Welcome Association Italy and Consulate of Ecuador in Rome: Meeting on Entry to Italy for Tourism and Bureaucratic Barriers

Rome, May 31, 2024 - Deputy National Secretary of Welcome Association Italy, Carlo Palumbo, enthusiastically participated in the first of a series of meetings on the topic of migration, sponsored and organized by the Consulate General of Ecuador in Rome. The first event, held at the headquarters of the Consulate of Ecuador at 257 Via Nomentana in Rome, addressed"Entry into Italy for tourism, rights, limitations and functions of the Questura and Prefecture." The invitation to Welcome Association Italy as an expert in the field was an important opportunity to address the concerns of the audience on day-to-day issues that our union deals with in the welfare field. During the event, Carlo Palumbo had the opportunity to clarify various aspects related to entering Italy for tourism, clearly explaining the complex bureaucratic dynamics that migrants often face. Notable interventions include:

• Vice Consul of Ecuador in Rome, Sara Lucia Ona;
• Attorney Fernanda Solorzano Sarmiento.

Female professionals contributed their expertise and professionalism to make the meeting a meaningful time of discussion and insight. The meeting offered an important platform to discuss the issue of immigration and Italian bureaucratic barriers, providing clear and detailed explanations to the audience in attendance. Welcome Association Italy expresses its gratitude to the Consulate of Ecuador for the invitation and reaffirms its commitment to supporting migrants by offering assistance and information critical to meeting the challenges of entering and staying in Italy.