The Honorary Consulate of Albania in Pistoia is a local point of contact for Albanian citizens and for business and cultural links with Albania.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Enrico Fermi, 2, 51100 Pistoia, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 392 929 2317 |
| info@consolatoalbaniapistoia.it | |
| Head of Mission | Gianni Simone Overi, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The province of Pistoia |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Via Enrico Fermi, 2, 51100 Pistoia.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Pistoia
Albania is represented in Pistoia by an honorary consul. According to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Gianni Simone Overi, who received the Italian exequatur in November 2025. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. To arrange a visit, call +39 392 929 2317 and e-mail info@consolatoalbaniapistoia.it.
The honorary consulate is responsible for the province of Pistoia. Pistoia is in Tuscany. For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest Albanian career post is in Milan (around 220 km). The embassy in Rome is roughly 260 km away.
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Albania (up to 90 days). Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
Official documents for Albanian citizens are issued by the Albanian consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
When is the office closed?
Like most offices in Italy, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays and on Albania’s national day (28 November). Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
Albania’s offices in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Albania
- Bari – Consulate General
- Milan – Consulate General
- Ancona – Honorary Consulate
- Cosenza – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Pistoia – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Albania in Pistoia
Does the Pistoia honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Albanian consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
How can I reach the Pistoia honorary office of Albania?
By phone on +39 392 929 2317 or by e-mail to info@consolatoalbaniapistoia.it.
Who runs the Albanian honorary office in Pistoia?
Gianni Simone Overi, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur November 2025).
Is the Pistoia honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is the province of Pistoia.
Can Italians visit Albania without a visa?
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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