The new European Union Entry/Exit System (EES)
The European Union has introduced a new Entry/Exit System (EES) that will start operations on 12 October 2025. It is a new border management system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay, each time they cross the external borders of 29 European countries. Italy and the other European countries using the EES will introduce the system […]
Read moreOpening of the photographic exhibition WEST by Francesco Jodice at the IIC in San Francisco
The Western Frontier of the United States has long shaped the American identity and imagination. But how does this enduring legacy appear through the eyes of an Italian artist? Neapolitan photographer Francesco Jodice explores this question in WEST, a striking series of 18 photographs now on display at the Italian Institute of Culture in San […]
Read moreItaly shines at San Francisco’s 2nd edition of ‘Europe in the Park’: a celebration of culture and unity
On September 20, 2025, the Consul General of Italy Massimo Carnelos, together with the staff of the Consulate General and Italian Cultural Institute, were honored to represent the Italian nation in the sophomore year of Europe in the Park, a festival hosted by the San Francisco’s Office of the European Union Delegation to the United […]
Read moreTHE ITALIAN LANGUAGE IN THE WORLD CONTEST FOR K-12 SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES
XXV WEEK OF THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE IN THE WORLD CONTEST FOR K-12 SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES The Week of the Italian Language in the World (WILW), taking place from October 13 to 19, 2025, is themed “Italian beyond borders: Adopt a word!”. This contest is inspired by the WILW theme and invites participants to explore […]
Read more“Casa Toscana” returns to San Francisco for its third edition
In effort to bolster Tuscany’s growing high-tech sector, the Italian Innovation and Culture Hub INNOVIT in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco hosted the third edition of “Casa Toscana,” a showcase and workshop highlighting the region’s most promising tech ventures in Silicon Valley. The week-long intensive acceleration program welcomed a delegation […]
Read moreSeattle and the State of Washington: Great Opportunities for Italian Companies – Recent mission of Consul General Massimo Carnelos (September 4-6, 2025)
The Greater Seattle area, and more broadly the State of Washington, represent an exceptional growth opportunity for Italian companies interested in expanding, exporting, and investing in the U.S. market. With a Gross Domestic Product nearly half that of Italy’s, but with a population of just eight million people, the region stands out for its dynamic […]
Read moreIntesa Sanpaolo Delegation led by Stefano Barrese showcases Italian innovation in San Francisco and Seattle
A delegation from Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy’s leading banking group and one of the most important in Europe, recently concluded – during the first week of September 2025 – a mission to San Francisco and Seattle, aimed at fostering connections between Italian businesses and the vibrant U.S. innovation ecosystem. The delegation was led by Stefano Barrese, […]
Read moreArrival and beginning of tenure of the new Consul General of Italy in San Francisco, Massimo Carnelos – August 18, 2025
It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival and the beginning of the tenure of the new Consul General of Italy in San Francisco, Massimo Carnelos, on August 18, 2025. Consul General Carnelos is honored to represent Italy in this important consular jurisdiction and to serve our Italian community with dedication. A brief, […]
Read moreSTUDY 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 […]
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