The Honorary Consulate of Chile in Florence is a volunteer-run office that assists Chilean citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Chilean Embassy in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Agnolo Poliziano n. 8, 50129 Firenze, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 351 601 8242 |
| consuladochile.fi@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Leonardo Paiano, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Tuscany |
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: Via Agnolo Poliziano n. 8, 50129 Firenze.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Florence do?
The honorary consul in Florence is a volunteer representative of Chile, usually a local business or civic figure. The honorary consul listed by the Italian authorities is Leonardo Paiano (exequatur granted September 2022). Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. For an appointment, call +39 351 601 8242 and e-mail consuladochile.fi@gmail.com.
The honorary consulate is responsible for Tuscany. Florence lies in the region of Tuscany. The street address is in Firenze. The embassy in Rome is roughly 230 km away.
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Chile (up to 90 days). Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Which Chilean office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for Chilean citizens are issued by the Chilean Embassy in Rome; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
Holidays and closures
Like most offices in Italy, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays; Chilean celebrations on 18 September (national day) usually mean a closure too. Local holiday: 24 June, the feast of Saint John the Baptist, patron of the city. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
Chile’s offices in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Chile
- Milan – Consulate General
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Chile in Florence
Where do I renew my Chilean passport if I live near Florence?
Passport applications go to the Chilean Embassy in Rome; the honorary office can only advise.
How can I reach the Florence honorary office of Chile?
By phone on +39 351 601 8242 or by e-mail to consuladochile.fi@gmail.com.
Who is the Chilean honorary consul in Florence?
Leonardo Paiano, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur September 2022).
Is the Florence honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Tuscany.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Chile?
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 Chile. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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