Embassy and consulates of Italy in Australia

Italy is represented in Australia by its embassy in Canberra, consulates-general in Sydney and Melbourne, consulates in Brisbane, Hindmarsh and West Perth and 3 honorary consuls.

Each office serves a set area called a consular district. Check which office covers the state where you live before you book an appointment or post documents.

Which office of Italy covers your state

Offices of Italy in Australia

Open an office to see its full address, opening hours by day, the area it serves and how to contact it.

• Embassy in Canberra (Deakin)Embassy of Italy in Canberra12 Grey Street, Deakin, ACT 2600+61 2 6185 8111Address, hours and services
• Consulate-General in SydneyConsulate-General of Italy in SydneyLevel 19, 44 Market Street, Sydney, NSW 2000+61 2 9392 7900Address, hours and services
• Consulate-General in MelbourneConsulate-General of Italy in Melbourne509 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004+61 3 9867 5744Address, hours and services
• Consulate in BrisbaneConsulate of Italy in BrisbaneLevel 8, 199 George Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000+61 7 3229 8944Address, hours and services
• Consulate in Adelaide (Hindmarsh)Consulate of Italy in AdelaideUnit 3/215 Port Road, Hindmarsh, SA 5007+61 8 8337 0777Address, hours and services
• Consulate in Perth (West Perth)Consulate of Italy in PerthLevel 2, 1292 Hay Street, West Perth, WA 6005+61 8 9322 4500Address, hours and services

Honorary consuls of Italy

Honorary consuls are appointed by Italy to help its citizens locally. They can assist in emergencies and with some certificates, but rarely issue passports or visas.

• Honorary Consulate in DarwinHonorary Consulate of Italy in DarwinLevel 2, 47 Stuart Highway, Darwin, NT 0820+61 8 8941 6396Address, hours and services
• Honorary Consulate in CairnsHonorary Consulate of Italy in Cairns1/25-27 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD 4870Address, hours and services
• Honorary Consulate in Hobart (Howrah)Honorary Consulate of Italy in Hobart65 Tranmere Road, Howrah, TAS 7018Address, hours and services

Other government offices of Italy

These offices deal with trade, education or defence matters, not with passports or visas.

Consular services of Italy for people in Australia

Italy's official channels list 23 services for people in Australia. Each one shows where to apply, what to bring and the fees when they are published.

• Italian citizenship by descent (adults)Recognition of Italian citizenship for descendants of Italian citizens, for adults living in NSW.
• Italian citizenship by marriage or civil partnershipForeign spouses or civil partners of Italian citizens living in NSW can apply for Italian citizenship once the waiting period and conditions (including B1 Italian) are met.
• Reacquisition of Italian citizenshipFormer Italian citizens who lost citizenship before 16 August 1992 (and were born in or lived in Italy) can reacquire it by a declaration made before a civil status officer.
• Renunciation of Italian citizenshipItalian citizens aged 18 or over who also hold another nationality and live abroad can formally renounce Italian citizenship before a consular officer.
• Birth registration of minor children and citizenship declarationItalian parents register the birth of a child born in Australia so the birth is transcribed in Italy, and where the child acquires citizenship by operation of law a declaration is made at the consulate.
• Registration of a death (Italian citizen died in Australia)Families of an Italian citizen who died in NSW send the Australian death certificate to the consulate so the death can be registered in Italy.
• Registration of marriage, divorce and other civil status changesItalian citizens report marriages, civil partnerships, divorces, adult children's births and name changes through the consulate so that they are transcribed by their Italian municipality.
• Electronic identity card (CIE)The CIE is the Italian electronic identity card, valid for identification and for travel in the EU and several other European countries.
• Conformity stamp on copies and translations; apostille guidanceThe consulate does not issue apostilles; it stamps copies or Italian translations of Australian documents as conforming.
• Notarial acts and powers of attorneyThe consul acts as notary for Italian citizens living abroad, preparing general and special powers of attorney, affidavits, renunciations of inheritance, atti notori and signature authentications.
• Consular certificates (citizenship, family status, civil status)AIRE-registered Italians in NSW can request three certificates from the consulate: citizenship, family status (from the consular register) and civil status.
• Italian passport (adults and minors)Italian citizens registered in AIRE and living in NSW apply in person for a new or renewed Italian passport.
• AIRE registration (Italians resident abroad)Italian citizens who move to Australia for 12 months or more must register in AIRE, the register of Italians residing abroad, and keep their address and family details up to date.
• Repatriation of human remains or ashes to ItalyFuneral directors arrange transfer of remains or ashes to Italy and lodge the documents with the consulate, which supports the authorisation and, for remains, the mortuary passport.
• Emergency travel document (ETD)A short-validity document for Italian citizens whose passport has been lost or stolen and who must travel urgently.
• National (long-stay) visa for ItalyA long-stay (type D) visa for stays over 90 days in Italy, for purposes such as work, study, family reunion or residence.
• Schengen (short-stay) visa for ItalyForeign nationals who need a visa for a stay of up to 90 days in Italy or the Schengen area apply at the Italian consulate covering their state of residence.
• Voting from abroad (Italian elections and referendums)Italians resident in Australia and enrolled in AIRE and on their comune's electoral list vote by post in national elections, constitutional and abrogative referendums, and Com.It.Es.

Other services listed by Italy

• Marriage in Italy: banns and sworn declarationFor couples marrying in Italy, the Perth consulate offers appointments for marriage banns and the atto notorio declaration, plus registration of foreign marriages or divorces. Official page
• Validation of an Italian driving licenceThe Perth consulate handles validation of an Italian driver's licence by email. Official page
• Tax code and PIN from the Italian Revenue AgencyPerth directs requests for an Italian tax code and Revenue Agency PIN through the FAST-IT portal. Official page
• Travel declaration for unaccompanied minorsThe Perth consulate issues a travel declaration for children travelling without their parents, requested by email. Official page
• Proof-of-life certificate for pensionsItalian pensioners can obtain a certificate that they are alive through the consulate or through welfare offices (Patronati) in the state. Official page

Before you contact Italy's missions

Office details come from the Australian Government's diplomatic and consular lists and each country's official pages, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Opening hours, fees and requirements change without notice, so confirm with the office before you travel or send documents.

If something on this page is out of date, tell us and we will check it against the official source.