The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Rome represents the United Arab Emirates in Italy and serves Emirati citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Piazza della Croce Rossa, 3, 00161 Rome, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 06 36306100 |
| Fax | +39 06 36306155 |
| RomeEMB@mofaic.gov.ae | |
| Social Media | X · Instagram |
| Head of Mission | Abdulla Ali Ateeq Obaid Alsubousi, Ambassador |
| National Day | 2 December |
Consular Section
| Address | Via della Camilluccia, 492, 00135 Rome |
| 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 Emirati public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to Piazza della Croce Rossa, 3, 00161 Rome. The consular section has its own entrance/address: Via della Camilluccia, 492, 00135 Rome.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
About the Emirati Embassy in Rome
The ambassador is Abdulla Ali Ateeq Obaid Alsubousi, accredited to Italy on 22 February 2024. 10 diplomats are accredited to the embassy, according to the Italian list.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Emirati passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
Documents checklist
What Emirati citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Emirati government information:
Renewing a UAE passport abroad
- Possible when the passport has expired or has one year or less of validity left
- Apply online through ICP or the MoFA smart services with UAE PASS (“Renew Passports of UAE Nationals Abroad”) and note the reference number
- A personal photo meeting ICAO standards (not identical to the current passport photo)
- A letter from the embassy confirming the reason for your stay abroad (e.g. study, treatment or work)
- Hand in the original passport and photo at the embassy, pay the fee there and collect the renewed passport later
Sources: Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship (ICP) – renew passports of UAE nationals abroad, UAE Government portal (u.ae) – the Emirati passport (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?
Many consular services require an appointment – check the embassy website first.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in the United Arab Emirates (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 as well as on the Emirati national day, 2 December. 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
For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +39 06 36306100. 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 the United Arab Emirates in Italy
The United Arab Emirates in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Rome
Where is the Emirati Embassy in Rome?
At Piazza della Croce Rossa, 3, 00161 Rome.
Who is the ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Italy?
Abdulla Ali Ateeq Obaid Alsubousi, according to the Italian diplomatic list of 14 August 2026.
When is the Emirati national day?
The Italian Foreign Ministry lists 2 December as the national day of the United Arab Emirates; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
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 the United Arab Emirates. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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