Malaysian citizens in Italy, and Italian residents planning a trip to Malaysia, can contact the Embassy of Malaysia in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Cimone, 48, 00141 Rome, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 06 2418658 |
| mwrome@kln.gov.my | |
| Website | www.kln.gov.my/web/ita_rome/home |
| Social Media | Facebook · X · Instagram |
| National Day | 31 August |
Consular Section
| Address | Via Nomentana, 297, 00162 Rome |
| Telephone | +39 06 8417026068415764068411339 |
| consular.rome@embassymalaysia.it | |
| Consular district | All of Italy |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 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 Malaysian public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The embassy is located at Via Cimone, 48, 00141 Rome. The consular section has its own entrance/address: Via Nomentana, 297, 00162 Rome.
- Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 16:30.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
Who runs the Malaysian Embassy?
6 diplomats are accredited to the embassy, according to the Italian list. Malaysia also has career consular offices in Milan. One honorary consulate supports Malaysian citizens in other parts of Italy.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- Malaysian passports and emergency travel documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Visas for travellers who need one for Malaysia
- Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Malaysian authorities ask for:
Renewing a Malaysian passport abroad
- Check first whether your mission accepts renewals directly or forwards them to the Immigration Department in Putrajaya (this can take up to 3 months)
- Form IM.42 (from the mission or imi.gov.my)
- Two recent colour photos, 3.5 × 5 cm, light blue background
- Your current passport and MyKad
- Proof of your status in Italy (residence card, work or student pass)
- Applicants under 18: present for submission and collection, accompanied by a Malaysian parent
Sources: High Commission of Malaysia, Singapore – renew passport (kln.gov.my), Embassy of Malaysia, Bangkok – passport renewal (kln.gov.my) (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.
Closing days
Like most offices in Italy, the embassy closes on public holidays; Malaysian celebrations on 31 August (national day) usually mean a closure too. Local holiday: 29 June, the feast of Saints Peter and Paul, patron of the city. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Malaysian citizens should call the embassy on +39 06 2418658. 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.
Diplomatic missions of Malaysia in Italy
Malaysia in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Malaysia (this page)
- Milan – Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Malaysia in Rome
What is the address of the Malaysian Embassy in Italy?
At Via Cimone, 48, 00141 Rome.
When is the Malaysian Embassy in Rome open?
According to the embassy: Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 16:30. Confirm before visiting.
When is the Malaysian national day?
The Italian Foreign Ministry lists 31 August as the national day of Malaysia; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Is there a Malaysian 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), www.kln.gov.my/web/ita_rome/home. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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