The Embassy of South Korea in Rome is South Korea’s diplomatic mission to Italy. Korean nationals in Italy turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Piemonte, 54, 00187 Rome, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 06 802461 |
| Website | ita.mofa.go.kr |
| Social Media | |
| Head of Mission | Choon-Goo Kim, Ambassador |
| National Day | 3 October |
Consular Section
| Address | Via B. Oriani, 30, 00197 Rome |
| consul-it@mofa.go.kr | |
| Consular district | All of Italy |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
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 Korean public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at Via Piemonte, 54 (00187 Rome). The consular section has its own entrance/address: Via B. Oriani, 30, 00197 Rome.
- Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 17:00.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
About the Korean Embassy in Rome
Choon-Goo Kim heads the embassy as ambassador; the Italian list gives 7 April 2025 as the date of accreditation. 15 diplomats are accredited to the embassy, according to the Italian list. South Korea also has career consular offices in Milan. Four honorary consulates support Korean citizens in other parts of Italy.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Korean 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 Korean citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Korean government information:
Korean passport (new or reissue, at a mission abroad)
- Apply in person at the embassy or consulate responsible for your place of residence (often by reservation)
- Application form and one passport photo
- Your most recent previous passport and a copy of its photo page
- Proof of residence status in Italy (visa or residence permit)
- Men aged 25 or over who have not completed military service may need permission from the Military Manpower Administration for travel abroad
Sources: Embassy of the Republic of Korea – applying for (or reissue of) a Korean 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?
Ask in advance whether your service needs a booked slot.
Visa and entry information for Italian citizens
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in South Korea (up to 90 days). Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Italian public holidays as well as on the Korean national day, 3 October. The city’s patron saint’s day (Saints Peter and Paul, 29 June) is a local holiday. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +39 06 802461. 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 South Korea in Italy
South Korea in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of South Korea (this page)
- Milan – Consulate General
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of South Korea in Rome
Where is the Korean Embassy in Rome?
At Via Piemonte, 54, 00187 Rome.
What are the opening hours of the Korean Embassy in Rome?
According to the embassy: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 17:00. Confirm before visiting.
Who is the ambassador of South Korea to Italy?
Choon-Goo Kim, according to the Italian diplomatic list of 14 August 2026.
Is the Korean Embassy closed on the national day?
The Italian Foreign Ministry lists 3 October as the national day of South Korea; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for South Korea?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – check Viaggiare Sicuri before booking.
Is there a Korean 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 South Korea, ita.mofa.go.kr. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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