The Embassy of South Africa in Rome represents South Africa in Italy and serves South African citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Tanaro, 14, 00198 Rome, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 06 852541 |
| Fax | +39 06 85300373 |
| sae@sudafrica.it | |
| Website | www.sudafrica.it |
| Social Media | Facebook · X |
| Head of Mission | Nosipho Nausca Jean Ngcaba, Ambassador |
| National Day | 27 April |
Consular Section
| rome.consular@foreign.gov.za | |
| Consular district | All of Italy |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 12:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 12:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 12:30 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 12:30 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 12:30 |
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 South African public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The embassy is located at Via Tanaro, 14, 00198 Rome.
- Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 12:30.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
The embassy and its network in Italy
Nosipho Nausca Jean Ngcaba heads the embassy as ambassador; the Italian list gives 4 March 2021 as the date of accreditation. The Italian diplomatic list names 8 accredited diplomats for the embassy. Seven honorary consulates support South African citizens in other parts of Italy.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- South African passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Visas for travellers who need one for South Africa
Documents checklist
What South African citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official South African government information:
South African passport (application abroad)
- Passport application form BI-73 (DHA-73), completed in black ink
- Form BI-529 (citizenship), required for all South African citizens abroad
- Fingerprints for applicants aged 16 and over – taken at the mission
- Certified copies of your passport and ID or birth certificate (the passport alone is not enough)
- Colour photos as specified by the mission; documents in other languages need a sworn English translation
- Apply 6–12 months before expiry; collection only in person. Emergency: an Emergency Travel Certificate for the direct return to South Africa
Sources: South African High Commission in Canberra – South African passports (dirco.gov.za), South African Embassy in Bern – civic services (dirco.gov.za) (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 Africa (up to 90 days). Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on Italian national holidays such as 25 April, 2 June and 15 August; South African celebrations on 27 April (national day) usually mean a closure too. The city’s patron saint’s day (Saints Peter and Paul, 29 June) is a local holiday. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Emergency assistance
South African nationals in urgent need of help can reach the embassy on +39 06 852541. 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 South Africa in Italy
South Africa in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of South Africa (this page)
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Milan – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of South Africa in Rome
Where is the South African Embassy in Rome?
At Via Tanaro, 14, 00198 Rome.
What are the opening hours of the South African Embassy in Rome?
According to the embassy: Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 12:30. Confirm before visiting.
Who is the ambassador of South Africa to Italy?
Nosipho Nausca Jean Ngcaba, according to the Italian diplomatic list of 14 August 2026.
When is the South African national day?
The Italian Foreign Ministry lists 27 April as the national day of South Africa; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – check Viaggiare Sicuri before booking.
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 Africa, www.sudafrica.it. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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