The Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Rome represents Saudi Arabia in Italy and serves Saudi citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Via G.B. Pergolesi, 9, 00198 Rome, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 06 844851 |
| Fax | +39 06 8551781 |
| prot.roemb@mofa.gov.sa | |
| Website | www.arabia-saudita.it |
| Social Media | X |
| Head of Mission | Faisal bin Sattam bin A. al Saud, Ambassador |
| National Day | 23 September |
Consular Section
| Address | Via P Raimondi, 14, 00198 Rome |
| Telephone | +39 06 8840807068551641 |
| consolato@arabia-saudita.it | |
| Consular district | All of Italy |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 16:00 |
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 Saudi public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to Via G.B. Pergolesi, 9, 00198 Rome. The consular section has its own entrance/address: Via P Raimondi, 14, 00198 Rome.
- Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 16:00.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
About the Saudi Embassy in Rome
According to the Italian diplomatic list, Saudi Arabia is represented by Ambassador Faisal bin Sattam bin A. al Saud (accredited 21 June 2018). The Italian diplomatic list names 45 accredited diplomats for the embassy.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Saudi passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Visas for travellers who need one for Saudi Arabia
- Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents
Documents checklist
What Saudi citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Saudi government information:
Renewing a Saudi passport abroad
- Fill in the electronic “passport issuance” request (MOFA e-services) with your Enjaz reference number, attach a photo and documents, then print and sign the form
- A copy of your existing passport – the original is handed in when you receive the new one
- A letter of introduction according to your situation (employer certificate, cultural mission or university letter, or hospital letter)
- A copy of your residence or study ID and of your national ID
- The mission may ask you (or your guardian) to appear in person or to send documents by post; minors need the guardian’s consent
- If the passport expired more than a year ago, a laissez-passer may be issued instead
Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia – renewal of passports for citizens abroad (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
The embassy is closed on Italian public holidays as well as on the Saudi national day, 23 September. The city’s patron saint’s day (Saints Peter and Paul, 29 June) is a local holiday. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Saudi citizens should call the embassy on +39 06 844851. 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 Saudi Arabia in Italy
Saudi Arabia in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Saudi Arabia (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Rome
What is the address of the Saudi Embassy in Italy?
At Via G.B. Pergolesi, 9, 00198 Rome.
What are the opening hours of the Saudi Embassy in Rome?
According to the embassy: Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 16:00. Confirm before visiting.
Who is the ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Italy?
Faisal bin Sattam bin A. al Saud, according to the Italian diplomatic list of 14 August 2026.
Is the Saudi Embassy closed on the national day?
The Italian Foreign Ministry lists 23 September as the national day of Saudi Arabia; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
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.arabia-saudita.it. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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