The Honorary Consulate General of Jamaica in Rome is a volunteer-run office that assists Jamaican citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Jamaican Embassy in Geneva (accredited to Italy).
Contact Details
| Address | Via Giovanni Sgambati, 1, 00198 Roma, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 06 90281309 |
| consuljamrome@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Carine Rigaud Alfano, Honorary consul general |
| Consular district | All of Italy |
Opening Hours
The Italian consular list gives no opening hours for this office. Make an appointment before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Via Giovanni Sgambati, 1, 00198 Roma.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Rome do?
The honorary consulate general represents Jamaica in Rome and the surrounding area. Carine Rigaud Alfano holds the post – authorised by Italy since September 2022. There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. For an appointment, call +39 06 90281309 and e-mail consuljamrome@gmail.com.
According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, the honorary consulate general is responsible for the whole of Italy. The street address is in Roma.
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Jamaica (up to 90 days). Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Which Jamaican office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for Jamaican citizens are issued by the Jamaican Embassy in Geneva (accredited to Italy); the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
Note: Jamaica has no embassy in Rome; its embassy in Geneva is accredited to Italy.
Holidays and closures
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Italian national holidays such as 25 April, 2 June and 15 August; Jamaican celebrations on 6 August (national day) usually mean a closure too. Offices in the city also close on 29 June for the feast of Saints Peter and Paul. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
Jamaican missions in Italy
- Geneva – Embassy of Jamaica (accredited to Italy, no resident embassy in Rome)
- Rome – Honorary Consulate General (this page)
Questions and answers – Jamaica in Rome
Where do I renew my Jamaican passport if I live near Rome?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Jamaican Embassy in Geneva (accredited to Italy).
How do I contact the Jamaican honorary consul general in Rome?
By phone on +39 06 90281309 or by e-mail to consuljamrome@gmail.com.
Who runs the Jamaican honorary office in Rome?
Carine Rigaud Alfano, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur September 2022).
Can Italians visit Jamaica without a visa?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – check Viaggiare Sicuri before booking.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of foreign consulates in Italy (as of 20 July 2026), Viaggiare Sicuri – Italian travel advice for Jamaica. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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