VoluntarItaly 2025
VoluntarItaly is the program handled by the Society Dante Alighieri of Michigan that offers the opportunity to young volunteers (aged 18-25) to be in Italy. As in previous editions, volunteers will have the unique opportunity to participate in a three-week program in Italy, working alongside counselors in Lombardy’s oratories on educational and recreational activities (they will […]
Read moreReferendum June 8th-9th 2025: update your residence address via FAST-IT
Last January 20th the Constitutional Court deemed admissible 5 Referendum on which Italian citizens abroad will be able to cast their vote by mail, as for the instructions will be published time by time on this web site. In view of this electoral appointment, it is essential for Italians residing abroad and registered with AIRE […]
Read moreItalian Design Day / From Seeds to Factories: Design’s Role in Advancing the Food Industry
The Consulate General of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago present the IX edition of the Italian Design Day (IDD) Over millennia of human evolution, food has transformed from a source of nutrition to an integral part of society and culture. Food reflects who we are, what we believe, and what we […]
Read moreSave the date – Passport Day in Minneapolis – March 26th and 27th 2025
Italian citizens are informed that, in collaboration with the Honorary Consul and the The Italian Cultural Center of Minneapolis/St. Paul, a ‘Passport Day’ is scheduled for March 26th (afternoon) and 27th (morning) 2025 for the acquisition of biometric data for the purpose of issuing an Italian passport, without the need to go to the Consulate General’s office […]
Read moreVISA Application Process – Important news
IMPORTANT UPDATE ON VISA APPLICATION PROCESS Beginning January 11, 2025, all National (Long stay – over 90 days) visa applicants must submit their applications in person to provide fingerprints. This requirement, mandated under Italian Decree No. 145 dated October 11, 2024, applies to all National visa categories without exceptions.
Read moreCITIZENSHIP BY DESCENT
Notice to users It is hereby announced that, pursuant to Article 1, paragraph 639 of the 2025 Budget Law, the Consular Fees related to applications for the recognition of Italian Citizenship iure sanguinis by adult applicants have been increased from 300 to 600 euros per application, equivalent, for the period from 01/01/2025 to 31/03/2025, […]
Read morePMI Day 2024 – 13 December 2024
The Consulate General of Italy in Chicago is proud to celebrate PMI Day 2024 – the 15th National Day of Small and Medium-Sized Italian Companies in the USA. On December 13th 2024 an insightful and engaging presentation with the Company “BOTTA EcoPACKAGING’’ will take place, via zoom, with Italian business Representative of the Company and […]
Read moreAwards in the field of scientific research and technological innovation
MAECI (the Italian Foreign Ministry) promotes three (3) awards dedicated to figures who have distinguished themselves in the field of scientific research and/or technological innovation: Italian bilateral scientific cooperation award, reserved this year for senior Italian researchers residing abroad (in our case, the United States) at least since 1/1/2020; Innovation that speaks Italian, reserved for […]
Read morePMI Day 2024
The Consulate General of Italy in Chicago is proud to celebrate PMI Day 2024 – the 15th National Day of Small and Medium-Sized Italian Companies in the USA. On November 21st 2024 an insightful and engaging presentation with Italian business representative of the Company “MARGRAF SPA’’ and the participation of the students of the Italian […]
Read moreWebinar “The Adventures of Marco Polo in a Podcast” – 18 November 2024
On the occasion of the Week of the Italian Language in the World 2024 and the celebration of the 700th anniversary of Marco Polo’s death, the Italian Consulate in Detroit, Education Office of Chicago and Detroit, presents the Webinar “The Adventures of Marco Polo in a Podcast”, for teachers of the Italian programs of the […]
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