As Russia’s diplomatic representation in Italy, the Embassy of Russia in Rome handles political, economic and consular relations.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Gaeta, 5, 00185 Rome, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 06 4941680064941681064941683064440080 |
| Fax | +39 06 491031 |
| ambrussia@mail.ru ambrusitalia@mid.ru |
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| Social Media | Facebook · X · Instagram |
| Head of Mission | Aleksei Paramonov, Ambassador |
| National Day | 12 June |
Consular Section
| Address | Via Nomentana, 116, 00161 Rome |
| Telephone | +39 06 442341490644235625 |
| mail@rusconsroma.com | |
| Consular district | All of Italy |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | By appointment |
| Tuesday | By appointment |
| Wednesday | By appointment |
| Thursday | By appointment |
| Friday | By appointment |
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 Russian public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at Via Gaeta, 5 (00185 Rome). The consular section has its own entrance/address: Via Nomentana, 116, 00161 Rome.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
Who runs the Russian Embassy?
According to the Italian diplomatic list, Russia is represented by Ambassador Aleksei Paramonov (accredited 16 June 2023). 42 diplomats are accredited to the embassy, according to the Italian list. Russia also has career consular offices in Genoa, Milan and Palermo. Four honorary consulates support Russian citizens in other parts of Italy.
Consular services
Typical consular services include:
- Russian passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Visas for travellers who need one for Russia
- Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Russian authorities ask for:
Russian passport for travel abroad (zagranpasport)
- Application form prepared online: zp.midpass.ru (biometric 10-year passport) or passportzu.kdmid.ru (5-year passport)
- Photo 35 × 45 mm attached to the application (one extra photo for the non-biometric passport)
- Your current Russian passport for travel abroad – or a valid internal passport if it has expired, is unusable or was never issued
- If the name has changed: marriage or name-change certificate; foreign documents need an apostille and a notarised Russian translation
- If the old passport was lost: a written statement about the loss
- Most consulates work by appointment only (electronic queue)
Sources: Consular Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry – documents for passports (kdmid.ru) (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.
Closing days
Like most offices in Italy, the embassy closes on public holidays as well as on the Russian national day, 12 June. 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
In an emergency, Russian citizens should call the embassy on +39 06 4941680064941681064941683064440080. 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 Russia in Italy
Russia in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Russia (this page)
- Genoa – Consulate General
- Milan – Consulate General
- Palermo – Consulate General
- Ancona – Honorary Consulate
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Verona – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Russia in Rome
Where is the Russian Embassy in Rome?
At Via Gaeta, 5, 00185 Rome.
Who is the ambassador of Russia to Italy?
Aleksei Paramonov, according to the Italian diplomatic list of 14 August 2026.
Is the Russian Embassy closed on the national day?
The Italian Foreign Ministry lists 12 June as the national day of Russia; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Is there a Russian consulate outside Rome?
Yes: Genoa, Milan and Palermo.
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). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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