The Honorary Consulate of Chile in Genoa is a local point of contact for Chilean citizens and for business and cultural links with Chile.
Contact Details
| Address | Corso Carbonara, 10, 16125 Genova, Italy |
| Fax | +39 010 2722441 |
| Head of Mission | Gian Luca Kenzo Chiavari, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Liguria |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Corso Carbonara, 10, 16125 Genova.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Chilean honorary consul in Genoa
Chile is represented in Genoa by an honorary consul. The honorary consul listed by the Italian authorities is Gian Luca Kenzo Chiavari (exequatur granted September 2024). Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged.
Its district: Liguria. The office is located in the Liguria region. The street address is in Genova. The nearest Chilean career consular office is the consulate general in Milan, about 120 km away. The embassy in Rome is roughly 400 km away.
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Chile (up to 90 days). Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the Chilean consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
When is the office closed?
Like most offices in Italy, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays as well as on the Chilean national day, 18 September. Local holiday: 24 June, the feast of Saint John the Baptist, patron of the city. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
Embassy and consulates of Chile in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Chile
- Milan – Consulate General
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Chilean honorary consul in Genoa
Can I get a Chilean passport at the honorary consulate in Genoa?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Chilean consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
Who is the Chilean honorary consul in Genoa?
Gian Luca Kenzo Chiavari, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur September 2024).
Is the Genoa honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Liguria.
Can Italians visit Chile without a visa?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – check Viaggiare Sicuri before booking.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of foreign consulates in Italy (as of 20 July 2026), Viaggiare Sicuri – Italian travel advice for Chile. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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