New passports with fingerprints

02/02/2010 - As of February 22, 2010 the second phase of the electronic passport project will be implemented at the Consulate General of Italy in Chicago. In this phase, a new type of biometric passport, which will include, in addition to the picture, the holder’s fingerprints, will be used. These electronic passports will be valid for ten years.
As these new procedures come into effect, fellow citizens requesting a passport will necessarily have to come in person to Consulate General to provide their fingerprints. This service cannot be rendered by Honorary Vice Consulates or Consular Correspondents.

To reduce inconveniences and waiting periods, the Consulate General of Italy in Chicago will provide an online appointment scheduling system that will be accessed through this web page. The appointments system has greatly contributed to the elimination of queues and waiting periods, thus obtaining remarkable approvals.

The Consulate General of Italy will continue to pursue solutions to facilitate, within the framework of the new laws, access to the services provided by the Passport office.

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