Welcome to io.citizen’s list of Italian consulates!

io.citizen is dedicated to providing you with up-to-date information about Italian consulates across the United States. Whether you’re looking for assistance, visa services, or simply curious about the locations, this list will guide you to the nearest consulate. Remember to schedule appointments with the consulate that serves your specific jurisdiction

What is a consulate and what types of service does it offer?

An Italian consulate is an official representation of Italy in a foreign country. Its primary purpose is to assist Italian citizens and provide consular services to both Italian nationals and foreign residents. Here are some of the services that Italian consulates typically offer:

1. Visa Services:
   • Italian consulates process visa applications for travelers planning to visit Italy. This includes tourist visas, business visas, student visas, and other types of entry permits.
2. Passport Services:
   • Consulates issue and renew Italian passports for Italian citizens residing abroad. They also handle passport-related matters such as name changes, lost passports, and emergency travel documents.
3. Notarial and Legalization Services:
   • Consulates provide notarial services, including witnessing signatures, certifying documents, and administering oaths. They can also legalize documents for use in Italy or other countries.
4. Civil Registry Services:
   • Consulates register births, marriages, and deaths of Italian citizens abroad. They issue certificates related to civil status (e.g., birth certificates, marriage certificates).
5. Assistance to Italian Citizens:
   • Consulates assist Italian citizens in emergencies, such as accidents, arrests, or medical issues. They also provide information on voting procedures for Italian elections.

Remember that specific services may vary by consulate, so it’s essential to check with the consulate in your area for precise details and requirements.

List of consulates in the U.S.:

1. Boston, Massachusetts:
   • Consulate General of Italy in Boston
     • Consul General: Arnaldo MINUTI
     • Address: 600 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02210
     • Tel.: (617) 722-9201/02/03
     • Fax: (617) 722-9407
     • E-mail: [email protected]
     • Jurisdiction: Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont
2. Chicago, Illinois:
   • Consulate General of Italy in Chicago
     • Consul General: Thomas BOTZIOS
     • Address: 500 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1850, Chicago, IL 60611
     • Tel.: (312) 467-1550
     • Fax: (312) 467-1335
     • E-mail: [email protected]
     • Jurisdiction: Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Wyoming
3. Detroit, Michigan:
   • Consulate of Italy in Detroit
     • Consul: Paola Allegra BAISTROCCHI
     • Address: Buhl Building, 535 Griswold, Suite 1840, Detroit, MI 48226
     • Tel.: (313) 963-8560
     • Fax: (313) 963-8180
     • E-mail: [email protected]
     • Jurisdiction: Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee
4. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:
   • Consulate General of Italy in Philadelphia
     • Consul General: Cristiana Maria MELE
     • Address: 600 Chestnut Street, Suite 956, Philadelphia, PA 19106
     • Tel.: (215) 592-7329
     • Fax: (215) 592-9808
     • E-mail (public office): [email protected]
     • Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania, Delaware, North Carolina, West Virginia, New Jersey (only the following counties: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean, Salem), Maryland (except for the following counties: Montgomery and Prince George’s) and Virginia (except for the following counties: Arlington and Fairfax).
5. Houston, Texas:
   • Consulate General of Italy in Houston
     • Consul General: Mauro LORENZINI
     • Address: 1300 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 660, Houston, TX 77056
     • Tel.: (713) 850-7520
     • Fax: (713) 850-9113
     • Jurisdiction: Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas
6. Los Angeles, California:
   • Consulate General of Italy in Los Angeles
     • Consul General: Raffaella VALENTINI
     • Address: 12424 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1400, Los Angeles, CA 90025
     • Tel.: (310) 820-0622
     • Fax: (310) 820-0727
     • E-mail: [email protected]
     • Jurisdiction: Arizona, California (the following counties: Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Santa Barbara, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura), New Mexico, Nevada
7. Miami, Florida:
   • Consulate General of Italy in Miami
     • Consul General: Michele MISTÒ
     • Address: 4000 Ponce de León Boulevard, Suite 590, Coral Gables, FL 33146
     • Tel.: (305) 374-6322
     • Fax: (305) 374-7945
     • E-mail: [email protected]
     • Jurisdiction: Alabama, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Florida, Georgia, Island of Saba, Mississippi, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, St. Maarten, St. Eustatius, South Carolina, Turks and Caicos, U.S. Virgin Islands, Jamaica and the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.
8. New York, New York:
   • Consulate General of Italy in New York
     • Consul General: Fabrizio DI MICHELE
     • Address: 690 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10065
     • Tel.: (212) 737-9100
     • Fax: (212) 249-4945
     • E-mail: [email protected]
     • Jurisdiction: New York, Connecticut, New Jersey (the following counties: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union, Warren) and Bermuda
9. San Francisco, California:
   • Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco
     • Consul General: Sergio STROZZI
     • Address: 2590 Webster Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
     • Tel.: (415) 292-9200
     • Fax: (415) 931-7205
     • E-mail: [email protected]
     • Consular Jurisdiction – Alaska, California (except the following counties: Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Diego, Santa Barbara, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Ventura), Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Hawaii. The following U.S. Territories are also included: Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Wake Island, Midway Atoll, Johnston Atoll.
10. Washington, D.C.:
    • Consular Office within the Embassy of Italy
      • Address: 3000 Whitehaven Street NW, Washington, DC 20008
      • Tel.: +1 (202) 612-4450
      • Fax: +1 (202) 518-2141
      • Consular Jurisdiction – District of Columbia, Maryland: Montgomery and Prince George’s counties only. Virginia: Arlington and Fairfax counties only; Cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, and Fairfax only.