For South African residents and travellers in the Florence area, the Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Florence is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | Piazza De’ Salterelli, 1, 50122 Firenze, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 055 281863 |
| Fax | +39 055 219735 |
| saconsfirenze@yahoo.it | |
| Head of Mission | Riccardo Sarra, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Umbria, Tuscany |
Opening Hours
Opening hours are not published. Please get in touch first to arrange a meeting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Piazza De’ Salterelli, 1, 50122 Firenze.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Florence
This honorary office looks after South African interests in Florence. According to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Riccardo Sarra, who received the Italian exequatur in December 2022. Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. For an appointment, call +39 055 281863 and e-mail saconsfirenze@yahoo.it.
According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers Umbria, Tuscany. Florence is in Tuscany. The street address is in Firenze. Distance to the South African Embassy in Rome: about 230 km.
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in South Africa (up to 90 days). Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
the South African Embassy in Rome is the place for passports and most consular matters; the honorary consul can advise but does not replace it.
Closing days
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Italian national holidays such as 25 April, 2 June and 15 August as well as on the South African national day, 27 April. Offices in the city also close on 24 June for the feast of Saint John the Baptist. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
South Africa’s offices in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of South Africa
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Milan – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Florence office
Does the Florence honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the South African Embassy in Rome.
How do I contact the South African honorary consul in Florence?
By phone on +39 055 281863 or by e-mail to saconsfirenze@yahoo.it.
Who is the South African honorary consul in Florence?
Riccardo Sarra, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur December 2022).
Is the Florence honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Umbria, Tuscany.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
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 South Africa. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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