The Honorary Consulate General of Thailand in Genoa is a volunteer-run office that assists Thai citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Thai Embassy in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | Via alla Porta degli Archi, 10/5D, 16121 Genova, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 010 0984416 |
| Fax | +39 010 591392 |
| genova@consolatothailandia.com | |
| Website | www.consolatothailandia.com |
| Head of Mission | Franco Novi, Honorary consul general |
| Consular district | Liguria |
Opening Hours
The Italian consular list gives no opening hours for this office. Make an appointment before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Via alla Porta degli Archi, 10/5D, 16121 Genova.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Genoa do?
This honorary office looks after Thai interests in Genoa. According to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Franco Novi, who received the Italian exequatur in September 2024. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. For an appointment, call +39 010 0984416 and e-mail genova@consolatothailandia.com.
Its district: Liguria. The office is located in the Liguria region. The street address is in Genova. The embassy in Rome is roughly 400 km away.
Which Thai office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for Thai citizens are issued by the Thai Embassy in Rome; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
Closing days
Like most offices in Italy, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays; Thai celebrations on 5 December (national day) usually mean a closure too. Local holiday: 24 June, the feast of Saint John the Baptist, patron of the city. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Thailand’s offices in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Thailand
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate General (this page)
- Milan – Honorary Consulate General
- Naples – Honorary Consulate General
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate General of Thailand in Genoa
Where do I renew my Thai passport if I live near Genoa?
Thai passports are issued through the Thai Embassy in Rome, not by the honorary office.
How do I contact the Thai honorary consul general in Genoa?
By phone on +39 010 0984416 or by e-mail to genova@consolatothailandia.com.
Who runs the Thai honorary office in Genoa?
Franco Novi, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur September 2024).
Which area does the Thai honorary consul general in Genoa cover?
Its consular district is Liguria.
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 Thailand. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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