Italian Consulates in USA

Italian consulates offer a various consular services for use by foreign Italian citizens residing in the U.S. Consular District. For services reserved for residents, you may use any service as long as you have a previously requested appointment.

Here you will find information on how to apply for a consular appointment at the Italian consulates in the United States and access the program AIRE. We will also tell you where the Italian embassy is located and its main services and information, as well as what you need to know about visas, how to obtain Italian citizenship, and how to obtain and renew your passport. Finally, you will have information about the other consular services and about who can travel from one country to the other without problems.

Italian consulate appointment

Consular appointments are essential because they facilitate access to a wide range of services and assistance provided by each Italian consulate to citizens abroad. They allow for personalized and efficient attention to solve problems, carry out procedures and receive guidance in various situations.

If you are looking for an appointment request you will have to click on the following button and follow the indications provided.

Steps to be followed:

• To begin your consular appointment request you must log in to the system after clicking on the button mentioned above.
• Then, you will have to click on «login» and enter your email address and password. If you do not have an existing account you will have to click on «register» and create an account.
• After logging in you will be presented with a form to fill in with your personal data.
• In order to continue, the system will send you an email to confirm your data and verify that the person filling in the information is the same person.
• By logging in to your mailbox open the message on the page and click on «verify data» and after accepting if everything is OK you will be able to continue in the appointment system.
• You will then see a window with a calendar of available dates. You will be able to choose the date and time that suits you best.
• Finally, you will need to check which consular service you wish to use. Always make sure that you have the necessary documents for this procedure.
• Finally, confirm the appointment and reconfirm it ten days before by the same system.

Italian Consulate near me

If you are looking for the closest consulates to your home we will leave below all the consulates that exist in USA, so you can see the addresses and get closer to the one you want. You can also use our search engine.

Italian Consulates in the USA

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Italian Consulate AIRE

The Italian Consulate in offers the «AIRE Platform,» an online service enabling Italian citizens residing abroad to register officially with AIRE (Anagrafe degli Italiani Residenti all’Estero), the registry for Italians living overseas.

Enrollment in AIRE holds significance as it helps Italian citizens abroad maintain connections with Italy, streamlines communication with Italian authorities, and grants access to various consular services and privileges. These include obtaining identity documents, receiving consular assistance during emergencies, and participating in Italian elections, among other benefits. To access the program, you need to click on the following button:

Embassy of Italy

The Italian Embassy in the United States plays a vital role as a diplomatic center promoting relations between Italy and the United States and providing services and support to Italian citizens in the United States. To make a consular appointment at the embassy you will have to click on the following button:

It organizes cultural events, exhibitions, concerts and conferences to disseminate Italy’s cultural richness and strengthen cultural ties between the two countries. It also collaborates with educational institutions to promote academic exchange programs and encourage the learning of Italian in U.S. schools.

Italian Embassy Visa

The Embassy of Italy issues visas for those who wish to travel to Italy from other countries. These visas can be for different purposes, such as tourism, study, work, family reunions, among others. To obtain a visa from the Italian Embassy, you must generally complete an application form, provide documentation supporting your reason for travel and pay an application fee.

To find out what the requirements are and to be able to make an appointment you will have to click on the following button:

Italian citizenship consulate

Italian citizenship is based on the principle of ius sanguinis (right of blood), according to which the child born of an Italian father or Italian mother is Italian; however, it is necessary to keep in mind that the Italian citizen mother transmits citizenship to her children only as of 1.1.1948, by virtue of a specific sentence of the Constitutional Court.

There are also other types of citizenship that can be obtained either by marriage or reacquisition. To obtain any of the citizenships you must know what the requirements are and make a consular appointment, we leave you the following link so you can know the citizenships and make the process quickly.

Italian consulate dual citizenship requirements

The requirements for dual citizenship through the Italian consulate may vary depending on several factors. Here are some general guidelines:

• Ancestry: Typically, this means you can claim Italian citizenship if you have Italian ancestors up to a certain generational limit (usually parents, grandparents, or great-grandparents) who did not naturalize before the birth of the next generation.
• Marriage to an Italian citizen: If you are married to an Italian citizen, you may be eligible to apply for Italian citizenship after a certain period of marriage and residency in Italy or through other specific requirements outlined by Italian law.
• Residency in Italy: If you have been a legal resident in Italy for a certain number of years, you may be eligible to apply for Italian citizenship through naturalization.
• Special circumstances: There may be other special circumstances or exceptions that could make you eligible for dual citizenship, such as being born in Italy to non-Italian parents, having served in the Italian military, or being adopted by Italian citizens.

Italian consulate passport

The passport is an official document issued to Italian citizens who regularly reside within the area of consular jurisdiction, are registered in the Consular Register and have their civil status updated. This document serves as proof of identity and allows international travel.

The Passport Office of the Consulate can issue passports to Italian citizens who do not reside in its area of consular jurisdiction only after obtaining the appropriate authorization from the competent Italian authority according to their place of residence.

To request an appointment and find out what type of passport you need you will have to click on the following link:

Italian consulate passport renewal

For passport renewal through the Italian consulate, you typically need to follow these steps:

• Check Eligibility: Ensure that you are eligible for passport renewal through the Italian consulate. Typically, this involves being an Italian citizen with a valid passport that is either expired or about to expire.
• Schedule an Appointment: Contact the Italian consulate to schedule an appointment for passport renewal. Some consulates allow you to schedule appointments online, while others may require you to call or email them directly.
• Prepare Required Documents: Gather all the necessary documents for passport renewal. This usually includes your current/expired passport, completed application form, passport photos, proof of residency, and any additional documents required by the consulate.
• Attend the Appointment: On the scheduled date, visit the Italian consulate for your appointment. Bring all the required documents with you.
• Submit the Application: Submit your passport renewal application and supporting documents to the consulate staff during your appointment. They may review your documents and ask you to sign the application form.
• Pay Fees: Pay the applicable fees for passport renewal. The consulate will provide you with information on the fee amount and acceptable payment methods.

Italy immigration

Individuals wishing to immigrate to Italy from the United States must meet the requirements set forth by Italian immigration laws. Some of the categories of persons who may be eligible to immigrate to Italy from the United States include:

• Italian Citizens: Italian citizens have the right to reside in Italy at any time, regardless of their current place of residence.
• Family members of Italian citizens: Spouses, minor children and, in some cases, other immediate family members of Italian citizens may be eligible to apply for residency in Italy.
• Highly skilled workers: Italy has work visa programs for highly skilled workers in fields such as technology, medicine, scientific research and other specialized sectors.
• Students: Foreign students can obtain study visas to pursue higher education at Italian universities or participate in academic exchange programs.
• Entrepreneurs and investors: Italy offers residence visas for entrepreneurs and investors wishing to establish businesses or invest in the country.
• Refugees and asylum seekers: People fleeing political persecution, war or other forms of violence may be eligible to apply for refuge in Italy.

It is important to note that the requirements and processes for immigration to Italy may vary depending on the individual situation and the type of visa or residence permit requested.

Italian consulate services

The consulates have several services among them we will express below the most important ones:

• Administrative services: Issue passports, identity cards, visas and other official documents for citizens of the country residing abroad.
• Civil registration: They register civil events such as births, marriages and deaths of citizens of the country abroad.
• Promotion of the country’s culture and interests: Organize cultural, educational and diplomatic events to promote the country’s culture, tourism, investment, commercial and political interests abroad.
• Emergency services: Provide emergency services, such as repatriation of citizens in crisis or conflict situations abroad.

To learn more about the other services and their requirements, please click on the following links:

If I am not in any of the major consulate cities, which one is right for me?

In case you did not know, if you are not in the consulates mentioned above, you can check here which one corresponds to you. Choose the city where you are located: