The Honorary Consulate of Austria in Palermo is a local point of contact for Austrian citizens and for business and cultural links with Austria.
Contact Details
| Address | Piazza Acquasanta, 12, 90142 Palermo, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 091 549338 |
| consolatoaustria.pa@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Helga Rauscher-Omodei, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Sicily |
Opening Hours
The Italian consular list gives no opening hours for this office. Make an appointment before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Piazza Acquasanta, 12, 90142 Palermo.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Palermo do?
This honorary office looks after Austrian interests in Palermo. The honorary consul listed by the Italian authorities is Helga Rauscher-Omodei (exequatur granted October 2024). Visits are by arrangement only. For an appointment, call +39 091 549338 and e-mail consolatoaustria.pa@gmail.com.
The honorary consulate is responsible for Sicily. Palermo lies in the region of Sicily. Distance to the Austrian Embassy in Rome: about 425 km.
Which Austrian office issues passports and visas?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the Austrian 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 Rosalia, 15 July) is a local holiday. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
Austria’s offices in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Austria
- Milan – Consulate General
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate
- Cagliari – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
- Verona – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Austrian honorary consul in Palermo
Where do I renew my Austrian passport if I live near Palermo?
Passport applications go to the Austrian Embassy in Rome; the honorary office can only advise.
What are the contact details of the Austrian honorary consul in Palermo?
By phone on +39 091 549338 or by e-mail to consolatoaustria.pa@gmail.com.
Who is the Austrian honorary consul in Palermo?
Helga Rauscher-Omodei, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur October 2024).
Which area does the Austrian honorary consul in Palermo cover?
Its consular district is Sicily.
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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