Routine Message: New! WhatsApp Channel for American Citizens Services, January 29, 2026<\/p>\n
U.S. citizens in Italy, Vatican City, and San Marino can now receive alerts and relevant information via WhatsApp from the American Citizens Services (ACS) section of the U.S. Mission to Italy.\u00a0Follow the Italy ACS WhatsApp channel to receive periodic updates. \u00a0Use of this channel is optional and will complement the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) where alerts are sent by email.<\/p>\n
Actions to Take:<\/p>\n
Use this link<\/a> to follow the U.S. Citizens in Italy WhatsApp Channel<\/a>. If you do not have WhatsApp, you will need to first install it on your device. Assistance:<\/p>\n https:\/\/it.usembassy.gov\/<\/a>\u00a0 \u2013 U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Italy<\/p>\n State Department<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Consular Affairs 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444<\/p>\n Italy Country Information<\/a><\/p>\n Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP<\/a>) to receive security updates.<\/p>\n Follow us on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>, and\u00a0X<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you wish to unsubscribe, click the Unsubscribe link below
\nYou will not be able to reply to WhatsApp messages in the channel. It is not possible to post comments in the WhatsApp channel, although you can react with emojis.
\nYou can stop following the channel at any time.
\nEnroll in STEP<\/a> if you wish to receive alerts by email.<\/p>\n
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