Albanian nationals in and around Genoa can turn to the Honorary Consulate of Albania in Genoa for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Ceccardo Roccatagliata Ceccardi, 4, 16121 Genova, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 010 8936137 |
| Fax | +39 010 8934138 |
| Head of Mission | Giuseppe Durazzo, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Liguria |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Via Ceccardo Roccatagliata Ceccardi, 4, 16121 Genova.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Albanian honorary consul in Genoa
The honorary consul in Genoa is a volunteer representative of Albania, usually a local business or civic figure. Giuseppe Durazzo holds the post – authorised by Italy since August 2024. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. For an appointment, call +39 010 8936137.
The honorary consulate is responsible for Liguria. Genoa is in Liguria. The street address is in Genova. The nearest Albanian career consular office is the consulate general in Milan, about 120 km away. Distance to the Albanian Embassy in Rome: about 400 km.
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Albania (up to 90 days). Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
the Albanian consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome is the place for passports and most consular matters; the honorary consul can advise but does not replace it.
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 Albanian national day, 28 November. The city’s patron saint’s day (Saint John the Baptist, 24 June) is a local holiday. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
Embassy and consulates of Albania in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Albania
- Bari – Consulate General
- Milan – Consulate General
- Ancona – Honorary Consulate
- Cosenza – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Pistoia – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Albanian honorary consul in Genoa
Can I get an Albanian passport at the honorary consulate in Genoa?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Albanian consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
What are the contact details of the Albanian honorary consul in Genoa?
By phone on +39 010 8936137.
Who runs the Albanian honorary office in Genoa?
Giuseppe Durazzo, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur August 2024).
Is the Genoa honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Liguria.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Albania?
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 Albania. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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