The Honorary Consulate of Benin in Naples is a volunteer-run office that assists Beninese citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Beninese Embassy in Paris (accredited to Italy).
Contact Details
| Address | Piazza Eritrea, 3, 80122 Napoli, Italy |
| Fax | +39 081 7618966 |
| beninconsolatonapoli@libero.it | |
| Head of Mission | Giuseppe Gambardella, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Campania, Basilicata, Calabria, Apulia, Sicily |
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: Piazza Eritrea, 3, 80122 Napoli.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Naples do?
This honorary office looks after Beninese interests in Naples. Giuseppe Gambardella holds the post – authorised by Italy since May 2023. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. Questions can be sent in advance: e-mail beninconsolatonapoli@libero.it.
The honorary consulate is responsible for Campania, Basilicata, Calabria, Apulia, Sicily. Naples lies in the region of Campania. The street address is in Napoli.
Italian citizens need a visa for Benin; it can be applied for online. Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Which Beninese office issues passports and visas?
Applications for Beninese passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the Beninese Embassy in Paris (accredited to Italy).
Note: Benin has no embassy in Rome; its embassy in Paris is accredited to Italy.
When is the office closed?
Like most offices in Italy, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays as well as on the Beninese national day, 1 August. Offices in the city also close on 19 September for the feast of Saint Januarius. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
Beninese missions in Italy
- Paris – Embassy of Benin (accredited to Italy, no resident embassy in Rome)
- Naples – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Common questions about the Naples office
Where do I renew my Beninese passport if I live near Naples?
Passport applications go to the Beninese Embassy in Paris (accredited to Italy); the honorary office can only advise.
How can I reach the Naples honorary office of Benin?
By e-mail to beninconsolatonapoli@libero.it.
Who is the Beninese honorary consul in Naples?
Giuseppe Gambardella, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur May 2023).
Is the Naples honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Campania, Basilicata, Calabria, Apulia, Sicily.
Can Italians visit Benin without a visa?
Yes, but it can be applied for online.
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 Benin. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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