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Embassy of Italy in London, United Kingdom

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Embassy of Italy in London, United Kingdom, located at 4-5 Buckingham Gate. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Italy, or find information about the address, previous ambassadors, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    4-5 Buckingham Gate
    London SW1E 6JP
    United Kingdom

  • Telephone

    +44 20 7312 2200

  • Fax

    +44 20 7312 2230

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–4:30 PM
    Saturday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 1:00 PM

    🕒 Current time in London: 9:16 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at 4-5 Buckingham Gate, the embassy is near key landmarks like Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Italy in London, United Kingdom

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Assumption of Mary: August 15 Flag of Italy
  • All Saints' Day: November 1 Flag of Italy
  • Immaculate Conception: December 8 Flag of Italy
  • Christmas Day: December 25 Flag of Italy Flag of United Kingdom

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Italy in London, United Kingdom:

  • Consular services including passports, visas, notarial services, police background checks, certificates, etc. are offered by the Italian Consulate General in London (for England and Wales) and Edinburgh (for Scotland and Northern Ireland).

Visa Requirements

If you hold a British passport, you do not need a visa to enter Italy.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Italy without a visa. The most common types of Italy visas are the following.

  • Uniform Schengen Visas (USV)
  • Limited Territorial Validity Visas (LTV)
  • Long sojourn or "national" Visas (NV)

Head of Mission

Inigo Lambertini, Ambassador

Related: List of ambassadors of Italy to the United Kingdom

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Passport Services

Italian embassies and consulates facilitate passport applications for Italian citizens and also provide assistance to their citizens in case of lost or stolen passports.

Notarial Services

The diplomatic missions of Italy provide notarial services for various documents, such as authentication, certification, and legalization.

Consular Assistance

Italian diplomatic missions offer consular assistance and protection to Italian citizens residing or traveling abroad. This includes assistance in emergencies, such as accidents, illnesses, or legal issues.

Visa Services

Italian embassies and consulates process visa applications for foreign nationals who wish to visit Italy.

Online Resources

Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in United Kingdom

Besides Embassy of Italy in London, United Kingdom, Italy also has 17 representations in the following cities of United Kingdom:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Italy in United Kingdom

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Italy in neighboring countries or regions of United Kingdom.

See also

United Kingdom in Italy

United Kingdom has 2 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

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