The Embassy of Germany in Rome is Germany’s diplomatic mission to Italy. German nationals in Italy turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | Via San Martino della Battaglia, 4, 00185 Rome, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 06 492131 |
| Fax | +39 06 4452672 |
| info@rom.diplo.de | |
| Website | www.rom.diplo.de |
| Social Media | Facebook · X |
| Head of Mission | Thomas Bagger, Ambassador |
| National Day | 3 October |
Consular Section
| Consular district | All of Italy |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
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 German public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to Via San Martino della Battaglia, 4, 00185 Rome.
- Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 12:00.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
Who runs the German Embassy?
The ambassador is Thomas Bagger, accredited to Italy on 25 September 2025. The Italian diplomatic list names 43 accredited diplomats for the embassy. Germany also has career consular offices in Milan. Nine honorary consulates support German citizens in other parts of Italy.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- German passports and emergency travel documents
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for Germany
- Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official German sources:
German passport (application abroad)
- Apply at the German mission for your place of residence – some embassies and consulates do not handle passports, so check its website first
- Personal appearance is required: fingerprints are taken, so postal applications and proxies are not possible
- Biometric passport photos that meet the official requirements
- Application form, fee and appointment booking: see the website of the responsible mission
- Some honorary consuls accept passport applications and forward them for an extra fee
Lost passport – travel document for the return trip
- The consular section can issue a Reiseausweis als Passersatz (passport substitute) for the return to Germany
- It is valid for at most one month
Sources: German Federal Foreign Office – where to apply for a German passport, German Federal Foreign Office – passports and ID cards, German Federal Foreign Office – travel documents (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 Germany
Italian citizens can travel to Germany 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 as well as on the German national day, 3 October. 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 492131. 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 Germany contact the Italian Embassy in Berlin.
Diplomatic missions of Germany in Italy
Germany in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Germany (this page)
- Milan – Consulate General
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Bolzano – Honorary Consulate
- Cagliari – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Messina – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Germany in Rome
Where is the German Embassy in Rome?
At Via San Martino della Battaglia, 4, 00185 Rome.
When is the German Embassy in Rome open?
According to the embassy: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 12:00. Confirm before visiting.
Who is the ambassador of Germany to Italy?
Thomas Bagger, according to the Italian diplomatic list of 14 August 2026.
Is the German Embassy closed on the national day?
The Italian Foreign Ministry lists 3 October as the national day of Germany; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Can Italians travel to Germany without a visa?
No. A valid Italian passport or identity card is enough.
Is there a German 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 Germany, www.rom.diplo.de. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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