Italian Consulate in New York faces scrutiny as applicants wait weeks for passport return
New Reddit posts reveal that the Italian Consulate in New York has yet to return some passports submitted for Schengen visas on 3 February, fuelling concern about a growing backlog. The episode highlights systemic strain on Italy’s busiest U.S. mission and the need for business travellers to build in extra buffer time or switch filing locations.
Mar 16, 2026
