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British Embassy & Consulates in Italy

  • 2 embassies
  • 1 consulate general

The United Kingdom is represented in Italy by 3 missions: an embassy in Rome, a consulate general in Milan and 1 other office. Before flying to the United Kingdom, Italian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.

Map: the United Kingdom’s 3 missions in Italy

Map: the United Kingdom’s 3 missions in Italy

British Embassy in Rome

The British embassy is in Rome, the capital of Italy, at Via XX Settembre 80/a, 00187 Roma. Its website is linked on its page.

British consulates in Italy

  • Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Milan

    Consulate General · Milan

    Via San Paolo 7, 20121 Milano

    Open 24/7
  • Embassy of the United Kingdom to the Holy See

    Embassy · Rome

    Via dei Corridori 48, 00193 Roma

The United Kingdom also has a consulate general in Milan; career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.

United Kingdom visa for Italian citizens

ItalyUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Italy

United KingdomItaly Visa-free, 90 days Italy visa for citizens of the United Kingdom

United Kingdom visa requirements for citizens of Italy

  • Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)
  • Fee: £20
  • 2 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

See the full checklist

Before flying to the United Kingdom, Italian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed. The application is made online on the official portal of the United Kingdom, not at the British embassy.

Italy’s missions in the United Kingdom

Missions of Italy in the United Kingdom (19)

In return, Italy has 19 missions in the United Kingdom, including its embassy in London.

Good to know

The United Kingdom in Italy

Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; 3 of them are in Italy.

Travel to Italy for British citizens

No visa is needed by British citizens for Italy, for stays of up to 90 days. In Italy, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.

When British missions in Italy are closed

British missions in Italy close on Italy’s public holidays, the next being Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026, Christmas Day (Natale) on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Santo Stefano) on Saturday 26 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of the United Kingdom, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the British embassy in Italy?

The British embassy is in Rome, at Via XX Settembre 80/a, 00187 Roma.

Does the United Kingdom have consulates in Italy?

Yes, the United Kingdom has a consulate general in Milan.

Do Italian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Before flying to the United Kingdom, Italian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.

Do British citizens need a visa for Italy?

British citizens can visit Italy without a visa for up to 90 days.

Does Italy have an embassy in the United Kingdom?

Yes, Italy has its embassy in London, along with 18 other missions in the United Kingdom.