Embassy of Italy in Washington, D.C.
Secure a Schengen visa appointment at the Embassy of Italy in Washington, D.C. fast — with the full document checklist.
Consulate Information
- 📍Address
3000 Whitehaven Street NW, Washington, DC 20008 - 📞Phone
+1 (202) 612-4450 - ✉Email
[email protected] - 🌐Website
https://ambwashingtondc.esteri.it - 📄Official Checklist
View official requirements - 📝Visa Application Form
Fill online (e-application)
Jurisdiction
District of Columbia, Maryland (Montgomery County and Prince George's County only), Virginia (Arlington County, Fairfax County, and the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, and Fairfax)
Appointment
Apply in person with an appointment. The Embassy visa FAQ lists office hours Monday–Thursday, 10:00 am–12:00 pm.
Tourist Visa Document Checklist
- Sets: 1 set
- Visa Fee: US$103.70 (ages 6–12: US$51.90) · official fee page — Short-stay fee for October 1–December 31, 2026. Some nationalities pay US$40.40. Fee page updated October 2, 2026; checked October 26, 2026. Under 6 is not listed separately.
- Checked 2026-10-26 against the Embassy visa FAQ. That page shows no last-update line and describes this office only: https://ambwashingtondc.esteri.it/en/servizi-consolari-e-visti/servizi-per-il-cittadino-straniero/visti/domande-frequenti/
- Apply in person, with an appointment. Office hours are Monday–Thursday, 10:00 am–12:00 pm.
- That office says a decision usually takes 7–15 days, depending on nationality. Rush processing is not available, and officers will not negotiate a date. May through September and December are busier.
- Passports are picked up at the office Monday–Thursday, 10:00 am–11:30 am. They are not mailed. A third party needs legal authority to collect one.
- Pay by money order or cashier's check. The FAQ payee is “Embassy of Italy – Washington DC”; the fee page (updated October 2, 2026) uses “Embassy of Italy, Washington DC”. No personal checks. Cash only in exceptional cases, and only the exact amount.
- One recent passport-size photo, front face. Insurance must be a letter, not a card, for at least €30,000 of emergency hospitalization and repatriation for the whole Schengen stay.
- Do not file earlier than 6 months before travel. A visa does not guarantee entry.
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Passport
Valid for at least 3 months beyond your last day of stay in the Schengen area, issued within the last 10 years, with at least two blank pages.
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US Immigration Status For non-US citizens only
For non-US citizens: Alien Registration Card (Green Card) or a valid long-term US visa (not B1/B2), valid at least 3 months beyond your departure from the Schengen area. International students must also present a valid I-20; exchange visitors a valid I-66.
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Proof of Residence in Jurisdiction
Driver's license, State ID or (in some consulates) recent utility bill showing an address within the consulate's jurisdiction.
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Photograph
Recent passport-style photo, passport size (white background), full face, front view, on a white background. Scanned or photocopied photos are not accepted.
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Visa Application Form
Schengen short-stay visa application form, completely and clearly filled out. Sign in the presence of a consular officer (do not sign in advance).
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Round-trip Flight Reservation
Confirmed round-trip reservation showing the complete itinerary. If visiting multiple Schengen countries, also provide transportation between them.
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Proof of Lodging
Confirmed hotel reservations for every night, or a host declaration accompanied by the host's ID (and residence permit if the host is not an Italian/EU citizen).
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Employment Verification
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Employed
Letter from your employer on company letterhead stating position, length of employment, salary and approved vacation dates. Include recent pay stubs if available.
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Self-employed / Business Owner
Business license or certificate of incorporation, plus your most recent tax return.
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Student
Letter of full-time enrollment from your school, plus a valid I-20 (students) or I-66 (exchange visitors).
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Retired
Proof of pension or Social Security income (pension certificate or letter).
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Unemployed / Dependent
Sponsor's employment and income information (employment letter, pay stubs, bank statements) plus a notarized Affidavit of Support. Dependents must also provide proof of the relationship (e.g., birth or marriage certificate).
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Proof of Financial Means
Last three months of bank statements from a US bank showing your name and current balance. (Some consulates require a minimum amount per day of travel.)
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Travel Medical Insurance
Travel medical insurance covering the entire stay in the Schengen area, with minimum €30,000 coverage for medical expenses, hospitalization, evacuation and repatriation. An insurance card alone is not accepted.
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Visa Fee
Non-refundable visa fee paid by money order or cashier's check payable to "Embassy of Italy – Washington DC".
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Return Mailing Envelope
A self-addressed (from yourself, to yourself), pre-paid, trackable envelope (USPS, FedEx, UPS) so your passport can be mailed back to you.
Additional Documents for Minor Applicants
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Birth Certificate
Original birth certificate showing both parents' names (translated and legalized if issued outside the US).
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Parental Consent to Travel
Authorization to travel abroad signed by both parents, with signatures authenticated by a Notary Public (or by the consulate if a parent is abroad).
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Parents' Identification
Notarized copies of both parents' picture IDs.
Source: Official consulate website · Application form: Fill online (e-application)
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