The Honorary Consulate of Austria in Genoa represents Austrian interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the Austrian consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Assarotti, 5, 16122 Genova, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 010 8393983 |
| Fax | +39 010 8393983 |
| consolatoaustria.ge@libero.it | |
| Head of Mission | Peter Ploederl, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Liguria |
Opening Hours
There are no fixed opening hours; agree on a time with the honorary consul before going.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Via Assarotti, 5, 16122 Genova.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Genoa
In Genoa, Austrian citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. The honorary consul listed by the Italian authorities is Peter Ploederl (exequatur granted May 2022). Meetings take place by appointment. For an appointment, call +39 010 8393983 and e-mail consolatoaustria.ge@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 Austrian career consular office is the consulate general in Milan, about 120 km away. The embassy in Rome is roughly 400 km away.
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, Austrian citizens contact the Austrian consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
Closing days
Like most offices in Italy, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays and on Austria’s national day (26 October). The city’s patron saint’s day (Saint John the Baptist, 24 June) is a local holiday. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
Austrian missions in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Austria
- Milan – Consulate General
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate
- Cagliari – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
- Verona – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Austrian honorary consul in Genoa
Does the Genoa honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
For a new Austrian passport, contact the Austrian consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
What are the contact details of the Austrian honorary consul in Genoa?
By phone on +39 010 8393983 or by e-mail to consolatoaustria.ge@libero.it.
Who runs the Austrian honorary office in Genoa?
Peter Ploederl, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur May 2022).
Is the Genoa honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Liguria.
Can Italians visit Austria without a visa?
No. A valid Italian passport or identity card is enough.
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 Austria. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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