Save 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 […]
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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 […]
Read moreIX Week of Italian Cuisine in the World 2024
On the occasion of the IX Week of Italian Cuisine in the World 2024, focused on “Mediterranean Diet and Culinary Roots: Health and Tradition”, we are pleased to present the special events that will be offered to the Students of the Italian Programs promoted by Consulate General Chicago, Education Office, in collaboration with the Italian […]
Read moreVinitalyUSA
On the occasion of his participation at Vinitaly USA in Chicago on October 20th 2024, the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Riccardo Guariglia, greeted the staff of the Consulate General and the Italian Cultural Institute and met with representatives of the Italian community. The Minister of Agriculture, Food […]
Read moreSOLD OUT – Acquisition of biometric data at the Honorary Vice Consulate in Denver for the purpose of issuing a passport
******************************************** Slots available for biometric data capture for the issuance of Italian passports in Denver on the date of November 7, 2024 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 […]
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