The United Kingdom maintains the Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Milan to provide consular services for British nationals living in Milan and the surrounding regions.
Contact Details
| Address | Via San Paolo, 7, 20121 Milano, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 02 723001 |
| Fax | +39 02 86465081 |
| Milan.ConsularEstacalations@fcdo.gov.uk | |
| Head of Mission | Kassim Muhammad Ramji, Consul General |
| Consular district | Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, Friuli-Venice Giulia, Liguria, Piedmont, Trentino-South Tyrol, Aosta Valley, Marche, Tuscany, Veneto |
Opening Hours
No fixed public opening hours – visits by appointment only, according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026). The offices are not open to the public; visa enquiries are not answered.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
Address for visitors: Via San Paolo, 7, 20121 Milano.
- Opening hours: no fixed public hours – visits by appointment only, according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026). Source: official website.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of the documents for your application.
Who does the British consulate general in Milan serve?
The consulate general provides consular services for British citizens living in Milan and the surrounding regions of Italy. According to the Italian consular list, Kassim Muhammad Ramji heads the office as consul general; Italy granted the exequatur in September 2024. Its district: Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, Friuli-Venice Giulia, Liguria, Piedmont, Trentino-South Tyrol, Aosta Valley, Marche, Tuscany, Veneto. Milan lies in the region of Lombardy. The street address is in Milano. The embassy in Rome is roughly 475 km away.
Consular services
Typical services include:
- British passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification of documents and signatures
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Help for citizens in difficulty
Documents checklist
What British citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official British government information:
Renewing a British passport from abroad
- British embassies and consulates do not issue passports – apply online with HM Passport Office on GOV.UK
- Your old passport, which you send with the application
- A digital photo
- A credit or debit card for the fee
- Any valid passports you hold from another country (the passport or a colour copy of every page)
Emergency travel document
- For British nationals outside the UK who need to travel within 6 weeks
- Your passport is lost, stolen, damaged, full or recently expired, or you cannot renew it in time
- Usually valid for a single or return journey through up to 5 countries
- Apply online on GOV.UK
Sources: GOV.UK – renew or apply for a British passport from overseas, GOV.UK – emergency travel document (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Contact the office before visiting to find out whether your matter needs an appointment.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short stays in the United Kingdom, but must obtain an electronic travel authorisation before departure. Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Closing days
The consulate general is closed on Italian public holidays; British celebrations on 15 June (national day) usually mean a closure too. Local holiday: 7 December, the feast of Saint Ambrose, patron of the city. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
Emergency assistance
Urgent consular cases: phone +39 02 723001. Help is available for lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but not for legal fees or travel costs. In Italy, the general emergency number is 112.
British missions in Italy
The United Kingdom in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of the United Kingdom
- Milan – Consulate General (this page)
- Catania – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – the United Kingdom in Milan
Where is the British consulate general in Milan?
At Via San Paolo, 7, 20121 Milano.
How can I call the British consulate general in Milan?
+39 02 723001.
Which regions does the British consulate general in Milan cover?
Its consular district is Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, Friuli-Venice Giulia, Liguria, Piedmont, Trentino-South Tyrol, Aosta Valley, Marche, Tuscany, Veneto, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry.
Who heads the British consulate general in Milan?
Kassim Muhammad Ramji, Consul General, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
No visa, but an electronic travel authorisation is required before departure.
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 the United Kingdom. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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