From the Consulate

Referendum 2026: update your residence address via FAST-IT

Last November 18th the Constitutional Court deemed admissible a constitutional referendum, which will be called shortly by decree of the President of the Republic. 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 […]

We would like to inform that the 2026 Annual Budget Law (Law of December 30, 2025) has made some changes to the rules governing the registration of birth certificates for minors (Article 4, paragraph 1 bis, letter b of Law No. 91 of February 5, 1992), particularly for cases falling under scenario E as outlined […]

SCIM 2025 – Eventi Settimana della Cucina Italiana nel Mondo con Scuole e Universita’ della Circoscrizione consolare

The Consulate General of Chicago is pleased to announce the initiative “The Art of Simplicity: Discovering Italian Cuisine”, to celebrate Italian Cuisine Week in the World 2025, in collaboration with schools and universities in the Chicago consular district (see attached posters), The events will focus on health and culture, honoring Italian culinary traditions and values […]

SOLD OUT – December 10th 2025 – Acquisition of biometric data at the Honorary Vice Consulate in Denver for the purpose of issuing a passport

Passport’s appointments in Denver on December 10th are sold out. Additional Passport Days in Denver will be scheduled in the future, the details of which will be promptly communicated through institutional channels. As always, the possibility of booking a passport’s appointment at the Consulate General of Italy in Chicago through the Prenot@mi portal remains active. […]

PMI Day USA 2025 – Eventi Imprese e Scuole per le Circoscrizioni di Chicago e Detroit

The Consulate General of Chicago is pleased to announce that schools and universities in the Chicago consular district have joined the PMI DAY USA 2025 initiative, participating in the presentations offered by IEMA US Inc (attached flyers).   C.C. CHICAGO Ridgewood High School, Norridge, Illinois                                   19.11.2025   IEMA US Inc University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago                […]

Are you a non-EU citizen planning to travel to Italy? Find out about the new EES

System for registering non-EU nationals traveling for a short stay in 29 European countries The new Entry/Exit System (EES) will start operations on October 12, 2025. European countries using the EES will introduce the system gradually at their external borders. This means that data collection will be gradually introduced at border crossing points with full […]

Save the date – Passport Day in Denver – December 10th 2025

Italian citizens are informed that, in collaboration with the Honorary Vice Consul, a ‘Passport Day’ is scheduled for December 10th 2025 at the Honorary Vice Consulate’s office in Denver 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 in Chicago. Italian citizens regularly registered with […]

The Consulate General of Italy in Chicago, Education Office, presents the project:  COME MUSICA – “The Power of Music in Education”, which will take place in several US States for all Italian students. Artist Teo Bok will introduce the event, a video projection and a music event will follow. All students will be directly involved. […]

Avviso di assunzione 1 impiegato a contratto – graduatoria

Si è conclusa la procedura di selezione di 1 impiegato a contratto da adibire ai servizi di assistente amministrativo presso questo Consolato Generale. La graduatoria degli idonei si trova a questo link.

EduItalia Scholarship

The Embassy of Italy in Washington, D.C., and the Eduitalia Association, which includes 125 qualified schools, colleges and universities offering courses for foreign students in Italy, are collaborating to offer 19 scholarships aimed at promoting Italian language and culture in the United States. The scholarships will allow the winners to live an unforgettable study experience […]