Consular section of the Embassy in Rome and Milan Office have adopted a new electronic appointment system.

Embassy is closed on 6 September from 11 am to 2 pm.

Finland places great significance on promoting equality in the world, and wishes to thank those who are working towards this common goal. To express its gratitude, Finland will be presenting special recognition to individuals and groups around the globe who are committed to advancing inclusivity in society. The names of the first recipients from 16 countries were released on Monday, with one of the honours going to Italy.

Our new Finland abroad website is online! The site is currently being updated.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Soini will visit Rome and Vatican City from 19 to 21 February and have a meeting with his Italian counterpart. This year marks the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Finland and Italy.

You can no longer use your driving licence to prove your identity when collecting a new passport or identity card. Only a passport or an ID card can be used for proof of identity.

Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Anne-Mari Virolainen will visit Rome on 3–4 October. During the visit, Virolainen will meet representatives of the Government of Italy and have meetings at UN organisations.

Speech by Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland Timo Soini at the Italian Society for International Organization (SIOI) on 22 April 2016.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Timo Soini will visit Rome and hold bilateral discussions with the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Paolo Gentiloni on Friday, 22 April.

Foreign Minister Tuomioja will go to Athens, Sarajevo and Rome