Indian citizens in Italy, and Italian residents planning a trip to India, can contact the Embassy of India in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Sicilia, 136-138, 00187 Rome, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 06 4884642 |
| hoc.rome@mea.gov.in .rome@mea.gov.in |
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| Website | www.indianembassyrome.gov.in |
| Social Media | Facebook · X · Instagram · YouTube |
| Head of Mission | Vani Rao, Ambassador |
| National Day | 26 January |
Consular Section
| Address | Via XX Settembre, 5/2, 00187 Rome |
| cons.rome@mea.gov.in | |
| Consular district | All of Italy |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:30 |
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 Indian public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The embassy is located at Via Sicilia, 136-138, 00187 Rome. The consular section has its own entrance/address: Via XX Settembre, 5/2, 00187 Rome.
- Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:30.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the embassy website and bring originals with copies.
The embassy and its network in Italy
The ambassador is Vani Rao, accredited to Italy on 23 April 2024. 15 diplomats are accredited to the embassy, according to the Italian list. India also has career consular offices in Milan. Two honorary consulates support Indian citizens in other parts of Italy.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- Indian passports and emergency travel documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for India
- 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 Indian sources:
Re-issue of an Indian passport abroad
- Register and fill in the application on the Passport Seva portal for Indian embassies and consulates, then print the completed form
- Take the printout and your documents to the application centre named by the embassy or consulate for your area
- Your current passport in original, with self-attested photocopies of the first two and last two pages (including the ECR/non-ECR page) and any observation page
- Original documents plus one set of self-attested photocopies
- ICAO-compliant photographs (required since 1 September 2025)
- For a change of name or spouse’s name: e.g. marriage certificate or divorce decree
Sources: Ministry of External Affairs, India – Passport Seva at Indian embassies and consulates, Passport Seva – documents required for re-issue of passport (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?
Walk-in capacity is limited, so check the procedure on the embassy website first.
Travelling from Italy to India
Italian citizens need a visa for India, to be obtained before travelling. Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Italian public holidays; Indian celebrations on 26 January (national day) usually mean a closure too. Local holiday: 29 June, the feast of Saints Peter and Paul, patron of the city. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Indian citizens should call the embassy on +39 06 4884642. 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 India in Italy
India in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of India (this page)
- Milan – Consulate General
- Caserta – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of India in Rome
What is the address of the Indian Embassy in Italy?
At Via Sicilia, 136-138, 00187 Rome.
What are the opening hours of the Indian Embassy in Rome?
According to the embassy: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:30. Confirm before visiting.
Who is the ambassador of India to Italy?
Vani Rao, according to the Italian diplomatic list of 14 August 2026.
Is the Indian Embassy closed on the national day?
The Italian Foreign Ministry lists 26 January as the national day of India; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Can Italians travel to India without a visa?
Yes, a visa is required before travelling.
Is there a Indian 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 India, www.indianembassyrome.gov.in. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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