Italian Consulate General in New York
About the Italian Consulate in New York
Italy's consular office for New York, Connecticut, northern New Jersey, and Bermuda.
The Consulate General of Italy in New York — Consolato Generale d'Italia a New York — is one of nine career Italian consulates in the United States.[1] It provides consular services to residents of New York, Connecticut, and 13 counties in northern New Jersey, plus Bermuda.[2]
The consulate occupies a historic Upper East Side mansion at 690 Park Avenue, built in 1917.[3] The building has two public entrances: the Park Avenue entrance for passport appointments, and the 69th Street entrance for all other consular services.
The Consul General, Giuseppe Pastorelli, assumed his post in January 2026. A career diplomat since 1997, Pastorelli previously served in Turkey, Hungary, as Consul General in Boston (2010–2014), Consul General in Toronto (2014–2018), and at MAECI Rome (2018–2025).[4]
New Jersey is split between two Italian consulates: New York covers 13 northern counties (Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union, and Warren), while the remaining counties are served by the Consulate General in Philadelphia. If you live in southern New Jersey, contact Philadelphia.[2]
The consulate has two public entrances. Use the Park Avenue entrance for passport appointments and the 69th Street entrance for all other services (citizenship, vital records, notarial, visas, AIRE).
The consulate handles citizens' services for New York, Connecticut, and northern New Jersey. The Italian Embassy in Washington, D.C. handles diplomatic relations with the U.S. federal government and consular services for DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
Outside business hours, Italian citizens facing a consular emergency can call +1 (917) 294-9881. After 10:00 PM, call the Farnesina switchboard at +39 06 3611. This number is reserved for proven emergencies only.[5]
New York requires a "Certificate of Accuracy" for court orders for divorce, name change, or adoption — this does not apply to vital records (birth, marriage, death certificates). These court orders must be submitted with a Certificate of Accuracy issued by the translator.[6]
Consular jurisdiction: New York, Connecticut & northern New Jersey
The New York consulate serves the entire state of New York, all of Connecticut, 13 counties in northern New Jersey, and Bermuda.
The Consulate General of Italy in New York serves New York (full state), Connecticut (full state), and 13 counties in northern New Jersey. It also covers Bermuda. New Jersey is split with the Consulate General in Philadelphia.[2]
| State | Scope | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New York (NY) | Entire territory | — |
| Connecticut (CT) | Entire territory | — |
| New Jersey (NJ) | selected | Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union, Warren |
If you live in New Jersey, check which county you are in. The New York consulate serves Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union, and Warren counties. All other NJ counties fall under the Consulate General in Philadelphia. Prenot@mi enforces jurisdiction by address — booking at the wrong consulate will cause the appointment to be rejected.
Consular services
Vital records (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. New York requires a "Certificate of Accuracy" for court orders for divorce, name change, or adoption — not for vital records (birth, marriage, death). These court orders must be submitted with a Certificate of Accuracy issued by the translator.[6] U.S. vital records must be translated into Italian before submission — Partenza provides professional translations of U.S. birth, marriage, and death certificates formatted for consular transcription.
Citizenship (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][8] Every U.S. vital record submitted with a jure sanguinis application requires certified Italian translation — see Partenza for vital records translation formatted for consular submission.
Notarial & legal (Notarile)
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."
Passports & CIE (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] Use the Park Avenue entrance for passport appointments.
AIRE registry (Anagrafe)
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]
Visas (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] Payment: money order or cashier's check payable to "Consulate General of Italy" — no cash, no cards.
Booking an appointment
All consular services require an appointment booked via the official Prenot@mi portal.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| New York | New York Department of State — Walk-in service available at NYC, Albany, Buffalo, Binghamton, and Utica offices. | $10 per document |
| Connecticut | Connecticut Secretary of the State — Online system required since September 2025. | $40 per document |
| New Jersey | New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue | $25 per document (+$15 expedite) |
| 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 areas does the New York consulate serve?
- New York (entire state), Connecticut (entire state), 13 counties in northern New Jersey (Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union, Warren), and Bermuda. The remaining NJ counties are served by the Philadelphia consulate.[2]
- How do I book an appointment?
- All appointments are booked online via prenotami.esteri.it.[12] Create a free account, select "New York," 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. Check live availability on Prenot@mi for your specific service.[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] Book directly at prenotami.esteri.it.
- Which entrance should I use?
- The consulate has two entrances. Use the Park Avenue entrance for passport appointments and the 69th Street entrance for all other services (citizenship, vital records, notarial, visas, AIRE).
- 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] 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] Applications confirmed before 27 March 2025 are grandfathered.
- What is a "Certificate of Accuracy" and do I need one?
- New York requires a "Certificate of Accuracy" for court orders for divorce, name change, or adoption submitted to the consulate. This is not required for vital records (birth, marriage, death certificates). These court orders must be submitted with a Certificate of Accuracy issued by the translator.[6]
- What forms of payment are accepted?
- Money order or cashier's check payable to "Consulate General of Italy." Separate money orders required for each applicant. No cash, no debit cards, no credit cards, no personal checks.[14]
- Do I need to register with AIRE?
- If you are an Italian citizen living in New York, Connecticut, or the NJ counties served by this consulate 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]
- 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]
- Who is the current Consul General?
- Giuseppe Pastorelli, a career diplomat since 1997, who assumed his post in New York in January 2026.[4]
Sources
Information on this page is verified against official Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAECI) sources.
- Italian Missions Abroad — Italian diplomatic network — esteri.it
- Consular network — jurisdiction (NY, CT, NJ partial) — consnewyork.esteri.it
- 690 Park Avenue — Consulate General of Italy in New York — consnewyork.esteri.it
- The Consul General — Giuseppe Pastorelli — consnewyork.esteri.it
- Emergency contacts — Consulate General of Italy in New York — consnewyork.esteri.it
- Certificate of Accuracy — New York Consulate translation policy — consnewyork.esteri.it
- Legge 23 maggio 2025, n. 74 — conversione del DL 36/2025 sulla cittadinanza — Normattiva — Portale della legislazione vigente
- Citizenship by descent — new rules (Law 74/2025) — Italian Consulate General (English explainer)
- Passports — New York Consulate — consnewyork.esteri.it
- Legge 30 dicembre 2023, n. 213 — sanzioni mancata iscrizione AIRE — Normattiva — Portale della legislazione vigente
- Italian Decree-Law No. 145 (11 October 2024) — entry provisions including visa biometrics — Normattiva — Portale della legislazione vigente
- Prenot@mi — Official appointment portal — Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- New measures against unauthorized intermediaries on Prenot@mi — Italian Consulate General in Rosario (MAECI network policy)
- Consular fee table — Q2 2026 (1 Apr – 30 Jun 2026, official PDF) — ambwashingtondc.esteri.it
- Visas — New York Consulate — consnewyork.esteri.it
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