The Honorary Consulate of Zambia in Naples is a volunteer-run office that assists Zambian citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Zambian Embassy in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 494/C, 80135 Napoli, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 0817 8774143395294010 |
| francesco@studiocossu.com | |
| Head of Mission | Francesco Cossu, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Campania, Apulia |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 494/C, 80135 Napoli.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Zambian honorary consul in Naples
This honorary office looks after Zambian interests in Naples. The honorary consul listed by the Italian authorities is Francesco Cossu (exequatur granted October 2022). Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. To arrange a visit, call +39 0817 8774143395294010 and e-mail francesco@studiocossu.com.
Its district: Campania, Apulia. Naples lies in the region of Campania. The street address is in Napoli. The embassy in Rome is roughly 190 km away.
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Zambia. 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 Zambian Embassy in Rome.
Closing days
The honorary consulate is closed on Italian public holidays as well as on the Zambian national day, 24 October. The city’s patron saint’s day (Saint Januarius, 19 September) is a local holiday. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
Embassy and consulates of Zambia in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Zambia
- Cagliari – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Naples office
Can I get a Zambian passport at the honorary consulate in Naples?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Zambian Embassy in Rome.
What are the contact details of the Zambian honorary consul in Naples?
By phone on +39 0817 8774143395294010 or by e-mail to francesco@studiocossu.com.
Who runs the Zambian honorary office in Naples?
Francesco Cossu, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur October 2022).
Is the Naples honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Campania, Apulia.
Can Italians visit Zambia without a visa?
No, not for short tourist stays – 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 Zambia. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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