Italian Embassy in Canberra
Embassy 
Italy Canberra, Australia
- Address
- Grey Street 12, Canberra
- Phone
- +61261858111
- Website
- ambcanberra.esteri.it
- Fax
- +61 2 6282 7722
Head of mission: Nicola Lener
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Australian Foreign Affairs (DFAT) protocol list · Foreign ministry of Italy: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 8 June 2025
The Italian embassy in Canberra stands at Grey Street 12, Canberra, in Canberra, the capital of Australia. No visa is needed by Australian citizens for Italy, for stays of up to 90 days.
Opening hours of the Italian embassy in Canberra
| Monday | 10:00–12:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00–12:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00–12:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00–12:00 |
| Friday | 10:00–12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Australia
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in Italy
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Immaculate Conception
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Christmas Day
The Italian embassy in Canberra is listed as open Monday to Friday, 10:00–12:00.
Italy visa for Australian citizens
AustraliaItaly Visa-free, 90 days Italy visa for citizens of Australia
ItalyAustralia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Australia visa for citizens of Italy
No visa is needed by Australian citizens for Italy, for stays of up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 198 | 195 | 2 | 1.0% | 14.9% |
| 2024 | 283 | 279 | 4 | 1.4% | 9.7% |
| 2025 | 326 | 325 | 1 | 0.3% | 13.2% |
Italy’s visa offices in Australia, 2025
| Visa office | Applications | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 1,639 | 0.8% |
| Melbourne | 817 | 2.4% |
| Perth | 405 | 0.5% |
| Adelaide | 338 | 3.0% |
| Canberra (this office) | 326 | 0.3% |
| Brisbane | 284 | 2.8% |
2025 figures: 326 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Italy’s embassy in Canberra, and 325 visas were issued. 1 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 0.3%. That is barely different from 2024 (1.4%). Applications rose by 15% compared with 2024 (283).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 0.3% (2025) to 1.4% (2024).
Italy issues Schengen visas at 6 locations in Australia; this office handled 9% of their 3,809 applications in 2025. Refusal rates elsewhere: Sydney 0.8%, Melbourne 2.4%, Perth 0.5% and Adelaide 3.0%, which makes Canberra the lowest of the group. Each office serves the applicants who live in its own consular district, so the rates also reflect who applies where, not only how strictly files are assessed.
Across all Schengen consulates in Australia, 3.0% of applications were refused in 2025; Italy’s rate worldwide was 10.8%. Italy received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 22 Schengen states represented here.
13.2% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Australia.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
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Italy’s other missions in Australia
- Consulate General of Italy in Sydney
Market Street 44, Sydney
- Consulate General of Italy in Melbourne
St Kilda Road 509, 3004 Melbourne
- Consulate of Italy in Perth
1292 Hay Street, West Perth WA 6005, Perth
- Consulate of Italy in Adelaide
Unit 3/215 Port Road, Hindmarsh SA 5007, Adelaide
- Consulate of Italy in Sydney
Market Street 44, Sydney
- Consulate of Italy in Wollongong
Market Street 44, Wollongong
- Consulate of Italy in Brisbane
199, George Street - 8 Level - Brisbane 4000, Brisbane
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Darwin
Level 2, 47 Stuart Highway, Darwin NT 0820
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Hobart
65 Tranmere Road, Howrah TAS 7018, Hobart
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About the Italian embassy in Canberra
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Italy in Canberra. It is headed by Nicola Lener, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Grey Street 12, Canberra. The record for the Italian embassy in Canberra includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Italian citizens travelling to Australia
Italian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Australia, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the Italian embassy in Canberra is closed
The Italian embassy in Canberra closes on Australia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026, and usually on holidays of Italy such as Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.
Before visiting the Italian embassy in Canberra
Current procedures for the Italian embassy in Canberra, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Italian embassy in Canberra
The Italian embassy in Canberra has 38 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Italian Embassy in Canberra?
The Italian embassy in Canberra is at Grey Street 12, Canberra.
What are the opening hours of the Italian Embassy in Canberra?
The Italian embassy in Canberra is listed as open Monday to Friday, 10:00–12:00.
Is the Italian Embassy in Canberra open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Italian embassy in Canberra do not include Saturday.
When is the Italian Embassy in Canberra closed?
The Italian embassy in Canberra closes on Australia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Italy.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Italy?
No visa is needed by Australian citizens for Italy, for stays of up to 90 days.
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