The Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Genoa is a local point of contact for Belgian citizens and for business and cultural links with Belgium.
Contact Details
| Address | Salita Santa Caterina 4/7, 16123 Genova, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 010 2498270 |
| Fax | +39 010 2498275 |
| consul@consulbelge.it secretaire@consulbelge.it |
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| Head of Mission | Gregorio Giovanni Gavarone, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Liguria |
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: Salita Santa Caterina 4/7, 16123 Genova.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Genoa do?
The honorary consul in Genoa is a volunteer representative of Belgium, usually a local business or civic figure. According to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Gregorio Giovanni Gavarone, who received the Italian exequatur in October 2021. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. For an appointment, call +39 010 2498270 and e-mail consul@consulbelge.it.
Its district: Liguria. Genoa is in Liguria. The street address is in Genova. For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest Belgian career post is in Rome (around 400 km). The embassy in Rome is roughly 400 km away.
Which Belgian office issues passports and visas?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the Belgian consulate general in Rome or the embassy in Rome.
Closing days
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Italian national holidays such as 25 April, 2 June and 15 August and on Belgium’s national day (21 July). Local holiday: 24 June, the feast of Saint John the Baptist, patron of the city. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
Embassy and consulates of Belgium in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Belgium
- Rome – Consulate General
- Ancona – Honorary Consulate
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Cagliari – Honorary Consulate
- Catania – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Milan – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Genoa office
Where do I renew my Belgian passport if I live near Genoa?
For a new Belgian passport, contact the Belgian consulate general in Rome or the embassy in Rome.
How can I reach the Genoa honorary office of Belgium?
By phone on +39 010 2498270 or by e-mail to consul@consulbelge.it.
Who runs the Belgian honorary office in Genoa?
Gregorio Giovanni Gavarone, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur October 2021).
Is the Genoa honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Liguria.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Belgium?
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 Belgium. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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