Canadian representation in Italy
Canadian Embassy in Rome
Contact details, passport and consular services, appointments and practical information for the Embassy of Canada to Italy in Rome.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Embassy in Rome
Consular services for the Embassy of Canada to Italy are provided at Via Zara 30 in Rome.
00198 Rome
Italy
Before visiting: Consular services operate by appointment. Passport services have separate morning appointment hours. Confirm the service you need before travelling to the embassy.
Location
Where are Canadian consular services in Rome?
The embassy’s consular section is located at Via Zara 30, 00198 Rome.
About the embassy
About the Embassy of Canada to Italy
The Canadian Embassy in Rome is Canada’s resident diplomatic mission in Italy.
The embassy supports Canada’s political, economic, cultural and international relationship with Italy and provides Government of Canada services and consular assistance to Canadians in the region.
The mission is headed by Elissa Golberg, Ambassador of Canada to Italy. The Rome mission also provides consular services to Canadians in Albania, Malta and San Marino.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Embassy in Rome
The embassy provides passport, citizenship, notarial and other services for Canadian citizens.
Passport services
The embassy provides Canadian passport services. Applicants should pay the applicable fees online before completing and submitting their passport application.
Citizenship services
Eligible paper applications for proof of Canadian citizenship can be sent by registered mail or courier to the Consular Section at Via Zara 30.
Notarial services
The embassy provides selected notarial services by post or appointment, including eligible apostilles, certified copies and witnessing certain signatures or declarations.
Marriage abroad
Canadians planning to marry in Italy may require a Marriage Nulla Osta and supporting documentation. The embassy provides the relevant document service and can witness required affidavits by appointment.
Emergency assistance
Canadian citizens requiring urgent help can contact the embassy during business hours. Emergency consular assistance is available 24 hours a day through Canada’s Emergency Watch and Response Centre.
Visa and immigration
Applications to visit, study, work or immigrate to Canada are handled through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and its official application channels.
Appointments
Appointments at the Canadian Embassy in Rome
The embassy publishes separate appointment hours for general consular services and passport services.
Consular appointments
Consular services are currently available by appointment Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Passport appointments
Passport services are currently available by appointment Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Check before travelling: Operating hours may change during a large-scale emergency or official closure. Confirm your appointment before visiting.
Passport services
Canadian passport services in Rome
The Embassy of Canada in Rome handles Canadian passport applications for applicants in its service area.
Passport applications
Complete the correct passport application and pay the applicable service fee online before submission. Contact the passport section if you need guidance about your case.
Passport enquiries
Questions about passport applications can be sent to romepasscit@international.gc.ca.
Milan: The Consulate of Canada in Milan does not provide passport services. Passport applications for the region are handled through the Embassy of Canada in Rome.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Canadian Embassy in Rome
The embassy provides services to Canadians in Italy and also has regional consular responsibilities for Albania, Malta and San Marino.
Italy
The Rome embassy is Canada’s resident diplomatic and consular mission in Italy.
Albania
The Embassy of Canada in Rome provides consular coverage for Canadians in Albania.
Malta
The Rome embassy provides regional consular coverage for Malta. Canada also maintains an honorary consular presence in Valletta.
San Marino
The Rome embassy also provides consular services to Canadians in San Marino.
Before you visit
What to check before visiting the embassy
Book an appointment
Consular and passport services require an appointment. Passport appointment hours are more limited than general consular hours.
Check whether service by post is available
Several citizenship and notarial procedures can be completed by post without an in-person visit.
Prepare your documents
Review the current requirements and make sure all required forms, identification, supporting documents and applicable payments are complete.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Embassy in Rome FAQ
Is there a Canadian Embassy in Italy?
Yes. Canada maintains an embassy in Rome, officially designated the Embassy of Canada to Italy, in Rome.
Where is the Canadian Embassy in Rome?
Canadian consular services in Rome are provided at Via Zara 30, 00198 Rome, Italy.
What is the telephone number for the Canadian Embassy in Rome?
The published consular telephone number is +39 06 85444-1.
What is the consular email address?
Consular enquiries can be sent to consul.rome@international.gc.ca.
Who is the Canadian Ambassador to Italy?
Global Affairs Canada currently lists Elissa Golberg as Ambassador of Canada to Italy.
What are the consular appointment hours?
Consular services are currently available by appointment Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
When are passport appointments available?
Passport services are currently available by appointment Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Does the Canadian Consulate in Milan provide passport services?
No. The Consulate of Canada in Milan does not provide passport services. Applicants are directed to the Embassy of Canada in Rome.
Which other countries does the Canadian Embassy in Rome serve?
The embassy also provides consular services to Canadians in Albania, Malta and San Marino.
Does the embassy provide apostille services?
Yes. The embassy can provide apostilles for certain eligible Canadian documents and also offers selected certified-copy and signature-witnessing services.