- Address
- 4-5 Buckingham Gate SW1E 6JP, London
- Phone
- +44 20 7312 2200
- Website
- amblondra.esteri.it
- Head of mission
- Fabio Cassese
Italy
United Kingdom
Italian Embassy & Consulates in the United Kingdom
- 1 embassy
- 2 consulates general
- 2 consulates
- 14 honorary consulates
Italy is represented in the United Kingdom by 19 missions: an embassy in London, 2 consulates general in London and Edinburgh, 2 consulates in Manchester and Birmingham and 14 honorary consulates. British citizens do not need a visa for Italy: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Map: Italy’s 19 missions in the United Kingdom
Map: Italy’s 19 missions in the United Kingdom
Italian Embassy in London
The Italian embassy is in London, the capital of the United Kingdom, at 4-5 Buckingham Gate SW1E 6JP, London. The head of mission on record is Fabio Cassese. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Italian consulates in the United Kingdom
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- Consulate of Italy in Manchester
58, Spring Gardens, Manchester, M2 1EW
- Consular Office of Italy in Birmingham
Jennens Road Unit 2, Birmingham
Italy also has 2 consulates general in London and Edinburgh and 2 consulates in Manchester and Birmingham; career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
Italian honorary consulates in the United Kingdom
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Peterborough
The Fleet, High Street, Fletton, Peterborough PE2 8DL, Opening hours: by appointment only
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Nottingham
Gothic House, Barker Gate, Lace Market, Nottingham NG1 1JU, Appointment address:, 5 Malin Hill, Nottingham, NG1 1JQ, Opening hours: by appointment only
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in London (14 Oriental Road)
14 Oriental Road, Woking, GU22 7AW, Woking, London
- Consular Agency of Italy in London (11 St James Road)
11 St James Road, Watford WD18 0DZ, Watford, London
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Liverpool
Oriel Chambers, 14 Water Street, Liverpool, Merseyside L2 8TD, Opening hours: Monday to Saturday by appointment only
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Glasgow
c/o Austin Lafferty Solicitors, 118 Ayr Road, Newton Mearns, Glasgow G77 6EG, Opening hours: by appointment only
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Cardiff
8 St Andrew’s Crescent, Cardiff CF10 3DD, Opening hours: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am to 1.30pm
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Bristol
Avondale Business Centre, Woodland Way, Kingswood, Bristol BS15 1AW, Opening hours: Mondays to Thursdays from 10am to 2pm by appointment only
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Birmingham
Birmingham Science Park Aston, Holt Court South, Jennens Road, Birmingham B7 4EJ
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Belfast (72)
72, University Street, Belfast BT7 1HB, Opening hours: Saturday 9:00am to 12:00pm by appointment only
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Belfast (Newcastle City Council)
Newcastle City Council, Register Office, Civic Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, ENG NE1 8PS, Wednesday 9:00-13:00 by appointment only, Belfast
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Bedford
69 Union Street, Bedford MK40 2SE, Opening hours: Mondays and Wednesdays from 09:30 to 13:00, Saturdays every fortnight from 10:00 to 13:00
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- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Ashford
44 Park Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent TN24 9DL
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Aberdeen
The Capitol Building, 431 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 6DA, Opening hours: Mondays 4:30pm to 6pm by appointment only
Italy has 14 honorary consulates in the United Kingdom, in Peterborough, Nottingham, London, Liverpool, Glasgow, Cardiff, Bristol, Birmingham, Belfast, Bedford and 2 more; an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere.
Italy visa for British citizens
United KingdomItaly Visa-free, 90 days Italy visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
ItalyUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Italy
British citizens do not need a visa for Italy: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
The United Kingdom’s missions in Italy
Missions of the United Kingdom in Italy (3)
In return, the United Kingdom has 3 missions in Italy, including its embassy in Rome.
Good to know
Italy in the United Kingdom
Worldwide, Italy has 580 missions in 172 countries; 19 of them are in the United Kingdom.
Travel to the United Kingdom for Italian citizens
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Italian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed. In the United Kingdom, Italian citizens can turn to the Italian embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Italian missions in the United Kingdom are closed
Italian missions in the United Kingdom close on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026 and Good Friday on Friday 26 March 2027, and usually on some holidays of Italy, such as Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Italian embassy in the United Kingdom?
The Italian embassy is in London, at 4-5 Buckingham Gate SW1E 6JP, London.
Does Italy have consulates in the United Kingdom?
Yes, Italy has 2 consulates general in London and Edinburgh and 2 consulates in Manchester and Birmingham. Italy also has 14 honorary consulates in Peterborough, Nottingham, London, Liverpool, Glasgow, Cardiff and 6 more.
Do British citizens need a visa for Italy?
British citizens can visit Italy without a visa for up to 90 days.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Italian citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Does the United Kingdom have an embassy in Italy?
Yes, the United Kingdom has its embassy in Rome, along with 2 other missions in Italy.