Embassy of Italy in Washington, D.C.
Serves DC, MD, VA
Who applies here
The embassy's consular section serves Washington, D.C. and only the DC-suburb portions of Maryland (Montgomery and Prince George's counties) and Virginia (Arlington and Fairfax counties plus the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, and Fairfax). The rest of MD and VA fall under Philadelphia.
Key facts
- Address
- 3000 Whitehaven Street NW, Washington, DC, 20008
- Phone
- (202) 612-4400
- Citizenship
- washington.cittadinanza@esteri.it
- Official site
- https://ambwashingtondc.esteri.it/en/
- Book via
- Prenot@Mi
Current wait times
Citizenship appointment wait times usually aren't published and can run from months to over a year. Book as early as you can through the consulate's booking system and check it regularly for new slots.
Application essentials
- Appointments must be booked through Prenot@Mi (prenotami.esteri.it). Slots are released unpredictably and fill within seconds.
- All non-Italian vital records require an apostille from the issuing US state, plus a certified Italian translation.
- The appointment fee is $703.10 USD per adult applicant (locked rate through June 30, 2026), paid by cashier's check or money order on the day of the appointment.
- Consulates do not provide genealogical research or document translation services — you must source these yourself.
Office-specific notes
- Citizenship for the DC area is handled by the Embassy's consular section, not a separate Consulate General.
Nearby consulates
If you live outside this jurisdiction, you must apply at the office that covers your residence.
Not affiliated with Embassy of Italy in Washington, D.C.. Verify document requirements directly — they vary by office and change often.