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Italy

Southern Europe · Schengen area

Updated 10 days ago
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AI-generated
Avg. processing
15 days
Consular fee (from)
€45
Booking model
Online booking

Do US citizens need a visa? No — up to 90 days

US citizens can enter Italy/Schengen visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period for tourism/business. ETIAS will be required once implemented (not yet active).

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Fees & exemptions

  • Adult standard (Schengen short-stay)
    €90
  • Child 6-11
    €45
  • Child under 6
    Free

Standard Schengen visa fee is €90 (raised from €80 on 11 June 2024), payable in USD equivalent (rate updated quarterly) at the consulate by money order/certified check only; VFS/outsourcing not used for Italy in the US, applications go directly to consulates via Prenot@mi.

Where to apply

Italian Consulate General with jurisdiction over applicant's US state of residence (via Prenot@mi online booking portal)

Appointment system

Book via the Prenot@mi portal (prenotami.esteri.it) which is free of charge; appointments can be scheduled up to 180 days before travel; must be reconfirmed 3-10 days prior; waiting list available if no slots.

Required documents

  • Valid passport (3+ months validity beyond trip, 2 blank visa pages)
  • Visa application form
  • Photo
  • Travel/medical insurance (min €30,000 coverage)
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Round-trip flight itinerary
  • Proof of financial means
  • Proof of legal status in US if not a US citizen (valid US visa other than B1/B2, green card, I-20, etc.)
  • Self-addressed prepaid USPS Priority envelope for passport return

Editor tips

Fee must be paid by money order/certified bank check in exact amount; consulate does not give change or accept cash/cards.

Country-specific quirks

Passports are returned only by mail using USPS Priority (no FedEx/UPS); must submit a filled 'Declaration for Mailing Passports'.

Who can apply where

Your nationality decides whether you need a visa; where you legally live decides where you apply. Applications for Italy are handled by its embassy, consulate or visa centre covering your country of residence — you cannot normally apply in a country you are only visiting.

  • If you are not a citizen of the country you apply from, bring your residence permit or long-stay visa — it usually has to stay valid for at least 3 months after your return.
  • Visiting several Schengen countries? Apply to your main destination, or — if you split time evenly — to the country you enter first.
  • Some passports are visa-exempt for short stays and only need ETIAS travel authorisation instead of a visa; long-stay and work permits are still required for everyone.
  • Fees, document lists and appointment systems are set per consulate, so the local Italy mission for your region always overrides anything on this page.

Where to submit if you apply from the US

Addresses where applicants of any nationality living in the United States hand in Italy visa documents and give biometrics. Applying from elsewhere? Use the official links below to find the Italy mission covering your country of residence.

  • Washington, DC
    Embassy of Italy - Consular Section

    3000 Whitehaven Street NW, Washington, DC 20008

    Covers
    DCVAMDWVNC
    Official page
  • New York
    Consulate General of Italy in New York

    690 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10065

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    NYCTNJ (partial: Bergen, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union, Warren, Essex, Middlesex, Monmouth, Hunterdon, Mercer, Somerset counties)Bermuda
    Official page
  • Boston
    Consulate General of Italy in Boston

    600 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02210

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    MEMANHRIVT
    Official page
  • Chicago
    Consulate General of Italy in Chicago

    500 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1850, Chicago, IL 60611

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    ILCOIAKSMNMONENDSDWI
    Official page
  • Detroit
    Consulate General of Italy in Detroit

    535 Griswold St, Suite 1840, Detroit, MI 48226

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    MIOHINKY
    Official page
  • Houston
    Consulate General of Italy in Houston

    1300 Post Oak Blvd, Suite 660, Houston, TX 77056

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    TXARLAOKNM
    Official page
  • Los Angeles
    Consulate General of Italy in Los Angeles

    12400 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90025

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    Southern CAAZNV (partial)
    Official page
  • Miami
    Consulate General of Italy in Miami

    4000 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Suite 590, Coral Gables, FL 33146

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    FLALGASCPRBahamasCayman Islands
    Official page
  • Newark
    Consulate General of Italy in Newark

    744 Broad Street, Suite 1200, Newark, NJ 07102

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    Rest of NJ not covered by New York
    Official page
  • Philadelphia
    Consulate General of Italy in Philadelphia

    1026 Public Ledger Building, 150 South Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106

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    PADE
    Official page
  • San Francisco
    Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco

    814 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

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    Northern CAAKHIIDMTORUTWAWYGuamAmerican Samoa
    Official page
Official resources
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Always cross-check requirements on the official page for your jurisdiction — details can vary by country of residence.

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