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Italy Embassy & Consulates in India
Italy maintains diplomatic representation in India through its Embassy and Consulates to facilitate visa processing, consular services, and official assistance. These offices support Indian citizens travelling to Italy and Italian nationals living or visiting India.
This guide aims to help travellers understand visa handling, services provided, jurisdictional support, and working hours for Italian diplomatic missions in India.
Embassy of Italy in New Delhi, India
| Address | 50-E, Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110021 |
| Contact No | 91-11-2611 4355, 2611 4359, 2611 4353 |
| Fax Number | 91 11 2687 3889 |
| Website | http://www.ambnewdelhi.esteri.it |
| Contact Email | visti.ambnewdelhi@esteri.it |
| Ambassador | H.E. Antonio Enrico Bartoli |
| Working Hours | Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM *Prior appointment is necessary for consular services |
| Last Updated | December 2025 |
Consulate of Italy in Mumbai, India
| Address | Kanchanjunga Building,72 G. Deshmukh Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400026 |
| Contact No | 91-22-23804071 |
| Fax Number | 0091 22 23874074 |
| Website | http://www.consmumbai.esteri.it |
| Contact Email | administration.mumbai@esteri.it |
| Consul General | Walter Ferrara |
| Working Hours | Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Consular service: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM *Prior appointment is necessary |
| Last Updated | December 2025 |
| Address | Vaishnavi Icon, Secondo Piano, 56 Richmond Road, Bangalore – 560025 |
| Contact No | + 91 80 6976 7000 |
| Website | https://consbangalore.esteri.it/en/italia-e-india/ |
| Contact Email | bangalore.segreteria@esteri.it  |
| Consul General | Giandomenico Milano |
| Working Hours | Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM  Consular service: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM *Prior appointment is necessary |
| Last Updated | December 2025 |
| Address | 5G, Rev. Lalbehari Shah Sarani (già  New Road), Alipore, Kolkata – 700027 |
| Contact No | +91-33-24792426, 24790823, 24484147, 40007816 |
| Website | https://conscalcutta.esteri.it/en/  |
| Contact Email | kolkata.congenerale@esteri.it  |
| Consul General | Riccardo Dalla Costa |
| Working Hours | Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Last Updated | December 2025 |
Functions of the Embassy and Consulate General of Italy in India
The important functions performed by the Italian Embassy Delhi and Consulates in Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kolkata:
- Represent the Italian government in political, cultural, business, social, industrial, and diplomatic events organised in India
- Assist all foreign delegates in their visit from Italy to India for diplomatic issues
- Help Italian citizens in health, social, political, and environmental crises
- Attend financial and business-related events between India and Italy to discuss and negotiate on behalf of the Italian government
- Issue childbirth, marriage, and employment certificates to Italian Nationals
- Provide consular services to Indians and Italians
Jurisdiction of the Italy Embassy and Consulates in India
- Embassy of Italy, New Delhi: The Embassy of Italy in Delhi serves people residing in states that fall under its jurisdiction which include Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Jammu-Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Chandigarh, and Delhi. So, people residing in this location for more than 6 months can get the required assistance by visiting the office.
- Consulate General of Italy, Kolkata: The Jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Italy in Kolkata extends to the Indian states of Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Assam, Manipur, Bihar, Sikkim, Jharkhand, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura, Orissa, and the Territory of the Union of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Nepal, a country also falls under the jurisdiction of the Italian Consulate in Kolkata.
- Consulate General of Italy, Mumbai: Only residents located in the state of Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Goa, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Kerala, Nagar Haveli, Dadra, Diu Daman, Pondicherry and Lakshadweep can approach Consulate General of Italy in Mumbai for application.
- Consulate General of Italy, Bangalore: Handles visa and consular services for Karnataka and nearby regions; specific jurisdiction details are being finalized but primarily focused on Karnataka.
Consular Services Offered by the Consulate General of Italy and the Italian Embassy
Other than the general functions served by the Embassy and Consulate General of Italy, these are the consular services they provide:
- Issue civil status certificates such as birth, marriage, and death in Italian municipalities.
- Take care of the submission of notarial deeds issued by Indian Notaries to non-E.U. citizens.
- Provide Declaration of Value for individuals who are seeking higher education from an Italian Institution.
- Regulate businesses between the two countries.
Is International Travel Insurance Mandatory for Italy?
Yes, travel insurance is mandatory for Schengen visa applications, including Italy. Applicants must submit proof of medical insurance covering at least €30,000 for emergencies and repatriation, valid throughout the Schengen Area. Having travel insurance can save you from spending unnecessary money on emergency expenses such as accidents, emergency medical treatment, trip cancellation, and loss of baggage.
Disclaimer: Travel requirements may change without prior notice. You are recommended to always cross‑check the information on the official embassy and consulate websites linked above.