Italian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur
Embassy 
Italy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Address
- Jalan U Thant 99, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
- Phone
- +60342565122
- Website
- ambkualalumpur.esteri.it
- Fax
- +603-42573199
Head of mission: Langella Raffaele
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of Italy: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 4 February 2025
At Jalan U Thant 99, 55000 Kuala Lumpur, the Italian embassy in Kuala Lumpur represents Italy towards Malaysia. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00–13:00, closing earlier on Fridays. Within 1 km there are 10 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the Italian embassy in Kuala Lumpur
| Monday | 09:00–13:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–13:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–13:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–13:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Italy
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Immaculate Conception
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Christmas Day
The Italian embassy in Kuala Lumpur is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–13:00, closing earlier on Fridays.
Italy visa for Malaysian citizens
MalaysiaItaly Visa-free, 90 days Italy visa for citizens of Malaysia
ItalyMalaysia Visa-free, 90 days Malaysia visa for citizens of Italy
Malaysian citizens do not need a visa for Italy: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 588 | 503 | 77 | 13.1% | 92.0% |
| 2024 | 653 | 547 | 102 | 15.6% | 98.0% |
| 2025 | 699 | 567 | 132 | 18.9% | 97.4% |
2025 figures: 699 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Italy’s embassy in Kuala Lumpur, and 567 visas were issued. 132 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 18.9%. The refusal rate rose by 3.3 points from 15.6% in 2024. Applications rose by 7% compared with 2024 (653).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 13.1% (2023) to 18.9% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in Malaysia, 30.8% of applications were refused in 2025; Italy’s rate worldwide was 10.8%. Italy received the 4th largest number of applications of the 11 Schengen states represented here.
Almost every visa issued here allows multiple entries. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Malaysia.
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
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Iran in Kuala LumpurLorong U-Thant 1, Kuala Lumpur
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Embassy of Myanmar in Kuala LumpurJalan Ampang Hilir, Kuala Lumpur
Italy’s other missions in Malaysia
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Kota Kinabalu
Hse N. 10, Lorong Raja Udang 16, Kingfisher Park 2, 88450, Kota Kinabalu (Sabah), Kota Kinabalu
Besides the Italian embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Italy has 1 other mission in Malaysia. Honorary consulates: Kota Kinabalu. Malaysia in turn has 3 missions in Italy, its embassy being in Rome.
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Good to know
About the Italian embassy in Kuala Lumpur
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Italy in Kuala Lumpur. It is headed by Langella Raffaele, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Jalan U Thant 99, 55000 Kuala Lumpur. The record for the Italian embassy in Kuala Lumpur includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Italian citizens travelling to Malaysia
Malaysia admits Italian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Before visiting the Italian embassy in Kuala Lumpur
Current procedures for the Italian embassy in Kuala Lumpur, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Italian embassy in Kuala Lumpur
The Italian embassy in Kuala Lumpur has 10 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Italian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur?
The Italian embassy in Kuala Lumpur is at Jalan U Thant 99, 55000 Kuala Lumpur.
What are the opening hours of the Italian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur?
The Italian embassy in Kuala Lumpur is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–13:00, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the Italian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Italian embassy in Kuala Lumpur do not include Saturday.
Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for Italy?
Malaysian citizens do not need a visa for Italy: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
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