The Embassy of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta in Rome is the Sovereign Military Order of Malta’s diplomatic mission to Italy. Order of Malta nationals in Italy turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | Villa Magistrale - Piazza Cavalieri di Malta, 4, 00153 Rome, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 06 5780779 |
| Fax | +39 06 5757947 |
| italyembassy@orderofmalta.int | |
| Website | italyembassy.orderofmalta.int/it |
| Head of Mission | Stefano Ronca, Ambassador |
| National Day | 24 June |
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 Order of Malta public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at Villa Magistrale - Piazza Cavalieri di Malta, 4 (00153 Rome).
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
The embassy and its network in Italy
Stefano Ronca heads the embassy as ambassador; the Italian list gives 21 January 2016 as the date of accreditation. The Italian diplomatic list names 5 accredited diplomats for the embassy.
Closing days
Like most offices in Italy, the embassy closes on public holidays and on the Sovereign Military Order of Malta’s national day (24 June). Local holiday: 29 June, the feast of Saints Peter and Paul, patron of the city. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
Emergency assistance
Order of Malta nationals in urgent need of help can reach the embassy on +39 06 5780779. 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 the Sovereign Military Order of Malta in Italy
The Sovereign Military Order of Malta in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta in Rome
What is the address of the Order of Malta Embassy in Italy?
At Villa Magistrale - Piazza Cavalieri di Malta, 4, 00153 Rome.
Who is the ambassador of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta to Italy?
Stefano Ronca, according to the Italian diplomatic list of 14 August 2026.
Is the Order of Malta Embassy closed on the national day?
The Italian Foreign Ministry lists 24 June as the national day of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta; 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), italyembassy.orderofmalta.int/it. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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