Additional Resources for U.S. Citizens
If you are interested in information about how to renounce or relinquish your U.S. citizenship in Italy, please visit https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/citizenship-services/ .
General information is available at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/travel-legal-considerations/us-citizenship/Relinquishing-US-Nationality-Abroad.html .
Foreign nationals wishing to tour the White House must apply to their country’s Embassy or Consulate in Washington, D.C.
The U.S. Embassy in Italy is not open to the general public to visit.
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates cannot issue replacement or certified copies of U.S. birth certificates, death certificates, or marriage certificates. You can apply for a copy or request an amendment through the Vital Records Office in the state in which the death occurred: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/index.htm
Information on how to obtain vital records in Italy is available on the Embassy’s website at Additional Resources for U.S. Citizens - U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Italy .
For information about driving in Italy you must contact the appropriate Italian authority.
You can find this information and more on the Embassy’s website at Additional Resources for U.S. Citizens - U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Italy .
The IRS does not have an office at the Embassy. For important information from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for taxpayers living abroad visit: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-individuals
If you still have questions after checking the IRS website, you can call the International Taxpayer Service Call Center for assistance at https://www.irs.gov/help/contact-my-local-office-internationally .
IRS refund checks are mailed to the individual’s last known address. If you are expecting a federal tax refund, you can check your refund status on the IRS website at http://irs.gov/ .
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates General in Italy prepared lists of U.S. Tax Consultants residing in in Italy as an aid for persons who are in need of assistance in filing U.S. tax returns. It is available on the Embassy website at Local U.S. Tax Consultants - U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Italy .
There is information and resources available on the Department of State’s website https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html which include tips on how to protect yourself and your money from scams.
On the website select “International Travel,” select “Emergencies,” and follow the guidance under “International Financial Scams.”
You are not required to report your marriage to the U.S. Embassy or a Consulate. In general, marriages that are legally performed and valid abroad are also legally valid in the United States. However, each U.S. state has its own marriage regulations. Therefore, you should contact the relevant state’s attorney general to check whether your marriage and marriage certificate will be valid there.
Information on Getting Married and Entering into Civil Union in Italy is available on the Embassy’s website at Additional Resources for U.S. Citizens - U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Italy .
Contact your local police to report a crime in progress or to report a missing person. They can contact Interpol for overseas crime.
Additional information is available at the Department of State’s website https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html , select “International Travel,” select “Emergencies,” and follow the guidance under “U.S. Citizens Missing Abroad”
If you would like to speak to someone directly regarding a missing U.S. citizen in Italy, call the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate:
Rome and Florence: 06-46741
From the U.S.: 011-39-06-46741
Milan: 02-290351
From the U.S.: 011-39-02-290351
Naples: 081-583-8111
From the U.S.: 011-39-081-583-8111
The Embassy and Consulates are unable to rebook flights or provide travel assistance. Please contact your transportation company for information about how to reschedule or rebook your travel. If you booked through a tour operator, they may be able to assist. You can also contact your travel insurance company if applicable. If you are experiencing financial difficulties as a result of the delay, the quickest way to seek help is to contact family and friends. If they cannot help, visit:
https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/emergency-financial-assistance/
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) website provides information about taking medication or food to the United States and information about prohibited and restricted items.
Visit the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) website at https://www.cbp.gov/travel/us-citizens/know-before-you-go/prohibited-and-restricted-items .
The United States Postal Service (USPS) website provides information about mailing items overseas from the U.S, including lists of prohibited and restricted items.
Visit the United States Postal Service (USPS) website: https://www.usps.com/ship/shipping-restrictions.htm
For information regarding what items you can take to Italy from the U.S. you must contact the appropriate government authority in Italy.
According to the Italian Ministry of Health (IMH), foreigners entering Italy are allowed to bring personal medication for the whole period of their stay, as long as the traveler is in possession of a doctor’s prescription specifying the therapy and dosage of the drug.
Travelers carrying narcotics for personal medical use must have a medical certificate drawn up by the competent State Health Authority prior to their departure. If a competent Health State Authority does not exist, or it is not possible to locate it, it is recommended that traveler brings a doctor’s prescription for the medicine and a doctor’s medical certificate regarding the health condition and therapy. Information from the IMH on Travelling with Medicines Containing Controlled Substances is available here .
Should traveler have any medical issue or question while staying in Italy, it is advisable to contact one of the English-speaking doctors available at https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/doctors/ .