The Italian Embassies in Central and South America

How to contact them and where to request the bank guarantee for a tourist visa

When you are far from home or you have to organise a trip to Italy, knowing where the nearest Italian Embassy is can make all the difference.
The Italian Embassies in Central and South America are a direct bridge between Italy and the millions of Italian or foreign citizens who travel, work or study in our country every year.

These offices handle documents, visas, assistance to citizens and economic and cultural relations with the host countries.
Below you will find the updated list of the Italian Embassies in Latin America, with the details to contact them directly.

ARGENTINA – Embassy of Italy in Buenos Aires

Ambassador: Fabrizio Lucentini
Address: Calle Billinghurst, 2577 – 1425 Buenos Aires
Phone: +54 11 4011 2100
Email: ambasciata.buenosaires@esteri.it
Website: ambbuenosaires.esteri.it

Argentina is home to one of the largest Italian communities in the world. The Embassy in Buenos Aires is a constant point of reference for citizens and businesses, as well as for those who need to obtain an entry visa for Italy.

BOLIVIA – Embassy of Italy in La Paz

Ambassador: Fabio Messineo
Address: Torre Pacífico, Avenida Sanchez Bustamante 977 (corner of Calle 16 in Calacoto), La Paz
Phone: +591 2 2125430 / +591 2 2125432
Email: segreteria.lapaz@esteri.it

The Italian Embassy in La Paz assists Italian citizens and handles all consular procedures, including visas for tourism, study and family purposes.

BRAZIL – Embassy of Italy in Brasília

Ambassador: Alessandro Cortese
Address: Avenida das Nações, Quadra 807, Lote 30 – 70420.900 Brasília, D.F.
Phone: +55 61 3442 9900
Email: ambasciata.brasilia@esteri.it

Brazil is a key country for Italian diplomacy. The Embassy in Brasília coordinates a network of consulates and promotes cultural, economic and tourism relations between Italy and Brazil.

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CHILE – Embassy of Italy in Santiago

Ambassador: Valeria Biagiotti
Address: Calle Clemente Fabres, 1050 – Santiago
Phone: +56 2 2470 8400
Email: info.santiago@esteri.it

In Santiago, the Embassy of Italy offers support to fellow citizens and to Chilean citizens who wish to obtain a visa for Italy.

COLOMBIA – Embassy of Italy in Bogotá

Ambassador: Giancarlo Maria Curcio
Address: Calle 93 B N. 9 – 92, Bogotá
Phone: +57 601 2187206
Email: ambbogo.mail@esteri.it

The Italian Embassy in Bogotá plays an important role for businesses and for citizens who intend to travel to Italy for tourism or family reasons.

ECUADOR – Embassy of Italy in Quito

Ambassador: Giovanni Davoli
Address: Calle La Isla, 111 y Humberto Albornoz – Quito
Phone: +593 2 3211322
Email: archivio.quito@esteri.it

The Embassy of Italy in Quito is active in assisting citizens and in handling the procedures for the issuance of visas.

PANAMA – Embassy of Italy in Panama City

Ambassador: Fabrizio Nicoletti
Address: PH Plaza 58, Calle 58 Este con Avenida Ricardo Arango, Obarrio – Panamá
Phone: +507 2258948 / +507 2258949
Email: ambpana.mail@esteri.it

The Embassy in Panama supports citizens and companies and provides useful information on the requirements for entering Italy.

PARAGUAY – Embassy of Italy in Asunción

Ambassador: Marcello Fondi
Address: Calle Quesada 5871, c/ Natalicio González – Asunción
Phone: +595 21 615620
Email: archivio.assunzione@esteri.it

The Italian Embassy in Paraguay is the point of reference for everyone who needs assistance or has to obtain a visa for Italy.

PERU – Embassy of Italy in Lima

Ambassador: Massimiliano Mazzanti
Address: Av. Giuseppe Garibaldi, 298 – Jesús María, Lima 15072
Phone: +51 1 4632727
Email: ambasciata.lima@esteri.it

The Italian Embassy in Lima promotes cultural and commercial cooperation and provides up-to-date information on visas for Italy.

URUGUAY – Embassy of Italy in Montevideo

Ambassador: Fabrizio Petri
Address: Calle José Benito Lamas, 2857 – Montevideo
Phone: +598 2708 0542
Email: ambasciata.montevideo@esteri.it

The Embassy of Italy in Montevideo assists Italian citizens and handles the issuance of consular documents and entry visas.

VENEZUELA – Embassy of Italy in Caracas

Ambassador: Giovanni Umberto De Vito
Address: Calle Sorocaima, Edificio ATRIUM P.H., El Rosal – Caracas
Phone: +58 212 9527311
Email: seg.ambcaracas@esteri.it

In Venezuela, the Italian Embassy provides constant assistance to fellow citizens and handles the procedures for tourist, family and study visas.

Consular services and visas for Italy

The Italian Embassies in Latin America are the official channels for applying for an entry visa for Italy.
Among the key documents required are the bank or insurance guarantee and the health insurance policy for foreigners.
These two documents are mandatory to obtain a tourist visa and prove that the visitor has the necessary financial means and health coverage during the stay.

How to obtain the bank guarantee and the health insurance policy within 24 hours

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• A bank or insurance guarantee for a tourist, family or study visa
  
• A health insurance policy for foreigners, valid for the entire duration of the stay
  

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With us, obtaining the guarantee for a tourist visa is simple, fast and free from unnecessary red tape.

A network connecting Italy to the world

The Italian Embassies in Central and South America represent the concrete presence of the Italian State beyond national borders.
Alongside them, organisations like ours help citizens and visitors to handle, with peace of mind, the practical aspects related to travel, visas and the required guarantees.

Because travelling to Italy should be an exciting experience, not an obstacle course.