North Korean citizens in Italy, and Italian residents planning a trip to North Korea, can contact the Embassy of North Korea in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | Viale dell'Esperanto, 26, 00144 Rome, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 06 54220749 |
| Fax | +39 06 54210090 |
| dprkembroma@outlook.com | |
| National Day | 9 September |
Consular Section
| Address | Viale dell’Esperanto, 26, 00144 Rome |
| Telephone | +39 06 5924034 |
| permrepun@hotmail.it | |
| 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 North Korean public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to Viale dell'Esperanto, 26, 00144 Rome. The consular section has its own entrance/address: Viale dell’Esperanto, 26, 00144 Rome.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the embassy website and bring originals with copies.
The embassy and its network in Italy
4 diplomats are accredited to the embassy, according to the Italian list.
Consular services
Requests the consular staff deal with:
- North Korean passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for North Korea
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-in capacity is limited, so check the procedure on the embassy website first.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Italian public holidays and on North Korea’s national day (9 September). The city’s patron saint’s day (Saints Peter and Paul, 29 June) is a local holiday. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +39 06 54220749. The embassy can help with lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but it cannot cover costs or interfere with Italian authorities. The Italian emergency number is 112.
Diplomatic missions of North Korea in Italy
North Korea in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of North Korea (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of North Korea in Rome
What is the address of the North Korean Embassy in Italy?
At Viale dell'Esperanto, 26, 00144 Rome.
Is the North Korean Embassy closed on the national day?
The Italian Foreign Ministry lists 9 September as the national day of North Korea; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
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). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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