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Italy Embassy in London (Consular section)

Address in London:

Italy Embassy
Visa Section
136 Buckingham Palace Road
London SW1W 9SA[Map]

Opening Times:

9.00am–11.30am
Monday-Friday

Italy is a member of the Schengen Agreement. Learn more about The Schengen Agreement...

How to apply for a visa to Italy:


  1. ITALY BUSINESS VISA
    For certain nationals The Schengen Office (private visa agency) can process an Italian Business Visa application. If you would like to use our service please give one of our Visa Consultants a call on the number below. Alternatively you can contact us by completing our simple on-line contact form and an answer will be delivered to your e-mail address.

  2. TOURISM or PRIVATE VISIT
    If travelling to Italy for tourism/private visit you are required to Apply In Person at the relevent Italian Consulate. The Italy Embassy will only accept visa applications by previous appointment and anyone without appointments will NOT be admitted. For further details and appointment booking numbers see the Italian Consulate Website

The Schengen Office: (020) 7025 4744
Mon-Fri 12.30pm to 6.00pm

Italy Consulate Section: (020) 7823 6519
Visa info only available on the
Italy Consulate Website

How to apply for Italy Business visa through The Schengen Office?

Click here for a step-by-step guide to applying for your visa through The Schengen Office

Useful Links
Italy Factbook
CIA The World Factbook for Italy
Italy travel guide
Lonely Planet World Guide Destination Italy
Italy country profile
BBC News Country profile - Italy