As Denmark’s diplomatic representation in Italy, the Embassy of Denmark in Rome handles political, economic and consular relations.
Contact Details
| Address | Piazza Rio de Janeiro, 3, 00161 Rome, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 06 97639810 |
| romamb@um.dk | |
| Website | www.italien.um.dk |
| Social Media | Facebook · X · LinkedIn |
| Head of Mission | Peter Taksøe-Jensen, Ambassador |
| National Day | 5 June |
Consular Section
| Address | Via dei Monti Parioli, 50, 00197 Rome |
| Telephone | +39 06 9774831 |
| Consular district | All of Italy |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published. Contact the embassy before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to Piazza Rio de Janeiro, 3, 00161 Rome. The consular section has its own entrance/address: Via dei Monti Parioli, 50, 00197 Rome.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the embassy website and bring originals with copies.
Who runs the Danish Embassy?
According to the Italian diplomatic list, Denmark is represented by Ambassador Peter Taksøe-Jensen (accredited 5 December 2024). 7 diplomats are accredited to the embassy, according to the Italian list. 12 honorary consulates support Danish citizens in other parts of Italy.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Danish passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Danish sources:
Danish passport (application abroad)
- Book an appointment at a Danish embassy (consulates only handle children under 12 and emergency passports) and apply in person – photo, fingerprints and signature are taken
- Signed application form, supporting documents and the passport fee
- You must be registered as a Danish citizen in the CPR system
- Renewal: your current passport; documentation of any name change (it must be registered in the CPR first)
- First passport or last one expired more than 2 years ago: original birth certificate with both parents’ names and any certificate of Danish nationality
- Documents not in Danish or English need an authorised translation
Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark – how to apply for a Danish passport, Embassy of Denmark in London – passports for adults (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 Denmark
Italian citizens can travel to Denmark without a visa; a valid passport or national identity card is enough. Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Closing days
Like most offices in Italy, the embassy closes on public holidays; Danish celebrations on 5 June (national day) usually mean a closure too. Local holiday: 29 June, the feast of Saints Peter and Paul, patron of the city. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +39 06 97639810. 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. Italian citizens who need help in Denmark contact the Italian Embassy in Copenhagen.
Diplomatic missions of Denmark in Italy
Denmark in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Denmark (this page)
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate General
- Milan – Honorary Consulate General
- Naples – Honorary Consulate General
- Ancona – Honorary Consulate
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate
- Cagliari – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Messina – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Denmark in Rome
Where is the Danish Embassy in Rome?
At Piazza Rio de Janeiro, 3, 00161 Rome.
Who is the ambassador of Denmark to Italy?
Peter Taksøe-Jensen, according to the Italian diplomatic list of 14 August 2026.
Is the Danish Embassy closed on the national day?
The Italian Foreign Ministry lists 5 June as the national day of Denmark; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Can Italians travel to Denmark without a visa?
No. A valid Italian passport or identity card is enough.
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 Denmark, www.italien.um.dk. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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