Turkey Embassy Rome

The Embassy of Türkiye in Rome represents Türkiye in Italy and serves Turkish citizens living in the country.

Contact Details

Address Palazzo Gamberini - Via Palestro, 28, 00185 Rome, Italy
Telephone +39 06 445941064469933
Fax +39 06 4941526
Email ambasciata.roma@mfa.gov.tr
Website www.roma.be.mfa.gov.tr
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Head of Mission Elif Çomoglu Ülgen, Ambassador
National Day 29 October

Consular Section

Telephone +39 06 445941
Email consolato.roma@mfa.gov.tr
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 Turkish public holidays.

Location of the Embassy

Before your visit

You will find the embassy at Palazzo Gamberini - Via Palestro, 28 (00185 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

Elif Çomoglu Ülgen heads the embassy as ambassador; the Italian list gives 7 April 2025 as the date of accreditation. 25 diplomats are accredited to the embassy, according to the Italian list. Türkiye also has career consular offices in Milan. Seven honorary consulates support Turkish citizens in other parts of Italy.

Consular services

What you can usually arrange here:

  • Turkish passports and emergency travel documents
  • Registration of births, marriages and deaths
  • Citizenship and civil register matters
  • Visas for travellers who need one for Türkiye
  • Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents

Documents checklist

The most frequent applications and the documents the Turkish authorities ask for:

New ordinary passport (adults)

  • Book an appointment first – applications must be made in person
  • Turkish ID card (T.C. Kimlik Kartı) or temporary ID document
  • All previous passports that have not been cancelled, valid or expired
  • One biometric photo, 50 × 60 mm, white background, taken within the last 6 months
  • The application form is prepared at the consulate
  • Passports cannot be extended – a new passport is issued each time

Temporary passport (emergency travel)

  • Turkish ID card – original and photocopy
  • Any previous passports (valid or expired) that have not been cancelled
  • If both passport and ID are lost: a photo document such as a family register or driving licence
  • One biometric photo, 50 × 60 mm, white background
  • Plane or bus ticket back to Türkiye or to your country of residence
  • No passport fee is charged for a temporary passport

Sources: Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – consular procedures: passport (konsolosluk.gov.tr), Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – temporary passport (konsolosluk.gov.tr) (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 Türkiye (up to 90 days). Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).

Closing days

The embassy is closed on Italian public holidays; Turkish celebrations on 29 October (national day) usually mean a closure too. Offices in the city also close on 29 June for the feast of Saints Peter and Paul. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.

Emergency assistance

In an emergency, Turkish citizens should call the embassy on +39 06 445941064469933. 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 Türkiye in Italy

Türkiye in Italy

Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Türkiye in Rome

What is the address of the Turkish Embassy in Italy?

At Palazzo Gamberini - Via Palestro, 28, 00185 Rome.

Who is the ambassador of Türkiye to Italy?

Elif Çomoglu Ülgen, according to the Italian diplomatic list of 14 August 2026.

Is the Turkish Embassy closed on the national day?

The Italian Foreign Ministry lists 29 October as the national day of Türkiye; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.

Do Italian citizens need a visa for Türkiye?

No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – check Viaggiare Sicuri before booking.

Is there a Turkish 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 Türkiye, www.roma.be.mfa.gov.tr. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.

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