The Honorary Consulate of France in Trento represents French interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the French consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | Passaggio Zippel, 2, 38100 Trento, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 046 1238882 |
| Fax | +39 046 1221133 |
| Head of Mission | Maria Emanuela de Abbondi, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Trentino-South Tyrol |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Passaggio Zippel, 2, 38100 Trento.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Trento do?
The honorary consulate represents France in Trento and the surrounding area. The honorary consul listed by the Italian authorities is Maria Emanuela de Abbondi (exequatur granted January 2023). Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. To arrange a visit, call +39 046 1238882.
According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers Trentino-South Tyrol. Trento lies in the region of Trentino-South Tyrol. The nearest French career consular office is the consulate general in Milan, about 165 km away. Distance to the French Embassy in Rome: about 475 km.
Which French office issues passports and visas?
Applications for French passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the French consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
Closing days
The honorary consulate is closed on Italian public holidays and on France’s national day (14 July). Offices in the city also close on 26 June for the feast of Saint Vigilius. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
France’s offices in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of France
- Florence – Consulate General
- Milan – Consulate General
- Naples – Consulate General
- Rome – Consulate General
- Aosta – Honorary Consulate
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate
- Catania – Honorary Consulate
- Catanzaro – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Livorno – Honorary Consulate
- Olbia – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Perugia – Honorary Consulate
- Pescara – Honorary Consulate
- Sanremo – Honorary Consulate
- Trento – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – France in Trento
Where do I renew my French passport if I live near Trento?
French passports are issued through the French consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome, not by the honorary office.
How do I contact the French honorary consul in Trento?
By phone on +39 046 1238882.
Who runs the French honorary office in Trento?
Maria Emanuela de Abbondi, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur January 2023).
Is the Trento honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Trentino-South Tyrol.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for France?
No. A valid Italian passport or identity card is enough.
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 France. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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