British nationals in and around Genoa can turn to the Honorary Consulate of the United Kingdom in Genoa for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | c/o Studio legale Dardani Salita Santa Caterina, 10/8A, 16123 Genova, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 010 5740071 |
| Fax | +39 010 5304096 |
| Head of Mission | Denise Ann Ashing, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Liguria and the province of Alessandria |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: c/o Studio legale Dardani Salita Santa Caterina, 10/8A, 16123 Genova.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The British honorary consul in Genoa
In Genoa, British citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. According to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Denise Ann Ashing, who received the Italian exequatur in September 2021. There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. Questions can be sent in advance: call +39 010 5740071.
The honorary consulate is responsible for Liguria and the province of Alessandria. Genoa is in Liguria. The street address is in Genova. For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest British career post is in Milan (around 120 km). The embassy in Rome is roughly 400 km away.
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).
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the British consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
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 British national day, 15 June. Offices in the city also close on 24 June for the feast of Saint John the Baptist. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
The United Kingdom’s offices in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of the United Kingdom
- Milan – Consulate General
- Catania – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the British honorary consul in Genoa
Can I get a British passport at the honorary consulate in Genoa?
Passport applications go to the British consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome; the honorary office can only advise.
How do I contact the British honorary consul in Genoa?
By phone on +39 010 5740071.
Who is the British honorary consul in Genoa?
Denise Ann Ashing, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur September 2021).
Is the Genoa honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Liguria and the province of Alessandria.
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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