Swiss citizens in Italy, and Italian residents planning a trip to Switzerland, can contact the Embassy of Switzerland in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Barnaba Oriani, 61, 00197 Rome, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 06 809571 |
| Fax | +39 06 8088510 |
| roma@eda.admin.ch | |
| Website | www.eda.admin.ch/roma |
| Social Media | Facebook · X |
| Head of Mission | Roberto Domenico Balzaretti, Ambassador |
| National Day | 1 August |
Consular Section
| rom.vertretung@eda.admin.ch | |
| 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 Swiss public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to Via Barnaba Oriani, 61, 00197 Rome.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
The embassy and its network in Italy
Roberto Domenico Balzaretti heads the embassy as ambassador; the Italian list gives 20 February 2025 as the date of accreditation. 11 diplomats are accredited to the embassy, according to the Italian list. Switzerland also has career consular offices in Milan. Ten honorary consulates support Swiss citizens in other parts of Italy.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- Swiss passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for Switzerland
- Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Swiss authorities ask for:
Swiss passport or ID card (Swiss citizens abroad)
- Apply online; the application is processed by the Swiss representation where you are registered
- You will then be invited to give your biometric data in person (at your representation or another equipped representation)
- Check before applying that your data in the Swiss civil register are up to date
- Minors must be accompanied by their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) when giving biometric data
- Statutory delivery time abroad: 30 days – apply well before your document expires
Sources: Federal Department of Foreign Affairs – applying for an identity document, Federal Department of Foreign Affairs – passport and identity card (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.
Visa and entry information for Italian citizens
Italian citizens can travel to Switzerland without a visa; a valid passport or national identity card is enough. Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Italian public holidays as well as on the Swiss national day, 1 August. 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
For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +39 06 809571. 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 Switzerland in Italy
Switzerland in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Switzerland (this page)
- Milan – Consulate General
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Bergamo – Honorary Consulate
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate
- Cagliari – Honorary Consulate
- Catania – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Switzerland in Rome
Where is the Swiss Embassy in Rome?
At Via Barnaba Oriani, 61, 00197 Rome.
Who is the ambassador of Switzerland to Italy?
Roberto Domenico Balzaretti, according to the Italian diplomatic list of 14 August 2026.
When is the Swiss national day?
The Italian Foreign Ministry lists 1 August as the national day of Switzerland; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
No. A valid Italian passport or identity card is enough.
Is there a Swiss 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 Switzerland, www.eda.admin.ch/roma. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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