The Embassy of Panama in Rome represents Panama in Italy and serves Panamanian citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Largo di Torre Argentina, 11, 00186 Rome, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 06 44252173 |
| Fax | +39 06 44252237 |
| embpanamaitalia@mire.gob.pa | |
| Website | www.mire.gob.pa/index.php/es/embajada-de-i |
| Social Media | |
| Head of Mission | Winston Spadafora Franco, Ambassador |
| National Day | 3 November |
Consular Section
| 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 Panamanian public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
About the Panamanian Embassy in Rome
According to the Italian diplomatic list, Panama is represented by Ambassador Winston Spadafora Franco (accredited 7 April 2025). 6 diplomats are accredited to the embassy, according to the Italian list. Panama also has career consular offices in Genoa, Naples and Venice. Three honorary consulates support Panamanian citizens in other parts of Italy.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Panama?
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Panama (up to 90 days). Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Other consulates and embassies in Rome
164 other countries are represented in Rome, among them: Paraguay (embassy), Peru (consulate general), Peru (embassy), Philippines (embassy), Poland (embassy), Portugal (embassy), Qatar (embassy), Romania (consulate general), Romania (embassy), Russia (embassy), Rwanda (honorary), Samoa (honorary), San Marino (embassy), Saudi Arabia (embassy), Senegal (embassy), Serbia (embassy), Singapore (honorary), Slovakia (embassy), Slovenia (embassy), Somalia (embassy). The full list of all 165 missions is on the overview page for Italy.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Italian public holidays as well as on the Panamanian national day, 3 November. Local holiday: 29 June, the feast of Saints Peter and Paul, patron of the city.
Emergency assistance
The Italian emergency number is 112.
Diplomatic missions of Panama in Italy
Panama in Italy
Measured in a straight line from Rome, the nearest other Panamanian office is the Honorary Consulate in Civitavecchia (about 61 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Rome.
- Rome – Embassy of Panama (this page)
- Genoa (400 km) – Consulate General
- Naples (190 km) – Consulate General
- Venice (390 km) – Consulate General
- Civitavecchia (61 km) – Honorary Consulate
- Milan (480 km) – Honorary Consulate
- Turin (520 km) – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Panama in Rome
Can Italians travel to Panama without a visa?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – check Viaggiare Sicuri before booking.
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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 Panama, www.mire.gob.pa/index.php/es/embajada-de-i. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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