The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Rome represents Sri Lanka in Italy and serves Sri Lankan citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Adige, 2, 00198 Rome, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 06 8554560068840801 |
| Fax | +39 06 84241670 |
| slemb.rome@mfa.gov.lk | |
| Website | www.srilankaembassyrome.org |
| Social Media | Facebook · X |
| Head of Mission | Satyajiit Arjuna Rodrigo, Ambassador |
| National Day | 4 February |
Consular Section
| 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 Sri Lankan public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The embassy is located at Via Adige, 2, 00198 Rome.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
About the Sri Lankan Embassy in Rome
Satyajiit Arjuna Rodrigo heads the embassy as ambassador; the Italian list gives 5 December 2024 as the date of accreditation. Sri Lanka also has career consular offices in Milan.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Sri Lankan passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Sri Lankan sources:
Sri Lankan passport (new or renewal, abroad)
- Apply through the Sri Lankan mission in your country (or the nearest one) on Form K-35A, including the signed client undertaking
- Your current passport and a photocopy of the bio-data page
- Photo with the photo studio acknowledgement
- Original birth certificate and National Identity Card, each with a photocopy; marriage certificate for a married name
- Minors with parents abroad: consent letter and parents’ passport copies certified by the mission
- Urgent travel abroad: the mission can issue a one-way travel document
Sources: Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka – overseas applications, Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka – issue of passports (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.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Italian citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka; it can be applied for online. 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 as well as on the Sri Lankan national day, 4 February. Local holiday: 29 June, the feast of Saints Peter and Paul, patron of the city. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Emergency assistance
Sri Lankan nationals in urgent need of help can reach the embassy on +39 06 8554560068840801. 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 Sri Lanka in Italy
Sri Lanka in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Sri Lanka (this page)
- Milan – Consulate General
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Rome
What is the address of the Sri Lankan Embassy in Italy?
At Via Adige, 2, 00198 Rome.
Who is the ambassador of Sri Lanka to Italy?
Satyajiit Arjuna Rodrigo, according to the Italian diplomatic list of 14 August 2026.
When is the Sri Lankan national day?
The Italian Foreign Ministry lists 4 February as the national day of Sri Lanka; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Yes, but it can be applied for online.
Is there a Sri Lankan 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), Viaggiare Sicuri – Italian travel advice for Sri Lanka, www.srilankaembassyrome.org. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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