The Honorary Consulate of France in Trieste is a volunteer-run office that assists French citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the French consulate general in Florence or the embassy in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | San Lazzaro Umberto, 15, 34122 Trieste, Italy |
| Head of Mission | Agnese Ghersi, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The city of Trieste |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: San Lazzaro Umberto, 15, 34122 Trieste.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Trieste do?
This honorary office looks after French interests in Trieste. According to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Agnese Ghersi, who received the Italian exequatur in June 2025. Visits are by arrangement only.
According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers the city of Trieste. Trieste lies in the region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest French career post is in Florence (around 290 km). Distance to the French Embassy in Rome: about 430 km.
Which French office issues passports and visas?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the French consulate general in Florence or the embassy in Rome.
Holidays and closures
The honorary consulate is closed on Italian public holidays; French celebrations on 14 July (national day) usually mean a closure too. Local holiday: 3 November, the feast of Saint Justus, patron of the city. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
Where else is France represented 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
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – France in Trieste
Where do I renew my French passport if I live near Trieste?
Passport applications go to the French consulate general in Florence or the embassy in Rome; the honorary office can only advise.
Who is the French honorary consul in Trieste?
Agnese Ghersi, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur June 2025).
Which area does the French honorary consul in Trieste cover?
Its consular district is the city of Trieste.
Can Italians visit France without a visa?
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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