The Embassy of Chile in Rome represents Chile in Italy and serves Chilean citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Viale Liegi, 19/23, 00198 Rome, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 06 844091 |
| Fax | +39 06 8841452 |
| fpratico@minrel.gob.cl | |
| Website | www.minrel.gob.cl |
| Social Media | X |
| National Day | 18 September |
Consular Section
| Telephone | +39 06 8841449 |
| roma@consulado.gob.cl | |
| Consular district | All of Italy |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
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 Chilean public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The embassy is located at Viale Liegi, 19/23, 00198 Rome.
- Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
The embassy and its network in Italy
The Italian diplomatic list names 7 accredited diplomats for the embassy. Chile also has career consular offices in Milan. Seven honorary consulates support Chilean citizens in other parts of Italy.
Consular services
Requests the consular staff deal with:
- Chilean passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Chilean authorities ask for:
Chilean passport (application abroad)
- Book an appointment in the consulate’s online agenda – passport and identity card can be done in the same appointment
- Your Chilean identity card must be valid; if it has expired, renew it together with the passport
- Your previous passport, which is kept and cancelled (if lost: Chilean ID card and police report)
- Photos are usually taken at the consulate
- Minors: both parents, or a recent apostilled notarial authorisation from the absent parent
- Passports are made in Chile – allow several weeks
Sources: Chile en el Exterior (Chilean Foreign Ministry) – how to obtain a passport abroad, Consulate of Chile in Amsterdam – identity cards and passports (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?
Many consular services require an appointment – check the embassy website first.
Travelling from Italy to Chile
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Chile (up to 90 days). Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Italian public holidays as well as on the Chilean national day, 18 September. 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
Chilean nationals in urgent need of help can reach the embassy on +39 06 844091. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. The Italian emergency number is 112.
Diplomatic missions of Chile in Italy
Chile in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Chile (this page)
- Milan – Consulate General
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Chile in Rome
What is the address of the Chilean Embassy in Italy?
At Viale Liegi, 19/23, 00198 Rome.
When is the Chilean Embassy in Rome open?
According to the embassy: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00. Confirm before visiting.
Is the Chilean Embassy closed on the national day?
The Italian Foreign Ministry lists 18 September as the national day of Chile; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Can Italians travel to Chile without a visa?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – check Viaggiare Sicuri before booking.
Is there a Chilean 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 Chile, www.minrel.gob.cl. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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