Italy

Embassies and consulates in Italy

embassies in Rome

Diplomatic missions from 147 countries are based in Italy, 467 missions in all (209 embassies, 120 consulates, 133 honorary consulates and 5 other offices). All 209 embassies are in the capital, Rome. Consulates are also found in Milan, Bari and Naples.

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Italy

Capital
Rome
Population
58,915,656
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Calling code
+39
Languages
Italian, German, French
  • 467missions
  • 209embassies
  • 120consulates
  • 133honorary consulates
Visa-free: 122 destinations#6 in the world

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All missions in Italy

Other cities in Italy

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Outside Rome, missions are found in Milan (93), Bari (34), Naples (14), Florence (12), Genoa (11), Palermo (9), Trieste (9) and Turin (8), among other towns; most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.

By country

  1. Poland 15
  2. Chile 13
  3. Germany 13
  4. Switzerland 11
  5. Czech Republic 11
  6. France 9
  7. Turkey 9
  8. South Africa 9
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Visa rules for Italy

How the world’s passports enter Italy198 in total

  • Visa-free93
  • Visa required105

Italy visa guide · 13 visa types

Visa rules

Italy belongs to the European Union and the Schengen area. Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Italy. As a Schengen state, Italy counts every short stay towards the shared limit of 90 days in any 180.

Visa statistics

US visas issued to citizens of Italy

Visas issuedFY 2024FY 2025
Visitor (B)13,36312,983
Student (F, M)6,7206,186
Exchange (J)8,6908,125
Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…)7,2937,450
Transit and crew (C, D)3,2422,764
Diplomatic and official (A, G)2,2291,978
Fiancé(e) (K)13786
Other45
Total41,67839,577
B visa refusal rate (adjusted)10.9%12.7%

In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 39,577 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Italy, the 38th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 33%, exchange visitor visas 21% and work and treaty visas 19%. That is 5% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (41,678).

From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Italy received 12,218, 19% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.

For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 12.7% for citizens of Italy in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 10.9%).

Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made

United States visa for citizens of Italy

Italy’s own missions abroad

Italy’s embassies abroad (580)

Italy itself has 580 missions abroad, in 172 countries. Its largest networks are in Brazil (37), Argentina (36), the United States (35), Spain (21) and the United Kingdom (19).

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Italy

  • Immaculate Conception

    Tuesday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Saturday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

Good to know

Where the embassies are

All 209 embassies are in the capital, Rome. Poland has the most missions in Italy, 15, followed by Chile (13), Germany (13), Switzerland (11) and the Czech Republic (11).

Travel advice for Italy

Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Italy: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 29 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Frequently asked questions

Which country has the most consulates in Italy?

Poland, with 15 missions, followed by Chile (13).

Do I need a visa for Italy?

Of 198 passports, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Italy; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.

When are embassies in Italy closed?

On Italy’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.

Is Italy in the Schengen area?

Yes. Italy is part of the Schengen area, so a Schengen visa is valid there.