Brazilian nationals in and around Venice can turn to the Honorary Consulate of Brazil in Venice for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Torre Belfredo, 79 - 3° piano int. 5 30174 Venezia-Mestre, Venice, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 320 059 8674 |
| Fax | +39 0419 219790415951886 |
| Head of Mission | Helen Heyzel Gnocchi, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Veneto |
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: Via Torre Belfredo, 79 - 3° piano int. 5 30174 Venezia-Mestre, Venice.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Venice do?
Brazil is represented in Venice by an honorary consul. According to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Helen Heyzel Gnocchi, who received the Italian exequatur in November 2022. Visits are by arrangement only. The quickest way to reach the office: call +39 320 059 8674.
According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers Veneto. The office is located in the Veneto region. For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest Brazilian career post is in Milan (around 245 km). The embassy in Rome is roughly 395 km away.
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Brazil (up to 90 days). Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Which Brazilian office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for Brazilian citizens are issued by the Brazilian consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
When is the office closed?
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Italian national holidays such as 25 April, 2 June and 15 August as well as on the Brazilian national day, 7 September. Offices in the city also close on 25 April for the feast of Saint Mark. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Where else is Brazil represented in Italy?
- Rome – Embassy of Brazil
- Milan – Consulate General
- Rome – Consulate General
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Perugia – Honorary Consulate
- Pescara – Honorary Consulate
- Trento – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Common questions about the Venice office
Where do I renew my Brazilian passport if I live near Venice?
For a new Brazilian passport, contact the Brazilian consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
How can I reach the Venice honorary office of Brazil?
By phone on +39 320 059 8674.
Who runs the Brazilian honorary office in Venice?
Helen Heyzel Gnocchi, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur November 2022).
Which area does the Brazilian honorary consul in Venice cover?
Its consular district is Veneto.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Brazil?
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 Brazil. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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