Venezuelan citizens in Italy, and Italian residents planning a trip to Venezuela, can contact the Embassy of Venezuela in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Nicolò Tartaglia, 11 int. 5/6, 00197 Rome, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 06 8079464068079797 |
| Fax | +39 06 8084410 |
| correspondencia.embaveneit@gmail.com | |
| Website | italia.embajada.gob.ve |
| Social Media | X |
| Head of Mission | Maria Elena Uzzo Giannattasio, Ambassador |
| National Day | 5 July |
Consular Section
| Telephone | +39 06 8079797068079464 |
| consulveneroma@gmail.com | |
| 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 Venezuelan public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The embassy is located at Via Nicolò Tartaglia, 11 int. 5/6, 00197 Rome.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the embassy website and bring originals with copies.
About the Venezuelan Embassy in Rome
The ambassador is Maria Elena Uzzo Giannattasio, accredited to Italy on 26 March 2026. 5 diplomats are accredited to the embassy, according to the Italian list. Venezuela also has career consular offices in Milan and Naples.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Venezuelan passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents
Documents checklist
What Venezuelan citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Venezuelan government information:
Extending a Venezuelan passport abroad (prórroga)
- Start the request online on the SAIME portal (saime.gob.ve), choose “Obtención de prórroga de pasaporte en el extranjero” and the consulate where you will collect it
- Pay the SAIME fee online (US$100 by international card, according to several embassies) – the consulate also charges a consular fee (minors under 18 are exempt)
- Only biometric passports (with chip) in good condition with at least two free sheets can be extended
- Bring the passport to the consulate, where the printed extension is stamped in
- Minors: birth certificate; naturalised citizens: the Gaceta Oficial
Sources: Embassy of Venezuela in Chile – passport issue, renewal and extension, Embassy of Venezuela in Singapore – passport issue, renewal and extension (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.
Travelling from Italy to Venezuela
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Venezuela (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; Venezuelan celebrations on 5 July (national day) usually mean a closure too. Offices in the city also close on 29 June for the feast of Saints Peter and Paul. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +39 06 8079464068079797. The embassy can help with lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but it cannot cover costs or interfere with Italian authorities. The Italian emergency number is 112.
Diplomatic missions of Venezuela in Italy
Venezuela in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Venezuela (this page)
- Milan – Consulate General
- Naples – Consulate General
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Venezuela in Rome
What is the address of the Venezuelan Embassy in Italy?
At Via Nicolò Tartaglia, 11 int. 5/6, 00197 Rome.
Who is the ambassador of Venezuela to Italy?
Maria Elena Uzzo Giannattasio, according to the Italian diplomatic list of 14 August 2026.
When is the Venezuelan national day?
The Italian Foreign Ministry lists 5 July as the national day of Venezuela; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Venezuela?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – check Viaggiare Sicuri before booking.
Is there a Venezuelan consulate outside Rome?
Yes: Milan and Naples.
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 Venezuela, italia.embajada.gob.ve. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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