The Embassy of Egypt in Rome represents Egypt in Italy and serves Egyptian citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Villa Savoia - Via Salaria, 267, 00199 Rome, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 06 84401982 |
| Fax | +39 06 8554424 |
| embassy.rome@mfa.gov.eg ambegitto@gmail.com |
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| Head of Mission | Bassam Essam Rady A. Rady, Ambassador |
| National Day | 23 July |
Consular Section
| Address | Via Salaria, 267 - Villa Savoia, 00199 Rome |
| Telephone | +39 06 98962035 +39 06 84401976 |
| consolatoegizianoroma@gmail.com | |
| Consular district | All of Italy |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | By appointment |
| Tuesday | By appointment |
| Wednesday | By appointment |
| Thursday | By appointment |
| Friday | By appointment |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s own information (not published in the Italian Foreign Ministry’s list) – please confirm before your visit, especially on Italian and Egyptian public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The embassy is located at Villa Savoia - Via Salaria, 267, 00199 Rome. The consular section has its own entrance/address: Via Salaria, 267 - Villa Savoia, 00199 Rome.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the embassy website and bring originals with copies.
The embassy and its network in Italy
According to the Italian diplomatic list, Egypt is represented by Ambassador Bassam Essam Rady A. Rady (accredited 9 March 2023). 24 diplomats are accredited to the embassy, according to the Italian list. Egypt also has career consular offices in Milan.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Egyptian passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Documents checklist
What Egyptian citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Egyptian government information:
Issuing or renewing an Egyptian passport abroad
- Personal appearance is mandatory for applicants over 15
- Valid Egyptian national ID card and a copy (without it the passport is issued for 3 years only)
- Original and copy of your current passport
- Four recent photos, 4 × 6 cm, white background
- Men aged 29 or over: military status document (e.g. exemption or service certificate, or a letter from the Egyptian military attaché)
- Divorced or widowed women: the authenticated divorce or death record
Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt – issuance or renewal of passport (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-in capacity is limited, so check the procedure on the embassy website first.
Travelling from Italy to Egypt
Italian citizens need a visa for Egypt, which can be obtained on arrival (up to 30 days). Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Italian public holidays as well as on the Egyptian national day, 23 July. Offices in the city also close on 29 June for the feast of Saints Peter and Paul. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
Emergency assistance
Egyptian nationals in urgent need of help can reach the embassy on +39 06 84401982. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. The Italian emergency number is 112.
Diplomatic missions of Egypt in Italy
Egypt in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Egypt (this page)
- Milan – Consulate General
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Egypt in Rome
What is the address of the Egyptian Embassy in Italy?
At Villa Savoia - Via Salaria, 267, 00199 Rome.
Who is the ambassador of Egypt to Italy?
Bassam Essam Rady A. Rady, according to the Italian diplomatic list of 14 August 2026.
Is the Egyptian Embassy closed on the national day?
The Italian Foreign Ministry lists 23 July as the national day of Egypt; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Can Italians travel to Egypt without a visa?
Yes, but it can be obtained on arrival.
Is there a Egyptian consulate outside Rome?
Yes: Milan.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of foreign embassies in Italy (as of 14 August 2026), Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of foreign consulates in Italy (as of 20 July 2026), Viaggiare Sicuri – Italian travel advice for Egypt. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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