In order to improve the service to the public and avoid long lines, this Embassy has decided to adopt a system of appointments for visa applications.
Therefore, as of 28 November 2012, all Visa applications from permanent residents of this Consular jurisdiction (District of Columbia, Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in Maryland, and Arlington and Fairfax Counties in Virginia) will be accepted only by appointment.
You may book your appointment through our website: BOOK NOW

For Visa pick ups no appointment is needed.

Ambasciata d'Italia
3000 Whitehaven Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20008
Tel.: (202) 612-4400 - Fax: (202) 518-2154

Visitate anche: http://www.twiplomacy.it/usa/

fonte: Italian Embassy in the USA