Myanmar
You may find attached the winner and reserve list for the scholarship grants offered by MAECI for the Academic Year 2024-2025 in Myanmar. Exclusion of the name of a candidate in the list of winners and reserves implies that the candidate has not been awarded the grant.
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