The Honorary Consulate General of Türkiye in Venice is a local point of contact for Turkish citizens and for business and cultural links with Türkiye.
Contact Details
| Address | Centro Vega, Via Pacinotti, 4 - Edificio Lybra, sc. 4, 2° p., 30175 Marghera, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 041 5230707 |
| Fax | +39 041 2413239 |
| consolatoturchia@bassani.it | |
| Head of Mission | Filippo Olivetti, Honorary consul general |
| Consular district | Veneto |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Centro Vega, Via Pacinotti, 4 - Edificio Lybra, sc. 4, 2° p., 30175 Marghera.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Venice do?
The honorary consul general in Venice is a volunteer representative of Türkiye, usually a local business or civic figure. Filippo Olivetti holds the post – authorised by Italy since February 2025. Meetings take place by appointment. Questions can be sent in advance: call +39 041 5230707 and e-mail consolatoturchia@bassani.it.
Its district: Veneto. Venice lies in the region of Veneto. The street address is in Marghera. For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest Turkish career post is in Milan (around 245 km). Distance to the Turkish Embassy in Rome: about 395 km.
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Türkiye (up to 90 days). Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Which Turkish office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for Turkish citizens are issued by the Turkish consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
Holidays and closures
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Italian national holidays such as 25 April, 2 June and 15 August and on Türkiye’s national day (29 October). Offices in the city also close on 25 April for the feast of Saint Mark. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
Türkiye’s offices in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Türkiye
- Milan – Consulate General
- Ancona – Honorary Consulate General
- Bari – Honorary Consulate General
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate General
- Ravenna – Honorary Consulate General
- Syracuse – Honorary Consulate General
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate General
- Venice – Honorary Consulate General (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate General of Türkiye in Venice
Where do I renew my Turkish passport if I live near Venice?
Passport applications go to the Turkish consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome; the honorary office can only advise.
How do I contact the Turkish honorary consul general in Venice?
By phone on +39 041 5230707 or by e-mail to consolatoturchia@bassani.it.
Who is the Turkish honorary consul general in Venice?
Filippo Olivetti, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur February 2025).
Is the Venice honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Veneto.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Türkiye?
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 Türkiye. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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