The Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Rome is the Dominican Republic’s diplomatic mission to Italy. Dominican nationals in Italy turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Ludovisi, 16, 00187 Rome, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 06 45434789 |
| embadomitalia@mirex.gob.do | |
| Website | website no longer available (checked October 2026) |
| Social Media | |
| Head of Mission | Rafael Antonio Lantigua Ciriaco, Ambassador |
| National Day | 27 February |
Consular Section
| Address | Via Pisanelli, 1, 00196 Rome |
| Telephone | +39 06 36004377 |
| info@embdominicanaroma.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 Dominican public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at Via Ludovisi, 16 (00187 Rome). The consular section has its own entrance/address: Via Pisanelli, 1, 00196 Rome.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the embassy website and bring originals with copies.
About the Dominican Embassy in Rome
The ambassador is Rafael Antonio Lantigua Ciriaco, accredited to Italy on 6 May 2025. The Italian diplomatic list names 8 accredited diplomats for the embassy. The Dominican Republic also has career consular offices in Genoa and Milan. Three honorary consulates support Dominican citizens in other parts of Italy.
Consular services
Typical consular services include:
- Dominican passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Visas for travellers who need one for the Dominican Republic
Do I need an appointment?
Many consular services require an appointment – check the embassy website first.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Italian public holidays as well as on the Dominican national day, 27 February. Offices in the city also close on 29 June for the feast of Saints Peter and Paul. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +39 06 45434789. 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 the Dominican Republic in Italy
The Dominican Republic in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of the Dominican Republic (this page)
- Genoa – Consulate General
- Milan – Consulate General
- Naples – Honorary Consulate General
- Brescia – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Rome
What is the address of the Dominican Embassy in Italy?
At Via Ludovisi, 16, 00187 Rome.
Who is the ambassador of the Dominican Republic to Italy?
Rafael Antonio Lantigua Ciriaco, according to the Italian diplomatic list of 14 August 2026.
Is the Dominican Embassy closed on the national day?
The Italian Foreign Ministry lists 27 February as the national day of the Dominican Republic; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Is there a Dominican consulate outside Rome?
Yes: Genoa and 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), website no longer available (checked October 2026). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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