Finnish citizens in Italy, and Italian residents planning a trip to Finland, can contact the Embassy of Finland in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Lisbona, 3, 00198 Rome, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 06 852231 |
| Fax | +39 06 8540362 |
| sanomat.roo@gov.fi | |
| Website | www.finlandia.it |
| Social Media | Facebook · X |
| Head of Mission | Matti Kalervo Lassila, Ambassador |
| National Day | 6 December |
Consular Section
| sanomat.roo@formin.fi | |
| Consular district | All of Italy |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 16:30 |
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 Finnish public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The embassy is located at Via Lisbona, 3, 00198 Rome.
- Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 16:30.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the embassy website and bring originals with copies.
The embassy and its network in Italy
According to the Italian diplomatic list, Finland is represented by Ambassador Matti Kalervo Lassila (accredited 22 September 2023). The Italian diplomatic list names 5 accredited diplomats for the embassy. Ten honorary consulates support Finnish citizens in other parts of Italy.
Consular services
Typical consular services include:
- Finnish passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
Documents checklist
What Finnish citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Finnish government information:
Finnish passport or ID card (application abroad)
- Apply in person at a Finnish embassy, consulate general or career-led consulate (only some honorary consulates can issue passports) – most missions require a booking
- Make sure your data in the Finnish population register are up to date before applying
- A passport photo no more than 6 months old (printed photo when applying at a mission)
- Your old passport or ID card for identification
- Men aged 23–30: military service documents
- Collection: some online applications can only be completed and collected in Finland – check before choosing that route
Sources: Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland – applying for a passport or identity card, Embassy of Finland in London – required attachments (finlandabroad.fi) (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.
Visa and entry information for Italian citizens
Italian citizens can travel to Finland without a visa; a valid passport or national identity card is enough. Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on Italian national holidays such as 25 April, 2 June and 15 August as well as on the Finnish national day, 6 December. The city’s patron saint’s day (Saints Peter and Paul, 29 June) is a local holiday. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Emergency assistance
Finnish nationals in urgent need of help can reach the embassy on +39 06 852231. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. The Italian emergency number is 112. Italian citizens who need help in Finland contact the Italian Embassy in Helsinki.
Diplomatic missions of Finland in Italy
Finland in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Finland (this page)
- Florence – Honorary Consulate General
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Cagliari – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Milan – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Treviso – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Finland in Rome
What is the address of the Finnish Embassy in Italy?
At Via Lisbona, 3, 00198 Rome.
What are the opening hours of the Finnish Embassy in Rome?
According to the embassy: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 16:30. Confirm before visiting.
Who is the ambassador of Finland to Italy?
Matti Kalervo Lassila, according to the Italian diplomatic list of 14 August 2026.
Is the Finnish Embassy closed on the national day?
The Italian Foreign Ministry lists 6 December as the national day of Finland; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Can Italians travel to Finland 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 Finland, www.finlandia.it. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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