The Honorary Consulate of the Dominican Republic in Florence is a volunteer-run office that assists Dominican citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Dominican consulate general in Genoa or the embassy in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Marconi, 30, 50131 Firenze, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 055 5000777 |
| Fax | +39 055 552096 |
| Head of Mission | Pasquale Balestrieri, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Tuscany, Umbria, Emilia-Romagna |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Via Marconi, 30, 50131 Firenze.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Dominican honorary consul in Florence
The honorary consulate represents the Dominican Republic in Florence and the surrounding area. The honorary consul listed by the Italian authorities is Pasquale Balestrieri (exequatur granted October 2024). Meetings take place by appointment. To arrange a visit, call +39 055 5000777.
According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers Tuscany, Umbria, Emilia-Romagna. The office is located in the Tuscany region. The street address is in Firenze. For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest Dominican career post is in Genoa (around 200 km). The embassy in Rome is roughly 230 km away.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
Official documents for Dominican citizens are issued by the Dominican consulate general in Genoa or the embassy in Rome; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
When is the office closed?
Like most offices in Italy, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays and on the Dominican Republic’s national day (27 February). The city’s patron saint’s day (Saint John the Baptist, 24 June) is a local holiday. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
Embassy and consulates of the Dominican Republic in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of the Dominican Republic
- Genoa – Consulate General
- Milan – Consulate General
- Naples – Honorary Consulate General
- Brescia – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of the Dominican Republic in Florence
Can I get a Dominican passport at the honorary consulate in Florence?
Passport applications go to the Dominican consulate general in Genoa or the embassy in Rome; the honorary office can only advise.
What are the contact details of the Dominican honorary consul in Florence?
By phone on +39 055 5000777.
Who is the Dominican honorary consul in Florence?
Pasquale Balestrieri, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur October 2024).
Which area does the Dominican honorary consul in Florence cover?
Its consular district is Tuscany, Umbria, Emilia-Romagna.
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 the Dominican Republic. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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