Italian Embassy in Islamabad
Embassy 
Italy Islamabad, Pakistan
- Address
- Plot 12-15, Street 17, G-5, Diplomatic Enclave, 44000, Islamabad
- Website
- ambislamabad.esteri.it
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Head of mission: Ciarlatani Ugo
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of Italy: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 2 May 2026
The Italian embassy in Islamabad stands at Plot 12-15, Street 17, G-5, Diplomatic Enclave, 44000, Islamabad, in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. Within 1 km there are 12 other foreign missions.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Italy
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Immaculate Conception
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Christmas Day
Italy visa for Pakistani citizens
PakistanItaly Visa required Italy visa for citizens of Pakistan
ItalyPakistan e-Visa Pakistan visa for citizens of Italy
Pakistani citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel. Whether the Italian embassy in Islamabad takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,196 | 2,722 | 777 | 18.5% | 57.9% |
| 2024 | 3,433 | 2,049 | 1,089 | 31.7% | 51.2% |
| 2025 | 3,963 | 2,306 | 1,657 | 38.5% | 39.7% |
Italy’s visa offices in Pakistan, 2025
| Visa office | Applications | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|
| Karachi | 6,846 | 39.6% |
| Islamabad (this office) | 3,963 | 38.5% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy in Islamabad received 3,963 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 2,306. 1,657 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 38.5%. In 2024 it had been 31.7%: the rate rose by 6.8 points, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 15% compared with 2024 (3,433).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 18.5% (2023) to 38.5% (2025).
Italy issues Schengen visas at 2 locations in Pakistan; this office handled 37% of their 10,809 applications in 2025. Refusal rates elsewhere: Karachi 39.6%, which makes Islamabad 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 Pakistan, 45.9% of applications were refused in 2025; Italy’s rate worldwide was 10.8%. Italy received the 4th largest number of applications of the 17 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 39.7% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Pakistan.
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 Kazakhstan in Islamabadاسٹریٹ 20, اسلام آباد
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Embassy of the Netherlands in IslamabadDiplomatic Enclave, Sector G-5, Street 3, Islamabad
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Embassy of the United States in Islamabadیونیورسٹی روڈ, اسلام آباد
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High Commission of the United Kingdom in IslamabadDiplomatic Enclave, Ramna 5, Islamabad, Islamabad
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High Commission of Malaysia in IslamabadPlot No. 144-150, Street No. 17, Sector G-5 Diplomatic Enclave Islamabad
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High Commission of India in IslamabadG-5, Diplomatic Enclave, Islamabad, Pakistan
Italy’s other missions in Pakistan
- Consulate of Italy in Karachi
85, Old Clifton - Karachi, Karachi
Besides the Italian embassy in Islamabad, Italy has 1 other mission in Pakistan. Consulates: Karachi. Pakistan in turn has 2 missions in Italy, its embassy being in Rome.
Good to know
About the Italian embassy in Islamabad
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Italy in Islamabad. The head of mission on record is Ciarlatani Ugo.
Address and contact
Address: Plot 12-15, Street 17, G-5, Diplomatic Enclave, 44000, Islamabad. The record for the Italian embassy in Islamabad includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Italian citizens travelling to Pakistan
Italian citizens need a visa for Pakistan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Before visiting the Italian embassy in Islamabad
Current procedures for the Italian embassy in Islamabad, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Italian embassy in Islamabad
Within 1 km of the Italian embassy in Islamabad there are 12 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Italian Embassy in Islamabad?
The Italian embassy in Islamabad is at Plot 12-15, Street 17, G-5, Diplomatic Enclave, 44000, Islamabad.
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for Italy?
Pakistani citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
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