If you are experiencing difficulties while overseas, you could contact the nearest Italian Consulate for the following:

  • assistance to detainees
  • financial assistance
  • indirect assistance through local bodies and associations
  • health assistance
  • legal assistance
  • assistance in case of theft or loss of IDs
  • assistance in locating family members
  • repatriation

Under current regulations, the Consulate – under specific circumstances – may be able to also assist non-Italian EU citizens.