--- title: "Italian Consulate Chicago: Hours & Jurisdiction" url: https://partenza.co/us/en/italian-consulate/chicago/ lang: en-US generated: 2026-06-01 --- 1. [Home](/us/en/) 2. [Italian Consulate](/us/en/italian-consulate/) 3. Chicago # Italian Consulate General in Chicago Address 500 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1850, Chicago, IL 60611 Phone [+1 (312) 467-1550](tel:+1\(312\)467-1550) Email [italcons.chicago@esteri.it](mailto:italcons.chicago@esteri.it) PEC con.chicago@cert.esteri.it Jurisdiction ColoradoIllinoisIowaKansasMinnesotaMissouriNebraskaNorth DakotaSouth DakotaWisconsinWyoming Consul General Mario Alberto Bartoli Official site [conschicago.esteri.it ↗](https://conschicago.esteri.it) Verified 2026-04-11 ![500 North Michigan Avenue on the Magnificent Mile, Chicago — home of the Italian Consulate General on the 18th floor. Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and completed in 1968.](/_astro/500-n-michigan-chicago.o42AeSWG_1sGJgC.jpg) Alanscottwalker · CC BY-SA 4.0 --- On this page - [About the Italian Consulate in Chicago](#about) - [Consular jurisdiction: eleven Midwest states](#jurisdiction) - [Consular services](#services) - [Booking an appointment](#appointments) - [Current fees](#fees) - [Apostille authorities](#apostille) - [Frequently asked questions](#faq) - [Sources](#sources) --- ## About the Italian Consulate in Chicago _Italy's consular office for the Midwest — serves 11 states from Colorado to Wisconsin._ The **Consulate General of Italy in Chicago** — _Consolato Generale d'Italia a Chicago_ — is one of [nine career Italian consulates in the United States](/us/en/italian-consulate/).[\[1\]](#ref-1) It provides consular services to Italian citizens and residents of **eleven Midwest states**: Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming — the largest jurisdiction by state count of any Italian consulate in the U.S.[\[2\]](#ref-2) The consulate occupies the **18th floor of 500 North Michigan Avenue** on Chicago's Magnificent Mile.[\[3\]](#ref-3) The building was designed by **Skidmore, Owings & Merrill** and completed in 1968. Its prominent location on North Michigan Avenue places the consulate in the heart of Chicago's premier commercial district.[\[3\]](#ref-3) The Consul General, **Mario Alberto Bartoli**, is a career diplomat from La Spezia. He assumed his post in Chicago on 16 September 2024.[\[4\]](#ref-4) The consulate handles all standard consular services — passports, citizenship, vital records, AIRE registration, notarial acts, and visas — as well as specialized services including driver's license confirmations, codice fiscale issuance, declarations of value for academic credentials, and electoral services.[\[5\]](#ref-5) Consulate vs. Embassy The **consulate** handles citizens' services for its eleven-state jurisdiction. The Italian **Embassy** in Washington, D.C. handles diplomatic relations with the U.S. federal government and consular services for DC, Maryland, and Virginia. After-hours emergency Outside business hours, Italian citizens facing a consular emergency can call **+1 (312) 909-0304**. Available weekdays 8:00 AM–9:00 AM and 5:00 PM–10:00 PM CT; weekends and holidays 8:00 AM–10:00 PM CT. This number is reserved for **proven emergencies only**.[\[6\]](#ref-6) --- ## Consular jurisdiction: eleven Midwest states _The Chicago consulate serves all of Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming._ The Consulate General of Italy in Chicago serves the **entire territory** of eleven Midwest states — the largest jurisdiction by state count of any Italian consulate in the United States.[\[2\]](#ref-2) State Scope Details **Colorado** (CO) Entire territory — **Illinois** (IL) Entire territory — **Iowa** (IA) Entire territory — **Kansas** (KS) Entire territory — **Minnesota** (MN) Entire territory — **Missouri** (MO) Entire territory — **Nebraska** (NE) Entire territory — **North Dakota** (ND) Entire territory — **South Dakota** (SD) Entire territory — **Wisconsin** (WI) Entire territory — **Wyoming** (WY) Entire territory — Verify before booking Prenot@mi enforces jurisdiction by address. Booking an appointment at the Chicago consulate from an address outside its eleven-state jurisdiction will cause the appointment to be rejected. If you live outside these 11 states, check the [embassy website](https://www.esteri.it/en/ministero/struttura/laretediplomatica/) for your consulate. --- ## Consular services ### Vital records (Stato Civile) `[chicago.statciv@esteri.it](mailto:chicago.statciv@esteri.it)` · `+1 (312) 995-5485` · [Official page ↗](https://conschicago.esteri.it/en/servizi-consolari-e-visti/servizi-per-il-cittadino-italiano/stato-civile/) Transcription of U.S. vital records (births, marriages, deaths, divorces, civil unions) into Italian municipal registries. Marriage publications, adoptions, and name/surname changes. Processing time is **30 days** from receipt — the consulate transmits the act to the Italian municipality for transcription. Transcription itself is **free of charge**; only apostille and translation carry costs. Chicago requires a consular **"certified as true" stamp** on all translations submitted with vital records — the consulate verifies the translation matches the original and applies the conformity stamp. U.S. vital records must be translated into Italian before submission — [Partenza](/us/en/) provides professional translations of U.S. birth, marriage, and death certificates formatted for consular transcription. ### Citizenship (Cittadinanza) `[cittadinanza.chicago@esteri.it](mailto:cittadinanza.chicago@esteri.it)` · `+1 (312) 995-5484` · [Official page ↗](https://conschicago.esteri.it/en/servizi-consolari-e-visti/servizi-per-il-cittadino-straniero/cittadinanza/) Italian citizenship applications by descent (jure sanguinis), by marriage, and by residence; citizenship declarations (Art. 4A); citizenship certificates (Art. 4B). The statutory processing time is **730 days** (approximately 2 years) from receipt of a complete file. Jure sanguinis appointments typically have the longest backlogs (1–6 years). **Law 74/2025 (effective 24 May 2025)** introduced new limits to generational transmission: persons born abroad with another citizenship no longer automatically inherit Italian citizenship unless a parent or grandparent was exclusively Italian at death, or a parent resided in Italy for at least 2 consecutive years post-naturalization.[\[7\]](#ref-7)[\[8\]](#ref-8) Every U.S. vital record submitted with a jure sanguinis application requires certified Italian translation — see [Partenza](/us/en/) for vital records translation formatted for consular submission. ### Notarial & legal (Notarile) `[legale.chicago@esteri.it](mailto:legale.chicago@esteri.it)` · `+1 (312) 995-5483` · [Official page ↗](https://conschicago.esteri.it/en/servizi-consolari-e-visti/servizi-per-il-cittadino-italiano/servizi-notarili/) Public acts, wills (public, secret, or holographic), private deed authentication, powers of attorney, legalizations, and succession-related formalities. Processing time is **60 days** for notarial acts and legalizations. **Available only to Italian citizens living abroad.** Appointment required. Payment by money order or cashier's check payable to "Consulate General of Italy in Chicago." ### Passports & CIE (Passaporti) `[passaporti.chicago@esteri.it](mailto:passaporti.chicago@esteri.it)` · `+1 (312) 995-5485` · [Official page ↗](https://conschicago.esteri.it/en/servizi-consolari-e-visti/servizi-per-il-cittadino-italiano/passaporti/) Italian passport issuance and renewal for adults and minors under 18, Electronic ID cards (CIE), and emergency travel documents (ETD). Passports are **valid 10 years**; processing time is **15 days** from receipt (extendable by 15 days if further verification is needed). Book via Prenot@mi **no earlier than 6 months** before expiration.[\[9\]](#ref-9) ### AIRE registry (Anagrafe) `[anagrafe.chicago@esteri.it](mailto:anagrafe.chicago@esteri.it)` · [Official page ↗](https://conschicago.esteri.it/en/servizi-consolari-e-visti/servizi-per-il-cittadino-italiano/anagrafe-degli-italiani-residenti-allestero-aire/) Registration of Italian citizens residing abroad in the AIRE (Anagrafe degli Italiani Residenti all'Estero) database. **Mandatory within 90 days** of moving abroad for stays over 12 months. The consulate transmits the registration to the Italian municipality within **180 days** of receipt. Since 1 Jan 2024, non-registration carries fines of **€200–€1,000 per year** (up to 5 years).[\[10\]](#ref-10) ### Visas (Visti) `[visti.chicago@esteri.it](mailto:visti.chicago@esteri.it)` · `+1 (312) 995-5487` · [Official page ↗](https://conschicago.esteri.it/en/servizi-consolari-e-visti/servizi-per-il-cittadino-straniero/visti/) Visa applications for non-Italian citizens travelling or relocating to Italy: Schengen short-stay visas (processing **15 days**, extendable to 45), national type-D long-stay visas (**90 days**, 120 for self-employment, 30 for family reunification), and student visas. **U.S. citizens do NOT need a visa** for stays up to 90 days. Type D applicants are **fingerprinted on-site** (mandatory since 11 Jan 2025).[\[11\]](#ref-11) Payment: money order or cashier's check payable to "Consulate General of Italy in Chicago" — no cash, no cards. --- ## Booking an appointment All consular services require an appointment booked via the official Prenot@mi portal. [Book via Prenot@mi ↗](https://prenotami.esteri.it) Getting there By Metro: Grand (Red Line), ~5 minutes walk to the office. --- ## Current fees _Q2 2026 (April 1 – June 30, 2026) · EUR 1 = USD 1.1718_ Service Art. EUR USD (MO/check) Ordinary passport Art. 27 (A+B) €116.20 $136.30 16-page passport booklet Libretto 16 pp. €5.20 $6.10 Passport duplicate/re-issue Art. 19 €20.00 $23.50 Passport collective (family) Art. 74 €50.00 $58.60 Emergency travel document E.T.D. €1.55 $1.90 CIE first issue Art. 28C (A+B) €21.95 $25.80 CIE duplicate Art. 28D (C+D) €27.11 $31.80 Schengen visa Schengen €90.00 $105.50 Schengen visa (minors 6–12) Schengen 6-12 €45.00 $52.80 National visa type D Naz. tipo D €116.00 $136.00 National student visa Naz. studio €50.00 $58.60 Citizenship (marriage/residence) Art. 07B €600.00 $703.10 Citizenship (descent — jure sanguinis) Art. 07C €250.00 $293.00 Citizenship certificate Art. 4B €50.00 $58.60 Citizenship declaration Art. 4A €11.00 $12.90 Certificate/extract Art. 7 €12.00 $14.10 Authentication Art. 24 €20.00 $23.50 Notarial act (simple) Art. 65 €66.00 $77.40 Notarial act (complex) Art. 17A €90.00 $105.50 Power of attorney Art. 18A €60.00 $70.40 Translation conformity (per page) Art. 72A €13.00 $15.30 Translation conformity (complex) Art. 72C €20.00 $23.50 --- ## Apostille authorities Jurisdiction Issuing authority Fee **Illinois** Illinois Secretary of State — Chicago office processes foreign-use documents only. Mail: 7–14 business days. $2 per document **Colorado** Colorado Secretary of State $5 per document **Minnesota** Minnesota Secretary of State $5 per document **Missouri** Missouri Secretary of State — Accepts Visa/MC/Amex/Discover + check/money order. $10 per document **Federal (U.S. Department of State)** U.S. Department of State, Office of Authentications — Required for federal documents (FBI background checks, USCIS records, IRS documents, etc.) — state apostilles do NOT apply. $20 per document --- ## Frequently asked questions Which states does the Chicago consulate serve? Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming — the entire territory of each state. This is the largest jurisdiction by state count of any Italian consulate in the U.S. How do I book an appointment? All appointments are booked online via [prenotami.esteri.it](https://prenotami.esteri.it).[\[12\]](#ref-12) Create a free account, select "Chicago," choose your service type, and book the first available slot. How long are appointment wait times? Wait times vary by service type and season. **Passport renewals and AIRE registrations** typically have shorter waits (weeks to a few months). **Citizenship (jure sanguinis)** appointments can carry multi-year backlogs at [some U.S. consulates](/us/en/italian-consulate/). Check live availability on Prenot@mi for your specific service.[\[12\]](#ref-12) Do I need to confirm my Prenot@mi appointment? Yes. You must confirm your appointment on the Prenot@mi portal **between 10 and 3 days before the scheduled date**. Without confirmation, the system automatically cancels the reservation. Log into Prenot@mi, select _I miei appuntamenti_, click the appointment, and check the confirmation box. Can I use a third-party service to book an appointment faster? No. **Do not use paid booking agents or third-party services.** Reservations made by third parties are refused without notice, and fraudulent slot captures risk Prenot@mi access being blocked.[\[13\]](#ref-13) Book directly at [prenotami.esteri.it](https://prenotami.esteri.it). How long does the citizenship application take to process? The statutory processing time is **730 days** (approximately 2 years) from receipt of a complete file. Complex cases may take longer. How did Law 74/2025 change Italian citizenship by descent? **Legge n. 74 of 23 May 2025** modified Italy's 1992 citizenship law.[\[7\]](#ref-7) Persons born abroad with another citizenship no longer automatically inherit Italian citizenship. Jure sanguinis is now recognized only if: (1) a parent or grandparent possessed exclusively Italian citizenship at death, OR (2) a parent resided in Italy for at least 2 consecutive years after acquiring Italian citizenship.[\[8\]](#ref-8) Applications confirmed before 27 March 2025 are grandfathered. What forms of payment are accepted? Money order or cashier's check payable to **"Consulate General of Italy in Chicago."** Separate money orders required for each applicant. **No cash, no debit cards, no credit cards, no personal checks.**[\[14\]](#ref-14) Does the consulate translate documents? No. The consulate does **not** translate documents. It offers a **"certified as true" stamp** on translations — verifying that your translation matches the original. You must provide the translation yourself or use a professional translator. [Partenza](/us/en/) provides [professional English-to-Italian translation](/us/en/about/) formatted for consular submission. Do I need to register with AIRE? If you are an Italian citizen living in one of the 11 Midwest states served by Chicago and expect to stay **more than 12 months**, yes — AIRE registration is mandatory within **90 days** of moving abroad. Since 1 Jan 2024, non-registration carries fines of €200–€1,000 per year.[\[10\]](#ref-10) Do I need an appointment for civil status services? Most civil status services are handled **by mail**. Email [chicago.statciv@esteri.it](mailto:chicago.statciv@esteri.it) before sending documents. Transcription is **free of charge**; only apostille and translation carry costs. Do U.S. citizens need a visa to travel to Italy? No. U.S. citizens do not need a visa for stays up to **90 days**. For longer stays, a National Visa (Type D) is required.[\[15\]](#ref-15) Who is the current Consul General? Mario Alberto Bartoli, a career diplomat from La Spezia who assumed his post on 16 September 2024.[\[4\]](#ref-4) --- ## Sources Information on this page is verified against official Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAECI) sources. 1. [Italian Missions Abroad — Italian diplomatic network](https://www.esteri.it/en/ministero/struttura/laretediplomatica/) — esteri.it 2. [Consular network — jurisdiction (CO, IA, IL, KS, MN, MO, ND, NE, SD, WI, WY)](https://conschicago.esteri.it/en/chi-siamo/la-rete-consolare/) — conschicago.esteri.it 3. [500 North Michigan Avenue — Consulate General of Italy in Chicago](https://conschicago.esteri.it/en/chi-siamo/la-sede/) — conschicago.esteri.it 4. [The Consul General — Mario Alberto Bartoli](https://conschicago.esteri.it/en/chi-siamo/il-console-generale/) — conschicago.esteri.it 5. [Contacts — Consulate General of Italy in Chicago](https://conschicago.esteri.it/en/chi-siamo/contatti/) — conschicago.esteri.it 6. [Emergency contacts — Consulate General of Italy in Chicago](https://conschicago.esteri.it/it/chi-siamo/numeri-di-emergenza/) — conschicago.esteri.it 7. [Legge 23 maggio 2025, n. 74 — conversione del DL 36/2025 sulla cittadinanza](https://www.normattiva.it/uri-res/N2Ls?urn:nir:stato:legge:2025-05-23;74) — Normattiva — Portale della legislazione vigente 8. [Citizenship by descent — new rules (Law 74/2025)](https://consbrisbane.esteri.it/en/servizi-consolari-e-visti/servizi-per-il-cittadino-straniero/citizenship-by-descent-iure-sanguinis-new-rules/) — Italian Consulate General (English explainer) 9. [Passports — Chicago Consulate](https://conschicago.esteri.it/en/servizi-consolari-e-visti/servizi-per-il-cittadino-italiano/passaporti/) — conschicago.esteri.it 10. [Legge 30 dicembre 2023, n. 213 — sanzioni mancata iscrizione AIRE](https://www.normattiva.it/uri-res/N2Ls?urn:nir:stato:legge:2023-12-30;213) — Normattiva — Portale della legislazione vigente 11. [Italian Decree-Law No. 145 (11 October 2024) — entry provisions including visa biometrics](https://www.normattiva.it/uri-res/N2Ls?urn:nir:stato:decreto.legge:2024-10-11;145) — Normattiva — Portale della legislazione vigente 12. [Prenot@mi — Official appointment portal](https://prenotami.esteri.it) — Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs 13. [New measures against unauthorized intermediaries on Prenot@mi](https://consrosario.esteri.it/it/news/dal_consolato/2024/03/nuove-misure-di-contrasto-ai-tentativi-di-captazione-dei-turni-su-prenotami-da-parte-di-intermediari-e-di-soggeti-terzi/) — Italian Consulate General in Rosario (MAECI network policy) 14. [Consular fee table — Q2 2026 (1 Apr – 30 Jun 2026, official PDF)](https://ambwashingtondc.esteri.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260401-20260630-Estratto-tabella-consolare-II-trimestre-2026_dal-01.04.2026-al-30.06.2026_POS.pdf) — ambwashingtondc.esteri.it 15. [Visas — Chicago Consulate](https://conschicago.esteri.it/en/servizi-consolari-e-visti/servizi-per-il-cittadino-straniero/visti/) — conschicago.esteri.it Last verified: 2026-04-11 --- ## Related consulates - [Italian Embassy in Washington, D.C.](/us/en/italian-consulate/washington-dc/) - [Consulate of Italy in Detroit](/us/en/italian-consulate/detroit/) - [Consulate General of Italy in New York](/us/en/italian-consulate/new-york/) Partenza translates U.S. birth, marriage, and death certificates for Italian consular submission. [View translation services →](/us/en/)