How to Schedule an Italian Consulate Appointment for an Italian Visa Application

Scheduling an appointment at the Italian Consulate is a required step in the Italian visa application process and can often feel overwhelming. This guide breaks the process down into clear, step-by-step instructions to help visa applicants understand how consulate appointments work, what to expect, and how to prepare.

All Italian visa applications must be submitted at the Italian Consulate that has jurisdiction over the applicant’s legal place of residence. Jurisdiction is determined by your registered residential address rather than your nationality.

Because each Italian Consulate serves specific states or regions, submitting an application to the incorrect consulate may cause delays or rejection.

For reference, a full list of Italian consulates and their respective jurisdictions is provided at the bottom of this page.

Italian consulate appointments are booked exclusively through Prenot@mi, the official online appointment system of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

You will need to:

● Create a personal account using a valid email address
● Confirm your account via email
● Log in to access appointment services

Each applicant must have their own Prenot@mi account. Family members, including spouses and children, cannot share one account.

Once logged into Prenot@mi, applicants must select the exact Italian visa category that applies to their individual situation.

Common visa categories may include:

– Long-stay (National) Visas
– Study Visas
– Work Visas
– Investor Visas
– Family Reunification Visas

Please note that visa categories can vary by Italian consulate. Some consulates may display these exact categories, while others may use slightly different terminology or include additional visa options. Selecting the incorrect visa category may invalidate your appointment, even if an appointment slot is available.

Once you have selected the type of visa appointment, you will be prompted to select a time slot.

Appointment availability varies by Italian consulate and visa type, but one consistent factor is that scheduling a consulate appointment requires precision and careful timing. It is very common to see no available appointment slots when first attempting to book, as appointments often fill within minutes of being released.

New Italian consulate appointment slots are typically released daily at midnight Rome time. For example, applicants located in New York can expect new appointments to become available at 6:00 PM local time, which corresponds to midnight in Rome.

To maximize your chances of securing an appointment, you should plan to log in to Prenot@mi a few minutes in advance and refresh the system precisely at the release time based on your local time zone to view newly released appointment slots.

Important notes:

– Appointments are booked on a first-come, first-served basis
– High-demand visa categories may have very limited availability
– Applicants should be prepared to check the system regularly if no appointments are available
– Once an appointment is booked, a confirmation email will be sent and must be printed and brought to the consulate
– Applicants should also consult their specific consulate’s official website prior to the appointment to confirm current requirements, procedures, and required documentation

Before attending your consulate appointment, you must prepare all required documentation for your specific visa type. This typically includes:

● Completed visa application form
● Passport meeting validity requirements
● Proof of residence within the consulate’s jurisdiction
● Supporting financial and legal documents
● Visa‑specific documentation

Incomplete documentation may result in refusal or the need to reschedule.

On the day of your appointment:

● Arrive early
● Bring original documents and copies
● Bring your appointment confirmation
● Be prepared for biometric data collection, if required
● Be prepared to wait

Visa applications are reviewed by the consulate, and additional documentation may be requested after submission.

● Appointment slots fill quickly — persistence is often required
● Appointments are non‑transferable and tied to the applicant’s name
● Consulates do not accept walk‑ins for visa applications
● Prenot@mi accounts may be temporarily locked after multiple failed login attempts
● Appointment availability may differ by visa category, even within the same consulate
● Appointment slots may appear and disappear quickly due to high demand
● Confirmation emails can occasionally land in spam or junk folders
● Documentation requirements may change, so information on the consulate website should be reviewed regularly

Below is a reference list of official Italian Consulates, organized by continent and then country, where visa applicants may schedule appointments through the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Important: Applicants must book an appointment at the consulate that has jurisdiction over their legal place of residence.

Italian Consulate in New York
https://consnewyork.esteri.it
Generally serves: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut

Italian Consulate in Los Angeles
https://conslosangeles.esteri.it
Generally serves: Southern California, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada

Italian Consulate in Chicago
https://conschicago.esteri.it
Generally serves: Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Iowa, Indiana

Italian Consulate in Miami
https://consmiami.esteri.it
Generally serves: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands

Italian Consulate in San Francisco
https://conssanfrancisco.esteri.it
Generally serves: Northern California, Alaska, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington

Italian Consulate in Boston
https://consboston.esteri.it
Generally serves: Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island

Italian Consulate in Houston
https://conshouston.esteri.it
Generally serves: Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas

Italian Consulate in Detroit
https://consdetroit.esteri.it
Generally serves: Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee

Italian Consulate in Toronto
https://constoronto.esteri.it
Generally serves: Ontario, Manitoba, Northwest Territories

Italian Consulate in Montreal
https://consmontreal.esteri.it
Generally serves: Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador

Italian Consulate in Vancouver
https://consvancouver.esteri.it
Generally serves: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Yukon

Italian Consulate in London
https://conslondra.esteri.it
Generally serves: Greater London, southern England, Wales

Italian Consulate in Manchester
https://consmanchester.esteri.it
Generally serves: Northern England, Midlands, Scotland, Northern Ireland

Italian Consulate in Berlin
https://consberlino.esteri.it
Generally serves: Berlin, Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Saxony-Anhalt

Italian Consulate in Munich
https://consmuenchen.esteri.it
Generally serves: Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg

Italian Consulate in Paris
https://consparigi.esteri.it
Generally serves: Paris region and northern France

Italian Consulate in Sydney
https://conssydney.esteri.it
Generally serves: New South Wales, Queensland

Italian Consulate in Melbourne
https://consmelbourne.esteri.it
Generally serves: Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia, Northern Territory

Italian Consulate in Buenos Aires
https://consbuenosaires.esteri.it
Generally serves: Buenos Aires City and Province

Italian Consulate in Rosario
https://consrosario.esteri.it
Generally serves: Santa Fe, Córdoba, Entre Ríos

Italian Consulate in São Paulo
https://conssanpaolo.esteri.it
Generally serves: São Paulo, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul

Italian Consulate in Rio de Janeiro
https://consriodejaneiro.esteri.it
Generally serves: Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo

For a complete and up-to-date list of Italian diplomatic missions worldwide, applicants may also consult the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.