The Honorary Consular Agency of the United States in Genoa represents US interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the US consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Dante, 2, 16121 Genova, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 010 584492 |
| Fax | +39 010 5533033 |
| usconsge@libero.it | |
| Head of Mission | Anna Maria Saiano, Honorary consular agent |
| Consular district | Liguria |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Via Dante, 2, 16121 Genova.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Genoa do?
The honorary consular agency represents the United States in Genoa and the surrounding area. Anna Maria Saiano holds the post – authorised by Italy since October 2021. Meetings take place by appointment. Questions can be sent in advance: call +39 010 584492 and e-mail usconsge@libero.it.
According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers Liguria. Genoa lies in the region of Liguria. The street address is in Genova. The nearest US career consular office is the consulate general in Milan, about 120 km away. The embassy in Rome is roughly 400 km away.
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short stays in the United States (up to 90 days), but must obtain an electronic travel authorisation before departure. Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Which US office issues passports and visas?
Applications for US passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the US consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
Holidays and closures
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 US national day, 4 July. Local holiday: 24 June, the feast of Saint John the Baptist, patron of the city. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
The United States’s offices in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of the United States
- Florence – Consulate General
- Milan – Consulate General
- Naples – Consulate General
- Venice – Consular Agency
- Genoa – Honorary Consular Agency (this page)
- Palermo – Honorary Consular Agency
Questions and answers – the United States in Genoa
Where do I renew my US passport if I live near Genoa?
Passport applications go to the US consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome; the honorary office can only advise.
How do I contact the US honorary consular agent in Genoa?
By phone on +39 010 584492 or by e-mail to usconsge@libero.it.
Who runs the US honorary office in Genoa?
Anna Maria Saiano, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur October 2021).
Is the Genoa honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Liguria.
Can Italians visit the United States without a visa?
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 States. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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