CITIZENSHIP BY DESCENT
Notice to users It is hereby announced that, pursuant to Article 1, paragraph 639 of the 2025 Budget Law, the Consular Fees related to applications for the recognition of Italian Citizenship iure sanguinis by adult applicants have been increased from 300 to 600 euros per application, equivalent, for the period from 01/01/2025 to 31/03/2025, to […]
Read moreITALIAN SPACE DAY
Italian Space Day 2024: Date: December 18, 2024 Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Location: Ralph S. O’Connor Building, Room 510, Rice University, Houston, Texas Parking Information Visitor parking is available at the North Annex Lot at Entrance 20, with additional spaces in the North Lot after 5:00 PM. Registration Participation is free, but registration […]
Read moreSURROGACY
With the Law No 169 of 4 November 2024 entering into force on December 3rd, 2024, the crime of surrogacy committed by an Italian citizen even abroad can be prosecuted and punished in accordance with Italian law, regardless of whether said practice is allowed in the foreign country where it occurred. Surrogacy is a crime […]
Read moreThe Italian Trade Agency. Job opening. Specialized Provider to support the aerospace industry.
ITA – Italian Trade Agency is the Governmental agency that supports the business development of our companies abroad and promotes the attraction of foreign investment in Italy. With a motivated and modern organization and a widespread network of overseas offices, ITA provides information, assistance, consulting, promotion and training to Italian small and medium sized businesses. […]
Read moreItalian Space Day
Mark your calendars for Italian Space Day on December 18th! Join us as we celebrate Italy’s incredible achievements in space exploration, innovation and technology.
Read moreNew requirements for all Visa categories: fingerprints collection
Due to the new provisions set forth in the Decree 145/2024, from January 11th, 2025, collection of fingerprints will become mandatory for every Visa category. As a consequence, each applicant will be required to book an appointment and appear in person at the Consulate General in Houston. All the appointments are handled through our official […]
Read moreAwards in the field of scientific research and technological innovation.
MAECI (the Italian Foreign Ministry) promotes three (3) awards dedicated to figures who have distinguished themselves in the field of scientific research and/or technological innovation: Italian bilateral scientific cooperation award, reserved this year for senior Italian researchers residing abroad (in our case, the United States) at least since 1/1/2020; Innovation that speaks Italian, reserved for […]
Read morePost Cards From Italy
Join us for a piano concert “ Post Cards From Italy” Pianist Lucrezia Slomp featuring works by Liszt, Busoni, Puccini and Procaccini December 4, 2024 at 7 pm Midtown Arts and Theater Center Theater 1 3400 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 RSVP IS REQUIRED https://form.jotform.com/243055240700140
Read moreIX Week of Italian Cuisine in the World November 18-24, 2024
Ninth Edition of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World November 18-24, 2024 “Mediterranean Diet and Cuisine of the Roots: Health and Tradition HOUSTON | 20 NOVEMBRE 2024 “Mediterranean Diet and healthy Lifestyle” The Consulate General of Italy in Houston is pleased to invite you to a special evening dedicated to the benefits […]
Read moreNew interpretation guidelines for citizenship jus sanguinis
To the attention of users who are potentially interested in having their Italian citizenship by descent recognized, please be aware of the significant implications of some of the recent rulings of the Supreme Court of Appeal (Civil Court of Appeal, Section I, orders No. 454/2024 and No. 17161/2023) and the Circular No. 43347 dated 3 […]
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