STUDY and MISSION VISAS: Fingerprinting Requirement Removed for US, Canadian, Japanese, UK citizens
Effective 11 June 2025, citizens of the U.S., Canada, Japan, and U.K. are exempted from the fingerprinting requirement for study and mission visas at this Consulate. STUDY VISAS As in previous years, applicants for study visas may now submit applications via their university’s or academic program’s batch process, if they arranged one with this office […]
Read moreCelebrations of the 2025 Italian Republic Day in San Francisco
The Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco proudly celebrated the 2025 Italian Republic Day, hosted at the premises of the Consulate General and in the transformed outdoor space known as “Piazza Italia.” The event brought together our vast and vibrant community of Italians, Italian Americans, and international friends from across the Northwestern Pacific region […]
Read moreCelebrazioni della Festa della Repubblica 2025 – Videomessaggio del Vice Presidente del Consiglio e Ministro degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale On. Antonio Tajani
In vista delle celebrazioni della 79esima Festa della Repubblica italiana, il Vice Presidente del Consiglio e Ministro degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale, On. Antonio Tajani, ha voluto indirizzare a tutti i connazionali all’estero un videomessaggio di auguri. Guarda il videomessaggio:
Read moreJune 2 celebration in Rome: President Mattarella paid tribute to the Unknown Soldier
As reported by the Quirinale, President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella, on the occasion of the Republic Day celebrations, paid his respects this morning at the monument of the Unknown Soldier at the Altare della Patria in Rome. President Mattarella, accompanied by Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, reviewed the honor guard deployed in Piazza Venezia, and laid […]
Read moreEDUITALIA Scholarships – Available Until 10 June 2025
The Embassy of Italy in Washington D.C. and Eduitalia, an association of 125 qualified schools, colleges, and universities that offer courses for foreign students in Italy, have teamed up to offer 19 scholarships aimed at promoting the Italian language and culture in the United States. The grants will cover accommodation in Italy for up to 5 weeks at one […]
Read moreREFERENDUM ABROGATIVI DELL’08-09/06/2025 – Rilascio dei duplicati
Si informa che A PARTIRE DA DOMENICA 25 MAGGIO 2025 gli elettori che non hanno ancora ricevuto il plico elettorale per il voto per corrispondenza in occasione dei referendum abrogativi dell’8 e 9 giugno al proprio indirizzo di residenza possono richiederne un DUPLICATO a questo Consolato Generale. La richiesta di duplicato potrà essere presentata di […]
Read moreBOISE, IDAHO – INAUGURATION OF THE FIRST HONORARY CONSULATE OF ITALY IN IDAHO
The Consul General of Italy in San Francisco, Sergio Strozzi, inaugurated on 08 May the first Honorary Consulate of Italy in the State of Idaho. Dr. Ronald Gambassi, consultant and investment expert, was sworn in as the first Honorary Consul, in a ceremony that occurred in the council chambers of Boise’s City Hall, in the […]
Read moreImportant Notice/Reminder – Mandatory Appointment Confirmation on Prenot@mi for Passports and Electronic Identity Cards (C.I.E.)
Please be advised that it is mandatory to confirm, through Prenot@mi, your appointment for passports and electronic identity card (C.I.E.) issuance between the tenth and third day prior to the scheduled date. WARNING: if the appointment is not confirmed by the user within the specified timeframe, the system will automatically cancel the appointment, and the […]
Read morePUBLIC NOTICE FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR SPONSORSHIP ON THE OCCASION OF THE FIRST EDITION OF THE CONTEMPORARY ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL “CINEMA ITALIAN STYLE” IN SAN FRANCISCO
PUBLIC NOTICE FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR SPONSORSHIP ON THE OCCASION OF THE FIRST EDITION OF THE CONTEMPORARY ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL “CINEMA ITALIAN STYLE” IN SAN FRANCISCO Subject of the sponsorship The Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco, with this public notice, opens the collection of expressions of interest in sponsoring the organization of the […]
Read moreMinister Tajani signs decree exempting US, G7, and NATO citizens from fingerprint requirement for certain national visas
Since January this year, Italy has extended the requirement to collect biometric data to include long-stay visa applications, in line with efforts to strengthen both its migration system and the security of Italy and the Schengen area. However, this requirement is not intended to place a burden on allied countries – particularly G7 members – […]
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